Help choosing new lens.....

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I have the canon 400d. Kit lens and a tamron 55-200 mm which was part of the deal.

What should I get next? I am thinking a wide angle? or will I enjoy a macro lens?

I am looking at all the info and its way too puzzling for me :thinking::

Also....will a shop happily let you try a lens out before you commit to buy it?

help and advice for a newbie greatly apreciated :)
 
Jessops will, depending if they've got the item in stock :)

It's difficult to say what you will enjoy, as you might enjoy different things to me ;)

If it were me.. I'd be looking at a sigma 10-20, with a set of kenko extension tubes or a raynox as a start into macro photography, rather than buying a dedicated macro lens straight off, as you can always upgrade and sell the extension tubes without too much loss :)

:D
 
What do you like taking pictures of? A wide angle is indeed great fun for landscapes and distorted angles, and it may be that you get more use out of it than a macro at this stage. I would strongly recommend the Sigma 10-20mm in this case :thumbs:
 
I suppose landscapes would be better. Looks like youve both recommnede the same thing!!

I cant abide jessops though.....

Any suggestions where I shoudl get it from and the cost?

thanks for your help :thumbs:
 
I too heartily recommend the sigma 10-20. i bought mine from warehouseexpress who were very quick to deliver. its a great lens, though as above, the do seem to suffer from the odd lens being duff. i would buy from this country so if it's bad there is no problem. i was quite worried when i bought the lens after reading peoples problems on this website but you should be okay. i would bite your tongue and go to jessops and try lens's out then buy online. have you won the lottery
 
I'm not sure I'd know if it was a duff lens or not to be honest......any hints?

And no I havent won the lottery...if only!!
 
Thanks for the link. Will have a read later. Way to busy watching paint dry at the moment :lol:
 
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