I know this topic comes up a lot, and the conversation seems to hover around the $400 price point. Pretend like I\'m *really* strapped for cash. What are some good lenses for < $200 (used or new)? I own the 50/1.8 and the 35/2 and I know that those are good. I did some research and people seem to generally like the EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5. The Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 also falls into this list. I tried a copy and it was soft and had poor contrast, but other people seem to really like it. Anyone have any others that they\'ve been pleasantly surprised by?
Thought I would summarize what people have posted so far (I tried to get all AF lenses that were mentioned at least twice).
I know this topic comes up a lot, and the conversation seems to hover around the $400 price point. Pretend like I\'m *really* strapped for cash. What are some good lenses for < $200 (used or new)? I own the 50/1.8 and the 35/2 and I know that those are good. I did some research and people seem to generally like the EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5. The Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 also falls into this list. I tried a copy and it was soft and had poor contrast, but other people seem to really like it. Anyone have any others that they\'ve been pleasantly surprised by?
Thought I would summarize what people have posted so far (I tried to get all AF lenses that were mentioned at least twice).
I know this topic comes up a lot, and the conversation seems to hover around the $400 price point. Pretend like I\'m *really* strapped for cash. What are some good lenses for < $200 (used or new)? I own the 50/1.8 and the 35/2 and I know that those are good. I did some research and people seem to generally like the EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5. The Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 also falls into this list. I tried a copy and it was soft and had poor contrast, but other people seem to really like it. Anyone have any others that they\'ve been pleasantly surprised by?
Thought I would summarize what people have posted so far (I tried to get all AF lenses that were mentioned at least twice).
I know this topic comes up a lot, and the conversation seems to hover around the $400 price point. Pretend like I\'m *really* strapped for cash. What are some good lenses for < $200 (used or new)? I own the 50/1.8 and the 35/2 and I know that those are good. I did some research and people seem to generally like the EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5. The Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 also falls into this list. I tried a copy and it was soft and had poor contrast, but other people seem to really like it. Anyone have any others that they\'ve been pleasantly surprised by?
Thought I would summarize what people have posted so far (I tried to get all AF lenses that were mentioned at least twice).
I know this topic comes up a lot, and the conversation seems to hover around the $400 price point. Pretend like I\'m *really* strapped for cash. What are some good lenses for < $200 (used or new)? I own the 50/1.8 and the 35/2 and I know that those are good. I did some research and people seem to generally like the EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5. The Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 also falls into this list. I tried a copy and it was soft and had poor contrast, but other people seem to really like it. Anyone have any others that they\'ve been pleasantly surprised by?
Thought I would summarize what people have posted so far (I tried to get all AF lenses that were mentioned at least twice).
I know this topic comes up a lot, and the conversation seems to hover around the $400 price point. Pretend like I\'m *really* strapped for cash. What are some good lenses for < $200 (used or new)? I own the 50/1.8 and the 35/2 and I know that those are good. I did some research and people seem to generally like the EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5. The Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 also falls into this list. I tried a copy and it was soft and had poor contrast, but other people seem to really like it. Anyone have any others that they\'ve been pleasantly surprised by?
Thought I would summarize what people have posted so far (I tried to get all AF lenses that were mentioned at least twice).
I know this topic comes up a lot, and the conversation seems to hover around the $400 price point. Pretend like I\'m *really* strapped for cash. What are some good lenses for < $200 (used or new)? I own the 50/1.8 and the 35/2 and I know that those are good. I did some research and people seem to generally like the EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5. The Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 also falls into this list. I tried a copy and it was soft and had poor contrast, but other people seem to really like it. Anyone have any others that they\'ve been pleasantly surprised by?
Thought I would summarize what people have posted so far (I tried to get all AF lenses that were mentioned at least twice).
I know this topic comes up a lot, and the conversation seems to hover around the $400 price point. Pretend like I\'m *really* strapped for cash. What are some good lenses for < $200 (used or new)? I own the 50/1.8 and the 35/2 and I know that those are good. I did some research and people seem to generally like the EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5. The Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 also falls into this list. I tried a copy and it was soft and had poor contrast, but other people seem to really like it. Anyone have any others that they\'ve been pleasantly surprised by?
Thought I would summarize what people have posted so far (I tried to get all AF lenses that were mentioned at least twice).
I know this topic comes up a lot, and the conversation seems to hover around the $400 price point. Pretend like I\'m *really* strapped for cash. What are some good lenses for < $200 (used or new)? I own the 50/1.8 and the 35/2 and I know that those are good. I did some research and people seem to generally like the EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5. The Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 also falls into this list. I tried a copy and it was soft and had poor contrast, but other people seem to really like it. Anyone have any others that they\'ve been pleasantly surprised by?
Thought I would summarize what people have posted so far (I tried to get all AF lenses that were mentioned at least twice).
Lens New / Used
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Canon 18-55 IS Kit lens $167/$130
Canon 50/1.8 $90/$65
Canon 135 2.8 $269/$205
Canon 55-250 IS $264/$215
Canon 70-210 3.5/4.5 na/$160
Canon 24-85 3.5/4.5 USM $315/$160
Canon 28-70 3.5/4.5 na/$130
Canon 28-105 3.5/4.5 II USM $224/$130
Cosina / Tokina 19-35 $99/$60
I know this topic comes up a lot, and the conversation seems to hover around the $400 price point. Pretend like I\'m *really* strapped for cash. What are some good lenses for < $200 (used or new)? I own the 50/1.8 and the 35/2 and I know that those are good. I did some research and people seem to generally like the EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5. The Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 also falls into this list. I tried a copy and it was soft and had poor contrast, but other people seem to really like it. Anyone have any others that they\'ve been pleasantly surprised by?
Sep 30, 2008 at 08:42 AM
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