Best digital camera accessory kits according to redditors
We found 449 Reddit comments discussing the best digital camera accessory kits. We ranked the 225 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 449 Reddit comments discussing the best digital camera accessory kits. We ranked the 225 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Seems like a perfect set-up for this
This would be more effective, especially at that angle:
http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Voyeur-Right-Angle-Canon/dp/B000F49052
The camera was equipped with this
Check out the Xiaomi Yi. Here's a test video showing it compared to a GoPro. The Xiaomi Yi 2 shoots 4k and is $200 on Amazon. It has its own version of a mounted case, but it will work with GoPro accessories. Amazon sells these Chinese knockoff accessories for super cheap. I got this for $10 a few months ago and they're all pretty good quality. I mean it's just plastic, and the mount stickies are still the same 3M brand GoPro uses. Selfie stick is kinda crumby though.
Might also look at getting a GoPro on Ebay or Craigslist. I picked up a new Session for like $100.
Perhaps he is using this lens: http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Voyeur-Right-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000F49052
Oh! I keep forgetting about this. Everyone is telling you about single lenses, but Canon does offer a 2 lens set with the 10-18mm zoom and the 50mm f/1.8 prime for about $350. If you looked at used lenses for the 24mm, you could pick up all 3 for right about $500.
The SL2 is a subcompact, so really small. Good camera, though. If you have big hands, just you may want a larger body. The T6 is outdated at this point, so that's not a particularly great price. I would recommend the t7i as it just hit the market:
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Camera-18-55mm-75-300mm-Accessory/dp/B078J9VHYK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1539737504&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=t7i&psc=1
One additional thing I would suggest-- all soon-to-be photographers doubt me on this until they see the staggering difference it makes on their photos-- a 50mm f1.8 lens. They're cheap and deliver excellent optical performance for the dollar. Having a wide aperture lens will be critical for action shots. Amazing for portraits as it gives you that creamy background blur. Will be a great lens to learn the importance of aperture and the fundamentals of exposure.
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Filter-Blower-Pouch-Keeper/dp/B015BMSQS4/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1539737701&sr=1-5&keywords=50mm+1.8
Basically, the 35mm is okay (width-wise) for indoor shooting. It will probably do the trick, but if you want to get a large-ish group, you will need to back a bit up which might be tough indoors.
That being said, it is a fantastic lens and relatively inexpensive so I would certainly pick it up. Honestly, there is not a better option unless you want to spend a lot more money. If you spend a little time with the lens you will lean to work around the focal length. I (and many others) love that 35mm and would recommend it as a great first lens.
If you want a fast, wide lens, you don't have many other Nikkor options - Check Craigslist and see if you can find a good copy of this 17-55 f2.8. It doesn't have VR, and it is heavy, but it is a hell of a lens. IMO there isn't a better 'all-around' zoom in Nikon's DX lineup.
Edit: I think everyone needs at least one really wide lens. IMO Nikkor doesn't have a great solution for this category (for DX). The Nikkor has a more usable zoom range, but Sigma has a wider lens and Tokina has a faster one. I went with the Sigma 8-16 f4.5-5.6 but the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 is also very nice. Pick which is more important - crazy width but slow (Sigma) or good width and fast (Tokina). I love my Sigma to death but would still like to pick up a Tokina as it is much faster. Basically, pick a plan for lenses based on what features are important to you, and get the lenses you think you will use most, first.
I own a Canon 6D and mostly do astrophotography, portraits, and street photos. I have a ceremony coming up and thought that maybe it's about time to buy a good telephoto lens. My budget is up to $2000. I currently own the Canon 50mm f/1.8 and the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8. Every website I read suggests only Canon lens, but I was wondering if there were any other telephoto lens from other companies that you guys would suggest.
If not, I might just go with one of these two:
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-200mm-2-8L-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B0033PRWSW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1497036583&sr=8-4&keywords=Canon+EF+70-200mm+f%2F2.8
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-200mm-Lens-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000I1X3W8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1497036569&sr=8-4&keywords=Canon+EF+70-200mm+f%2F4L
Wondering how much of a problem the weight would be for the f/2.8 version.
With the A7III's new battery system, in my opinion the 5D4 has lost its only edge on the Alpha series cameras minus weatherproofing. The 5D4 certainly has around 6 more megapixels (30 vs. 24.2), but this difference won't be noticeable. The A7III burst fires faster, shoots higher frame rate video, has an articulating screen to get those low shots where you don't want to get down or arch your neck for the high shots. It has built in sensor stabilization which is VERY useful for shooting longer focal lengths (50mm and beyond it becomes very useful, and for handheld video). The A7III shoots true 4K (4096x2160) without a cropped field of view, but the Canon shoots 3840x2160 4K with a 1.6x crop (they can't seem to make a 4K cam that can shoot cropless). As a video editor, Sony's cinematic video profiles are superior to Canon's CLOG and other recording codecs.
Sony 24-70 f/2.8: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-FE-24-70mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B01BESQYJW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1519712066&sr=8-4&keywords=sony+24-70
Sony 50mm f/1.4: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL50F14Z-Planar-50mm-Lens/dp/B01IALYGU0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519712091&sr=1-2&keywords=sony+50mm+1.4
Sigma 24-70 2.8: https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-24-70mm-2-8-Lens-Canon/dp/B002NLHXQ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519712115&sr=1-1&keywords=sigma+24-70+2.8
Sigma 50mm 1.4: https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-50mm-F1-4-Lens-Canon/dp/B00JPL7CK6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519712138&sr=1-3&keywords=sigma+50mm+1.4
Sigma MC-11 adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Converter-Adapter-EF-Mount-Essential/dp/B01D0JN6NU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519712161&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=sigma+mc-11&psc=1
I'd recommend these:
https://www.amazon.com/Meike-Automatic-Extension-Mount-NEX-5R/dp/B00BXZ9ALQ
Meike Automatic Extension Tubes work great and the AF remains good. I use them on my A6500 as well as my A7R and the results are fantastic.
Now, that said, I do have and use actual medical/military lenses dedicated and made for macro work as well. There is a noticeable difference in quality BUT for the average person and even most photographers, the difference is negligible, especially considering the price differences.
Just got my first DSLR- a Canon 70d with the kit 18-135 3.5-5.6 lens- and I'm very interested in getting the Canon 50mm 1.8 STM lens. My only question is, there are listings for The lens itself for $125, then there's stuff like the lens with all kinds of accessories for $125 as well, even still from Canon. Reading the reviews, the accessories are far from the best, but is there really any reason at all not to get the kit?
Amazon/google canon travel/blog kit cost
For those less initiated link
It depends on what you mean by "Work well for video".
Realistically, you're either going to be lighting a scene correctly or you're not. If you intend to be doing any run and gun shooting, then you'll need at minimum fast glass, and you won't find a fast zoom lens in your budget.
In your price range, I would pickup a Sigma superzoom, http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-250mm-3-5-6-3-Canon-Digital/dp/B001PGXEH4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331227039&sr=8-1
That will give you a versatile lens for a lot of situations. It's just not very fast.
You'll have hard time doing any kind of photojournalism without a telephoto zoom. With that lens, plus your 50 prime, you'll be covered for stills in most situations, except maybe low light situations where the 50 doesn't cut it.
From there, you can start investing in some nice lenses as time goes on.
I would also seriously rethink my major. Get a more marketable degree while still learning about this trade, but don't go into huge debt in hopes of becoming a cinematographer, there simply aren't enough of those gigs to go around.
You could also get 90 degree lenses. It looked like you were facing forward but the lens attachment took the photo to your right, like this modern one.
I second this. You should be able to get this combo with about 200 bucks to spare right now. If you buy used, maybe even cheaper. The only problem is that the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 is highly sought after right now. So if you purchase it, it may take a day or two to come in. I wouldn't waste your time with the FE version of the 50mm f/1.8 since its autofocus in the dark environments can be quite unreliable. The 85mm f/1.8 is a really great bang for buck prime you can get for around $500 bucks.
There's also the option of upgrading what you already have. I don't know too much about Canon lenses since I'm a Sony user. But for your A6000, I'd consider getting either of the Sigma f/1.4 lenses (16mm, 30mm, 56mm) if you got any left over cash. That way you'll have a body with a nice creamy prime and another one with a solid zoom for more versatility. Telephoto options for Sony are scarce and I think all the ones that are f/2.8 will eat up your entire budget. There's f/4 options or you can adapt a Canon telephoto for much cheaper.
a7ii
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera/dp/B00PX8CHO6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=a7ii&qid=1556891983&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Tamron Lens
https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-28-75mm-Mirrorless-Limited-Warranty/dp/B07CSLM1X8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=tamron+28+75&qid=1556892002&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sony 85mm f/1.8
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL85F18-1-8-22-Medium-Telephoto-Camera/dp/B06WLGFWGX/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=85+f%2F1.8&qid=1556892184&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sigma 16mm f/1.4
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-16mm-DC-DN-Contemporary/dp/B077BWD2BB/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sigma+16&qid=1556893117&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-30mm-F1-4-Contemporary-Lens/dp/B01C3SCKI6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sigma+30&qid=1556893096&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sigma 56mm f/1.4
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Contemporary-Advanced-Travel-Bundle/dp/B07KSFNG5H/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sigma+56+f+1.4&qid=1556893069&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Sigma MC-11 Canon EF mount to Sony FE mount converter
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Converter-Adapter-EF-Mount-Essential/dp/B01D0JN6NU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sigma+mc11&qid=1556893034&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Canon
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-200mm-Telephoto-Zoom-Cameras/dp/B000053HH5/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=CANON+EF+70-200&qid=1556892462&s=gateway&sr=8-3
u/Coffee_Quill - it sounds like you need a wide lens to complement the 14-42 and the 25/1.7 - try the $499 Laowa 7.5mm f/2 for results like this and this on your 8-bit camera.
That said, if money really isn't an issue you really need a 10-bit (or RAW) cinema camera.
A cinema camera will give you more dynamic range and a deeper color palette than an 8-bit still camera.
Here and here are a couple of examples shot with the same lens on the $1295 BMPCC 4K.
A much better camera for serious filmmaking - and it uses your existing glass.
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your projects!
hey everyone, I'm going on a trip to Ireland in a couple weeks and decided it might be time to pick up a few things. for reference ive got a Canon T3i and the 2 kit lenses. (18-55, 75-300)
I thought this would be an excellent opportunity to get a wide angle lens and after looking it seems like canons 10-18 is a good choice, and they have that in a bundle that comes with the 50 f/1.8 as seen here, which seems like a good deal.
Adding two more lenses means my case is WAY too small and after reading through the megathread I found this amazon basics bag which seems more than large enough, non descript and at a very affordable price point.
so is that all good for the price? just looking for confirmation,
thanks.
I bought the same kit you did right before I went to Florida for Christmas. I ended up buying this lens kit while I was down there and was very happy with it. It's $350 which I know it's a little more than what you had asked for but it gives a good amount of flexibility. The wide angle is made for the T6i crop sensor but the 50mm will be more like an 75-80mm.
Here is an unprocessed pic I took with the 50mm.
No, the old kit doesn't work with the 3+, you need to get the new kit:
http://amzn.com/B00F19Q3S8
$19.99
They should've been clear in the description, I Googled the model number and then saw that the date the item was added to Amazon was September 30, 2013. I just got it the other day and it works fine.
Hi all,
 
I am researching getting a new camera and I have never had a DSLR camera before. I want to buy something nice, but not something so entry level that I'd need to go out and buy a new one again in a couple of years. This is definitely something I will keep for a while.
 
Option 1: Nikon D3300
-https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-1532-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Focus-S/dp/B00HQ4W1QE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485311699&sr=8-3&keywords=d3300
-$450 on amazon with a 18-55mm lens and accessories
 
Option 2: Nikon D5500
-https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Camera-3-2-Inch-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B013RFPOEG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1485312117&sr=8-4&keywords=d5500
-$600 on Amazon (REFURBISHED) with a 18-55mm lens
 
I would also consider getting a 55-200mm lens for either option for an additional $150:https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-200MM-Vibration-Reduction-Cameras/dp/B00RUBK53Y/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1485312649&sr=8-10&keywords=nikon+lens
 
Current thoughts
--The 3300 seems to be very highly reviewed as an entry level DSLR
--The 5500 seems to be a couple of steps ahead and may be worth it to me to spend a little extra for something that will last longer and produce higher quality photos. Does anyone have experience between these two, is the upgrade worth it?
--I care more about the photo quality than touchscreens or wireless connectivity
--Any thoughts on the 55-200 lens?
--I will also search ebay for deals
I put a lot of research into my recent GoPro purchase. I actually ended up going with a different camera, the YI Action camera. Its a better camera for a better price.
https://www.amazon.com/YI-Action-Sports-Camera-Control/dp/B01FU9ZIMU#nav-search-keywords
Extra batteries and a charger are a must in my opinion.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HM8L0Z6/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1518590419&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=yi+action+camera+accessories&dpPl=1&dpID=51CLAbP-ksL&ref=plSrch
GoPro accessories fit it as well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XHSKKXE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518590526&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gopro+accessories+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=61v4Wvt6YjL&ref=plSrch
I bought everything above and love it. Good luck to you in your purchase and even more luck with fatherhood!
Welp ended up snagging this for my Sony A6k, been meaning to grab an ultra wide and 250$ seemed like a decent deal
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K3T3G9A/ref=gbps_img_m-5_6a07_f8847614?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=e8290415-a5f1-47d2-9127-bfaea6866a07&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=13887280011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=8M3WV1E5YYHCJ9SZJSQW
$254 for silver if that type of thing doesn't bother you.
Congrats! I don't know how it works in Australia but in the U.S Amazon is a pretty safe bet to get accessories. I definitely reccomend a good suction cup mount and the official GoPro Jaws mount, they both come in really handy.
In my experience you can either buy a relatively cheap pack of generic accessories on Amazon (which work fine). Or you can spend a little extra to get more high quality stuff like Gorillapods and Spivo sticks.
For live streaming, I think you can connect your GoPro to Periscope if you have an iOS device.
Edit: Example of a cheap accesory pack. They're not as well made as the official GoPro ones but they work well for normal use.
Keep in mind that 35mm on a 60D is not wide angle. It's normal angle field of view. It is a wide aperture lens (good for low light and shallow DOF). If you want wide aperture, that is a fine lens but this one will be a bit cheaper and be pretty much just as good. The 35mm you list is made to work on full frame and APS-C cameras, the cheaper one I list is made only to work on APS-C/Crop cameras like your 60D and as a result it's $400 cheaper.
If you want wide angle, the question is how wide. Do you want something wider than what your 18-135 can do at it's wides (18mm)? Then you're going to need a lens wider than 18mm. The lenses I'd recommend for that case are the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, the Sigma 8-16mm, or the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 DX II. The Sigma will the the widest, the Tokina has the widest aperture (better for low light), and the canon is in-between on both counts and a Canon, which some people like having. All are in the $600-800 range.
Hmm, PENN closed right? I remember going to a Ritz or something that carried a lot of Oly and a bit of Pana, this was years ago tho, my sister lives between DC and Baltimore... I'm still shocked there aren't more camera stores in an area with so much press. As for big stores with liberal return policies that carry Laowa:
https://www.amazon.com/laowa-ve7520mftstblk-Micro-Cameras-16-9-MP/dp/B073BR5N2K/
My Laowa 7.5/2 arrived in a vacuum sealed plastic bag btw (inside it's box, with some padding). I mention it only because if they're still doing that then it'll be obvious it's opened if/when you return it so you better have a good excuse/reason ready.
Out of about a dozen lenses that I've bought (mostly Pana, some Oly, a couple Sigma, and one Samyang), Laowa's was actually the only one that came packaged in a way that would reveal it's been opened/used. That's always rubbed me the wrong way about camera gear, comes packaged worse than a $300 SSD or $500 CPU.
B&H carry Laowa too and they've never hassled me about returns, tho the only thing I returned because I changed my mind was an unopened P&S, the other returns were over flaws/issues. They do pack a heck of a lot better than Amazon.
I would get this:
D3300 Body Only - $309
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 G - $167
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 - $269
It's going to cost a little bit more money, but you can mitigate some of the costs by buying used. Just going from your options, I would probably go for the 70-300
Any reason you must go Nikkor when there are some very quality third party lenses?
I was pushed to this lens from a couple of different Flickr groups, and the work I have seen come out of this lens is stellar.
http://www.amazon.com/Tokina-12-24MM-Digital-Canon-Cameras/dp/B001LD51H2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1302356172&sr=8-7
The price is certainly better. And from what I've read, the Tokina is better than the DX lens and nearly as good as the full frame from Nikon.
i'd honestly suggest to get a grab bag like this: https://smile.amazon.com/ZOOKKI-Accessories-Session-SJ5000X-Lightdow/dp/B01HGMKQEE/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=gopro+grab+bag&qid=1550081819&s=gateway&sr=8-14
then get some mixed connectors and you can hook the gopro to almost anything. i bought a bunch of connectors in all different sizes and orientations from aliexpress for a few € and it makes life so much easier, if you just have a lot of those and don't have to think about it too much. you can just build a few setups and not have to destruct them in order to get a new setup.
with a few connectors, you can mount the gopro on the clip in any direction you want and keep it adjustable. i'd suggest to mount it a big away from your chest. depending on your riding position, you will probably need to turn it a bit upwards, facing to the top (when sitting upright), so it does not point towards the tank but the road when you ride.
Shooting indoors is tricky. You want as big of an aperture as possible. Your 18-55mm lens has a max aperture of f3.5 when you're at 18mm and a max aperture of f5.6 when you're at 55mm. This is fairly limiting, so you'll need to use a high ISO which will make your images noisy.
Besides the challenging light, the other challenge is how far away from the action you may be. If you're in the audience you will want as much zoom as possible.
If you're in the audience, the best lens would be something with around 200mm or more of maximum zoom. An affordable option is the 55-200mm f4-5.6. You will still have to use a fairly high ISO, but you'll have enough zoom to get in close from the audience.
Lenses with similar zoom but a large aperture start getting much more expensive, and usually come in "full frame" format for covering a bigger sensor, like the 70-200mm f2.8 for almost $3,000. It would have amazing image quality, and you wouldn't need nearly as high of ISO, but the price is prohibitive.
If you can get close to the action, then you might be able to get away with the lens you already have, or something with bigger aperture like a 50mm f1.8. The large aperture would let you get really nice shots with low ISO, but it has no zoom at all so you'd be stuck at 50mm the whole time.
In terms of settings, you can probably just use Auto-No-Flash mode, or Aperture priority set to the largest aperture your lens will allow (the smallest f number). Auto ISO in either of these modes will raise the ISO until your shutter speed is adequate.
When I shoot I don't use auto ISO. I use Aperture priority so that I can control the aperture, and would set it to the smallest f number, or largest aperture for indoors shooting. Then I would raise my ISO manually until the shutter speed is fast enough for the focal length I'm using, and fast enough to capture the action. If I was at 200mm then I would try to have a shutter speed of 1/200th of a second or faster, since when you're zoomed in more little shakes or movements are more likely to cause blur. If I was at 55mm I would only need a shutter speed of 1/55th of a second or faster.
If the subject is moving around a lot, you might need an even faster shutter speed, and might need to raise the ISO even more to avoid blurry subjects.
Hope this helps!
Not the highest quality, but good enough for the average joe, the accessory packs available on amazon are a great deal. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XHSKKXE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_I-arzb0T0RWAX
There is the option of a mirror attachment which makes you look like you are shooting something else. https://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Digital-Cameras-Attaches-Threaded/dp/B000F49052/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1496798404&sr=1-4&keywords=mirror+for+candids
It’s $180, I think it’s probably like the best deal you can get for a lens. The lens is made of all metal and all the rings on it are super smooth. Kamlan 50mm prime f1.1
Hi,
I have a Canon Rebel T6. I'd like to buy a wide angle lens. At first, I bought like a super cheap Neewer wide angle lens (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003M55YLU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ), but the pictures are always kinda blurry and not so good, which was to be expected. I'm looking to step up my game, without breaking the bank. I was thinking of getting the Opteka 6,5mm f/3.5 aspherycal fisheye (https://www.amazon.ca/Opteka-Aspherical-Fisheye-Removable-Digital/dp/B00KGE4VS2/ref=sr_1_21?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1498836097&sr=1-21&keywords=canon+lens) ... what would you think of it? Am I wasting my money, here? Thanks!
So something like this set?
Of course! It depends on your budget and what you want to photograph, but I highly recommend the 35mm f/1.8 prime lens. You can find it used for even less than the price listed ($200) as well. The lens is really sharp and decent for landscape and portraits. You can set your 18-55mm to the 35mm focal length to see what it looks like.
If you want a higher focal length than your 18-55mm, look at the 55-200mm lens. It is a kit lens sometimes bundled with the 18-55mm. There's also a 70-300mm if you want the extra 100mm range. These are usually best for something you need to zoom in on, like sports and wildlife.
If you want something super wide, I recommend either a Tokina 11-20mm or the Tokina 11-16mm. The 11-20mm is the sharpest and fastest autofocus of the two, but it is slightly more expensive. They are both good lenses. These are great for astrophotography, landscapes, and indoor architecture shots.
Here is an example picture of what different focal lengths look like. I hope this was helpful! If you have any more questions or want me to clarify something, let me know.
Hello Reddit, I was just given a Canon Rebel XT that was gathering dust in a friend's garage. What are some things I should do to make sure it is working properly and also what should I buy that would help me start off in photography? I was looking around and I am thinking of getting this set of lenses. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance!
I believe the Opetka 6.5mm is also a good value for about $179.99.
Here's a flickr gallery of the lens in action.
If you splurge a little more ($160) you could get him a real fisheye lens.
If you're looking to get a fisheye adapter, you need to know what lens the adapter is going to be used on first, since they screw onto filter threads and different lenses have different filter sizes. For example, this one can attach to 52mm, 58mm, and 67mm threads.
I have the Sigma 8-16mm, but for semi-fisheye (even wider), I use a 6.5mm Opteka ultrawide; $149 new on Amazon; well built, so used lenses should be good. Love it; hugely wide distorted, (but not too distorted) landscapes, and deliberately distorted closeups; 12" minimum focus distance.
Opteka 6.5mm f/3.5 HD Aspherical Fisheye Lens & Removable Hood for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGE4VS2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_S5SSAbQKAWC8M
If you want to test out macro buy some cheap extension tubes. They will let you focus closer but with some light loss
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BXZ9ALQ/
So, did you do as the Romans do?
You might enjoy trying out a super-secret spy lens for your street portraiture.
I bought a slightly used Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 off Amazon a while ago, it works great on my D3300. It's not cheap but you might be able to find a deal on a used one.
While this isn’t a Black Friday deal, I found it. I could save a little if I don’t get the bundle and I just get the lens
If you are into landscapes then I highly recommend it. If you don't have a portrait lens yet look into Canon's Portrait and Travel Lens Kit. It comes with the 10-18mm as well as a 50mm f/1.8 prime. Two of my favorite lenses and it's a crazy good deal.
the 55-200 is $146 on amazon right now. https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-200MM-Vibration-Reduction-Cameras/dp/B00RUBK53Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478981692&sr=8-1&keywords=nikkor+55-200
The Tokina 12-24 is with in your budget then.
This lens is on my camera 90% of the time. Its decently sharp.
I bought a 50mm 1.8 that came with a kit of 3 filters and some additional products on Amazon. It's an incredible lens for both photography & video that I highly recommend. It is a wide angle so unlike the kit lenses with zoom it's range will require you to move around a lot more so keep that in mind. I am still figuring out when to use the filters it came with, so far I haven't really used them.
The other lens I just purchased is a novelty lens called the Helios 44m-4. These lenses come imported from Russia and is strictly a manual lens. If you really want to learn manual like I do, I'd recommend getting this one, the price of the lens ranges from $40-$60 which is a bargain for how gorgeous these shots come out! Haven't utilized the video too much yet but so far I am loving it. You also need to buy an adapter ring for Canon if you plan on purchasing since it is a none Canon lens.
Those are the ones I have so far!
> How much does that go for?
They're not that hard to find if you put in a little bit of effort.
I have a D7000 with the Sigma 8-16mm and love it. The D7000 has very good high-ISO performance which can help with the only issue the Sigma has (it is pretty slow). You said you already have some fast lenses, so go with the Sigma. I have fast lenses too, but nothing can touch the width of the Sigma.
Many people decry the lack of filter use on the Sigma, but in my experience I haven't felt a need for one. Polarizing filters don't work so well on ultrawides anyways, and if I needed a graduated filter effect, LR has a pretty good one or I can just bracket.
The Sigma is the only non-Nikkor lens I have but it feels right at home in my collection. The case is quite nice and also fits my 17-55 f2.8 which is very handy (and a great companion to the Sigma).
If you didn't have other fast lenses, I might not suggest the Sigma and steer you towards the (fantastic) Tokina, but I wanted a wide lens and nothing is close to the Sigma there.
except for an old 70-210 vivitar I almost never use that was a gift.
Edit: If you want, PM me your location and if you are close, I will let you try out my Sigma.
Hi guys!
I'm traveling to Iceland soon to see the Northern Lights. As much as I want to remember it with my eyes, I haven't been able to trust my memory that well lately. I was wondering if using my Canon 7D Mark II, I could capture some incredible pictures/videos. Any advice would help! I'm not new to photography, but I'm relatively ignorant to a lot of settings (i.e. how I can get good pictures by adjusting my settings).
The lenses I'm working with are:
I'm not really looking to buy any other lenses at the moment either, so this is what I have to work with. Any suggestions on how to get the best shot would be great!
(On a side note, if anyone has any suggestions on photographing the Blue Lagoon, I'd gladly accept it :) )
Just remember that there are 2 versions one with Image Stabilization and one without. The price difference is quite different too so buy carefully.
With IS 70-200mm L
Without IS 70-200mm L
AmazonSmile Link 1: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Canon
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Here is a screw-on fisheye attachment that will fit on a kit lens, is cost-effective, and will probably have a nice lo-fi look.
And Here is a lens, pretty cost-effective as lenses go, and may have better build and image quality.
The closest I've come to a fisheye on my t3i is Canon's 10-22, and I love it.
If I were you I'd go out and try to shoot some landscape photography with your 18-55mm lens and take a look at the shots afterwards to determine if the wide-angle is necessary. 18mm is pretty wide and would work well for a lot of landscape shots but you go shooting with it and if you think you need a bit wider then go for it!
Getting a telephoto lens would, like you said, give you a wider range of shots and would be great for wildlife photography when you're out shooting landscapes and spot a deer, or other animal.
Another lens you might want to consider is the Canon 50mm f/1.8 which is great for portraits and it's only $110.
There's this bundle here for $350 it includes the 10-18mm lens you mentioned as well as the 50mm lens I mentioned.
Some other options:
Canon 24mm f/2.8 which is a lot of people on this sub recommend as a good general purpose lens. ($150)
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 is another highly recommend wide-angle lens mentioned on this sub, manual focus only but it's cheap! ($300)
Edit:
Also, check out this thread from yesterday! It was basically asking people from this sub what their favorite relatively cheap lens were and I found it extremely helpful.
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6. I hate it, but it's cheap.
You can consider a Sony a6000 or a6300 paired with a Rokinon 12mm f/2 or Sigma 16mm f/1.4 depending on your budget. If you need help shopping in Canada give me a shout. I'm in Canada too. Is there a reason you absolutely must buy from Henry's?
You can grab an a6000 open box at bestbuy canada https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/sony-sony-a6000-mirrorless-camera-with-16-50mm-lens-kit-open-box-400100792452/10400986.aspx? for $599.99. the kit lens will work alright for daytime and videos during the day. It's got optical stabilization.
Then you can pick up the rokinon on amazon. https://www.amazon.ca/Rokinon-RK12M-Mount-Cameras-Silver/dp/B00K3T3G9A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518734151&sr=8-3&keywords=rokinon+12mm+sony it's the best price in Canada right now I think. $362.85
Or if you really need the autofocus for wide get the sigma https://www.vistek.ca/store/CameraLenses/420671/sigma-contemporary-16mm-f14-dc-dn-lens-for-sony-emount.aspx but it's much more expensive and autofocus is 100% useless for astrophotography.
EDIT: I took these two with a6000 + rokinon 12mm https://i.redd.it/kk8ryiz1gtcz.jpg and this one with a sigma 30mm f/2.8 https://i.redd.it/o3vzv0ler66z.jpg
And this is the lens that I'm supposed to get.
https://www.amazon.com/210306-18-35mm-Cameras-Advanced-Travel/dp/B00NUHDCG4/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1465593467&sr=8-11&keywords=Sigma+18-35+f%2F1.8
100% my fault. Samyang rebrands a number of their lenses under different names, including Rokinon. Anyway, here are a few shots: https://imgur.com/a/9rVyhcP
FYI the shot of the flower uses the Rokinon 85mm + Meike macro tube (https://www.amazon.com/Meike-Automatic-Extension-Mount-NEX-5R/dp/B00BXZ9ALQ)
ah yea then the a6400 is perfect for you. If you want a faster aperture with zoom, it isn't cheap by any means, but the most reasonably priced lens I could find was a Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 for roughly $900. of course you can look at the G Master lineup if you want the absolute finest glass for the camera but those are $1200+ for the cheapest. You wont find larger zoom ranges with faster apertures with very few exceptions. keep in mind the APS-C crop factor makes the 28-75mm look like a 42mm-112mm. the Fstops will be roughly 4.2 after you account for the crop factor, but i think it will manage.
In terms of super fast lenses below F2, id say look at primes, but for the most part, they wont be pin-sharp unless stopped down to F2 and higher, but that's more than enough for low light. If you want an artsy lens, Kamlan 50mm F1.1 Mk1 is a fully manual lens that isnt super particularly sharp but can make really really artsy images, still videos. if you dont want to absolutely cripple your bank account and still have the autofocus and decent super fast apertures, you can look at Sony 35mm F1.8, Sony 50mm F1.8, or Sony 85mm F1.8. Those are kinda budget lenses. what you are paying for is the fast apertures, not necessarily the quality of the glass itself. If you look at Sony G or Sony G Master, you are looking at spending more per lens but obviously at increasing quality. You could look at some Sigma glass as well. Zeiss is expensive but good.
anyone else have other recommendations, I'd say the tamron 28-75 is decently low light and zoom for both applications.
I rented the 11-16 F 2.8 and loved it , but I wanted a little more scope so I decided to get the Tokina 12 - 24 F4
LOVE IT one of my fave lenses.
http://www.amazon.com/Tokina-12-24mm-AT-X-124-Lens/dp/B001LD51H2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396042795&sr=8-2&keywords=tokina+12-24mm+f4
I used to shoot on a d5200.
Tbh, not having vr on a 300mm is going to make it incredibly difficult to get handheld shots. Basically the only way to reduce camera shake will be to get a tripod and remote shutter.
I wouldn't recommend it.
What I WOULD recommend is just buying the body, and getting the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G. That'll be your go to landscape lens. Maybe a titch long considering the crop factor but that lens is the best you can get for the price. Then pick up a used 70-200 vr like this guy.
That kit might be a bit more than your budget rn but it'll improve your photography by a mile. The kit 18-55mm isn't a great lens, and while it's great for learning I wouldn't recommend it long term.
I just upgraded to an a7ii. I'm looking to possibly sell my d5200 kit with the kit lens, that zoom, and the 35mm. If you're interested you can hit me up and maybe we can make a deal, no pressure though. Just figured I'd mention it.
Just use one of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Voyeur-Right-Angle-Canon/dp/B000F49052
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGE4VS2/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464727500&sr=sr-1&keywords=opteka+fisheye
This would be a great all purpose lens with plenty of zoom: Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens for Canon Auto Focus Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PGXEH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-qT1xb5H70BJM
I've used it with my T3i and its a good bang for the buck.
For $100 you could get 2 of these. Then get all this so you can mount them any way you like.
You can shop around and find even cheaper actioncams. Just make sure it is well reviewed. They wont be as good as the latest gopro, and they'll only capture a license plate number under ideal conditions, but if you ride in traffic often and arent willing to spend much, these are great.
One of them only works on Canon's low-end DSLRs too :/
are these the 35mm 1.8 dx lens you were referring to for low light stuff and these for the 18-55 kit lens for general purpose? And if I don't get any good lenses right away, but stick with the 18-55mm that come with the camera, how much of a difference will it be once I upgrade to the better lenses?
I'm in the same boat. I actually like my copy. Plenty of keepers and for my 5D there is nothing that I know of that will give me 300mm for the $60 (I think) I paid for it. It's confusing that folks here universally bash it but on amazon the reviews are mostly great (4 out of 5 stars) and there are a ton of decent samples on flickr
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCUQP4X/
https://www.flickr.com/groups/1406096@N25/pool/
I currently have the two kit lenses, 18-55 and 70-300. I also have a Helios 44m-4 and a 55-200. I wouldn't call my collection impressive by any means lol
It depends on the ones you buy, maybe. Look for the metal connectors like these and you should still have autofocus... https://www.amazon.com/Meike-Automatic-Extension-E-Mount-NEX-5R/dp/B00BXZ9ALQ
Interesting choice of lens, don't see too many adapted FD lenses on Sony bodies. Have you considered a cheap set of macro tubes? These look good.
Thank you for the response! Do you think this deal on amazon would be worth the purchase regarding the 10-18 and the 50? https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Portrait-Travel-10-18mm-Lenses/dp/B01LEEY6CS/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Canon+EF-S+10-18mm+f%2F4.5-5.6+IS+STM+Lens&qid=1550809677&s=gateway&sr=8-5
this one?
https://www.amazon.ca/NIKON-AF-S-NIKKOR-55-200mm-4-5-6G/dp/B00RUBK53Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492709594&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+55-200
honestly it's because I was looking at lenses under 200CAD but this is definitely in my price range. Any reason this is better over the ones I had originally linked? I'm a lense noob so feel free to enlighten me.
Well it doesn't seem anyone is interested/is to nervous of it being a scam so I'm just gonna post a few that I came across today. These might not all be good flips, that's why I want people who know what they're doing.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dirt-devil-accucharge-bagless-cordless-stick-vac-red/9501185.p?skuId=9501185
After fees that's $28 profit (not including inbound shipping
Buy it here for $7
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/gopro-protective-lens-and-covers-kit-black/1667096.p?skuId=1667096&productCategoryId= This leaves about $3.60 proft per unit, (without inbound shipping) which is about a 50% margin. To small for me to bother with, but someone might want it.
Edit: Also this https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Wrist-Housing-Official-Mount/dp/B00CTGGARU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492538694&sr=8-1&keywords=GoPro+-+Wrist+Housing Can be sourced for $15 here: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/gopro-wrist-housing-black/8316045.p?skuId=8316045&productCategoryId=
Might be able to make some money as an FBA seller, but there's a newer version of the product and limited sales data so I don't know how that will turn out.
For landscape you'll want something around 18mm and lower. There's this that is worth checking out for landscape.
I have one of these, if that's what you're looking for. I used it a handful of times, mostly just video work.
Let me know
Yep, super cheap too; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BXZ9ALQ/
Is this the lens you are using? If so, does it work with XT-2 without other adapters?
https://www.amazon.com/Kamlan-Aperture-Manual-Standard-Mirrorless/dp/B06XTBNBK6
Xiaomi Yi. Banggood You can buy two of them, two waterproof housings (Also from Banggood), and 3rd party GoPro mounts (From Amazon) for $200.
The Xiaomi Yi does 2k video and 16MP stills - so it won't be DSLR quality, but you can get some nice photos and videos with them.
What do you guys think of this Canon 50mm f/1.8 and 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 bundle? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LEEY6CS/ref=twister_B017OAXTL0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have a T5i and I want to get into portraits mainly indoors in a budget studio I am setting up in my room. I think the 10-18mm will be nice for vacations because I go up mountains and fire towers in the Adirondacks which gives me access to amazing sights that usually require my phone's panoramic mode.
I am a bit nervous about the 50mm though because of the crop sensor of the t5i and the limited space of my bedroom studio. Should I instead go for a 24mm f/2.8? Problem there being that there is no 10-18 bundle with Canon's 24mm :(
Thanks /u/lamic
I looked through your post and recommendations, it looks awesome! I know I really should wait for the Hero5 but I'm not sure if I can wait.
I started to put a list of things I want/need into a spreadsheet, to start looking at Price. I have Amazon Prime so I'm thinking about ordering everything through Amazon.
Can you take a quick look through my list and see if everything checks out and if I missed anything for "Basic" operations? Then could you make any more recommendations, or let me know what my next purchases should be?
So with everything in my cart I’m sitting at $488 which is with in my budget.
I’m still reading about the remote. That might be something we add down the line. I think I’ll be pretty content with just my phone app or getting the “waterproof touch screen” case cover too.
Do you think this is a good setup? Will this get me going? Do you have any recommendations, or anything that I should add or not buy yet?
As of 11/12/20 at 3 pm EST, Amazon has it for less than that NEW! (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-200mm-Lens-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000I1X3W8/ref=pd_cp_p_3)
For cons - worst case, I'm fairly certain I can add an extension tube to use EF-S lenses on FF bodies. It's not great, but it looks like it could work worst case, and if it didn't work out I could just sell it.
I like the idea of getting a prime, but that Samyang is pretty far out of my range ($500 at B&H). I won't get the 75-300 as people say its bad, but from the other stuff on here, most people say that the 55-250 has solid image quality (someone even saying comparable to the 70-300L)
The Canon sounds great but some other commenters have reccomended other things in the thread:
Tamron 70-300
Sigma 18-250
Do you think any of these would be better for me than the 55-250?
Explain to me what this is and what's the difference?
do you think this lens would do it? the angle seems good but i'm not sure if that angle is at max zoom or minimum zoom.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-AF-S-Nikkor/dp/B000ZMCILW/ref=sr_1_1/187-7070765-5832027?ie=UTF8&qid=1377887434&sr=8-1&keywords=nikkor+18-55+mm+lens
Alright so unfortunately I wont be able to get the Tokina 11-16mm because there really no way I can afford it at the moment. But I came up with a new set i'm trying to choose from, a couple from the ones you showed me and one I found after googling.
I don't know if me telling you this will help you help me at all but i'm mainly going to be using the lens I buy for video. I am starting to be a cameraman for a friend of mine and I go with him to his performances on stage and record him. I'm also going to use it for music videos. So any lens that's good for that and is wide angle is what I want.
Anyway, the lens are:
Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8
(I have this one first because I found this video on youtube and I was pretty amazed by the quality of the video, I don't know if it's because the camera is a T3i or what, I like it.)
[Tamron AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5]
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G7PIBC)
and the Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4
Well, you could rent it with the 70-200 f/4 IS and see whether the extra stop is worth it. If you do lots of action, chances are it will. You can drop $200 or so off the price if you get it slightly used from Keh, which I've had good experiences with. It's even more if you want the previous version, here are image comparisons.
Try Amazon. Can get the same kit for $20 and have it delivered today if you have Prime.
edit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HGMKQEE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the one I bought when I first got my GoPro. Granted I wouldn't trust the suction cup mounted on the outside of my car without something else tying it down, but everything else is absolutely handy to have as a beginner for the price of a dinner out.
get one of these kits after you get the waterproof case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HGMKQEE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You could find them for less than $10. I;'ve uses the floaty for snorkeling, I've used the chest mount as a 3rd hand, I've used the suction cup in the car with a gimbal, all that stuff is very useful and cheap.
You probably want to use a gimbal on the slopes to get steady video, unfortunately you can't use a waterproof case when using a gimbal. Probably not a good idea when it's snowing
I found a sigma 8mm what do you think about this?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003G28AZG/ref=sr_1_5_olp?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394047595&sr=1-5&keywords=sigma+8mm&condition=used
I have the cheapo kit from amazon. I coulkd buy three whole kits with dozens of mounts for 60$ and I have yet to see any of those fail or even show signs of bad quality. I would bet they are made side by side in the same factory.
I picked up one of the Kamlan 1.1 lenses for my a6000. Hasn't come in yet though. Friday.
you can buy a tiny lens cover for the Hero 4 - https://www.amazon.com/d/Professional-Video-Accessories/GoPro-Protective-Lens-and-Covers/B00F19Q3S8
I just started looking at it right now actually. Looks like it might be better for sony a6000 too.
Rokinon 12mm
I'm not familiar with any of the lenses; but, have you considered a 70-200mm f/4L and 1.4x III Extender? The total price would be around $1200 and you'd get a fixed f/4 aperture without the extender, and f/5.6 with the extender. The downside is you don't get IS. For that, you could get the 70-200mm f/4L IS; but, that brings the total cost to about $1800 (ouch!).
get the Laowa ultrawide amazon referral link there
you'll probably find a 12mm lacking for real estate
If you're spending the money to take a trip to Singapore, perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to look for a medium-price lens that bridges the wide and tele range, and also bring the 50mm (which weighs nothing and has superpowers in low light).
I like my Sigma 18-250 for this purpose: affiliate link to Amazon. It's not the sharpest, and definitely isn't your best bet for taking pictures of people jumping around in the dark, but that's what the 50's for.
Hi all.
I'm currently in the market to try and upgrade my current gear for my Nikon D7100, and I would appreciate some feedback / suggestions / general thoughts on my choices.
Thanks in advance!
Current Gear & Amazon Links
Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-40mm-2-8G-Micro-NIKKOR/dp/B005C50H2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411239451&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+40mm
Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-35mm-1-8G-Digital-Cameras/dp/B001S2PPT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411239371&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+35mm
Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX ED VR Micro Nikkor Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Micro-Nikkor-Digital-Cameras/dp/B002SQKVE4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1411239387&sr=8-4&keywords=nikon+85mm
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-200mm-4-5-6G-Vibration-Reduction/dp/B000O161X0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411239400&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+55-200mm
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-AF-S-Nikkor/dp/B000ZMCILW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411239408&sr=8-2&keywords=nikon+18-55mm
Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-10-24mm-3-5-4-5G-Wide-Angle-Digital/dp/B0026FCKC8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411239420&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+10-24mm
Possible Lens:
Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye Nikkor Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000144I30/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=IVNS308RGQQCV
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JKUPRF4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=I31O79P9M4Q1LY
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VDCT3C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=I2N8O785AXS9I0
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000144I2Q/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=I1EPOEZPN5J3EG
Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EOSHGQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=IANEM6J7PPWIZ
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005LEN4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=I1B0R1WZS8SHQD
Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Zoom Nikkor Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005LE74/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=I2WCPU28S06PES
Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006TAP096/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=IQH4TBDDGW9QQ
Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR FX Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-50mm-NIKKOR-Digital-Cameras/dp/B004Y1AYAC/ref=hsx_crw_8490290011_tl_1?pf_rd_p=1725118622&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=8490290011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0R6RD5CPZ4S5DR84N9G1
Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro-Nikkor Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-60mm-2-8G-Micro-Nikkor-Cameras/dp/B0013A1XDY/ref=zg_bs_173565_80
What I'm thinking:
From the potential lens that I could get, I definitely want to invest in the 18-300mm lens.
With that lens added to my current gear, I could then get rid of the 18-55mm and the 55-200mm lens from my gear. Changing my total lens count from six to five.
I want to keep the 10-24mm lens. I don't see the purpose of having the 10.5mm lens, so I must just cut that out.
The lens from the potential list (24-70mm f2.8, 17-55mm f2.8, 24-85mm f2.8) I could remove from my list because if I understand this correctly, this seems more of a choice for people who want that extra step in the f stop.
I'm in a debate about which one of these to chose from to either replace or upgrade the 35mm I have in my bag, and the two I'm looking at are 50mm f1.8D and 50mm f1.8G. I'm just not sure if it is worth the upgrade in terms of a better overall picture or just to stick with the 35mm.
I am a little bit confused about the 85mm that I have and whether to upgrade it with the 60mm or the 105mm. If I understand that macro world of lens correctly, the 60mm would be the ideal choice, correct?
Lastly, I am in debate about keeping the 40mm with my given choices. I'm also not aware of what the 85mm f1.8 could offer, if it will replace a lens or just add another option to my gear bag.
In summation, here is the current gear:
: Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR Lens
: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens
: Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX ED VR Micro Nikkor Lens
: Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens
: Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
: Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
What I will most likely keep if I go through my possible changes:
My new gear set:
: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens
: Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
: Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro-Nikkor Lens
: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Lens
: Maybe one of the 50mm or the 85mm f1.8
Any thoughts would be appreciated on this.
Thanks again in advance!
The two lenses he used in this video are the Sigma 8-16mm and the Canon EF 16-35mm. According to Amazon, the Sigma 8-16mm is $649 and the Canon EF 16-35mm is $1529. Even with the crop factor, you can actually go wider with the Sigma than the Canon (at full frame) and it costs less than twice the price. Granted, the Canon is a faster lens and is a L Series lens, but the notion that "getting good wide angle lenses is harder and more expensive" on a small sensor camera is a bit misguided IMHO.
I personally disagree with this... I mean I spent $27 on a bundle with a bunch of cheap shit, but it gave me an idea of what I really want to spend my money on.
The selfie stick is crap, need to get a new one. and the tripod isn't to solid, but everything else was well worth it.
Here is the set I bought
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XHSKKXE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
Great for starters. Cheap investment, and you can play around with different sets. I got my GoPro and this set on the same day so I didn't spend a whole lot and got right to making some great videos and having fun with it.
Edit: and to clarify, I am only disagreeing with the bundle part. 100% agree with water housing bit.