Comments on: EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

By: windbell

windbell — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 05:53:14 +0000

@Adun: I heard/read that the EF 50mm is really good for it’s price. Prime lens. Yeah, I am thinking of doing macro photography, and will need a macro lens. It would be tough saving up for it using my student pay ^^;

I don’t really have much of a use for wide-angle lens at the moment, except when I do scenary shots and stuff. Do you have any to recommand?

As for the Speedlite 430EX, I read that it’s a mid-range flash unit. But after ebay-ing for the Speedlite 580EX, I realized that the 580EX would be a much better buy as it’s just throwing in S$160 more to the cost of a 430EX. I had always thought it would be in the 900 - 1000 price range ^^;

By: dots

dots — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:32:09 +0000

Hmmm… the lens seems quite good…
Now your camera has some nice zoom!!!
Take photos of people living opposite your blog…
Then blackmail… knifes style… That will get
ya more money for the next set of better lens.

By: Adun

Adun — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:38:09 +0000

You could have bought a better lens than the one that comes with the twin lens kit. Although I must say it is a good telephotic lens for something basic, especially if you want to do cosplay shoots when they go up on stage. I rarely use my telephoto lens since I don’t have much to photograph with it. Not to mention it’s bulky so I try not to carry it with me often.

Also I wouldn’t waste my money on the EF 50mm, what do you plan on using it for? If you plan to photograph figures you are better off getting a proper macro lens. If you want to try different types of photography, try getting a wide-angle lens. As for the 430EX, it’s a very basic Speedlite, but keep in mind something like that is only useful inside. I used the 580EX from a pro photographer and the results are just absolutely amazing. Not to mention the 580EX is a better all rounder, but the only problem is it’s size.