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<blockquote data-quote="EORI" data-source="post: 569591" data-attributes="member: 43203"><p>You have a budget of 300 pounds (almost $600), like macro photography, but also want to do family weddings and parties. I presume this is all for fun, and not to start making money. I also presume you got some type of lens when you bought the 400D, perhaps the 18~55 kit lens.</p><p></p><p>Leaving aside the macro feature, it seems you are going to need a relatively fast lens (i.e., one that opens up to at least f/2.8) for your primary needs which seem centered on indoor photography, which means low available light. You are also going to need something that zooms since you'll want the ability to capture candids at an instant when they happen.</p><p></p><p>While I agree with Lifeafter that the 17~55IS is the ideal lens for your needs, it also exceeds your budget by about $400. A less expensive alternative may be the Tamron 17~50 f/2.8 ($431 at Amazon.com), or the Sigma 18~50 f/2.8 ($381). You can then add some fast prime lenses such as the Canon 50mm f/1.8, or the 28mm f/1.8.</p><p></p><p>You should be aware that even with a lens that opens up to f/2.8, and your ISO turned way up to 1600, you still may not have enough speed to freeze motion in low available light. For example, I once shot candids at a friend's wedding (literally, a Greek wedding), and had to resort to my 50mm f/1.8 lens because none of my zooms were fast and wide enough. The available shutter speed was still too marginal when the traditional dancing began during the post-wedding party, and I also found the 50mm was too long on my 350D. I have since added the 28 f/1.8, 50 f/1.4 and 85 f/1.8 lenses to go with my 5D to more effectively deal with indoor photography situations.</p><p></p><p>As far as macro photography, a dedicated macro lens may be too costly and limiting for your budget. You can go the cheap route by buying some extension tubes to go with the 50mm f/1.8 (a bargain at less than $80), which will give your lens true macro capability. These Kenkos can be had for $170: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A1N8F8/?tag=macforums0e4-20" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A1N8F8/?tag=macforums0e4-20</a></p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EORI, post: 569591, member: 43203"] You have a budget of 300 pounds (almost $600), like macro photography, but also want to do family weddings and parties. I presume this is all for fun, and not to start making money. I also presume you got some type of lens when you bought the 400D, perhaps the 18~55 kit lens. Leaving aside the macro feature, it seems you are going to need a relatively fast lens (i.e., one that opens up to at least f/2.8) for your primary needs which seem centered on indoor photography, which means low available light. You are also going to need something that zooms since you'll want the ability to capture candids at an instant when they happen. While I agree with Lifeafter that the 17~55IS is the ideal lens for your needs, it also exceeds your budget by about $400. A less expensive alternative may be the Tamron 17~50 f/2.8 ($431 at Amazon.com), or the Sigma 18~50 f/2.8 ($381). You can then add some fast prime lenses such as the Canon 50mm f/1.8, or the 28mm f/1.8. You should be aware that even with a lens that opens up to f/2.8, and your ISO turned way up to 1600, you still may not have enough speed to freeze motion in low available light. For example, I once shot candids at a friend's wedding (literally, a Greek wedding), and had to resort to my 50mm f/1.8 lens because none of my zooms were fast and wide enough. The available shutter speed was still too marginal when the traditional dancing began during the post-wedding party, and I also found the 50mm was too long on my 350D. I have since added the 28 f/1.8, 50 f/1.4 and 85 f/1.8 lenses to go with my 5D to more effectively deal with indoor photography situations. As far as macro photography, a dedicated macro lens may be too costly and limiting for your budget. You can go the cheap route by buying some extension tubes to go with the 50mm f/1.8 (a bargain at less than $80), which will give your lens true macro capability. These Kenkos can be had for $170: [URL]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A1N8F8/?tag=macforums0e4-20[/URL] Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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