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Old May 11, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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That SRT8 picture is awesome. I have to say though, it's slightly crooked .
Old May 11, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys.
Old May 11, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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haha my 10-22 just came in!
Old May 11, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by NYNCTC
Originally Posted by Schmohey
What's a good zoom lens to get for a Canon XSI? I currently have the 18 - 55 IS kit lens and would really want to zoom in for my pictures. In terms of prices, the lower the better but any suggestion around a low price range would work too! Thanks

55-250 IS
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-55-250mm...7682577&sr=1-2

or if you want to spend more
70-300 IS
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-Telep...1975839&sr=1-1
Whats the main difference between those two lens other than the full frame and scaling thing? EF-S vs EF?
Old May 11, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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extra zoom and a higher price for the 70-300. i would say get the 55-250 for now and then once you can create stellar images, move up to the 70-200 f/4
Old May 11, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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yeah honestly i would suggest buying Tina's lens cause she barely uses it and keeps everything in good shape. That way u get a good lens for a cheaper price.
Old May 11, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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x2 on that.
Old May 11, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Schmohey I got your PM. Although, I'm still debating if I wanna sell it or not. I wanna get the 70-200 but money's pressed right now since I just put a ton on my CC with my trip to FL & I leave for San Francisco to shoot a concert on June 8th or so, & I don't know if I'd be able to dish out the extra $350 to get the 70-200. My only other zoom lens is my stock one. =/
Old May 11, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Tina do it. It's not gonna kill u to add just a little more. Not like ur adding another grand or nothing. Trust me, once u see the L quality in person u will wish u had done it a LONG time ago.

All the zoom is internal so the lens doesn't extend when u zoom, the focusing is internal so ur front piece doesn't move when u focus meaning u won't have to reset a CPL filter after u focus each time, and the quality of glass is amazing.
Old May 11, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Elijahtc
Tina do it. It's not gonna kill u to add just a little more. Not like ur adding another grand or nothing. Trust me, once u see the L quality in person u will wish u had done it a LONG time ago.

All the zoom is internal so the lens doesn't extend when u zoom, the focusing is internal so ur front piece doesn't move when u focus meaning u won't have to reset a CPL filter after u focus each time, and the quality of glass is amazing.
Unlike you, I don't max out my credit cards.

We'll see, if I sell my supercharger, & can get my cc down significantly, I'll get it, & sell the 55-250.
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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ya, i need this summer to come and go so i get the 70-200 as well as some goodies for the car
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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ok well i just got my camera and decided to go take a few shots in the garden yesterday. nothing special and it was quite cloudy













Old May 11, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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yay for random pictures! hahaha jk brah, hows the EOS life treatn ya
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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lot of the shots seem out of focus but that could be b/c of the lens itself. It is a VERY old lens.
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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goin pretty well, i mean i still dont really know what im doing since i havent taken a class from elijah yet... kinda just got the lens from him and went on my way
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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what did you get again? also, join POTN, i just joined, and all i do is just read ( i think i am learning haha)
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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cannon 10d with a kit lens ( 28-80mm)
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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yeah POTN, make a blog, make a twitter and use twitpic also, fredmiranda.com, and also need to join our local forum
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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nice. well take lots of photos and dont listen at all to E, he doesnt know what he is doing.
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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yeah i try to tell him the same thing. ha ha

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