so im in the market for a dslr, im thinking something like a xti,xt,d40,d40x, not to sure yet but i like the fact that canon has more lense options than nikon(this is what ive heard do not know if it is true or not)...also dont know what lense to get, i want a lense that i can mostly use for car photography and from time to time other kinds of shots as well, but really want something to work the best for photos of cars, buildings,machines and stuff like that...will a 50mm cut it?ive heard a 50 mm is a good lense for what i plan to do...thanx any advice will help..
RONIE

 

from the reviews i've heard, the d40/x camera come with a great 18-55mm lens, and the 50mm is a lens that anyone with a DSLR should have.

Not sure about Canon, i'll let ctwentytwo chime in on that haha.

 

automotive photographers will have different preferences. Some prefer wide angle lenses, others prefer telephoto lenses. I fall in the latter category; if I have the space, I'll use a 70-200 for 90% of my shots and the 16-35 for the rest.

Low budget wide angle:
Tamron 17 50 2.8
Canon 17 40 4.0L
Canon 10 22

Higher budget:
Canon 24 70 2.8L
Canon 17 55 2.8 IS

Telephoto Low Budget
Canon 70 200 4.0L

Higher Budget
Canon 70 200 2.8L non IS
Canon 70 200 4.0L IS
Canon 70 200 2.8L IS

 

Depending on your situation, you may want to look into an "all in one" lens like a 18-250 if you can't afford a variety of lenses.

But you'll find that you'll be in alot of situations that require different focal lengths, and apertures depending on available light, shooting space, and wanted Depth of field (how much of the foreground/background is in focus).

Everybody makes a cheap 50mm lens with a wide max aperture. Like Noodle said, if it was me, I'd start with the 50mm and the kit lens, and from there, you can decide on what you need and don't need.

Remember also, that at longer focal lengths (telephoto), the background is magnified and can make it look less cluttered. At shorter focal lengths (wide angle), you'll include more background (good for sunsets).

 

thanks guys, im gona get the kit and a 50mm lemse and probably go with nikon d40x or xti, one of the two


RONIE