I has new glass

[brandondan1]

I got a new Rebel Xti a couple of weeks ago, and just realized last night that I needed to get in touch with with my masculine side, and stop taking pictures of sunsets and daisies. So, I took my car to the nearest location with decent light to snap some shots. I haven't really changed anything on it (except going back to weaves, temporarily) but I just thought I'd share.














Any recommendations on lenses? It's pretty overwhelming to choose one right now.

[Raginl3ull]

Nice pictures, what are your exposure times on these? Canon 50mm F1.8, and Canon 70-200MM F2.8 L series with IS. Two of the best lenses Canon makes.

[delatlanta1281]

Looks great!

[mtechnik]

Nice nice nice.

I'm still wishing upon a star for my XTi :( :D

[cbouchez]

Nice pics man, get a F2.8 for sure, you need something quick.

[CorvallisBMW]

Any recommendations on lenses? It's pretty overwhelming to choose one right now.

The new 18-55mm kit lens with IS really isn't all that bad. It should do 80% of what you need it to do. The f/1.8 50mm is nice too, and it's only like $70. My favorite lens in my bag currently is the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6. It's a bit more expensive at around $450, but the wide angle is sooooo much fun.

Other lenses worth considering:
-EF-S 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS. A great walk-around lens with more range and better IQ than the kit lens. Subject to some barrel distortion and CA at the wide end. About $500 new
-EF 70-200L f/4 IS. Excellent zoom with IS and superior IQ, but a bit spendy at around $1000 new
-EF 17-40L f/4. A first 'L' lens for many shooters. Very good IQ, constant aperture and relatively inexpensive for an 'L' lens
-EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS. One of the best lenses Canon makes, why it isn't an 'L' I dont know. Super fast f/2.8, excellent IQ and IS is a bonus. Great for low-light and portraits. Around $850 new

Welcome to the SLR club!!

[dave87325is]

great lookin shots!!!!! nice car too.

The new 18-55mm kit lens with IS really isn't all that bad. It should do 80% of what you need it to do. The f/1.8 50mm is nice too, and it's only like $70. My favorite lens in my bag currently is the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6. It's a bit more expensive at around $450, but the wide angle is sooooo much fun.

Other lenses worth considering:
-EF-S 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS. A great walk-around lens with more range and better IQ than the kit lens. Subject to some barrel distortion and CA at the wide end. About $500 new
-EF 70-200L f/4 IS. Excellent zoom with IS and superior IQ, but a bit spendy at around $1000 new
-EF 17-40L f/4. A first 'L' lens for many shooters. Very good IQ, constant aperture and relatively inexpensive for an 'L' lens
-EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS. One of the best lenses Canon makes, why it isn't an 'L' I dont know. Super fast f/2.8, excellent IQ and IS is a bonus. Great for low-light and portraits. Around $850 new

Welcome to the DSLR club!!

this is very good info, man. thanks.

[brandondan1]

Thanks guys,

Most of the shots were made in shutter priority mode, and were left open about 15" since the light was low by the time I actually got there.

Those prices on lenses are pretty high. I think for now I'm going to focus on getting the f1.8 50mm just to get a little low-light versatility. Plus, it's pretty cheap, and I could use the extra money for new wheels :).

[James]

nice car, nicer pictures



what's up with your exhaust?

[dinanm3atl]

I assumed you were shooting around 15-20sec shutter times. Looks really good! Keep working at it.

My current setup :)

[motorsports_3]

Really nice shots. How did you get your citylights so bright BTW?

[dinanm3atl]

It is the length the shudder is open. That is one a couple light sources available in these low light, long exposure shots. The city lights are effectively 'burned' into the image.

[brandondan1]

Wow, sick setup man. Do you have a website?

James: The exhaust has always been a little off. I need to check if I can adjust the bracket or something.

Motorsports_3: I set the shutter speed at 15" so I could gather as much light as possible without washing the spotlights out too much.

[dinanm3atl]

Working on the website. Shoot me a PM and I can show you some of my work :)

Did really good thought for the XTi w/ Kit lens. Get the battery grip and Nifty Fifty and start from there!

[e30frosh]

Nice pics. I've had my xti for a bit myself and love it. I just have a couple lenses. 28-80 macro, and 75-300 1.4 5/6. I do have a slew of filters to dick with though.