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Choosing my next Canon lens
Merlin Mann | Dec 18 2007
Need lens-buying advice from Canon photography nerds. The Mrs. and Me are starting to really dig taking photos again -- she with a Rebel XT and me with a 30D. We currently share joint custody of 1) the XT's standard 18-55mm zoom (blech) and 2) the glorious and much-loved 50mm f1.4 (yay!). So, let's say, hypothetically, a fella wanted to pick up a new Canon lens to add to these two cameras' modest arsenal. If we wanted a fast, flexible lens (that would mostly get used for baby picture-taking), what would you guys recommend? Possibly a higher-end, faster zoom? 36 Comments
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Flash!Submitted by stolfi on January 13, 2008 - 9:24pm.
I'll just add to the Flash bandwagon. I have a Nikon, but after buying my 50 1.4, I got a mid-range flash...and have never looked back. When taking baby snaps the 50mm and the 18-55 are really all you would probably need, adding more zoom won't help much if they aren't off playing soccer or the like. Go with the flash...so worth it. » POSTED IN:
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