p.1 #1 · If only 1 lens under $500...what would it be
So, I'm looking to update my camera. But, I may also look to adding a lens down the road. Budget would be $500 max. What would you choose for your only lens? I currently have the Tamron 28-75 2.8. But would consider something with a longer or shorter "reach".
p.1 #6 · If only 1 lens under $500...what would it be
Depending upon if you want something in the tele range or wide angle. For wide angle, you might want to look into a thrid party fisheye lens below $500 which are very good in quality still. For short tele range, I agree with the 70-200/4 option.
p.1 #10 · If only 1 lens under $500...what would it be
The 70-200L in any version is killer.
The 70-300 IS is even cheaper and is a nice lens with a bit more reach
If you don't need the reach, perhaps the 100 f2.8 non-L macro, it's super sharp, plus you get macro which can open up a whole new world.
Don't forget extension tubes and/or tele converters/extenders as an option for you current lenses.
Like you I shoot crop bodies, my regular kit is a 40D, 10-22, 50, 100mac and 70-200, with a 1.4x. Your 28-75 is a nice lens, I'd probably get the 70-200 for the constant apreture; or the 100mac as it's one of my most used lenses. Look in the Buy&Sell forum for used gear, prices are quite good...
p.1 #11 · If only 1 lens under $500...what would it be
Not exactly an answer to your question, but the kit 18-55 IS is a pretty darn good lens; especially for the price. Add to that the above recommended 70-200 f4, and you have a pretty formidable kit.
p.1 #12 · If only 1 lens under $500...what would it be
Paulthelefty wrote:
Not exactly an answer to your question, but the kit 18-55 IS is a pretty darn good lens; especially for the price. Add to that the above recommended 70-200 f4, and you have a pretty formidable kit.
Paul
+1
The newer kit lens is often underrated, easily worth the extra $100 and you get much wider FL than the 28-75.
The 70-200 is excellent, I had one before my upgrade to the IS version.
p.1 #16 · If only 1 lens under $500...what would it be
I don't know if you mean to replace the 28-75, or add to it. If I could only spend $500 for glass for a crop body, I would definitely get a tamron 17-50 non VC. That would cover a wide variety of general shooting, and you might have enough left over (depending if you buy used) for 55-250 or 50/1.8 depending upon your tastes.
For a second lens at $500 the 70-200/4 is a no brainer
p.1 #18 · If only 1 lens under $500...what would it be
Matt Lomeli wrote:
So, I'm looking to update my camera. But, I may also look to adding a lens down the road. Budget would be $500 max. What would you choose for your only lens? I currently have the Tamron 28-75 2.8. But would consider something with a longer or shorter "reach".
get these: Vivitar Series 1 VMC 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro and PK-EOS converter