Recommandation for lens pls

[rarenick]

ya.. but not cheap man. hahahaha... anyway what's the difference between a third party lens and directly from manufacturer?

Second hand 50 f1.8 only 100+

 

[tecnica]

so many people said image stabilisation is not needed for the 17-55mm range. but i will say, if possible go for the lens with IS/VR/VC/OS, whatever you call it.

IS will open up new grounds for you, especially when shooting still subjects with lower shutter speed and high ISO. being able to drop a stop of ISO(e.g 3200 v.s 6400), will mean a huge load of noise and details saved.

50mm @ f2.8, ISO 1600, 1/10s
vs
50mm @ f2.8, ISO 8000, 1/50s

IS also allows you to 'drag' the shutter speed while maintaining some form of handhold-ability to create mood shots like this:

Olympus OM-D E-M5, 20mm @ f2.5, ISO 200, 1/10s, shot from waist level.

i am always in favour of capitalising on technology to create better photos. so yes, if your budget allows for a Canon 17-55 IS USM, then please go for it. else the Sigma 17-50 OS HSM will do fine too.

PS: shutter speed, not shuttle speed.

 

[Rashkae]

I'm glad all my lenses are stabilized - because my IS is on the sensor.

 

[Streetwise]

Second hand 50 f1.8 only 100+

Think tat is part of canon kit lens right? If yes, new is slightly over a $100.
http://list.qoo10.sg/item/CANON-EF-50MM-F-1-8-II-MARK-2-PORTRAIT/412968928