Lenses

Future companion for my 20D?

I need a new lens for my camera. I’ve been toting around this heavy Tamron 17-35mm for two years since my small lightweight (cheap) 50mm lens broke. While the wide angle is lovely to have for all the landscape photography I’ve been doing since moving to the Pacific Northwest, it’s a chore to lug such a heavy camera up mountains and on long hikes. I don’t have a camera bag large enough to carry the camera when the lens is on it, either. So it’s time to find a new 50mm.

I’ve been looking at this one for quite some time…it’s inexpensive and I’ll probably get what I pay for…cheap junk. A starter lens. It’s probably the same lens I had that came with my camera! I have a Canon 20D, by the way. Instead of upgrading to the 40D or 50D or wherever they’re at now, I’d like to invest in a good lens that’s under $500. An f/1.4 or f/1.8 would be nice. Really, I just want great image-quality. I’m finding my digital photographs aren’t as crisp as my photos from film (R.I.P 35mm…sniff). So, I’m looking at this one, now.

Then there’s also my other nagging desire…to get a macro lens. Oh, the choices!

Any photographers out there who can offer some insight on these lenses? I think I’m past the amateur/beginner’s stage…it’s been well over 10 years since I first picked up an SLR!

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2 Responses to “Lenses”

  1. Johnny says on January 8th, 2009 at 7:43 pm :

    It’s impressive seeing you in your natural habitat. Your knowledge base is very impressive, at least to someone who knows nothing on the subject. At the very least, I hope I’ve sounded at some point in my life like you do in the blog when people ask me about track and field.

  2. catherine says on January 8th, 2009 at 8:10 pm :

    Thanks, Johnny! While writing that post I was thinking, “Wow, I think I’m in my element here!” I miss dealing with photography every single day. Even had a dream about working in the photo lab again a few nights ago, and I was…gasp…happy! So I made some small steps to maybe getting back in the game, more seriously this time. The next step will be buying this lens. Can’t wait.

    …And by the way, your track and field talk is very impressive. I don’t know the difference between a 4×4 and a 2×4!