Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/04/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The kit lens isn't all that bad, but then I haven't used mine more than a few times :-) As Don says but a 35mm - or 28mm - prime lens, people shot with the 35mm equivalent for decades and produced some of the most memorable images of the last century. Steve -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+lug=steveunsworth.co.uk@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+lug=steveunsworth.co.uk@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Don Dory Sent: 08 April 2006 00:29 To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] DSLR question Phil, Nathan and B.D. were correct to try and persuade you to not get the kit lens. The manufacturers are trying to get you to buy the kit lens as they are very cheap to make and you pay $100 for them. If you end up going the Canon route, the 17-40 is a good lens, the 17-85 is pretty good, and Tamron makes several good wide to normal zooms. Of course you could always buy a 35mm F2 and use it as a 50. :) Don don.dory@gmail.com On 4/7/06, Phil Swango <pswango@att.net> wrote: > > My daughter is thinking about getting a DSLR to use for serious > photography > (she has a BFA in photo). She was looking at the Nikon D50 because of > price, but now that the Canon 20D is available for $1199 with kit lens, > she > might want to move that way instead. Does anyone have experience with > both > and be willing to off some advice? > > TIA > > -- > Phil Swango > 307 Aliso Dr SE > Albuquerque, NM 87108 > 505-262-4085 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.0/304 - Release Date: 07/04/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.0/304 - Release Date: 07/04/2006