If you own a DSLR...

[Cognizant]

What's the make/model, and what type of lens(es) do you have for it?
If you don't know what I mean, do you have a "kit" "Prime" or "wide-angle" lens? What about accessories?

I have a Canon EOS Rebel t2i, with a 18-55mm kit lens, and a 75-200mm kit lens. I have a tripod, but I don't know the brand/model/whathaveyou.

[unknownuser]

Pentax K-30 (DSLR, I actually won in a contest) and Pentax K-01 (mirrorless, but takes the same lenses, bought myself this one w/ DA 40 2.8 XS kit lens on sale for 66% off for $300 (originally $900)).

I have the Pentax 18-55mm (kit lens from K-30), DA 40 2.8 Limited, DA 40 2.8 XS (kit lens from K-01), DA 50-135 2.8, and DA 55 1.4.

In addition, some manual lenses (most picked up for under $5 at the thrift store) that work on both my film and digital cameras; Panagor 28 2.5, Yashinon 50 1.4, and Pentax A 50 2.8 Macro. Also a few others that I've sold to pay for my digital Pentax lenses above ^^^

And then I've got a ton or various photography books, a couple flashes and lights, a few nice tripods (Bogen, Manfrotto, and 2 Velbrons from thrift stores for $5 each), and a couple of camera bags, all from thrift stores/craigslist.

[MickeyMouse13]

Nikon D3100, with 18-55 kit lens , currently saving for more, I have a flash (Nikon), black rapid strap and a tripod (but I don't use it that much :) )

[ImCoolBeans]

I have a Nikon D3000 with an 18-55 mm Nikkor lens, a 55-200 mm Nikkor lens and a Tamron wide angle lens. I also have a tripod which doesn't get used a ton. I use this camera and these lenses to shoot regularly.

I also have a small collection of cameras which I intend to keep adding to. I have two late 1950's - early 1960's model Minolta 35mm SLRs (the exact model names are escaping me right now and I don't have them in front of me) and a Voigtlander Bessa I, which was produced between 1931-1949

[nick]

My main camera is a Pentax K20D.

I have a wide selection of prime and zoom lenses, some from the specialist digital range and some earlier 35mm lenses that are fully compatible (though act with longer focal length).

[Steve Jobs]

Pentax K-30 (DSLR, I actually won in a contest) and Pentax K-01 (mirrorless, but takes the same lenses, bought myself this one w/ DA 40 2.8 XS kit lens on sale for 66% off for $300 (originally $900)).

I have the Pentax 18-55mm (kit lens from K-30), DA 40 2.8 Limited, DA 40 2.8 XS (kit lens from K-01), DA 50-135 2.8, and DA 55 1.4.

In addition, some manual lenses (most picked up for under $5 at the thrift store) that work on both my film and digital cameras; Panagor 28 2.5, Yashinon 50 1.4, and Pentax A 50 2.8 Macro. Also a few others that I've sold to pay for my digital Pentax lenses above ^^^

And then I've got a ton or various photography books, a couple flashes and lights, a few nice tripods (Bogen, Manfrotto, and 2 Velbrons from thrift stores for $5 each), and a couple of camera bags, all from thrift stores/craigslist.

How do you find all that at a thrift store? :O you're too good.

[unknownuser]

How do you find all that at a thrift store? :O you're too good.
Thrift/flea market/garage sale is my life during the summer... :yes:

[Steve Jobs]

Thrift/flea market/garage sale is my life during the summer... :yes:
Do teach Master :P

[nick]

How do you find all that at a thrift store? :O you're too good.
One of the advantages of Pentax is that almost any K-mount lens can be used with some degree of compatibility, and certainly any lens from the KA series onwards. These lenses can be picked up for peanuts on ebay.

Anyone that really wants to understand photography should get themself a K1000 or maybe a P30T if you want something a little more modern and shoot some film.

[Steve Jobs]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnnEOdD7Uws you technically don't even need peanuts to have a lens :P

[SamB]

I have a Pentax K-r with an 18-55mm kit, a 50-200mm prime and a 35mm prime

[Cognizant]

I have a Nikon D3000 with an 18-55 mm Nikkor lens, a 55-200 mm Nikkor lens and a Tamron wide angle lens. I also have a tripod which doesn't get used a ton. I use this camera and these lenses to shoot regularly.

I also have a small collection of cameras which I intend to keep adding to. I have two late 1950's - early 1960's model Minolta 35mm SLRs (the exact model names are escaping me right now and I don't have them in front of me) and a Voigtlander Bessa I, which was produced between 1931-1949

I think I might just have to sneak into your house when I wanna take pictures! I love the ol' Minoltas, even the look of them draws me.

[nick]

Had some emails today announcing the new Pentax MX-1 compact. Not released here until February. I want one!

http://img.clubic.com/05640558-photo-pentax-mx-1.jpg

[Steve Jobs]

Had some emails today announcing the new Pentax MX-1 compact. Not released here until February. I want one!

image (http://img.clubic.com/05640558-photo-pentax-mx-1.jpg)

Oooh. Very Leica-esque from the front. Too bad I don't see myself switching systems anytime soon with my stack of L glass :yes:

[DirckB23]

I have a Sony Alpha 55 w/ it's 18-55 kit lens, I have a lens hood on it, so it would look good... haha I have also I tripod... Planning to invest on lenses....

[Cheesydog567]

make/model -- Nikon D5100
lens(es) -- 18-55mm kit VR lens, 55-200mm kit lens, 50mm 1.4 lens
accessories -- vanguard alta pro,

[Polo2847]

Canon t3i
EF 18-55 kit lens
EF 55-250
EF 50mm 1.8

I plan on getting a summer job so i can get the Tamron 17-50 2.8 and 70-200 2.8

[jampandrada]

I use a relatively old Canon Rebel XT Silver Edition which I got from a friend for $200.

With it I use a Tamron 18-200 mm f/ 2.8 (?) Zoom/wide angle, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 prime, and a Canon speedlite 430 exII with a Rogue flashbender and diffusion panel and a batter pack, of course. Tripod and monopod, two umbrellas, and a Muslin Backdrop.

Honestly for portraits I use the Tamron because shooting at a length of 85 or higher is much more flattering to model than shooting with the 50. However, if you want a sharper photo for macro, the 50 is the way to go.

[unknownuser]

Updated kit, sold some stuff, traded some other stuff, found some more deals, now this is what I've got:

Pentax K-30
Pentax K-01
Takumar 17 f/4 Fisheye
Pentax 18-55 AL kit lens
Pentax DA 40 2.8 Limited
Pentax DA* 55 1.4
Tamron 70-200 2.8 Macro
Tamron 70-300
Tamron 90 2.8 Macro
and some cheap flashes

[Cognizant]

Updated kit, sold some stuff, traded some other stuff, found some more deals, now this is what I've got:

Pentax K-30
Pentax K-01
Takumar 17 f/4 Fisheye
Pentax 18-55 AL kit lens
Pentax DA 40 2.8 Limited
Pentax DA* 55 1.4
Tamron 70-200 2.8 Macro
Tamron 70-300
Tamron 90 2.8 Macro
and some cheap flashes

Jesus mother of god.

[unknownuser]

Jesus mother of god.
Hey, I said I was a bargain hunter, didn't I? :P
I probably didn't pay more for everything then the Tamron 70-200 2.8 is worth alone. ;)

[Cognizant]

Hey, I said I was a bargain hunter, didn't I? :P
I probably didn't pay more for everything then the Tamron 70-200 2.8 is worth alone. ;)

Hehe, you have so much stuff though. -stares at his basic camera and kit lens-

[AwesomeX]

Good job. :)

[pamela1]

OK, here it goes:

Canon 6D
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L
EF 85mm f/1.8
Sigma 50mm f/1.4

Yes, I bought all that with my money from working and money received as gifts saved up :yes:

[sleepycheesy]

So i have a nikon D3200 with a 18-55mm and a 55-200mm. My macro lens is in backorder its a nikkor 40mm f2.8 1:1. A spider black widow belt. And a Metz Mecablitz 44 af-1. a Davis & Sanford vista tripod. and some other small things :p

I need all of this stuff for school.

[Weeping]

Cameras:
Nikon D40 (+ battery pack)
Nikon D7100

Lenses:
Nikon DX AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3 5-5.6GII ED
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Flash:
Sigma EF-530 DG ST
(+ omnibounce, mini softbox, cables and hot shoes)

Other stuff:
Fotopro C4i (Tripod)
2x Some cheap Hama tripod
My dads old tripod

Nikon ML-L3 (Remote Control)

+2 macro filter
+10 macro filter
Star filter
IR 720 filter
White balance filter



And stuff.. I'm to tired to even think.. For bags I have a Canon camera bag, another smaller Canon bag that's originally for our old camcorder and a National Geographic NG W5050 backpack.

If I move on from DSLR's I have two compact cameras that I don't really use anymore and I also have a collection of 14 film cameras that were produced between 1937-1990. :)

[lightPainting]

Camera: Canon T3
lens: kit lens EFS 18-55
Bag:Tamrac
tripod: 6000 PG by sunpak
filters: 58mm circular polarizer

[Winston717]

Camera: Canon EOS 60D
Lens: 24-105 f/4L USM
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 HSM | A
70-200 f/4L USM
Flash: 430EX II
Tripod: Mannfrotto MK294
Bag: Kata Tri-Bag
Filters: Marumi Cover Protect Super

[purplepiccolo]

Also Canon EOS Rebel T2i, with a 18-55mm and 75-300mm lens, tripod, and macro extension tube. I wish I had a macro lens but I'm too cheap to buy one..

[xXLucyXx]

Canon 600D (Or Rebel T3i in the US), using an 80mm Image Stabilization lens with Autofocus at something like 20x zoom. I don't know the exact name of it, just that it's really big.

[Danny Phantom]

I'm too broke to have a DSLR but I want a Canon Rebel T3

[Princess Ariel]

Canon EOS T3
18-55mm lens
55-250mm lens
Tripod: Nexxtech

[AvMan]

I've got a Nikon D3100 with the standard kit 18-55mm VR lens. In a couple if days I'm getting the Nikkor 55-200mm VR to go with it to give me a bit more range.

I've got a Manfrotto monopod (rarely used) and a Hahnel Triad tripod which I use quite a bit for landscapes and stuff :)

I've also got a Fujifilm S4000 which I hardly ever use now and I'm thinking if selling it :)

[lightPainting]

I've got a Nikon D3100 with the standard kit 18-55mm VR lens. In a couple if days I'm getting the Nikkor 55-200mm VR to go with it to give me a bit more range.

I've got a Manfrotto monopod (rarely used) and a Hahnel Triad tripod which I use quite a bit for landscapes and stuff :)

I've also got a Fujifilm S4000 which I hardly ever use now and I'm thinking if selling it :)

unless you know that you are going to take a lot of photos from a far distance, i would suggest a different lens like the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G

[AvMan]

unless you know that you are going to take a lot of photos from a far distance, i would suggest a different lens like the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G

The Fuji S4000 is a Superzoom bridge camera and i really liked the ability to shoot from far off, i found it very useful. That's why I'm going for the 55-200mm now, so I can keep doing that but with my Nikon

[lightPainting]

The Fuji S4000 is a Superzoom bridge camera and i really liked the ability to shoot from far off, i found it very useful. That's why I'm going for the 55-200mm now, so I can keep doing that but with my Nikon

ok, but remember. image quality is not only in the camera but also the lens

[DeletedAccount]

I have two Nikon models.
One is a Nikon D3100 and the other is a Nikon D80.
At this point in time, I have two lenses.
One of them, I use mainly for portrait or posed shots
(Nikkor 18-55mm f/2.4) . I use the other, which is a Nikkor Telephoto (70-300mm f/4.0). I've got a ton of studio equipment and "on-location" equipment. Flashes, slaves, radio transmitters/receivers, etc. I have a couple tripods and a monopod, but don't tend to use them other than for scenic shots, etc.

[Horizon]

I have a Nikon D3200 with my trusty 18-55mm lens kit.
The first lens I plan on buying is going to be Nikon's DX 35mm f/1.8
And after that, Tokina 12-24mm/f4

[Hubok]

I have on order the following:

Canon 70D (Base Only)
Tamron 18-270 f/3.5-6.3

Still debating what to get for an f/2.8 lens, and maybe or maybe not a wide angle as well.

[lightPainting]

I have on order the following:

Canon 70D (Base Only)
Tamron 18-270 f/3.5-6.3

Still debating what to get for an f/2.8 lens, and maybe or maybe not a wide angle as well.

the sigma 35mm 1.4 would be a good lens

[pamela1]

I have on order the following:

Canon 70D (Base Only)
Tamron 18-270 f/3.5-6.3

Still debating what to get for an f/2.8 lens, and maybe or maybe not a wide angle as well.

the sigma 35mm 1.4 would be a good lens

^^ The Sigma 35 f/1.4 is an awesome lens, especially on a full frame. For a great f/2.8 lens, I would go with the Sigma 17-50. If you can swing the extra dough, the Canon EF-S 17-55 is also great lens. For a wide angle, I would look at the Canon EF-S 10-22mm lens.

[Hubok]

^^ The Sigma 35 f/1.4 is an awesome lens, especially on a full frame. For a great f/2.8 lens, I would go with the Sigma 17-50. If you can swing the extra dough, the Canon EF-S 17-55 is also great lens. For a wide angle, I would look at the Canon EF-S 10-22mm lens.

I started looking more at the Canon 6D (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009B0MZ8U/), being that it's the cheapest full-frame.

Also, I saw the Sigma lens you recommended. It's nice, but I'm looking for a lens with even finer details, macro specifically. Possibly Sigma's 17-70mm f/2.8-f/4 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AXZYY86/) lens.

[lightPainting]

I started looking more at the Canon 6D (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009B0MZ8U/), being that it's the cheapest full-frame.

Also, I saw the Sigma lens you recommended. It's nice, but I'm looking for a lens with even finer details, macro specifically. Possibly Sigma's 17-70mm f/2.8-f/4 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AXZYY86/) lens.

You all ready have a 70d. I understand that its an aps-c sized sensor, and a full frame sensor will have better iso performance. but work with composition first. here is what i would suggest. a canon refurbished macro lens http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/lenses-flashes/refurbished-lenses/ef-s-60mm-f-28-macro-usm-refurbished

[unknownuser]

I started looking more at the Canon 6D (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009B0MZ8U/), being that it's the cheapest full-frame.

Also, I saw the Sigma lens you recommended. It's nice, but I'm looking for a lens with even finer details, macro specifically. Possibly Sigma's 17-70mm f/2.8-f/4 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AXZYY86/) lens.

The Sigma 17-70mm is not a true 1:1 macro lens. If you want to get up really close and personal to your subjects, a better bet is a prime, fixed aperture, 1:1 lens (like the 60 2.8 macro lightpainting suggested above).

The 17-70 is a nice walk-around all-purpose lens, but for true macro, I'd look into a dedicated macro lens. I own a Tamron 90 2.8 macro (and have owned a Sigma 105 2.8 macro) and it is a terrific lens and imo worth every penny I paid for it. I use mine to show close-up details in product shots, but it is also a great sharp lens for head portraits.

[Hubok]

You all ready have a 70d. I understand that its an aps-c sized sensor, and a full frame sensor will have better iso performance. but work with composition first. here is what i would suggest. a canon refurbished macro lens http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/lenses-flashes/refurbished-lenses/ef-s-60mm-f-28-macro-usm-refurbished
I had it on plan to be ordered, I changed it to a 6D instead. Thanks for that recommendation though, might go for it. I just typically prefer every lens to have some adjustment to focal length; never really tried a fixed lens.


The Sigma 17-70mm is not a true 1:1 macro lens. If you want to get up really close and personal to your subjects, a better bet is a prime, fixed aperture, 1:1 lens (like the 60 2.8 macro lightpainting suggested above).

The 17-70 is a nice walk-around all-purpose lens, but for true macro, I'd look into a dedicated macro lens. I own a Tamron 90 2.8 macro (and have owned a Sigma 105 2.8 macro) and it is a terrific lens and imo worth every penny I paid for it. I use mine to show close-up details in product shots, but it is also a great sharp lens for head portraits.
Nice, although I often find myself taking shots that are zoomed in more than 1:1, and I'd still love the macro functionality. From what I've seen, that means dipping into some L series and mid-telephoto lenses from Canon. I'm pondering this (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NEGTSI).

[pamela1]

Nice, although I often find myself taking shots that are zoomed in more than 1:1, and I'd still love the macro functionality. From what I've seen, that means dipping into some L series and mid-telephoto lenses from Canon. I'm pondering this (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NEGTSI).

I have the 100 f/2.8L macro and I can tell you it is a really great lens if money is no object. If you don't want to spend that much, the non-L version is also good. The major difference is that the non-L doesn't have IS, which may or may not be a deal breaker, depending on your situation.

[Hubok]

I have the 100 f/2.8L macro and I can tell you it is a really great lens if money is no object. If you don't want to spend that much, the non-L version is also good. The major difference is that the non-L doesn't have IS, which may or may not be a deal breaker, depending on your situation.

Trying to look into it; I'm not quite sure what IS really is. xD

[lightPainting]

Trying to look into it; I'm not quite sure what IS really is. xD

it stands for Image Stabilization. It basically helps you get a steady shot

[Hubok]

it stands for Image Stabilization. It basically helps you get a steady shot

Aah, so it's something just better than conventional VC or OS on some lenses. Interesting, seems very good considering the reviews I see.

[lightPainting]

Aah, so it's something just better than conventional VC or OS on some lenses. Interesting, seems very good considering the reviews I see.

don't forget work on compositions first. look at my gallery to see what you can do with the canon T3 http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/

[chezhans]

Canon EOS 1100D (I know beginner's :L), with starter lens [18-55mm] and also [55-200mm] lens in my kit. Includes tripod......and about fifty different photography manuals and inspiration books. And I'm only 15. haha.

[Studentpilot15]

Canon 600D with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM. Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM. Canon 75-300 f/4-5.6. My favorite is the 10-22 because I love doing wide angle long exposures. If your thinking about buying a DSLR or are upgrading from an older one I highly recommend the 600D.

[aussichic]

I have a Canon 550D, Sigma 17-70 lens and a 75-300 Canon lens.

[fordgtguy]

Canon t2i with the 18-55 kit lens looking into buying a zoom lens we will see soon cause there pretty expensive.

[Danny Phantom]

Canon Rebel T5i with the not so bad 18-55mm kit lens. I'm looking at a 50mm f/1.8 prime lens (rather affordable at $125) and possibly a Hoya polarizer.

[Arsenalfan123]

Nikon D3100 18-55 VR 55-200 Nikkor also vivatar tripod macro filters and lens filters and a batterpac

[SecretlyKnown]

make/model - Nikon D5200
lenses - 18-55mm kit VR lens, 55-200mm kit lens
I want to get a 50mm lens

[Marius44]

I have a Canon 600D, with a 18-55 mm wide angle lens and a 75-300 mm lens.

[teehee]

Canon T3
18-55 Kit
50 1.8
Sigma 50-200 f4-5.6

[AUS01]

Canon 6D
Canon 60D
Canon 24-105 f/4L
Canon 70-200 f/4L IS
Tokina 11-16 f/2.8L (Awesome Lens, Works on Full Frame contrary to popular belief at 16mm)
Tamron 90mm Macro f/2.8
Canon 50mm f/1.8
430EX II Flash
and assorted bits of other stuff :)

And Lightroom is best choice for editing!

But Yeah, Basically started out with an Olympus e420 with kit lenses and kept growing from there! 6D is an awesome camera, low light performance better than 5d III they reckon. I also had a 1D Mk II for a while too, Love the body and how solid it is but the ISO only went up to 3200 and didn't go to well with Aurora Photography.

[Danny Phantom]

Picked up a new lens today

so I have
Canon Rebel T5i (700D for non US people lol)
Canon 18-55 STM (kit lens)
Canon 50mm 1.8

and I have some assorted filters (polarizers and ND, don't believe in using UV though)

[unknownuser]

and I have some assorted filters (polarizers and ND, don't believe in using UV though)


You say that now... until you accidentally get a scratch on your front element (if you're a klutz like me, that is). :rolleyes:

If anything, go for a lens hood. Not great protection, but better than having an exposed front element. :yes:
If one didn't come with your lens, generic ones are a couple bucks on eBay/Amazon.

[AUS01]

Mmmm, With UV Filters, I have one on my expensive lens :P It's usually advised to take it off for night photography (which I usually forget to do). If you do get a UV Filter though, make sure it's a good quality (expensive) one because even if you have the best lens in the world, a cruddy UV filter over it will ruin the quality.

[Danny Phantom]

You say that now... until you accidentally get a scratch on your front element (if you're a klutz like me, that is). :rolleyes:

If anything, go for a lens hood. Not great protection, but better than having an exposed front element. :yes:
If one didn't come with your lens, generic ones are a couple bucks on eBay/Amazon.

omg its funny you say that because this morning I dropped my camera and I had a cheapo polarizer on it and the polarizer cracked :eek: imagine if i didnt have one :eek:

[lightPainting]

Camera: Canon T3
lens: kit lens EFS 18-55, 50mm 1.8, rokinon 8mm
Bag:Tamrac
tripod: 6000 PG by sunpak
filters: 58mm circular polarizer

[KingDolphin]

My body is a Canon 7D with a grip.
My lenses are:
Canon 100-400mm f/4-5.6 L
Canon 70-200mm F/4 L
Canon 17-55mm f/2.8

[Country Cowboy]

a Cannon eos t3i with the stabilizer lens and a zoom lens. I also have a tripod

[Karkat]

I don't have an SLR, but I'm thinking about getting a Canon Rebel because of price and what I've seen it do so far. I like it from what I can see.

Sad thing is that the one at Sams Club didn't even work, so I couldn't even try it out or anything. Grr...

Anyone know how good Rebels actually are?

[lightPainting]

I don't have an SLR, but I'm thinking about getting a Canon Rebel because of price and what I've seen it do so far. I like it from what I can see.

Sad thing is that the one at Sams Club didn't even work, so I couldn't even try it out or anything. Grr...

Anyone know how good Rebels actually are?

they are vary good! its every thing you need to get a good start into photography

[Karkat]

they are vary good! its every thing you need to get a good start into photography

Alright, thank you! :D

[benn_1198]

What's the make/model, and what type of lens(es) do you have for it?
If you don't know what I mean, do you have a "kit" "Prime" or "wide-angle" lens? What about accessories?

I have a Canon EOS Rebel t2i, with a 18-55mm kit lens, and a 75-200mm kit lens. I have a tripod, but I don't know the brand/model/whathaveyou.

I have a nikon d7000 with a 50mm 1.8d (prime), 18-55 f5.6 (Kit), 55-200 f4 and i also have a nikon f70 with a 24-55mm. I have a yongnuo 560 speed light. good camera but looking to change to canon 7d. The one lens i really want is nikons holy grail, 13mm f/5.6 wide angle lens. Made in 1976 and almost impossible to find. Worlds widest non distorting lens available

[unknownuser]

One of my cameras got super hot today while filming something and I think it overheated... it's not turning on now. :confused: Hope it recoups and comes back to life.

If not, then maybe it'll be an excuse to pick up a new Pentax K3? Or maybe just a used replacement K01.