What are the best Canon lens for the 50D EOS?

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Webbkie

What are the best Canon lens for the 50D EOS?
I'm a thirteen old boy who is into photography. I like taking sport shots of like rugby and cricket but i also like taking shots at parties (Generally indoors) but then i also like taking shots on wildlife. Which lens (plural) do you recommend. Keep in mind, I've only got 1.5 grand in the bank. Any links will be great!

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Guys, give up answering this clown.

He keeps asking the same question, but changes his story as he goes along (the type of camera, his age, etc).

How much of an improvement is a 300 mm lens compared to 200?

FF

I'm considering getting a 300 mm Canon lens.

Was wondering how much of an improvement the 300 mm lens is? For the moment I have one going to 200 mm. I like to take photos of cities, fast moving objects and structures. The detail here and there is cool too.

Cheers

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There is no inherent 'improvement' at all.

Lenses are tools, and the nature of the task that you are doing determines which tools are most convenient. A 300mm lens has a longer focal length, which means only two things:
1. Subjects that are a given distance away from where you are standing with your camera will appear closer.
2. Given the same shooting position and aperture, you will have slightly less depth of field. That may translate into more effective separation of the subject from the background - but only if you know how to achieve that effect (it won't happen automatically).

A 300mm lens will be longer, heavier and more expensive. Does the types of photography that you do justify owning that lens? In general, the most common situations where photographers use a 300mm lens are sporting events and wildlife.

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What kind or type of camera are the BEST when you going to concert?

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Iris

I'm gonna attend my fav group concert this March 2011. i have a camera but the camera can't zoom much, and it is very blur when i zoom, and the photo always look so blur when i take pic.

is it a must to buy DSLR camera with that expensive lens? well,it kinda expensive and my dad wanna buy them soon,but idk whether he is REALLY gonna buy them.

any suggestion please.?

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dSLR's are NOT allowed in most venues, so that is out

What you need to do, is learn how to shoot in low light conditions keeping your camera steady.

Set it at the highest ISO your camera supports.
Get your meter reading of the stage and use it for the rest of the concert
Brace the camera so it does not move during the exposure

What is the best DSLR Camera for a just starting out photographer?

Sportygirl

So I'm looking into getting a DSLR camera, I have done quite a bit of photography but just with the normal digital cameras. I'm supposed to be taking some SR pictures and some sports type pictures. I've always wanted to get a DSLR camera but just haven't had the money. What are the best kinds for people looking to take more pro pictures, but I don't wanna pay a ton of money! Thanks :)

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The Nikon D3100 and the Rebel T3 are two good choices. For now, just get an 18-55 kit lens. But before buying a 600-whatver dollar camera, go to your local library and read some of the basic photography books they have.

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What kind of lens is best for shooting inside?

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joyce_anto

i have a canon rebel xti with a tamron 28-300 af lens.
i like this lens for outside use. but when I use it inside where there is limited lighting the image quality isnt as good.
should I get a Canon 50 mm 1.8? or not?
I only have a limited budget so I would prefer to buy the cheaper one.
But I dunno if I should buy it or stick with what i have now.

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You can get a lens with a larger aperature and that would certainly let more light in but you may want to bump the ISO up a little first and check the white balance and make sure its set for the type of indoor lighting you have before you blame the lens for the output. It may well be that doing these will give you the results you want at no cost. Remember the built in flash on most DSLR is only good for about 9-12 feet at ISO 100

Feel free to email me if I can be of any help

What is a good lens to buy to take close up shots of my kids indoors? what about outdoors?

Kristin St

I am buying a Canon EOS Digital XSi. I have a 28-80mm lens and a 75-300mm lens from my Rebel 2000 (not digital). I am thinking of upgrading to a better lens when I buy the XSi. I'm especially interested in good image quality for close ups of the kids. Any advice?

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Think about a prime lens. You can't use zoom obviously but it does give you great depth of field and they aren't that expensive either. http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sample-Pictures.aspx?Equipment=105

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Is it better to buy a used or a refurbished camera lens?

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Matt

I'm buying a new camera lens in a few day, and its cheaper to buy used or refurbished than it is to buy a new lens. I just don't know the difference between the two?

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Here is my 2c of information. What it all comes down to is warranty protection and pricing.

Refurbished lenses should be as good as new, but they are refurbished because something wasn't right in the first place and the factory had to "repair/refurbish" it to make it like new. Yes, they can be a bit cheaper in price, but the warranty attached to it is far less than a new lens.

I use (USA) Nikon & Tamron lenses on my D90. Nikon has a 1 yr warranty with an additional 4 free years to the original purchaser only. Tamron has a 7 year warranty to the original purchaser. Both of them have 90 day factory warranties on refurbished lenses, so far as I know. I won't save a few $$$ to cheat myself out of 5-7 years of warranty protection. I am spending the little extra money as an "insurance policy" in case something does go wrong.

Used lenses have NO warranty. As for both Nikon and Tamron, once you buy a used lens, you, the 2nd (or later) purchaser, have NO warranty with the manufacturer. It is non-transferable. It breaks-you pay full repair costs. Now, to be fair, I have purchased used lenses from private parties. I also paid far less than brand-new prices for them, but it is (and always will be) a gamble which I knowingly take. So far, so good-no issues with my used lenses.

Depending on your camera purchase, buy the best body you NEED and invest in the best LENSES you can afford. The lenses will outlast the body overall, as technology and innovation will force the camera makers to produce better cameras that will still use the lenses you have today. I am using Nikon lenses (manual, not digital lenses) that were made in the 1970's with terrific results and I got them used for very little money.

There you go... good luck!

How does the sun ruin a camera lens?

BRETT

I am curious as to why you are not suppose to point a camera (slr) at the sun. It is supposed to ruin your lens, buy why? If you have a UV filter, does it still ruin it? Are there any ways to take pictures of the sun without ruining the lens? Thanks

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As suggested it's the shutter that's vunerable not so much the lens, even if the concentrated sun light does not actually burn a hole in the shutter the excessive heat can warp the mechanics of the shutter causing it not to operate properly.
Can the heat build up affect IS mechanisms too...I imagine so....regardless, it's best to take care of your equipment. It's why I have a lens cap tether on each of my lenses.

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most important accessories for a Canon 400D dslr?

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Eileen

I'm planning to buy a Canon 400D dslr. I'm not really sure how to take care of it because this will be my first time buying a dslr. What accessories do I really need? Example the filter, lens hood etc. Thanks

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The accessories you really need are good lenses. Each lens need to have a lens hood. If you get a UV Protector filter for each lens, make sure you get ones that are multicoated. Another filter I recommend is a circular polarizer. Another accessory I recommend is a remote release cable. They make a wired and wireless version. I recommend the wired version since it doesn't require batteries. The last accessory I recommend is a tripod. Get a tripod made by Bogen/Manfrotto. Expect to pay about $150 for a good tripod.

A good flash is also nice to have. I say you need to get one that let's you have full manual control of it. Unfortunately, that's only a 580 EX II, 580 EX, and 550 EX in the Canon made flashes. The 430 EX II, 430 EX, and 420 EX are good
beginner type flashes, but they don't have the full manual controls.

There is a battery grip made for it. I like it, because it would help to balance the camera with some of the bigger lenses I use. It also allows me to shoot longer since it has room for two batteries. Even if you don't get the grip, an extra battery is nice to have. Extra memory cards and a card reader is also nice to have.

Of course, your probably going to want to get a bag to carry your gear in as well.

ive been doing so much research on SLR cameras, im a rookie, got any tips?

becca

need help! looking to buy a SLR camera. i really like the Nikon 10.2MP D3000. any tips would be of great help.

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Read, read, read! Too many people want better photos, but don't want to put the work in. I know because every single day people post questions about their dSLR they just purchased. They won't read the manual, read any photography articles, nothing.

So, be ready to put the work in, or just stick to your compact.

The work includes looking at Canon, Nikon, Sony Alpha, and maybe even Pentax and Oly even though they are now very small market share wise. Each brand is good for taking photos, but they each have little pros and cons. Learn what they are, it's all too long to post here. Every fanboy is going to tell you that they have a Nikon d3000 and love it! or I love! my Canon XSi or whatever, that won't do you any good.

Search the web, there are tons and tons of photographers sharing their knowledge for free, there are photography tutorials covering everything at all skill levels. Read up on what a dSLR is and isn't so you aren't shocked when you take your first photo and it's just kind of blah.

Owning a dSLR can end up being a serious commitment. You buy a little point and shoot and it's over. You buy a dSLR and who knows what you'll end up buying next. It could be a memory card or two, a tripod, flashes, strobes, LCD protector, a lens or two, software like photoshop elements or lightroom, a camera bag, it goes on and on. And don't forget to search the web for great looking photos. Seeing something amazing can really set off a spark you know? It can motivate you to try and recreate it, or figure it out, or better it. It's something that can really make you want to try and be a better photographer.

Oh yeah and read some more.

Good luck.

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What are the best lenses to have for the Canon Rebel T3i?

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Mikay

I have the canon rebel t3i that I've had since Christmas, and it came with 2 lenses: 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM zoom lens, and the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef macro lens, both of which came with the camera bundle. I'm not really looking for a lens that I'd be taking a bunch of pictures of people, like portraits, but rather very close ups, nature, insects, wildlife, etc. I've looked online and I'm thinking of maybe getting another macro lens like this one: EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM. I just love close ups and fine detail of things, I think that may be a high possibility. Any thoughts? Please tell me I'd like to hear opinions on what you think.

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I don't believe there are any "best" lenses - that's shallow thinking meaning that lenses alone won't change anything in the result... only you can do that.

If you knew how to properly operate your lenses for maximum effect you wouldn't be asking this question because you'd already know that you can probably shoot anything out there with the lenses you have.

However, if you're looking for a good walk around lens I recommend the Canon 18-200.

What kind of lenses should a photographer have?

barbevans0

I'm getting a Canon Rebel XTi and I want the right lenses. I'm getting 3 lenses with it, but in the future I hope to have a selection of lenses to choose from.

I mostly take pictures of kids (who are often on the move), flowers, scenery, and of course portraits. I love macro shots, and was wondering if you can do that even without a macro lens? I also want a lens where I can shoot things far away...

The lenses the camera comes with are generic, but it's all I can afford right now. I am planning on getting Canon's in the future.

1) Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Wide Zoom Lens
2) Tamron 75-300mm g4-5.6 LD Macro AF Lens
3) 1 Pro Wide-Angle lens (Brand unknown)

Please don't give an answer like Tamron's suck, or anything like that. I'm looking for suggestion of lenses I can purchase in the future.

Thank you!

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Congratulations and good luck on your purchase! Many people swear by their Tamron lenses and they have a pretty good reputation of quality for the price.

You are on the right track by deciding what type of subjects you want to photgraph and selecting lenses based on that objective.

For pictures of kids and for portraits the 28-80 you have selected is already a pretty good choice because it is relatively "fast" (has a lower F number) than the 75-300.

When a lens is described as "fast" it means that it lets in more light so you can use faster shutter speeds. This is handy when shooting kids because it is easier to stop action and take sequences of shots with a faster shutter speed.

Faster lenses are also desirable for portrait work because they generally have better "bokeh", a term which refers to a lenses ability to render areas of the picture surrounding the main subject as "soft" (blurred/out of focus). Many old, 35mm camera, manual focus lenses are bought and sold on eBay as portrait lenses for digital cameras because they can be used on specific digital models and they are available in very fast (F2.8 -- F1.2) types. I would check to see what 35mm camera lenses, if any, will fit your camera (usually with an adapter) and check them out on auction sites. If you use the lens at the 40-80mm zoom range you will generally get good perspective and be working at a comfortable distance from the person you are photographing. The wider settings will usually give a distorted perspective (Big nose/chin, tiny ears, etc.)

The 75-300mm lens should be good for far away subjects such as local sports, dangerous news events and some nature photography. For professional sporting events and wildlife you would most likely need a longer lens with more magnification. These lenses can get BIG and HEAVY and usually require a tripod. Canon has a large selection of such lenses and the discussion of uses and merits would take pages. Until you have a better idea of what limitations you are running into that is not yet something to consider.

For Macro photography there are many ways to increase magnification besides buying macro lenses. If you have patience and are willing to experiment you can get extension tubes or bellows that will allow your exisitng lenses to focus significantly closer to a subject, but you often have to use them in manual focus mode and set the F setting manually. That is a great way to learn and manual focus is often better in macro photos because there is very little margin for error.

You can also get close-up lenses that screw onto the front of your basic lenses and allow those lenses to focus closer. This may not be as good quality as extension tube/bellows unless you buy very good quality lenses but it can get you started.

I recomend that your next purchase be a good quality tripod or monopod because having a very stable camera is one of the greatest keys to quality images.

Most importantly, take pictures and have FUN!!

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What SLR camera would you recommend for a real estate agent?

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Tara H

I am considering buying a new camera for my real estate business as well as personal use. It will mostly be used for interior shots so a wide angle lens is essential.
Thanks!

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You can consider buying
1)Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
*10.2-megapixel DX-format imaging sensor for prints up to 20 x 30 inches
*Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor VR Image Stabilization lens
*Nikon EXPEED image processing; in-camera image editing and Active D-Lighting
*3.0-inch color LCD screen; 170-degree wide-angle viewing
*Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3000-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B002JCSV5I/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

2)Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP Digital Camera with 18x POWER Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD
*12.1-megapixel resolution
*27mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens; 18x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S.
*HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; AVCHD Lite format
*2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
*Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-FZ35-Digital-Optical-Stabilized/dp/B002IKLJU0/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

3)Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD
* High-powered 20x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
* Capture 720p HD movies with stereo sound; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
* 2.5-inch Vari-Angle System LCD; improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
* DIGIC 4 Image Processor; 12.1-megapixel resolution for poster-size, photo-quality prints
* Powered by AA batteries (included); capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-prosumer-supported/dp/B002LITT3I/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

4)Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
*12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
*Large 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
*DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
*EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
*Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0012YA85A/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

5)Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
*New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor
*Includes Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
*Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output
*3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video
*Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T1i-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B001XURPQS/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

6)Olympus Evolt E520 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Zuiko Lenses
*Box Contents - E-520 body, Li-ion battery BLM-1, Li-ion battery charger BCM-2, USB cable, Video cable, OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM, Instruction manual
*Up to 3648x2736 resolution - RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and RAW+JPEG File Formats
*CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot) Memory Card Slot
*3.5 frames per seconds sequential shooting speed, up to 8 frames in RAW mode
*Dimensions - Width 5.35 x Height 3.60 x Depth 2.68 (136x91.5x68mm) excluding protrusions
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-E520-Digital-14-42mm-40-150mm/dp/B001Q3M4IQ/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

What is the cheapest camera/slr that is around 14 megapixels?

Q. For christmas I want to ask my parents for possibly an slr that is 14 mega pixels. I've looked on store sites, but I want to know if I can find them cheaper. Around $300 - $400 is the price range I'm looking for. I like lumix, pentax and canon cameras. Hope you can help me out!

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The Pentax K-x at 12.4mp and costing $489.95 at http://www.bhphotovideo.com with free USA shipping is the closest to your budget. The Technical Image Press Association chose the Pentax K-x as their 2010 "Best DSLR Entry Level". Here are its features:

1) A CMOS sensor.

2) Live View.

3) HD Video.

4) Double/multiple exposure capability of from 2 to 9 images on a single frame with Auto EV Compensation.

5) A focusing motor in the camera body so any Pentax AF lens made since 1988 can be used on the K-x and will auto focus as it should.

6) Image Stabilization in the camera body so any lens used becomes an IS lens.

7) A choice of body colors so you don't have to settle for a black camera unless you want to.
http://www.pentaximaging.com/slr

Here is a hands-on review of the K-x:
http://www.shutterbug.net/equipmentreviews/amateur_digital_slrs/0510pentax/index.html

The usually recommended Nikon D3000 has NONE of the features of the Pentax K-x and is $499.95 at B&H.

I suggest doing whatever necessary to stretch your budget to afford the Pentax K-x. No other DSLR in its price range offers comparable features.

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What song do the lyrics "the camera was shaking, the photo was blurred" belong to?

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Carli Madi

I was listening to 85.5, a Georgia college radio station, in the beginning of July 2013. I saved this one line of lyrics to find the song later, but I cannot find any type of related band or song. Everything reverts back to camera or lens questions. This song really stuck a chord the first time I heard it, so please help!

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Our Life is Like a Party by Besides Daniel
http://besidesdaniel.bandcamp.com/track/our-life-is-like-a-party

What is a really good advanced point and shoot digital camera?

TDKFlashFl

My old camera, a Canon Power Shot S5IS is acting weird. Time for a new one I think.

What a a really good advanced point and shot digital camera that would be a step or two up from the Power Shot S5 IS?

My daughter shows horses, so I need something that can capture moving subject well and is good in low light conditions!!!

I want a camera that feels/looks like a SLR, but is not. I am thinking about a Nikon Coolpix L820or maybe an Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ?

Thanks!

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You'd do better to put a Tamron 18-270 or 18-250 (not 18-200) lens on a small DSLR body like a Sony A37, or other brand of your choice to keep it affordable chose an earlier camera model. The lens can stay with you when you upgrade provided that you don't jump ship from the brand. They can all be used in auto mode just like a P&S only you can develop your skills at your own pace.

http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-18-270mm-3-5-6-3-Built-Cameras/dp/B004FN1W2S/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1375040281&sr=1-1&keywords=tamron+18-270+sony

But look at the dinky little DSLR Canon recently put on the market:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/07/26/just-posted-canon-eos-100d-rebel-sl1-review

But if you must have a bridge camera then Pentax made the X5 just for people like you:
http://www.dpreview.com/products/pentax/compacts/pentax_x5

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