Just bought a DSLR

[AndyLao1031]

So i went to Mong Kok Hong Kong yesterday

I bought a 700D body and a Sigma 18-250 sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 dc macro os for HKD-$6480 around 1060 CAD

was it a good deal for a travel lens ?

The camera guy dealer recommend me the package  

 

I am planing to get a 50mm F1.8 STM when the price drops later on, is that a smart choice

 

 

[HeyKenGuy]

no so much a deal, closer to MSRP actually

[AndyLao1031]

tried playing with the lens and found at that it not all that sharp

[Dw136]

That lens isn't really recommended but if you can stop it down in good light (Increase your Aperture #) it should still generate good results. By f11 it should sharpen up considerably. 

 

[Nexxus]

nice thing about lenses is they hold value well if you take care of them if that particuler one isnt working out for you.

[ShadowCaptain]

tried playing with the lens and found at that it not all that sharp

 

Super zooms are never that sharp,  thats why I have a 24-70 and a  70-200 and some primes

 

but for like holiday photos and travelling they are SUPER convenient 

[SeanAngelo]

So i went to Mong Kok Hong Kong yesterday

I bought a 700D body and a Sigma 18-250 sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 dc macro os for HKD-$6480 around 1060 CAD

was it a good deal for a travel lens ?

The camera guy dealer recommend me the package  

 

I am planing to get a 50mm F1.8 STM when the price drops later on, is that a smart choice

i'd get one these personally

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigma-24-70mm-Canon-Digital-Cameras/dp/B001NEK2Q4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1436615154&sr=8-2&keywords=sigma+24-70

[AndyLao1031]

Maybe i will use it for about a year until i have more money to get a better lens

I would be able to sell at at 2/3 of my buying price right

nice thing about lenses is they hold value well if you take care of them if that particuler one isnt working out for you.

[AndyLao1031]

Super zooms are never that sharp,  thats why I have a 24-70 and a  70-200 and some primes

 

but for like holiday photos and travelling they are SUPER convenient 

would you recommend the canon 50mm f1.8 stm prime

[AndyLao1031]

Super zooms are never that sharp,  thats why I have a 24-70 and a  70-200 and some primes

 

but for like holiday photos and travelling they are SUPER convenient 

https://www.flickr.com/groups/2274283@N23967/pool/page2/

when i saw photos of the lens they seemed pleasing, but it seems i can't reproduce images of the same quality 

i was going to go for 2 separate but the dealer there told me to get one lens fits all 

[ShadowCaptain]

would you recommend the canon 50mm f1.8 stm prime

 

Sure, although you could just get the older cheaper version, still a great lens and very cheap

 

https://www.flickr.com/groups/2274283@N23967/pool/page2/

when i saw photos of the lens they seemed pleasing, but it seems i can't reproduce images of the same quality 

i was going to go for 2 separate but the dealer there told me to get one lens fits all 

 

Never listen to a dealer

 

hmm not sure why yours dont look as good, could be how you are shooting, or maybe they are all processed RAW

[AndyLao1031]

Sure, although you could just get the older cheaper version, still a great lens and very cheap

 

 

Never listen to a dealer

 

hmm not sure why yours dont look as good, could be how you are shooting, or maybe they are all processed RAW

i think should be my shooting problem i came from using a point and shoot up to a mid range dslr 

Maybe i need to lean more about photo taking on lynda first

You mean the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II ?