What lens would be most useful for 300 dollars ?

Question

So I got 300 dollars for winning a bet , and i want to get myself a lens . Though i don't know which , i don't think i can get a macro lens because it costs 600 dollar's last time i checked . So what lens are the most useful , good for generally picture-taking ? I have a canon Xti .

Thank you :)

Answer 1

As Brian said the 50mm F2.5 macro is about $250.00. If you are looking for a macro this is a good start. Other lenses to look at would be a telephoto zoom like a 70-300mm or the 50mm F1.4. If you want a real bargain get the 50mm F1.8 at about $90.00

Answer 2

Here's a new 100mm micro for $485.00

http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDe...

if you don't mind buying a used lens they have one for $364.

http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDe...

And here is a 50mm micro for $250

http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDe...

and a used one for $215

http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDe...

I bought 3 used Nikkor lens without any problems. All the recent images on my flickr site are from a used lens.

Answer 3

I know they are burning hot but hold on to the $300 and save another $300 or so and you could then afford the one in the link below.

The vibration reduction/image stabilization is superior to others...I've seen it first hand  and the glass is good quality too. Don't believe me, go to your camera store and try it out.

Answer 4

i'd be disinclined to purchase used lenses...i did once for a pentax several years ago, and didn't discover a crack in the collar till a bit later, and then it was too late.

Answer 5

Save a little more.

The Tamron 28-300 superzoom as suggested

or the

Tamron 17-50 2.8

Answer 6

I have the prefect answer for you!! A telophoto lens cost about $200 and then you could also get whats called a close up lens by cannon, you s***w it on to the front of your telophoto lens and its like $100 and then you can take macro shots without buying a macro lens!!