Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/07/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A zoom lens with a built in stabilizer is a must. Slobodan Dimitrov Studio G-8, Angels Gate Cultural Center http://sdimitrovphoto.com On Jul 31, 2006, at 5:19 PM, Kenneth Frazier wrote: > First, I thank everyone for all the excellent input. > > Second, here's my tentative decision, with justifications. Any > critique or input is welcome. > > My budget at present will support the following: > > Canon 30D, body only. (I could buy a 20D, new body, or 20D kit, > but the 30D body is only a few dollars more, relatively speaking. > Also, the kit lens is, as I understand it, not regarded all that > highly.) > > Canon EF 50/1.4 lens. (Most of what I will be shooting for the > upcoming projects I can shoot with a 50, and nearly all of what I > will be shooting will be in relatively low light.) > > I can use my Nikon AI lenses on the 30D, and add some Leica glass > as budget permits, if I feel I need it. > > This will bring me in on my budget and provide me with a body that > will, one hopes, last me for as long as I need a digital body, and > with a lens that is well-regarded for the kind of shooting I do. > > Opinions, comments, observations? Am I missing anything? > > Thanks to all, > > Ken > ----------------------------------- > The Rev. Kenneth Frazier > Connecticut Conference, United Church of Christ > ---------------------------------- > Current Leica Photography (PESO): > http://tinyurl.com/6sc2r > > Current Medium Format Photos: > http://tinyurl.com/bjvfn > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information