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27 Jul 2012, 11:11 (Ref:3112044) | #1 | ||
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In the kitbag
I've been shooting with a DSLR for around 10 months now and I feel like I'm missing out a bit in terms of what I have in my camera bag. I've got the following:
Canon 1000D 18-55mm Kit Lens Tamron 70-300mm A17e Lens and hood Canon 50mm F/1.8 Prime Lens And thats it really. No filters, the kit lens is good for paddock shots, and Tamron is good for trackside. What would you look at buying to compliment that bundle? |
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27 Jul 2012, 11:46 (Ref:3112077) | #2 | ||
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Save up for a better lens. The Canon 70-200 f4 L whilst shorter will give sharper and more vibrant images, and there are better lenses serving the 70-300 range or thereabouts.
The 18-55 can be improved on quite easily. Then consider a body upgrade. For the time being you've got the basics covered - paddock lens, track lens, body and a prime. Last edited by andrewc; 27 Jul 2012 at 11:54. |
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4 Aug 2012, 15:01 (Ref:3115990) | #3 | ||
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A circular polarizing filter could be useful to cut down on reflections. Maybe a couple of Neutral Density filters, these allow you to take slow shutter speed pans without having your f stop go super high on bright days. I don't have one of these yet but I think this will be my next purchase.
As far as different lenses go, are you happy with the focal range you have? I started with the kit lens and a Canon 55-250. After a couple of races I decided I needed something longer than 250 so I picked up a Sigma 150-500. If you are happy with the range you have you can look to upgrade. I have the 70-200 f4L mentioned above, it is a very good lens. |
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6 Aug 2012, 15:01 (Ref:3116697) | #4 | ||
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The pola filter should be somewhere around 2 stops of light dropped, so that can help with the ND issue as well...
Though I've not felt the need to use an ND in 15 years? Just stop down. I second buying better glass though. Go for the best optics you can afford, at any one time, and treat it all as a long term investment. Possibly a flash, to fill in shadows, and light things up at night? |
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2 Oct 2012, 18:26 (Ref:3145321) | #5 | ||
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Depends how keen you want to get and what the budget is. I shot for years using a 70-200 f2.8L - still my favourite lens - before investing in a large prime. I really went mad and bought a 400 f2.8, but even the 300 f4 produces stunning results, better than you'll ever get out of a zoom.
I second the comments about a circular polariser. I never take it off. So - depending on your budget - 70-200 f2.8 first, 7D body next, prime lens after that. There! I've kept you poor for years!! |
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