Anthony Gargani
(K=4527) - Comment Date 12/9/2003
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Hi Anne,
Is this for the film Canon Rebel or the new Digital Rebel?
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Anne Guidry
(K=0) - Comment Date 12/9/2003
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This is for a film Rebel SLR about eight years old.
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Anthony Gargani
(K=4527) - Comment Date 12/10/2003
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ok...
My first advice is to always buy from a reputable dealer, especially if buying over the internet. Several companies have established themselves as being very fair priced and good people to deal with. Just to name a few:
B&H Photo
Adorama
Canoga Camera
There are others of course, but I can personally recommend those three. They can easily be found via google search by name.
Now, as to lenses...
Seems you have two choices:
1. The Canon 28mm f/2.8 for $154.95 (after rebate @ B&H)
2. The Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX for $229.00 @ B&H
Both lenses posted fairly good numbers when tested by www.photodo.net. With a slight edge to the Sigma overall. I realize that the Sigma is $29.00 + S&H over your budget, but it offers 2 f-stops over the Canon. Those two f-stops come in very handy in low-light. I know I would be one very happy son to see that lens under the tree-lol.
If you really need to keep it under $200 I would have no problem recommending the Canon if purchased from a reputable dealer and with a USA warranty (if you are in the US).
Perhaps someone else here can shed some more light on this. I don't own either of those lenses so maybe we can get a response from someone who does.
Hope this was helpful, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours Anne.
Regards,
Anthony
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Anne Guidry
(K=0) - Comment Date 12/10/2003
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Thanks, Anthony for the most helpful advice. I agree that sticking with a good retailer like B&H is smart--
Merry Christmas to you as well.
Anne
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Brendon Cordero
(K=3524) - Comment Date 12/10/2003
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Anne,
I agreed with Anthony, both of these lenses are fine. I shoot with Canon's bodies and lenses. I tend to stick with Canon lenses, because the electronic are and will be fully compatiable with their camera bodies currently on the market. Some of Sigma lenses had problems with Canon Elan 7. This doesn't mean all of Canon's lenses are good, and Sigma's lenses are poor. All lens manufacturers have their best and poor products.
As for the lens you mentioned, the Canon 24mm 2.8 sounds too good to be true for that price. Be careful who you are dealing with. Be sure it is a Canon lens, not just a Canon mount lens made from a different manufacturer. At that price, the Canon the 28mm 2.8 sounds more like it. I have the Canon 28mm 2.8 and it is a mighty fine lens.
I will not recommend the import lens. If something goes wrong with the lens, Canon U.S.A., will not repair it. You have to pay a independant repair shop to fix it. Buy the lens with the U.S. Warranty.
The attachment was done with a Canon 28mm 2.8. Click on the attachment to enlarge.
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Brendon Cordero
(K=3524) - Comment Date 12/10/2003
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Opps, forgot to check the box for the attachment.
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Dave Holland
(K=13074) - Comment Date 12/10/2003
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The Canon 20mm 2.8 has a fine reputation. It is wide enough to still be fairly wide when you later make that step over to digital. Cost might be a little more, but you might pick one up used somewhere.
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Anne Guidry
(K=0) - Comment Date 12/12/2003
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Thanks to all. I ended up ordering the Sigma 28mm 1.8 for $229 at B&H. My son's just getting started, and I thought the fast lens was a trade-off for the narrower angle. I also didn't know if a heavier lens might be too much for the Rebel. I love my Nikkor 50mm 1.8, as it's such fun indoors in available light. I hope this is a good lens, and later he can trade up if he wishes.
Again, thanks so much for the help and the beautiful photo. Now I'm wishing I had such a lens myself!
Anne
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Anthony Gargani
(K=4527) - Comment Date 12/12/2003
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Very glad it worked out Anne! I'm sure your son will be very pleased with the performance of that lens.
Thanks for letting us know which way you decided to go.
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Jeroen Wenting
(K=25317) - Comment Date 12/14/2003
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You won't be disappointed. I use the 28 f/1.8 EX myself on an F100 and it's a great lens.
Little soft when used wide open (up to f/2.8 or so) but most lenses are soft wide open and it's no worse than others (and at f/2.8 it will be sharper than most 28mm f/2.8 lenses).
Now if you like the Eos version why not get the F-mount as well for your Nikon :)
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