Hi everyone.
I am dying with anticipation for my new Canon 60D - that baby should be here any day now. The 60D has many similarities with the T2i,T3i and 7D. So calling all owners of these cameras - I need to start building an arsenal of decent lenses and need your help for some recommendations. My main use of this camera will be for digital cinema purposes, but I may mess around with stills from time to time.
I have my first lens, it's been here for a few days now awaiting the arrival of my 60D - a brand new Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f1 ZE and the necessary Zeiss Contax/Yashica Canon adapter. It looks very nice and I can't wait to take it for a spin, but it was pricey. Very pricey. To start things off I am looking to get a wide (anything from 20 - 28mm) and something on the telephoto side (100mm -135mm) to start things off. I do want to stick with the Zeiss lenses, but I;ll need some time to save up for them.
So I come seeking for recommendations for decent to great glass that will meet my needs. Oh, and where's the best place to get great lenses? I don't mind used as long as it's in great condition. I checked out ebay a bit was was hesitant as a lot of stuff was coming from Asia. I don't mind going that route - are there any good/horror stories dealing with used lens purchases?
Thank you for your help and time everyone.
I am dying with anticipation for my new Canon 60D - that baby should be here any day now. The 60D has many similarities with the T2i,T3i and 7D. So calling all owners of these cameras - I need to start building an arsenal of decent lenses and need your help for some recommendations. My main use of this camera will be for digital cinema purposes, but I may mess around with stills from time to time.
I have my first lens, it's been here for a few days now awaiting the arrival of my 60D - a brand new Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f1 ZE and the necessary Zeiss Contax/Yashica Canon adapter. It looks very nice and I can't wait to take it for a spin, but it was pricey. Very pricey. To start things off I am looking to get a wide (anything from 20 - 28mm) and something on the telephoto side (100mm -135mm) to start things off. I do want to stick with the Zeiss lenses, but I;ll need some time to save up for them.
So I come seeking for recommendations for decent to great glass that will meet my needs. Oh, and where's the best place to get great lenses? I don't mind used as long as it's in great condition. I checked out ebay a bit was was hesitant as a lot of stuff was coming from Asia. I don't mind going that route - are there any good/horror stories dealing with used lens purchases?
Thank you for your help and time everyone.