technically, i require something that has iso of 3200, and 6.5 fps is something i need. Cause for school i handle events like sports and performances that require that iso and a fast camera.

like i said... internet failing on me... probably you replied just as i edited it.

yupyup.


hmm.. will think about it.


find a tele first, then only find kit-lens-replacement.

For RM3k

How about a used Canon 20D + used Tammy 17-50mm f2.8 as your kittlylens? 20D is 5fps and it can go up to ISO 3200.

If you go for a used 30D, you might only able to get the body + the standard Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 kittylens.

Get Siggy 70-300mm f4-5.6 Macro. You get both Tele + Macro lens.

Then save up more for the Canon 70-200mm f4 L.


This post has been edited by vikingw2k: Jan 23 2008, 12:05 AM

Actually, my budget is around 5k area..so im thinking of 40D and EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM.

and how much would that be?

no. should save up more for the Canon 70-200mm F2.8 L

Since your halfway there, might aswell get the 2.8L with IS..

For 5k.
Used Canon 30D + Used Canon 70-200mm f4 L should fit your budget.

Used 20D + Tammy 17-50mm f2.8 is around RM3k

I rather get myself a Canon 10-22mm rather than pumping extra 2k into my C70-200mm f2.8 L for the additional IS At least I get to use a super wide angle lens + good event + potrait lens.

This post has been edited by vikingw2k: Jan 23 2008, 12:17 AM

hmm, how much would the 70-200mm f4L cost and the one with IS cost?

You mean used or new?

lol what viking said.


eheh. i was referring to the price of the Siggy 70-300mm F4-5.6 macro lens la.

New is around RM7xx, if you are lucky enough, you can get a used one @ RM4xx. Standard 2nd hand price is around rm5xx

eh? not bad what. not bad at all. will talk to my dad. if he doesn't agree, it's coming from my own funds then.

to you, theres no point in 70-200mm F4L -> 70-200mm F2.8L?

erh, used? or both if you could please

well, also depend on if you need it i guess? cause my hands are weak so it tends to shake, so id use a IS system, or was it because i wasnt used to the weight.

Frankly, I prefer 70-200mm f2.8L The feel is different when you hold one f2.8 compared to when you are holding one f4 unit. However it's significantly heavier compared to f4. If you have extra bucks later on, go for the f2.8 version.

well of course. but anyone would agree that having IS is better than having none at all, IF one can bear the cost.

what i'm aiming for now is actually a tele lens which will enable me to snap subjects which are far away from me.


who wouldn't? F2.8 vs F4. but the price difference, kinda almost RM4-5K difference.

This post has been edited by -vip3rleon9-: Jan 23 2008, 12:25 AM

hello, im completely new to photography. wondering how much is 400d + 18-55 now? some ppl said sony a200's kitlens is better than canon's 18-55? is it true?

also, a very noob Q, wat does 18-55mm mean?

This post has been edited by tadasu: Jan 23 2008, 12:24 AM

1D Mark III

not sure about the price but the 18-55mm is the range of how much the lens can zoom in.
thank you. question is how do i get the money to get that. and ill definately get raped. I mean, what would you do if you see a kid with 1D Mark III?

IIANM, it's currently going for around RM2.3k?

well it depends on how you look at it.


knock him unconscious, take his camera, run.

18-55mm means the focal length.
The smaller the value, the wider the lens. 10mm is the widest lens available

p/s : Correct me if I wrong