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In Reply to: It's the real deal... posted by Bob Casner on March 08, 2003 at 17:11:16:
Hi Bob,Thanks for the info. very interesting....
I believe I's gonna be jumping into the deep end of the pool next week. Thinking about starting with a 50 lens and a 28-135 lens. Any advise here. I know next to nothing about this subject.
Regards,
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Do kep in mind that because the sensor on the 10D is smaller than a 35 mm frame, the camera effectively increases the focal length of the lens by a factor of 1.6 to 1. So the 50 mm has an effective focal length of 80 mm, but it's still an f/1.4. The 28-135 becomes a 45 mm to 216 mm lens. You'll have no wide angle at all, even a moderate one. Even a 20 mm is only a 32 mm. Might be OK for what you want to do, but do give it some thought.
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The 50mm will give you great available light possibilities (equivalent 35mm film camera 80mm f1.4 or 1.8!) and the 28-135mm Canon is an IS (image stabilized) lens that will allow 2-3 stops lower shutter speeds when engaged, a very cool "walking around" lens and not overly expensive or heavy. Then all you need camera-wise is a good, high capacity compact flash memory card. My pick would be the new Lexar 1GB 32X card for about $400, or at least a 512MB from Lexar or SanDisk.Next step is learning Photoshop and color management.Check the tutorials and forums at:
www.dpreview.com
www.robgalbraith.com
www.outbackphoto.com
www.luminous-landscape.com
www.digitaldog.net
www.computer-darkroom.com
www.drycreekphoto.com
www.computer-darkroom.com
www.luminous-landscape.com
www.normankoren.comAnd at some point you're going to NEED to calibrate your computer monitor with a hardware/software combo. Relax, enjoy, you're gonna have some FUN!
Bob,Thanks again... Means a lot to a newbe like me. I agree gonna be fun and appreciate all the advise so to avoid pitfalls, wasting money and/or time.
Funny you brought up computer as I am looking at upgrading this as well. When does it ever end..???
Regards,
Photogs usually own a 50mm f/1.4 for those black cats in a coal bin shot.Or for Macro, ultra close ups 50f 2.8 macro.Otherwise ignore the regular 50's.I'd rather see you with a multipurpose 70-300 zoom tele.Made by various brand names.That and a 24-135 got ya covered 90%.
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