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$300 budget for lens
Topic Started: Jan 28 2009, 08:08 PM (441 Views)
dorm
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After shooting 2500 images using the kit lens, I am looking for a new lens with better bokeh and IQ (im using a350 btw)

I am just looking for a good walkabout lens and maybe a tele
some of my options are

50mm f1.7
100-200 f4.5
sigma 70-300 f4.5-5.6 APO macro

but I can't decide what to buy for my next lens...
can anyone reccommend me?
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Edited by dorm, Jan 28 2009, 08:09 PM.
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DewaKarma
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Beauty lies in the eyes of its beholder
spend slightly more and get the 70-210f4 aka beercan
Think a new system...
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dorm
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yeah i've heard lots about the beercan, but its hard to find a good condition one ~300
what do you think of the Mino 100-200 f4.5?
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not bad...i suggest u save slightly more n get better lens...patience when getting new lenses.,.
Think a new system...
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Ming
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If you wanted a walkabout Lens , i don't think those you listed can be good unless you are ready to keep changing the Lenses . 50mm f1.4 or f1.7 or the 100-200mm f4.5 are good lenses to use .

But if for me to recommend within the 3 you listed , i would say , go fo the 50mm first . Then go for the 100-200mm f4.5 . If can work out a little more , give this 3 a pass & go fo the Beercan . Though you may not be able to get a good condition Beercan at budget price , but its really worth that much for that piece of glass .

Just my 2 cents .
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Heavensleaf
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I am just a little cute girl lookin for a dslr lor
get the 100-200 f4.5.. first...at least u got a longer zoom..or u can settle for the 75-300mm....a bit slower but longer reach..KM , minolta , sony BUT PLS DONT get the siiiiiiggggmaaaa..
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I got 1 minolta 28-105mm xi auto zoom lens for sale.....$180 nia......
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