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Canon 40D Lenses

  • 27-09-2007 2:45pm
    #1
    TheCaveman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭


    Dear All

    I am getting my wife the Canon 40D for her birthday.

    It will be the body only, unless anybody can tell me where to get it with a lens included, except from eBay.

    So, I am looking for a great all round lenses, one that will be able to keep her busy till we can afford a decent lens.

    Looking to spend max 300 on the lens.

    Thank you.


Comments

  • #2
    rymus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭rymus


    get the body and maybe also something like this - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-EF-28-135mm-28-135-f-3-5-5-6-IS-USM-Lens-NEW-0S_W0QQitemZ200157037078QQihZ010QQcategoryZ4687QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

    P'raps also a 50mm f1.8 for under a hundred. Breaks the budget a bit but I'm sure she's worth it :D


  • #3
    City-Exile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,547 ✭✭✭City-Exile


    I suggest you get yourself a nice set of golf clubs or something, because your wife is going to be busy with that camera. :)


  • #4
    PaulieC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭PaulieC


    how's about this?


  • #5
    TheCaveman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭TheCaveman


    I am getting the camera for €1150 excl delivery, so make it €1200. so add 300to the mix for a lens, comes up to €1500

    Anybody knows what is the delivery charge from 7day shop, and how reliable they are...


  • #6
    Valentia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,764 ✭✭✭Valentia


    Get it from Kea Photo on ebay and save yourself nearly €200. A number of here have done that with no problems. Quick delivery too.


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  • #7
    City-Exile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,547 ✭✭✭City-Exile


    I got small packets delivered from them in 3 days, after payment went through.


  • #8
    rabbitinlights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,008 ✭✭✭rabbitinlights


    It doesnt make alot of sense to get a 40D and then skimp on the lens, unless of course she already has some?

    S.


  • #9
    TheCaveman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭TheCaveman


    We will be going to the States in December, and will pick up a good lense there. The readon that I will be getting the camera here and not in the states, is that by that time she would have a few months experience with the camera, instead of us looking all over the lace for the cheapest one once we wre there.

    We will be spending the first 4 days in Vegas, so plenty reasons for her to have it once we arrive.


  • #10
    TheCaveman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭TheCaveman


    She already have only 1 standard lense for the camera, maybee it will be enough??? Till December


  • #11
    TelePaul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,093 ✭✭✭TelePaul


    TheCaveman wrote:
    She already have only 1 standard lense for the camera, maybee it will be enough??? Till December

    What lens is that? Is it a canon mount? Nice present btw.


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  • #12
    m_stan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭m_stan


    For general all-purpose carry-around lens recommendations, I always say the Canon 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM. Add a circular polariser and your wife will be happy out for months with the variety of shots that can be taken with this lens.

    I have one on my 400d, and it rarely comes off.


  • #13
    TheCaveman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭TheCaveman


    Well when it comes to lenses I really have no idea. It is a Canon one though...

    Well it is round, obvious, about 5 cm long, and some settings that I know nothing about. It is about 6 years old, but is compatible. :D:D

    Well she got me a 42" Plasma for my birthday, so fair is fair, I think.


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