samanthake
I have the Nikon D90 and I'm switching to the Canon 5d.
What is the best all-around lens for portraits, concerts, cities, basically everything, for under $300?
i'd rather have a canon then nikon due to my family getting discounts on canon cameras(cousin works for them)
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If you are going to the expense of buying a 5D you really ought to be spending more on your glassware. If you really can't afford it, I would suggest paying less for the camera (say a Rebel XTi) and putting your money into your lenses. There really isn't a 'good' all round lens you can get for under $300.
Of course, primes are the best way to go, but if you really want to buy just one good all-rounder, I would suggest something like the 24-70mm f2.8 from Canon: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/559072-USA/Canon__24_70mm_f_2_8L_USM_AF.html
If you are going to the expense of buying a 5D you really ought to be spending more on your glassware. If you really can't afford it, I would suggest paying less for the camera (say a Rebel XTi) and putting your money into your lenses. There really isn't a 'good' all round lens you can get for under $300.
Of course, primes are the best way to go, but if you really want to buy just one good all-rounder, I would suggest something like the 24-70mm f2.8 from Canon: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/559072-USA/Canon__24_70mm_f_2_8L_USM_AF.html
Which Tamron lens would be good for Canon 5D Mark II under $300?
Ess
Well, I want to buy the Mark II because I had a good offer for financing for 2 years - 0 interest for the camera, and I'd be able to afford it. So thanks everyone for a recommendation on the lens!! Not opinion on you shouldn't be getting one.
Answer
Ess,
what is the point of having a 5D Mk II if you are going to degrade the image with a cheap lens?
You are actually better off with a cheaper body and a better lens.
In other words. with the 5D mk II you can make beautiful big enlargements, that with a cheap lens will only show the defects of your lens much more and will make you spend four times the time trying to fix your photos on lightroom/photoshop/...
Save a bit and buy good glass to put in front of the 5D. In the mean time, rent lenses for those special occasions.
Ess,
what is the point of having a 5D Mk II if you are going to degrade the image with a cheap lens?
You are actually better off with a cheaper body and a better lens.
In other words. with the 5D mk II you can make beautiful big enlargements, that with a cheap lens will only show the defects of your lens much more and will make you spend four times the time trying to fix your photos on lightroom/photoshop/...
Save a bit and buy good glass to put in front of the 5D. In the mean time, rent lenses for those special occasions.
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