Any photographers in here?

[FlyinHawaiian]

Cool Cool... I think I'll order it at the end of the week when I get paid.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

I have the kit nasty nasty 18-55mm lens and a Digital Rebel XTi

Well..the 18-55 with IS isn't much different. Still pretty much the same optics. I would recommend getting the 50mm 1.8 or 1.4. Then you can dish out on a Sigma 18-50 3.5 - 5.6. It' much sharper than the 18-55 kit and it's got Macro as well. Or the 17-40 Macro from Sigma. THis is if you're on a budget..which looks like you are.

 

[sleeper3]

I'd just get the 50mm1.8 now. you'll be happy with that one, and find yourself using the 18-55 less and less. I still do use it though, and I can get better pictures with it now that I know a little more of the quirks it has.

search on google 18-55mm vs 18-55mm with IS. I'm sure someone has written about it on the internet.

I think also that there is a 17-something with IS that is supposed to have better optics in it. that might be worth checking out. also, you might want to consider renting a few before you decide. that way you don't waste your money if it turns out being something you don't like.

 

[gr?]

I need to get a new wide angle lens. After processing the photos I took with Rush last weekend (i'll post in a minute), I realized that they are no-where near as sharp as my 55-250mm lens and that I really need something which is going to give me sharp results. I was looking at the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 IS. Has anyone used it or know anyone who has? Looks like a good deal to replace my current 18-55 kit lens.

Save up and get the better lens (ie Tamron 17-50 f2.8)

 

[323]

sigma 17-70 2.8-4.5 does good macro for a walk around lens. ive ended up hitting the object with my lens before cuz it focuses mad close

 

[tekkie]

you guys just need to turn up your monitor brightness!

I didn't really post process them all that much... mostly brightness and contrast work with a little boost in color. I actually went off of the histogram, not what it looked like on my monitor, so it should be pretty close to right on.

your off by at least 1 stop, probably closer to 2

 

[tekkie]

sigma 17-70 2.8-4.5 does good macro for a walk around lens. ive ended up hitting the object with my lens before cuz it focuses mad close

agreed its a good lens, I would have kept mine if it was an ef mount

18-55IS is a waste of money upgrade imo

 

[chowhoundMSP]

Looks like alot of people decided to go to the zoo at the same time. I just got back from the pittsburgh zoo.

This guy was totally eying me up as a snack:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chowhoundb/3905383850/" title="Tiger(web)(B) by ChowhoundB, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3905383850_b71ef168e0_o.jpg" width="800" height="539" alt="Tiger(web)(B)" /></a>

 

[Dinos Speed6]

Went hiking and got a ton of pics, I really like this one...

 

[Zooms]

 

[sleeper3]

nice frog pic!

 

[FunkyBuddha]

Went hiking and got a ton of pics, I really like this one...

I like this one too man.

 

[yamba6]

one of the hardest dogs for me to get a good picture of when its sunny out and on the water. he just turns black and you cant see any detail on him. but still cool the moment i caught.

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

Save up and get the better lens (ie Tamron 17-50 f2.8)

You're the second person to recommend this lens to me. I'm gonna give it a look. I did a little research and, yes, the 18-55IS is a waste of money for what I want out of it. I guess I'll get the 50mm 1.8 first and then shoot for the Tamron.

 

[sleeper3]

cool pic:

 

[yamba6]

thats my boy! ******* love that dog. hes usually going under water grabbing rocks sometimes whole body is under the water.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

 

[sleeper3]

hahahaha that kid is awesome

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

I'll probably aim to get this: http://www.adorama.com/TM1750EOS.html

 

[sleeper3]

that looks awesome! I am curious to see how you like it.