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Cameras / Lenses / Lens Quandary Tamron f2.8 17-50 vs 28-75

« on: February 01, 2013, 08:29 »

Hi guys,

I'm fairly new to the game and I'm hoping to expand my lens arsenal. At the moment I have a Canon 600D with a Kit Lens (18-55), 50mm Prime and a 55-250mm.

I'm looking to get a lens to essentially replace the Kit Lens as, let's face it, the image quality isn't great is it?

I'm between the Tamron f2.8 17-50 and 28-75 as I can't justify the Canon equivalent at this early stage in my hobby. I don't have a particular photography style and not set on any one discipline yet so I'm just after something that's fairly flexible and produces great sharp results. Main priority is image quality.

I've read reviews etc but I was hoping for some feedback on which one to get.

Thanks in advance!

General Photography Discussion / Lens Quandary Tamron f2.8 17-50 vs 28-75

« on: February 01, 2013, 04:24 »

Hi guys,

I'm fairly new to the game and I'm hoping to expand my lens arsenal. At the moment I have a Canon 600D with a Kit Lens (18-55), 50mm Prime and a 55-250mm.

I'm looking to get a lens to essentially replace the Kit Lens as, let's face it, the image quality isn't great is it?

I'm between the Tamron f2.8 17-50 and 28-75 as I can't justify the Canon equivalent at this early stage in my hobby. I don't have a particular photography style and not set on any one discipline yet so I'm just after something that's fairly flexible and produces great sharp results. Main priority is image quality.

I've read reviews etc but I was hoping for some feedback on which one to get.

Thanks in advance!

General Photography Discussion / Inexpensive Lighting

« on: October 31, 2012, 06:35 »

Hi there,

Currently I don't own any lighting equipment and therefore not experimented with lighting in general. I'm keen to start learning but want to start on the cheap side. People have recommended clamp lights. Unfortunately, here in the UK I cant find any that are like the ones at Home Depot in the US. When I do manage to locate one, what bulbs are recommended? Daylight? Highest wattage? It's just for general lighting at the moment just so I can experiment with different setups.

What would you recommend my minimum requirements would be to start experimenting with different shots?

I'm aware that this is vague but just need a nod in the right direction.

I have a daylight lamp (for S.A.D.) and this is really bright. I've used this a couple of times and it's worked ok.

Thanks in advance

Photo Critique / 2nd Rejection from Istock...

« on: October 25, 2012, 14:44 »

Hi guys, I'm new to this magical world of stock photography. I've started very gung ho, done loads of research, read books etc etc

I'm now on my second rejection from Istock and I know this is very common. I just wanted to share with you my latest images I uploaded; in my eyes, diverse subject matter and all checked thoroughly by myself for anything that could get them rejected, but as I'm new to this lark I feel I must have missed some things. Any tips / advice on these?

Also, I'm doing this as a hobby but would love to make at least a bit of money whilst doing this - how many images do you guys have up roughly and are you all earning decent money or pocket money? I hear mixed things and I know it all depends on quality of images but also quantity? Just interested in others' experiences.

Thanks in advance

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