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Karn · 08-01-2008, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by WMBP

One other lens to consider (if nobody's mentioned it already) would be the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. I always think it's a bit ridiculous to play the game, "If you could only have one lens...." The point of buying a DSLR is to have multiple lenses! But if I could only have one lens, I might pick the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. I'd really miss the wide angle. But it's a good lens.

Good luck with your purchase.

Will

I dont need just one lens, I already got plans on buying the 50 mm F1.4 lens as soon as possible for example, or something else fun.

I was just asking for some tips for different lenses to "start" with, a good all-around starting lens that gives me some zoomrange, and can be used in most settings with varied but atleast decent results

. Keep in mind I still dont even really understand what F1.4 means, even if I'm quite sure thats the number that decides how much light a lens can take in, and it can also be used to change the depth of field(DOF?) or something. I am completely and utterly lost in in all this, which I think is great fun. Imagine buying a "super" dSLR and not even really understand how you're gonna use it, gonna make for a fun as hell learning experience!

But, I do think I'll ....maybe go with the SMC-DA 16-45/4 ED AL

It seems like a very solid and capable all-around lens from what I have red, except it's abit short on the zoom-part, I do like it beeing abit wideangel, since I really like taking shots of landscape, buildings and such. But, gonna read alot more before I make a final decision.

Thanks for all the help!

08-01-2008, 01:08 AM	#15
Karn Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 30	Originally Posted by WMBP One other lens to consider (if nobody's mentioned it already) would be the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. I always think it's a bit ridiculous to play the game, "If you could only have one lens...." The point of buying a DSLR is to have multiple lenses! But if I could only have one lens, I might pick the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. I'd really miss the wide angle. But it's a good lens. Good luck with your purchase. Will I dont need just one lens, I already got plans on buying the 50 mm F1.4 lens as soon as possible for example, or something else fun. I was just asking for some tips for different lenses to "start" with, a good all-around starting lens that gives me some zoomrange, and can be used in most settings with varied but atleast decent results . Keep in mind I still dont even really understand what F1.4 means, even if I'm quite sure thats the number that decides how much light a lens can take in, and it can also be used to change the depth of field(DOF?) or something. I am completely and utterly lost in in all this, which I think is great fun. Imagine buying a "super" dSLR and not even really understand how you're gonna use it, gonna make for a fun as hell learning experience! But, I do think I'll ....maybe go with the SMC-DA 16-45/4 ED AL It seems like a very solid and capable all-around lens from what I have red, except it's abit short on the zoom-part, I do like it beeing abit wideangel, since I really like taking shots of landscape, buildings and such. But, gonna read alot more before I make a final decision. Thanks for all the help! Last edited by Karn; 08-01-2008 at 01:29 AM..