El Presidente Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Using a Canon EOS 30D ....what are the best two Lenses 1. For Great Macro 2. For landscapes Thanks in advance
yossie Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 » Using a Canon EOS 30D ....what are the best two Lenses » 1. For Great Macro » 2. For landscapes » » Thanks in advance I am sorry for what I have no idea. But I thank you for contributing Japanese economy;-)
Mel39 Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Sorry, I also contribute towards Yossie's economy but via Nikon.
El Presidente Posted January 25, 2008 Author Posted January 25, 2008 » I am sorry for what I have no idea. » But I thank you for contributing Japanese economy;-) I love Japanese product Yossie! You guys make great stuff in China...Malaysia...Indonesia...Thailand ;-)
Claudius Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 » » I am sorry for what I have no idea. » » But I thank you for contributing Japanese economy;-) » » I love Japanese product Yossie! You guys make great stuff in » China...Malaysia...Indonesia...Thailand ;-) ... Taiwan... but also in Japan. Just look at the prices. For example, Toshiba make laptops for under 1,000 (Made in China) and some for over 3,000 (Made in Japan).
Trevor2118 Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 » Using a Canon EOS 30D ....what are the best two Lenses » 1. For Great Macro » 2. For landscapes Can't help with Canon.......only Nikon. Your current lens appears pretty good on closeups..... .......but I assume you want to use the macros to photograph the beetles :-P Lisa's going to love this......
Ginseng Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 » Using a Canon EOS 30D ....what are the best two Lenses » 1. For Great Macro What's your range? Table-top? If so, something in the range of 60 to 100 mm Macro, maybe the 100mm 2.8 Macro? Don't forget lighting. You might want to get a ring light or ring or side flashes for excellent macro. Or maybe a pod (mini-shooting booth). » 2. For landscapes Canon EF-S 10-22 mm USM » Thanks in advance
Ginseng Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 » » Using a Canon EOS 30D ....what are the best two Lenses » » 1. For Great Macro » What's your range? Table-top? If so, something in the range of 60 to 100 » mm Macro, maybe the 100mm 2.8 Macro? Don't forget lighting. You might want » to get a ring light or ring or side flashes for excellent macro. Or maybe a » pod (mini-shooting booth). » » » 2. For landscapes » Canon EF-S 10-22 mm USM » » » Thanks in advance I'd add that for my Nikon D40 rig, I'd choose the 105mm 2.8 VR and the Sigma 10-20 F4-5.6 EX-DC. Wilkey
BlackFriar Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 » Using a Canon EOS 30D ....what are the best two Lenses » 1. For Great Macro » 2. For landscapes [link]http://www.megapixel.net/reviews/canon-eos30d/eos30d-samp.php[/link] Rob, Check this website for review of your camera and related information such as this.... One of the advantages of a Canon dSLR is that it can use any of a number of excellent macro capable lenses. For this shot, a EF-S 60 mm f/2.8 Macro USM was used. At its closest focusing distance, this lens, designed for use with Canon digital SLR cameras, captures a field of view, horizontally, of just over 2.1 cm (0.8 inch). The EF-S 60 mm f/2.8 Macro USM is an excellent lens that has no distortion, and which yields tack-sharp images.
Ken Gargett Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 i think that the forum has spoken. nikon clearly the superior product!!
Ginseng Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 » The EF-S 60 mm f/2.8 Macro USM is an excellent lens that has no » distortion, and which yields tack-sharp images. Yep. As I thought about my pick, that is clearly the better choice. Another consideration is whether or not you use a tripod. The Nikon 105 2.8VR is great for those cases where you cannot use one. Wilkey
CIGARHead Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 » Using a Canon EOS 30D ....what are the best two Lenses » 1. For Great Macro » 2. For landscapes » » Thanks in advance Rob... I dont have a Canon but, this is a great website from a professional photog that reviews all model cameras as well as lenses. Here is a Canon lens for macro for instance (scroll halfway down for macro): http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/17-85-is.htm You can do a search on his site for anything you like. Hope that helps mate.
GP012 Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 Rob, I really liked the Canon 17-40 4L when I had it. However, if you have the extra dough, drop another ~ 600 USD for the 16-35 2.8L USM also by Canon. There is a HUGE difference between Canon 4L glass and other stuff out there, and an even greater difference between the 4L and 2.8L. Do you have a B+H type shop over there in Australia? A camera store that would let you test or rent a lens?
Well Armed Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Get some L lenses for your Canon and then when you upgrade to a full frame (like a 5D) you can use them still.
Fuzz Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 For a macro lens, I prefer a bit of distance to subject space, especially taking pictures of "bugs". The working space of a 60mm lens tends to scare them away, whereas a 180mm gives you more room to work with. I'd go for a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens, but if you've got the cash, buy a Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 L USM lens. The L series is worth the extra cost. If you really an extreme close-up lens, try the Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x Macro. The problem with this is you really need to use a tripod and have a unmoving subject (and it is a manual focus lens). For landscapes, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM is what I'd recommend. The Image Stabiliser will reduce the amount of image blur if you are without a tripod. It is also a good general purpose wildlife and tele-zoom lens. And if the lighting is good, it serves well as an outdoor sports lens.
Don Candido Posted November 15, 2008 Posted November 15, 2008 » Using a Canon EOS 30D ....what are the best two Lenses » 1. For Great Macro » 2. For landscapes » » Thanks in advance Rob, your shots leave nothing to be questioned. That being said I need to also acknowledge I am an amateur photographer, with a decent set-up. I use canon - I currently have the Eos 20D. It takes the same lenses your camera does (as do all SLR's - I think). All the shots I have posted previously have been with this camera and a Canon EFS 17-85mm zoom with image satbilizder. It is a great lense, but when I am taking close ups of feet, heads of cigars, bands, I would be wise to use my 100mm Macro, I am usually too lasy to pull out. Here are a few shots of the H. Upmann Tacos Imperiales you are offering as a raffle prize in the current member sale. I am a newbie to photos - but the canon bases like yours - with nothing more than a 100mm Macro lense can easilhy take shots like the three I posted above. I know next to nothing about photography... Cheers, DC
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