Elizabeth Halford Photography » Cut through the bull and get real advice in plain English

I own the same three as the woman who posted the question.
The kit lens, I bought the 50mm b/c I kept reading about bokeh and wanted to achieve it. Got the 75-300 as a gift. I’m happy with all three.

As newbie who doesn’t have a budget for the L-series, I think these lens offer a great benefit to hobbyist or individual considering to go pro who doesn’t have the budget.

Although, I do have to admit, the 75-300 which I received as a gift, is collecting dust (not literally) but I don’t use it. I also purchased a EF-S 60mm macro (i’ve read is better than or just as good as an L-series lens), which right now is my favorite lens.

Unless photography is your source of income or you have an enormous disposable income,the L-series is out of reach for the average photo-hog or even aspiring professional photographer.

I have fallen into the gear obession that Elizabeth has mentioned in another post, I don’t care about clothes, or dining out, now I just want to buy everything related to photograpy, the wireless controller, two more speedlights, etc.

I agree with Elizabeth, I realized that’s it more important for me to learn about my camera before I buy any additional equipment. When I learn move, I will build and learn, build and learn.

I think satification is in the eye of the beholder/photographer. I’m happy with the pictures/results that my lens provide right now, but who know how I feel in a year or 2.

I also think you have to decide are you going to do this professionally or is this just a hobby.