cbp

A nice lens but slightly to big and heavy for normal travels..

89xr2

My camera bag is massive anyway so it doesnt make that much difference Wish i'd never sold my Sigma 170-500 to be honest but I needed the money.

cbp

The non IS version is also very smooth, have used it alot and really enjoyed it. So keep it and spend your money elsewhere than on the IS version..

Stu @ M Developments

iTrader: (12)

Ive just bought that 300 IS, so my current kit is:

Body:
Canon EOS 30D

Lenses:
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 (Nifty Fifty)
Canon 70 0 200mm F4 L USM
Canon 70 - 300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon Extender EF 1.4x VII

Flash:
Canon Speedlight 430EX Flash unit.

Misc:
HOYA Pro1 polarisers
Various Macro Rings.
Tamrac Pro 8 bag.
Manfrotto Tripod.


I will sell my older stuff on ebay this week. IE:
Canon EOS300D
Canon 18-55mm kit lens
Canon 80-200mm F4.5-5.6 II
All boxed as new with instructions.

danja

This is my kit Lamb mate: http://www.djaphoto.co.uk/about.html

I reckon there is a price tag of around Ł700 in all, with spare batteries and memory cards etc

Dan

cbp

Canon 70 - 200mm F4 L USM
Canon 70 - 300mm F4-5.6 IS USM


Why do you have both of these? Isn't that a little bit double up?? you think..

89xr2

I always wanted the F1 50mm Canon lens but it cost a fortune!

Stu @ M Developments

iTrader: (12)

No, because i really want to try the image stabiliser for handheld long shots when i am without tripod. Also, im interested to see how it works in mode 2 when panning for motorsport.

cbp

And you can only get it used for a fortune....

Save up for the Canon 200mm F/1.8 only used aswell..but a GREAT piece of glass...but expect to pay serious money for one..

Stu @ M Developments

iTrader: (12)

The 1.8 is a fab lens and really really cheap for its quality pal.

cbp

But why not save up some more and go for the 100-400mm USM IS one?
There is a lens that you can use for your purpose..

Stu @ M Developments

iTrader: (12)

1) Its literally over twice the price as far as i can see mate...
2) I want it for the ring trip in 11 days.

Stu @ M Developments

iTrader: (12)

Youve chosen some excellent kit for your budget mate, and the pictures on your gallery prove beyond a doubt that photography is 70% skill and 30% kit.


I have enjoyed tonights chat gentlemen, many thanks for the advice too. Bedtime for me now, chat more tomorrow.

cbp

Sell both lenses and get the 70-200mm F/4L USM IS

Have a nice trip to the ring and show us the results when you get back..
tip: try panning with slow shutterspeed... around 1/30 sec.. makes a nice effect,, but needs practise

Cossiebros

@ Stu:
Maybe not really relevant as I live in Holland, but my kit is insured for € 5000,- and it costs me € 160,- /year insurance all risc.

My current kit:
Body:
Canon EOS 30d

Lenses:
Canon EF 24-70 F2.8 L
Canon EF 70-200 F2.8 L
Canon extender EF 1.4x II

Misc:
3x 1GB; 2x 512MB CF cards
HOYA polar filter
HOYA UV filters
Manfrotto monopod
Canon Bag

Currently saving up for a Speedlight 430 EX (and a ex.manifold with external wastegate for the cossie LOL)

Whats you're opinion on the 430 EX?


@cbp:
I have the 70-200 f2.8 and it's really worth the extra money over the f4 when u try to take pictures of rally cars in bad weather !!
Although the f4 is good enough most of the time.

@ Lambchop:
Let's say the tamron's are mid-range quality for low-range prices, so good value for money
Still, if you can stretch you're budget, the Canon EF 70-200 F4 L is the best value for money there is

JohnP001

This is a great thread, and I’ve learnt a lot since reading.

I’ve been wanting to upgrade from 35mm film to digital for some time now. The camera body I’m thinking of getting is the Canon 5D. I like the idea of the bigger CCD.

Lenses that I’ll probably get are the 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM and the 24-70mm f2.8L USM.

Any comments on the above?

Thanks
John

Stu @ M Developments

iTrader: (12)

Yes. Thats very serious kit. Im mildly jealous.

danja

Cheers buddy

Have to agree, yes the kit will provide you with the technology to take brilliant pics, but that's less than half the job, it's down to the photographer to use it correctly and learn how to get the results

Takes time and patience, but it's a helluvalot of fun learning and these kind of threads are priceless

sunny

iTrader: (1)

I have a Canon 5D, the full frame sensor and IQ is second to none! Highly recommended!

Has anyone seen the new 1ds MkIII, 10fps with image preview on DSLR! The ideal camera for action photography.

Sunny.

JohnP001

Yes I looked at the 1DS MKIII, but it's a bit out of my price range. I can't justify Ł4k just on a camera body for my hobby.

danja

I work with 1D s MKII's, not knowing much about them as I'm a Nikon man, but the boss doesn'tseem to think there is any need to upgrade his kit. If you want to struggle to justify kit, his 600mm lens cost Ł5.5k or so lol

Lambchop

iTrader: (1)

Sorry

As for your kit, i'll let you know tonight as i'm heading to Jessops in half an hour to see whats what.

I might be interested in your Canon 80-200mm F4.5-5.6 II. Got any example shots? Price? could collect in Germany perhaps


I might be keen to buy something silly like the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 USM L IS if my dad's gonna go halfers!

Stu @ M Developments

iTrader: (12)

Ive got a PM from a guy who is inetersted to come over and see the kit, so if your going to buy something a bit more elaborate just let me know and i will give this fella the nod to come and have a play.


I would.

sunny

iTrader: (1)

Danja - long time no speak ol fella. Hope all is well? Your right, these L class lenses cost a mortgage and a half!

Chopper - nice to see you entering the photography domain. Stick with Canon or Nikon and you will not go wrong. Oh and get the 70-200 L, quality lens!

89xr2

That's exactly what I want as the motordrive speed is perfect for the type of photo's I mainly take. You can pick up the body for Ł2999 which isnt that bad at all considering the mark II was that much not too long ago. And is still over 2 grand and they don't even make it anymore.

JohnP001

Well I took the plunge today, and ordered the above, with a few more bits and pieces. Cost just over Ł4k, will be picking up on Saturday.

Big G

Baffling stuff

For a n00b to all this, what products would be a good start up package, but i fancy a dslr as from what i can gather they are at the better end of the scale.
Budget - Not mega, but then again i dont want Netto either

Cossiebros

Can't comment on the 5D, but the lenses are probably one the best zoom lenses out there.
Let me know how they perform with the 5D..... might be worth saving for

Cossiebros

See the start of this topic m8, some good recommendations from different people.
For a nice entry level DSLR, check the Canon 350d kit. The Nikon D40 is supposed to be a nice camera too (although I don't know much about Nikon)

cbp

Seeing this is a Canon land.. i am proud to say i use NIKON!! hah

My kit is as follows:

Nikon D200
Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 DX
Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F/2.8 VR
Nikkor AF-D 50mm F/1.8
Nikon SB-800 flash
Nikon MB-200 (verticalgrip for the camera)
Nikon TC-17E II
+ 30 gigabyte of memory

Lambchop

iTrader: (1)

Hi Stu

PM me a price if you wish but if someone comes to have a look then thats no prob

I went to Jessop's and am 99.9% sure i'll have the 350d

I had a look at the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 USM L IS and its a nice piece of kit
Mate leant me his digitalSLR photography magazine and jessops are price matching so that lens can be had for Ł450 but thats a fucking lot of money

2 lenses i saw in the shop, Tamron 55-200mm F which can be had for Ł99.99 when bought with the camera.

Other 1 i liked was the Sigma 28-300 F3.5-6.3 for Ł229.99

I'm off to google them now!

I dont think i'm going to go for a zoom up to 300mm as dont think i'll need it. Looking through the magazine it tells you which lenses were used and more are 17-40mm or 18-55mm!

Can anyone recommend a decent camera bag for body+2 lenses that isnt too massive?

Lambchop

iTrader: (1)

Bump.

I need help choosing the correct zoom lens to go with my impending purchase of a 350D!

Can anyone advise on either of these, Christian perhaps?!

Canon 75-300mm F4-5.6 111 USM

Canon 55-200mm F4.5/5.6 11 USM


I know they arent exactly pro lenses but will they be ok for a newbie like myself?


Does anyone use a monopod? I fancy one of those and seem far better an idea than lugging about a tripod!

foreigneRS

if possible at easter, i would love it if someone could talk me through their kit?

Lambchop

iTrader: (1)

Yeah i'll show you mine...THIS is the camera, THIS is the bag, THIS is my spare lens...SHAME I CANT USE THEM PROPERLY

cbp

I would choose the 75-300 F4-5.6 III USM (USM version VERY important).

The 55-200 is not a very nice lens to use..

Lambchop

iTrader: (1)

Is it any good though? Can you recommend anything similar for me? Something like 55-200, 70-300, 28-200 etc. Budget Up to Ł300 if necessary but was looking at the above for Ł150. Or is the above lens suitable enough for a newbie?

Stu @ M Developments

iTrader: (12)

Will be a pleasure mate, we could slip away for 30mins to a decent vantage point and you can have a play with my kit if you like?

Lambchop

iTrader: (1)

oooooooeeeeeeerrrrrrrr if Nick isn't game then i am!

I wouldn't mind a look at your lens

Stu @ M Developments

iTrader: (12)

Gutted i was so busy today as i didnt get chance to do sod all with my new gear in teh sunshine, and it had all arrived by 10am.

I did manage to mess about with the dog in teh back garden at home though but it was getting dark. All seems to work well, i just need to get out to a decent location now and get some shots...

Heres a few random ones i took tonight.













Ive got all teh tools, now i just need the know how!

foreigneRS

cheers chaps - looking forward to it