Canuck 0 #1 October 29, 2002 Anybody out there know what the options are for a fixed 28mm lens for a Canon EOS are? I know Canon sells one for around $330 Cdn - are there other brands I might find for less? Ideas for where to look? I got through one season with this monster 28-80 hangin' off my head, but I really would like to get something a little less phalic over the winter!!! Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlew 0 #2 October 29, 2002 I think you will really like the fixed lense. Shorter, less weight and better depth of field than the zoom lense. A 2.8, 28mm cannon new is going to cost in the $150 USD range. Just doing a quick look at B&H, I didnt see Sigma or Tamron (or the like) offering anything cheaper. There were some cheaper opitons on manual focus lenses , but i'm not familiar with the brands(tonika and vivitar) to reccomend or not reccomend them. You might look for a used lense on E-bay. good luck Z Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #3 October 29, 2002 I'm guessing that you are looking for something of a short barrel? Take a look at their EF lense lineup. While looking for a lense for my Rebel X, I chanced upon a EF 22-55mm 4.5-5.6 f/stop from B&H. Good luck!My other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfarris 2 #4 October 29, 2002 If you can, get a Canon lense. But if you must go with one of the independant brands, go with Sigma or Tamron. Instead of a 28mm, I would suggest the 24mm. It's not so wide that it is fish-eye, and I think you'll like the area of view alot better than a 28mm, not just for skydiving, but for other kinds of photography as well. The 28mm is fine, but after a while you'll be wishing you had the 24mm. As far as where and how much, go to Wally World and get the latest Shutterbug magazine. If you can't find it in there, it ain't available! Or go to Shutterbug.com cya Rod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 October 29, 2002 For the most part, it's the lens that takes the photo. Depending on the level of work you're trying to do, an inexpensive, off-brand lens may be ok. Tandem stills -- maybe. Professional magazine work -- maybe not.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajones 0 #6 October 29, 2002 Just a quick add-in about the 24mm vs 28mm. Match the field of view of your still camera to that of your video camera. Once you build your sight discipline, you will always know what is in the field of view of your still and video. If you have a super-wide video view, you'll likewise want a super-wide 24mm lens. The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
