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Which would be the better option? The kit lens comes with a 18-135mm IS lens (I heard kit lens aren't that great) and the Canon 50mm f1.4 I heard is a pretty good prime lens. What are the pros and cons? What's so great about a Prime lens? Is it really worth it? I heard Prime lens have better quality, larger aperture which creates in interesting DOF, bokeh, and lets more light in. It's also relatively cheaper than zoom lens, I saw it for $399 at Best Buy... Are these features correct? Thanks.
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It depends - on what your shooting style is. Sure, a prime lens like that would be better quality than the 'kit' lens, but don't rule out the kit lens altogether - it's perfectly capable of good shots in the right hands.
The 50mm prime will be ideal if you;
- shoot in low light a lot, or
- shoot portraits a lot, or
- want a very shallow dof, and
- are prepared to move around more to frame the shot (ie zoom with your feet).
If you are more into 'general' photography & want the convenience of a single lens with a large focal length range from landscapes to close wildlife/sports/street photography, as well as portraits, with less emphasis on shallow dof, then the kit lens would be ideal.
It depends - on what your shooting style is. Sure, a prime lens like that would be better quality than the 'kit' lens, but don't rule out the kit lens altogether - it's perfectly capable of good shots in the right hands.
The 50mm prime will be ideal if you;
- shoot in low light a lot, or
- shoot portraits a lot, or
- want a very shallow dof, and
- are prepared to move around more to frame the shot (ie zoom with your feet).
If you are more into 'general' photography & want the convenience of a single lens with a large focal length range from landscapes to close wildlife/sports/street photography, as well as portraits, with less emphasis on shallow dof, then the kit lens would be ideal.
is it possible to attach an extension tube for canon 60d 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD Standard Zoom Lens kit?
mark
if yes, can you please specify the exact extension tube that i will need.
i'm just wondering whether if i can use these extension tube
http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Extension-Extreme-Close-up-Digital/dp/B003Y60DZO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1297286828&sr=1-3
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Extension tubes really aren't what they're cracked up to be. In many cases your lens can't "talk" with the camera through them which, if that's the case, means no auto focus or aperture.
Second with a tube you'll lose at least 2 f/stops making every thing you shoot much darker which will require that everything you shoot be in sun light because of the lost of aperture.
The best thing you can do is buy a new lens for this excellent camera.
Extension tubes really aren't what they're cracked up to be. In many cases your lens can't "talk" with the camera through them which, if that's the case, means no auto focus or aperture.
Second with a tube you'll lose at least 2 f/stops making every thing you shoot much darker which will require that everything you shoot be in sun light because of the lost of aperture.
The best thing you can do is buy a new lens for this excellent camera.
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