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I'm looking at a 60D body but with what lens(es)? While I have a bridge and p&s cameras, this will be my first DSLR so I guess I'm a DSLR noob (I really don't like that term)?

I do shots of indoor and outdoor shots of my kids, still life (objects/butterflies/nature/flowers) The indoor shots are not well lit. The outdoor shots usually involve wind so a faster lens might a good idea.

The budget doesn't really allow for L lenses so mid to lower range price wise is kinda what I'm looking at. A 50mm f/1.8 is already on my immediate list of purchases, aside from that I'm open to suggestions.

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My blog - http://islaycornersphotography.blogspot.com
60D, 18-55mm IS, 55-250mm IS and 50mm 1.8

Do you need multiple lenses though?

A Decent prime (fixed focal lens) should cover you for most things.


What is your budget in money?

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Canon EOS 500D
Lenses: EFS 18-55mm IS, EF 50mm F/1.8 II

Yes definitely the 50mm 1.4. Maybe a 15-85mm if your budget can't stretch to the 24-105L

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Camera: Canon 550D with battery grip
Lenses: Canon 24-105mm f/4L, Canon 50mm f1.4, Canon 18-55mm, Tamron 70-300mm,
Accessories: Manfrotto 055XPROB with 808RC4 head, Canon 430ex II speedlite, Lowepro Nova 180AW and Lowepro Pro Runner 450AW

Oh that is so lame, every hot girl who can aim a camera thinks she’s a photographer -Stewie Griffin

What's the point in buying a DSLR if you don't invest in lenses?

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Nikon D90

Not quite what I meant

Every newbie always assumes that they need tonnes of kit, including lenses. Buy one, give it a go, if you are not happy with it, then change it.

Canon make 50 odd lenses, but I don't buy them all.

The OP is new and therefore should practice their skills first, without getting tied down too much with kit. "Do I need this" or "Do I need that".

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Canon EOS 500D
Lenses: EFS 18-55mm IS, EF 50mm F/1.8 II

Oh the delicious irony...but yeah, you're right

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Nikon D90

My price range would be likely about $500. My thoughts were a couple of lenses. One more multi purpose (a zoom similar to what I am used to using on my bridge camera) to see where my pictures fall focal range wise and one for low light shots.

I'm used to using a super zoom and not really thinking twice about zooming in and out to get the shot. I usually end up doing PP work to further crop or fix element like lighting etc.

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My blog - http://islaycornersphotography.blogspot.com
60D, 18-55mm IS, 55-250mm IS and 50mm 1.8

Zooming in and out is convinient, but it sacrifises the aperture and overall look, it is long, and of course, takes longer to set up the shot.

I currently use a zoom and are so used to having the ability to zoom.

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Canon EOS 500D
Lenses: EFS 18-55mm IS, EF 50mm F/1.8 II