PLEASE HELP!!! IM A DSLR VIRGIN!!!
Any chance the Sigma 18 - 200 and 18 - 250 and 10 - 20 f3.5 may be reviewed..?
Im especially interested in a functionable lens for the 7D for use with video..
For a 1.6 crop camera, with video function, the following is important:
A large zoom, either one lens or two.. I was thinking either of the above Siggy's or the new Canon 15 - 85mm or 18 - 135mm
I need IS on my lenses with a longer than 24 focal length
Fast Apertures are important, especially at a standard length and long length. I was thinking the Sigma 35mm 1.4 prime? and the Canon 50mm 1.4.
Lastly A WIDE.... Sigma 10 - 20 f3.5..
Giving Me:
Sigma 10 - 20mm f3.5 (not reviewed)
Sigma 35mm f1.4
Canon 50mm f1.4
Canon 18 - 135mm f3.5 - 5.6 IS (not reviewed yet, but package deal with the 7d)
Nothing Fantastic, but bearing in mind I want to shoot video as much as photograph, so I thought cover my bases now, and go expensive when I get a full frame..
how does that sound for a starter kit arsenal..? One problem I have is three of those lenses are exclusively 1.6 crop.. so if i upgrade to the 5d3 one day, I will have problems. I would LOVE L lenses, theyre just way too pricey... Otherwise I would add the 24 - 70 f2.8 and the 70 - 200 f2.8
BTW this website is FANTASTIC and very helpful. You have taught me TONS!!
If you would love an L lens but cant afford, then why not go for a 500D instead of the 7D? Save yourself some pennies, get an L lens and still have the Video function with a 500D.
You said you do intend to go full frame one day, so why spend all that money on a 7D which is only a shameful 1.6 crop, when you could get a cheaper 1.6 body.Too many people seem to dive into DSLR with an expensive body, when theres no rush to, hell I shot weddings with an OLD 350D, but had a 70-200mm f.28 L lens on it before I upgraded to the 50D.
You can always upgrade a body, but buy glass you intend to keep a long time (IMO).
My 2c anyways!
niknaknj: PLEASE HELP!!! IM A DSLR VIRGIN!!! Im especially interested in a functionable lens for the 7D for use with video.. For a 1.6 crop camera, with video function, the following is important: A large zoom, either one lens or two.. I was thinking either of the above Siggy's or the new Canon 15 - 85mm or 18 - 135mm I need IS on my lenses with a longer than 24 focal length Fast Apertures are important, especially at a standard length and long length. I was thinking the Sigma 35mm 1.4 prime? and the Canon 50mm 1.4. Nothing Fantastic, but bearing in mind I want to shoot video as much as photograph, so I thought cover my bases now, and go expensive when I get a full frame..
My suggestion? Buy a camera with video, and buy a lens. Learn the combo inside and out, and use that knowledge to shape your future purchases.
Keep in mind that Vincent LaForet says the sweet spot for shooting video is f/2. Reverie was shot with the 50/1.2, the 85/1.2, the 200/1.8, and a tilt-shift. Maybe also the 24/1.4, I don't remember. NONE of those lenses have IS, none are zooms. Few if any Canon zoom lenses (and most likely none of the off-brand lenses) have a zoom ring that's smooth enough for video, and they aren't consistent in their zoom speed. It sounds to me like your lens choices are a polar opposite of what he says works well.
niknaknj:For a 1.6 crop camera, with video function, the following is important:
For my video work with the 5D2 (e.g. weddings), zoom and I.S. are not as important as the focus features. Nailing accurate focus and following focus on a moving shot is hard, and having a good focus ring (long throw) and reduced breathing. I don't use I.S. when I'm doing on-camera sound because it's so loud. (My XH-A1 I.S. is very silent, but Canon still lenses are not.) Zoom lenses tend to have very bad breathing.
I agree with Maleko. The T1I is an awesome camera! By no means is it a slouch! It's all about the optics. Get great GLASS and upgrade your bodies. I just bought a 70-200mm 2.8L IS USM and that lens hasn't changed in 8 years! BUT, there have been many cameras over the past 8 years. Get a T1I body, and then get the lenses you want. Have fun!