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To Do...

Thanks for all of the helpful suggestions regarding which lens to buy! I'll be back next week with more info on which one I chose.

Until then, this has/is/will apparently always be me:

Oi. Wish me luck!

Lens Help

I booked my first wedding for 2012!!

...now what?


I have a Canon Rebel XS 10.1mp Digital SLR Camera and the following lenses:

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f 3.5-5.6 IS SLR Lens

Canon EF 50mm f 1.8 II Lens


I just had two more clients contact me regarding their interest in hiring me to shoot their upcoming weddings, so I clearly need to add some new lenses to my photography arsenal. Here are my questions:



Which Wide Angle Zoom Lens?


Dream:

Canon EF 16-35mm f 2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens

Canon EF 24-70mm f 2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens

Reality:

Sigma 10-20mm f 4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens

Sigma 24-70mm f 2.8 IF EX DG HSM AF Standard Zoom Lens

Question: Are Sigmas comparable to Canons?


Which Macro Lens?


Dream:

Canon EF-S 60mm f 2.8 Macro USM Digital Lens

Reality:

Tokina AF 12-24mm f 4 AT-X Pro DX Lens

Question: Are Tokinas comparable to Canons?


Which Telephoto Zoom Lens?

Dream:

Canon EF 70-200mm f 4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

Reality:

{Same Lens, but sold for 1/3 the price on ebay}

Canon EF 70-200mm f 4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

Question: Is it safe to buy lenses on ebay if it says they are "new and in original packaging"?


I think those are all of my questions...for now ;).
Thank you in advance for your helpful comments and suggestions!

Be sure to check out my photography website: Natalie Wagner Photography.

{A photo I took at a Miami Beach wedding in January 2011}

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