DSLRs...

[Larry Pham]

Hey Chris,

I recently bought my first DSLR too and I went with a 5D2. I actually bought the 7D first but returned it for the 5D2 as I've always wanted a full frame. 

What ever body you choose or format, be warned that good lenses can cost as much as the body itself! 

I just bought the 85mm 1.2 and loving it. Now I'm learning how to use if all in preparation for the baby to arrive as this was my intention to bug the gear to begin with. At least that's how I've been able to justify the purchase to my wife :)

Larry

Sent from my iPhone

On 2010-11-10, at 8:42 AM, "Chris Strellis" <Chris.Strellis at crystalvision.tv> wrote:

> ..well another common factor for us 'barians seems to be photography :)
> 
> I'm in the market for a DSLR which I intend to use for astrophotography as well.  I definitely want a Canon and I'm kind of settle on a 550D which in body only form is in my budget.
> 
> A friend of mine has a Canon 5D MK2 and is taking stunning pictures in lots of scenarios:
> 
> http://stardustpics.blogspot.com/
> 
> I'll be taking family portrait type pictures, landscape, macro close up and wildlife pictures.
> 
> Would anyone recommend the stock lens that comes with it, EF-S 18-55mm Zoom Lens, or would two other lenses be better say a Canon EF 50mm f1.8 MK2 and a Tamron 70-300mm.
> 
> I'll want a flash as well as the two lenses with an additional budget of say £400 on top of the body price.  Am I asking for too much in my budget?
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/2c3hof4 looks good although I am confused whether the Tamron lens is included in the price or not!
> 
> For astrophotography I'll be using the body only, my 8" 2000mm F/10 telescope will be the lens ;)
> 
> Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Chris
> _______________________________________________
> music-bar mailing list
> music-bar at lists.music-bar.org
> http://lists.music-bar.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/music-bar