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    Canon 400D lens advice for a new starter!

    Thats right, I did go for a Sigma in the end :) Thanks again for all of the help and the warm welcomes guys. Once I have had a good play around with the camera, and learn a little, im sure you will get to see some of my fledgling photography! Im sure I can get any help I need from you lot. :)
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    Canon 400D lens advice for a new starter!

    Thanks for all of the help guys, I have bought Euan's lens, so I look forward to playing around with my new toy as soon as it arrives :D
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    Canon 400D lens advice for a new starter!

    Tell me about it! Haha! Well this is the lens that i was looking at in the first place. The 18-200 sigma one, as a friend has one with the OS. However, the OS model is over £300 and I just cant bear to throw that kind of money it it straight away.. if I was more skilled, then maybe. So, im...
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    Canon 400D lens advice for a new starter!

    So the Sigma 17-70 would be the non-os model? I get the feeling a few of you see OS or IS as something that I could get away with not having? I have still not made a decision, as I am reading all of this advise, while also looking at the second hand options on Ebay etc. Cheers, Steve
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    Canon 400D lens advice for a new starter!

    Ok-first of all thankyou for all of the great advice and the warm welcome. As far as a budget goes, I am looking for the best performance for as little money as possible, but I think thats what we are all looking for :) I think for my level, as a new starter 200 maximum is what I would...
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    Canon 400D lens advice for a new starter!

    Hello all, After looking for a forum to join I have decided on this one :) I have recently got hold of a Canon 400D body as an upgrade from a IXUS750 compact, as I have decided to pick up photography as a 'hobby'. Now, I have done some research on lenses, and am now looking for some decent...
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