Andy |
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Best Lens for Elan 7E
Need to know what works best with an Elan 7E. I already have a Sigma 100-300 for Sports photography (my passion) but need a lens for everyday use. Should I go with a fixed focal or zoom? I mostly do general portraiture. I'm not long on the pocket now so it's a budget of $150. I was thinking of either a 28-1-5 or 28-135.
December 19, 2003
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doug Nelson |
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Want to see what top quality 35mm looks like, with excellent resolution and almost no distortion? Look at the old metal version 50mm f1.8 or the current 50 f1.4. Don't shy away from a lens keh.com rates as Bargain.
December 19, 2003
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Andy |
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Are the zooms any good or is the quality of the 50mm so much better that it makes the convenience obsolete?
December 19, 2003
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George A. Crow |
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The Tamron 28-300mm XR does excellent up close and far off. I have one on my Elan 7. I have seen them for $249 - great deal now - I paid $339 1 year ago....
December 19, 2003
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doug Nelson |
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The flexibility and much improved optical quality are definitely factors in favor of the better zooms. I just think it's a shame for a serious photog not to have at least one prime lens, especially since 50's are relatively cheap. A 50 will also get you available light shots using wide apertures that a zoom cannot, and no distortion at the edges that you'd ever notice. If you don't want to shell out for the 1.4, at least pick up a metal body 1.8 on an auction site.
December 22, 2003
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