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grilledsteezeyo
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so I have a canon xsi and am still somewhat a beginner with it. I have a fisheye and the kit lens for it and was looking to get something with a decent zoom. I'd like to keep it relatively cheap but I'm willing to spend more for a better quality lens. Thanks
Jul 22 2011 11:41AM
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S.C
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What is relatively cheap for you? $300? $600? $150?
Jul 22 2011 11:43AM
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grilledsteezeyo
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Anywhere from 300 to 500 would be nice
Jul 22 2011 11:44AM
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BryantPhoto
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Add a bit, and get the 70-200mm f/4L non-is. You won't regret it.
Jul 22 2011 11:51AM
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1337
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you can get one of the 70-200 4L non-is for $500 used
Jul 22 2011 11:53AM
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S.C
Posts: 3068 - Karma: 2,285
this is what I was going to say. definitely has one of the best lens quality/price ratios on the market. normally $550 used, but i got mine in good condition for $485 a month or so ago.
Jul 22 2011 3:21PM
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WillStart
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this is what i would suggest. never used it but it's going to be my next lens purchase for sure
Jul 22 2011 3:38PM
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CrotchKiller
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i got a sigma 70-200 2.8 and i really like it. i was looking at the canon f4 but i really wanted the extra stops.
Jul 22 2011 3:43PM
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S.C
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From what I've heard, purchasing the sigma can be risky... Some are almost as good as the canon, others are crap
Jul 22 2011 4:48PM
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lukewalnuts
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http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_269492_-1
Jul 22 2011 4:51PM
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blatt
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buy my 55-250!
Jul 22 2011 4:56PM
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eheath
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Jul 22 2011 5:24PM
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CrotchKiller
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ya i heard that too. but for the price it was to good to pass up. no complaints whatsoever so far.
Jul 22 2011 5:45PM
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