it all depends on how much you wanna spend per lens. Pretty much all of the wide angles are going to be $400-550. To be honest you probably end up getting 1 over eveything just to have it all covered, you just need to decide what you want now.

 

Ive been wanting to try out the IS series for awhile, im pretty happy with the EFS 18-55 they give you but with a zoom lens it would be pretty sweet.

 

No, I was fwy because I know how you love your UV filters.

 

Dont hate on me b/c my pictures dont have glare on them

 

If I do decide to get filters, I was going to get these...

58DPSLRKIT Tiffen 58mm Digital Pro SLR Filter Kit, With Digital Ultra Clear, Color Grad ND.6, Pro-Mist 2 Filters, Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth & Filter Case

 

Is that why they have 2 stages on some lenses

 

Don't waste your time and money on those. Tiffen makes decent filters, but you won't use those ones. I've never even heard of "Digital Ultra Clear" before, but putting any glass infront of your lens will decrease contrast (it's a matter of physics, ever wonder how you know when you're looking through glass and when you're not?).

So basically, if you're going to put something infront of your expensive high-quality glass, it better be worth it. IMO that means it should be a) a circular polarizer b) a neutral density filter (similar to what you posted, ill explain) or c) a small selection of other filters.

Circular Polarizer (B+W is the best brand to get IMO, but they're $$) - creates an effect that cannot be duplicated in the camera. If used properly it will give dark blue skies, increase sturation (in some cases) and reduce reflections (reduce, not eliminate. Doesn't work for reflections off of bare metal).

Neutral Density - Again, buy a decent setup but don't buy round ones. Round filters leave you with no way to adjust your horizon line, the horizon must be were the filter goes from dark to light otherwise it will look odd. You want a square set of graduated neutral density (.3, .6 and 9 is what I have, I think) filters and a filter-holder with rings that match your lenses. I use Cokin P filters. They're bottom of the line, but the next step up starts to get expensive quickly. Again, this will increase dynamic range which can't be reproduced easily in post. (You can blend exposures, but it takes a lot of time and effort)

IMO (CEMAYHALL, don't read this) don't waste your time on UV filters. They're dinosaurs from the film-era and they have no place on digital cameras. This is for another time and place, however. There's a great debate over this one, everyone has an opinion.

 

Lol, like I said I have no idea when it comes to accessories for these cameras. I can adjust the settings for a good photo, but when it comes to lenses, flashes, etc... I dont know SHEEET.

I'm thinking I will just get the camera, telephoto lens under or around $500, tripod, and battery grip. Start small lol.

 

I realize that you don't know what you're doing, that's why I'm trying to help.

Why are you buying the grip? It sounds like you just need to sit down and think about what you're buying. Don't just throw money at this for the sake of spending it. A battery grip isn't going to enable you to get pictures that you couldn't get before, which is why it's usually later in the upgrade-path.

Your money would be better spent on something that will enable you to get pictures you couldn't otherwise get - ie a Circular Polarizer, a lens (or at least part of a lens) or otherwise.

 

I want it for the extra battery life mostly.