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Old 01-17-2010, 09:23 AM
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Well you can certainly take decent pictures with a typical 18-55 kit lens, they're not amazing but not worthless. I'd say the majority of people who buy a dslr probably never move beyond he kit lens. Then you have the photo nerds like us who buy lots of glass. h:
Old 01-18-2010, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
Well you can certainly take decent pictures with a typical 18-55 kit lens, they're not amazing but not worthless. I'd say the majority of people who buy a dslr probably never move beyond he kit lens. Then you have the photo nerds like us who buy lots of glass. h:
oh no doubt you can, i took these on the kit lens









im just sayin that if he is already complaining that he cant take good pics with the kit lens, but doesn't want to spend money on good glass. a dslr is not for him.

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Old 01-18-2010, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dj02
Then don't get a dslr at all. Its not the camera that makes the picture, its the lens and the photographer.
i think you misinterpreted what i meant. i dont mind learning and working at taking good pictures, i tend to think i have a good eye and can take great shots even with my current p&s. what i mean is i dont want to buy it and have to go and purchase new lenses to get a great shot. id rather know that i can work with what it comes with for a bit.

obviously great pictures can be taken with the kit lens, proven by yours and jays examples, so thats all i really needed to see to know its possible.
Old 01-18-2010, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkStarr
i think you misinterpreted what i meant. i dont mind learning and working at taking good pictures, i tend to think i have a good eye and can take great shots even with my current p&s. what i mean is i dont want to buy it and have to go and purchase new lenses to get a great shot. id rather know that i can work with what it comes with for a bit.

obviously great pictures can be taken with the kit lens, proven by yours and jays examples, so thats all i really needed to see to know its possible.
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Old 01-18-2010, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dj02
oh no doubt you can, i took these on the kit lens
A good lighting setup didn't hurt either, I'm sure. :hs:
Old 01-19-2010, 02:09 AM
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i started out on my XT also.

basically everything what Jay said. i eventually got a 50D though.
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Old 01-19-2010, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkStarr
obviously great pictures can be taken with the kit lens, proven by yours and jays examples, so thats all i really needed to see to know its possible.
FYI Jay's were shot with the 50mm IIRC.
Old 01-19-2010, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by scotttharobot
FYI Jay's were shot with the 50mm IIRC.
Werd. and my Sigma 18-50 f2.8 (last pic)
Old 01-19-2010, 07:26 PM
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"Nifty 50" FTW. I have the 50 mm 1.8 II prime lens and you can't beat it for the money (around $90 or so).
Old 01-19-2010, 08:23 PM
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i was allowed to take the camera tonight will be messing around with it for a week or 2

hopefully i will get to take some good pictures at the International Motorcycle Show next weekend (29th-31st)..

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