Quote (Futurama @ Sat, 6 Dec 2008, 17:01)

uh USM is short for Ultra Sonic Motor and it makes the lens focus fast and makes almost no noise
I've heard those lenses without USM, like the kit lens you've got with your XSI/450D, are slow and noisy

hmm if you are into night photography you probably should get a lens with wide aperture. the ef 50mm f/1.8 II is a cheap lens and good one even though the build quality is poor but I am sure if you dont plan on to drop it or anything it should be satisfy your need for a night photo lens unless you want to zoom too. then you may want to look at ef-s 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM which cost like 1200 dollars or the much cheaper Sigma or Tamron 17-50 something f/2.8 lenses

Quote (sPyyy @ Sat, 6 Dec 2008, 17:11)

the 2nd is WOW !

Quote (Qhotex @ Sat, Dec 6 2008, 09:11am)

Haha. Thanks for info.

Maybe the ef 50mm f/1.8 II would be nice. I think I will buy it, allthough it is very cheap and made of plastic.

Quote (Futurama @ Sat, 6 Dec 2008, 17:23)

or if you have some more money you could go for 50mm f/1.4 USM. its whole a lot better with faster and quieter focus and wider aperture but it cost like 3 times more which is still quite cheap. If I ever buy a prime lens I'd go for that one

Quote (Qhotex @ Sat, Dec 6 2008, 09:25am)

Haha. I do not have the money for that right now.

But next week I will try the 50mm f/1.8 USM. Because I  borrow it from a friend.

Quote (Futurama @ Sat, 6 Dec 2008, 17:27)

ah ok. sounds cool! I am sure you will like it
I believe there are a few people in this forum who have it at least I know Blackrose aka Spencer got it

anyway lol I better get some sleep course I'll have another nightshift later haha I am trying to work 60 hours this week

Quote (Qhotex @ Sat, Dec 6 2008, 09:30am)

Yeah they talked about it.

Goodnight Futurama, crazy boy!.

Quote (Futurama @ Sat, 6 Dec 2008, 17:38)

well you'll probably understand if you are in my situation. I just need a camera asap and I'd do anything to get it especially with a crappy job like the one im having now