Used 50D - What lens?

[matt3001]

Guys,

About to upgrade to my first SLR, think I am going to go for a 2nd hand Canon 50D.

What lens would make a good universal one? I don't want to break the bank.

I also like wide-angle shots, is it worth getting a cheap wide angle lens as well?

Or am I better just going for a 600d kit with a cash back deal?

[DibblyDobbler]

Ooh tricky one! 50D was very well liked in its day but getting a bit long in the tooth now - I'd probably just go for the 600D + kit lens but others would disagree I suspect

(BTW - the kit is 18-55 and would be acceptably wide angle for most scenes so I would just start with that and take it from there. A possible upgrade would be the Sigma 10-20 - it's good and cheap).

[matt3001]

Well I was looking at the 600D as the other option, or a Nikon 5100 or 3200. On Wex I think it is £420 with cashback.

How much coin is that Sigma?

[DibblyDobbler]

You could have a dig around on eBay but I reckon you'd get one for about £250. It comes in Canon or Nikon fit I think.

I wouldn't want it as an only lens though, you'd need something else for general shooting.

[Simpo Two]

Well make sure you know the difference between a 50D and the D50 in your title - because the latter is a Nikon.

[mike80]

What is your rough budget?

[Mr Will]

Simpo Two said:

Well make sure you know the difference between a 50D and the D50 in your title - because the latter is a Nikon.

Fixed

[JDRoest]

matt3001 said:

Guys,

About to upgrade to my first SLR, think I am going to go for a 2nd hand Canon 50D.

What lens would make a good universal one? I don't want to break the bank.

Bought a s/h 50D a few weeks ago (moving up from an xxxD body) - wow what a difference! My standard lens is the rather well liked 15-85 Canon. 15 is edging into UWA territory and 85 gets you a little bit into portrait territory.