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My "Photography Enthusiast" set-up
By an Amazon.com customer
Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $839.95 / Used from: $650.00
Best-in-class. Canon rules! Got this a little over a year ago and haven't stopped taking snapshots since.
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR CamerasCanon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
Buy new: $963.25 / Used from: $875.00
my trusty all-purpose walkaround lens. versatile range and superb L glass. IS is a huge plus. if you're considering the 40D and care a lot about image quality, drop the kit lens and get this one instead. the added investment will be well worth it.
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $319.95 / Used from: $299.99
excellent for portraits. flawless bokeh! and quite inexpensive too. any self-respecting photographer must always have a prime lens and you can't do better than this (without brning a hold in your wallet with "L" primes, that is).
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRsCanon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs
Buy new: $661.65 / Used from: $600.00
some of my more compelling shots were taken with this lens. this lens is very WIDE and is best for landscapes and scenics.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $444.95 / Used from: $400.00
bought this on a whim. haven't quite used this as much as I want. but all reviews on this baby's macro capabilities were very good. need to look for them bugs and flowers and put this lens to the test before the summer ends.
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR CamerasCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
Buy new: $469.95 / Used from: $425.00
best telephoto zoom lens for the price. very good IQ, but falls a tad short when compared to its L brethren. If you have cash to burn and don't mind losing 100mm on the long end, by all means get the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L lens with IS. Otherwise, this is the long lens for you.
Canon BG-E2N Battery Grip for Canon 20D, 30D, 40D & 50D Digital SLR CamerasCanon BG-E2N Battery Grip for Canon 20D, 30D, 40D & 50D Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $152.27 / Used from: $165.00
best used if: > you have big hands and want your 40D to feel more substantial > you take a lot of portrait-oriented (i.e, vertical) shots > you want more firing power without having to change batteries too often
Lowepro CompuTrekker Plus AW Camera Backpack (Black)Lowepro CompuTrekker Plus AW Camera Backpack (Black)
Buy new: $189.95
can accomodate a 40D mounted with a telephoto zoom plus 4 to 5 other lenses quite comfortably, with spare space for other small items.
B & W 77mm UV (Ultra Violet) Haze Multi Coated (2C) Glass Filter #010B & W 77mm UV (Ultra Violet) Haze Multi Coated (2C) Glass Filter #010
Buy new: $93.95 / Used from: $79.98
if you have a lens, you must have a filter if only to protect lens. and you can't go wrong with B+W/Schneider filters.
B + W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi Coated Glass FilterB + W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi Coated Glass Filter
Buy new: $159.89 / Used from: $124.95
Can't go wrong with B+W/Schneider filters. Excellent for landscapes, high-contrast and outdoor/under-the-sun situations. Best for cutting glare on water surfaces.