I bought a 7D body what next?

Old Apr 6, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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I bought a 7D body what next?

what lens?
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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i recommend Canon EF-S 17-55MM
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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congrats. Get the 17-55 as law would put it. The only lens you'll ever need.
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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Also look into the sigma 30mm You could get some nice dark shots with no flash. Since you have a cropped frame sensor that would be the equivalent to a 50mm.
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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yay sigma for my screen name lol
i was having problems with my point and shoot in low light i had to fiddle with the ISO to pull it off
but yeah another reason why i went to a good camera

what kind do you have soggy

no need for a 300mm right?
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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and that lens is too expensive for me right now
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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can some one recomend a cleaning kit?
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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get the 17-85mm
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

$450 new @amazon
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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if you want cheap and decent then..
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-...0591579&sr=8-1

$170. cheap and decent.

or
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-28-135mm...0591631&sr=8-1

28-135 for the zoom. Decent lens. I have one. fills my zooming needs for now
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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lol 18-55mm
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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lol 18-55mm
is this no good?

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-...0591579&sr=8-1
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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its a lens that comes with the kit. not the best lens in the world
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by theheckwithyou
its a lens that comes with the kit. not the best lens in the world
It's cheap! keyword CHEAP!
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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these are my three essentials;

canon 10-22
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