Am lucky enought to be in a position to buy a new lens. I have a the kit lens that came with my 60D - EFS 17-85 USM. Don't know what I would get most use out of, any advice?
Depends really what you're wanting to take pics of. I have the 18-55mm (my least used), 55-250mm and a macro. My macro is probably used the most, however I'm starting to use the 55-250mm a lot more now. I don't like the 15-55mm much :/ lol.
it really does depend on what you want to shoot..if you need a fast lens the 50mm f/1.8 is very inexpensive, if you want a walk around all in 1 lens there is always the 18-200mm f/4.5
I have 18-55 kit lens and I never use it.
50mm f/1.4 I use it for low light,concerts and portraits is a great fast prime
28-70 f/2.8 is new and I am still getting used to it
18-135 was the kit lens that came with my 60d
and the 18-200 I use the most on my canon t1i (500d) for distance and portraits
I think a nifty fifty would give you the greatest bang for your buck... or maybe something like a 100mm f/2.8 macro... (the lens I currently have my eye on!)
50mm lenses are great. Love my Tamron 180 f/3.5 macro. But, unless you wish to buy a third lens, I think a prime might not be the way to go, not as much flexibility.
Think about what you shoot most. From what you shoot currently, I do think you would like a macro, but you would get the most use out of something like a 70-300. Canon have 3 of them. One of the two with image stabilization if your budget allows.
If you do a lot of portrait type stuff, then a 50mm would be great and you could also buy some macro rings (close up rings) that can help out some with Macro. It's not as great as a macro, but will satisfy you until you can save up for the macro lens you want. a 50mm wouldn't be ideal for landscapes, you would want a wider lens. If you are really into macro, I would definitely get a macro lens.
If you want a good walk around lens, I'd take a look at some of the 18-250 or more, if you can afford an L glass version of one of these lenses, then even better.
It all depends on what you want/like to take pictures of.
I personally would buy a 50mm lens (great for portraits) and get a "Reverse Macro" adapter for about $10. This way, you still have the capability of doing Macro shots without spending $500+
@onarom That sounds like a plan! Had a look at your other discussion, very helpful. Looked on Amazon but am now confused as to what size I would need- I know I'm so daft! Can you help?
I second @onarom . I would definitely recommend a 50 mm, because it gives you something very different than your kit (i.e. a fast lens). I have the Canon f/1.8, which is around $100 USD. I also have the reverse mount for it (< $10), and it gives you some interesting macro options too.
I was blown away by the sharpness of this lens and am having a lot of fun with it.
@emmilou - a lot of canon lenses use a 58mm. Look for a "Φ" followed by a number on your lens (like Φ58mm). This is your filter size and also the size of the Reverse Macro adapter that you need.
@emmilou The adapter will work on both, provided both have a filter size the same size as that of the adapter. I recommend the 18-55 for use with the reversing ring though - from experience I've just found that it's better than the 50mm for reverse lens macro. :)
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I have 18-55 kit lens and I never use it.
50mm f/1.4 I use it for low light,concerts and portraits is a great fast prime
28-70 f/2.8 is new and I am still getting used to it
18-135 was the kit lens that came with my 60d
and the 18-200 I use the most on my canon t1i (500d) for distance and portraits
Think about what you shoot most. From what you shoot currently, I do think you would like a macro, but you would get the most use out of something like a 70-300. Canon have 3 of them. One of the two with image stabilization if your budget allows.
If you want a good walk around lens, I'd take a look at some of the 18-250 or more, if you can afford an L glass version of one of these lenses, then even better.
It all depends on what you want/like to take pictures of.
Here is a little more about that: http://365project.org/discuss/general/6447/cheap-macro-2-options-reviewed
I was blown away by the sharpness of this lens and am having a lot of fun with it.
This is the one I bought: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G4PA36
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