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Equipment Lens for my 20D

Discussion in 'Photography, Art & Design' started by Margo Baggins, 18 Aug 2014.

  1. Margo Baggins

    Margo Baggins I'm good at Soldering Super Moderator

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    Hello,

    I'm just starting to get into taking pictures, and I was thinking about getting a lens that isn't the kit lens, but I'm not sure what for really.

    I want to take pictures like this: (photobuckets compression has made it look worse than it does to start with) - high res is here http://imgur.com/VHPmcGm

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    I have the 18-55 kit lens, which is fine, I don't really know if it's the right sort of lens for doing photography like this.

    my camera will for the most part probably live on the tripod, I need to get some better lights etc. and I need to take loads of pictures :D

    If another lens would be better, what would I be looking for?

    I would most likely buy second hand, and more than likely I would buy it from mpbphotographic.co.uk

    Any opinions welcome :) I know my body is prehistoric tech, but it's all new to me so I'm enjoying it! Plus I got the camera and kit lens for 100 quid, and it's sub 9k shuttercount.
     
  2. Atomic

    Atomic Gerwaff

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    Canon 50mm f1.8, readily available used, super cheap and will let you experiment with depth of field more than the kit lens.
     
  3. jinq-sea

    jinq-sea 'write that down in your copy book' Super Moderator

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    I wholeheartedly agree. A 50mm prime with a nice wide aperture will see you just right. They are ace. I have a 50mm 1.4 and a 70mm macro for my Pentax and they are both ace!
     
  4. Margo Baggins

    Margo Baggins I'm good at Soldering Super Moderator

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    Nice thanks :)
     
  5. Burnout21

    Burnout21 Mmmm biscuits

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    Ditch the 18-55 lense and grab a 17-85mm IS USM, which is correct "kit lense" for the 20D.

    I picked one up 2nd hand for my 400D few years back for about £280, its fast focusing, sharp and the telephoto range is very versatile.

    I would 2nd the thought of a 50mm Prime, but personally I rarely find myself working at that range.
     

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