Lenses, What Should I Start Out With?

[Kaffy Magee]

I just bought a second hand canon 40d camera (body only). I started a thread about it but thought I would start another in here for some help with lenses.

I have no idea what to start out with. I had planned to buy a camera with twin lense kit but now Im lost. Should I still go with the 18-55 http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/...?idProduct=1902 and 55-250 http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/...?idProduct=1903 that they usually have in the kits or would only one be enough. Ill get a nifty 50 aswell, as every one seems to like them. Or should I get something like this http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/...?idProduct=3011

I dont really know what all the lenses do and dont want to spend a fortune on lenses yet.

My main pics will be of my dogs still and action, and also at dog shows(stacked and gaiting), mainly outside but I would also like to be able to take some inside(kcc park). Thats pretty much it for now, photos of kids will be a possibilty but its mainly for my dogs. I'd like to be able to zoom in on the dogs in the ring too.

Im desperate to buy some lenses now, as I'll be picking up my camera tomorrow.

[Guest Tess32]

I would probably go for the Canon 70-300 IS to begin with (should be pretty cheap second hand). If you can get the 18-55 very cheaply (seen some for around $40 as no one wants it) it is a better starter wide angle lens than people give it credit for.

Indoor shots at KCC are a nightmare, and you won't be able to get good ones without spending a reasonable amount of money on a lens, so I would not worry about that at first.

[GregW]

50mm 1.8 Lens is a cheap good fixed lens for your still shots. I got one recently in city new for $129, normally $149 so just need to hunt around a bit.

[Kaffy Magee]

Thanks guys.

I bought the 50mm 1.8 and the 18-55 and 55-250. Just basic lenses to start with.

Just waiting on them to arrive. CAnt wait.

Cheers,

KM

[Kaffy Magee]

double post

Edited September 24, 2010 by Kaffy Magee