Cake
17-11-2008, 06:29 PM
17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO lens (Canon mount)
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/840/img0756bc5.jpg
Bought this lens brand new for $440 in Melbourne in July but have since upgraded to a lens with constant F2.8 aperture and IS, but at a cost of 3x as much as this. It comes included with a Sigma lens hood. Definitely worth an upgrade from the kit lens IMO, without having to fork out huge amounts.
More info here: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3315&navigator=6
I've actually only taken under 150 shots with this lens since I bought it. It is in immaculate condition, as new. It has the DC MACRO title as it is specifically designed for Canon EF-S digital crop sensor cameras (1000D, 300-450D, 10-50D) and is capable of macro photography. I never really used it for macro but it may suit your needs as it does have a minimum focusing distance of only 20cm.
I'm selling it for $370.
Here is a sample photo I took this afternoon.
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3933/img07583xi1.jpg
I also have two lens filters for sale which I bought with this lens. They have a 72mm thread. They have only been used a couple of times and are both in immaculate condition without any marks or scratches.
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/109/dsc00325sp5.jpg
1x Kenko Pro1 Digital Wideband Circular Polariser - $40
1x Hoya Super HMC Pro1 Multi-coated UV filter - $40
They both cost $80 each new. If you buy them both with the lens then we can work out a deal.
The Kenko polariser has a low profile frame to prevent vignetting at a wide angle. I just used the Hoya UV filter to protect the lens.
PM me if interested.
Cheers
Chris
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/840/img0756bc5.jpg
Bought this lens brand new for $440 in Melbourne in July but have since upgraded to a lens with constant F2.8 aperture and IS, but at a cost of 3x as much as this. It comes included with a Sigma lens hood. Definitely worth an upgrade from the kit lens IMO, without having to fork out huge amounts.
More info here: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3315&navigator=6
I've actually only taken under 150 shots with this lens since I bought it. It is in immaculate condition, as new. It has the DC MACRO title as it is specifically designed for Canon EF-S digital crop sensor cameras (1000D, 300-450D, 10-50D) and is capable of macro photography. I never really used it for macro but it may suit your needs as it does have a minimum focusing distance of only 20cm.
I'm selling it for $370.
Here is a sample photo I took this afternoon.
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3933/img07583xi1.jpg
I also have two lens filters for sale which I bought with this lens. They have a 72mm thread. They have only been used a couple of times and are both in immaculate condition without any marks or scratches.
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/109/dsc00325sp5.jpg
1x Kenko Pro1 Digital Wideband Circular Polariser - $40
1x Hoya Super HMC Pro1 Multi-coated UV filter - $40
They both cost $80 each new. If you buy them both with the lens then we can work out a deal.
The Kenko polariser has a low profile frame to prevent vignetting at a wide angle. I just used the Hoya UV filter to protect the lens.
PM me if interested.
Cheers
Chris