Rebel XT price is around ~$720-750 minus $100 rebate would make this great price.. 5D is around ~2700 minus $300 rebate would be ~2400 EDIT: $2700 is just a price on sale in my head, I thought I saw that in Feb, sorry for the confusion, I don'think there's any 5D at this price at this moment.
Lens.. Canon 24-105mm IS from Dell Home $1,249.00 - 15% coupon (C31NSS784NH723 500 uses, wish it won't be gone by tomorrow YMMV) - $35 off $300 Dell coupon (eBay) = $1026.65 $1026.65 - 2% DPA - 3% FatCash - $50 Rebate = $925.94 HOT!!!! Unlucky folks pay tax...
Michael Reichmann's summation of this Canon zoom's merits (taken from The Luminous Landscape):
"Introduced in September, 2005, the 24-105mm is the lens that many photographers have been waiting for. It combines the small size and versatility of the 28-135mm along with a while stop of extra aperture, Image stabilization, wider coverage, and L lens image and build quality. Tests show its image quality to be comparable in many respects to the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8, one of the finest medium range zooms available, and a bread-and-butter lens for many pros."
Green for you. Finally I can get the 50mm f/1.4. From Amazon.
Why is 24-105mm f/4L so good? Is IS really helpful for 105mm zoom? $1300 seems expensive for an f/4 lens. My 17-40mm f/4L + 70-200mm f/4L will probably just do the same for my rebel XT. If you want IS, why not get the 70-200 f/2.8L?
Green for the OP, although I do not need any more lens since I've already owned 17-40mm f/4L, 70-200mm f/2.8L, and 24-70mm f/2.8L. Anyone can recommend me another?
tazmania99 said:Green for the OP, although I do not need any more lens since I've already owned 17-40mm f/4L, 70-200mm f/2.8L, and 24-70mm f/2.8L. Anyone can recommend me another?
There's always the 100-400mm L series glass. Just because you might need it.
I'd consider getting the 24-105mm if I could sell my 28-135mm lens.
The kit lens isn't that bad for the Digital Rebel. I have the 17-40mm L lens, the 28-135mm lens with IS ($420 or so) and the 70-300mm with IS ($550). They are all pretty good lenses. The L series glass is better, but you will pay for that.
tazmania99 said:Green for the OP, although I do not need any more lens since I've already owned 17-40mm f/4L, 70-200mm f/2.8L, and 24-70mm f/2.8L. Anyone can recommend me another?
Maxie said:Green for you. Finally I can get the 50mm f/1.4. From Amazon.
Why is 24-105mm f/4L so good? Is IS really helpful for 105mm zoom? $1300 seems expensive for an f/4 lens. My 17-40mm f/4L + 70-200mm f/4L will probably just do the same for my rebel XT. If you want IS, why not get the 70-200 f/2.8L?
Because it's one not-so-big lens. And 24mm will be perfect wide angle for full frame camera like 5D that people might upgrade in the future. 17-40mm + 70-200mm/4 is also a good choice though.
I just bought this with the standard lens and the 70-200 f4. What case do I need and should I just sell the gimme lens? Thanks, also best card, cf or sd.
dreamlogic said:thanks op, just picked up a 85 f/1.8excellent choice! this is my most used lens. i'm shooting mostly indoor volleyball and basketball w/o a flash. all the other parents complain that their shots don't come out. they're shooting with zooms with larger apertures (3.5 or larger.)
regarding the kit lens: i was gonna sell my kit lens because i bought the canon 17-40 & 50mm prime, but the kit lens is a lot smaller and lighter. i decided to keep the kit lens and use it when i don't want to carry a larger lens or camera bag.
tazmania99 said:Green for the OP, although I do not need any more lens since I've already owned 17-40mm f/4L, 70-200mm f/2.8L, and 24-70mm f/2.8L. Anyone can recommend me another?
Though it's nice to brag and have everyone know how kiasu you are, you could add this to your collection:
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