best general purpose camera lens image
Simmy
I'm looking for a general purpose lens. I don't need any extreme macro or zoom. I mostly photograph people, some landscapes, nature, etc. So far, I'm drawn to the Canon EF 28-135mm. What are your thoughts? Are there other lenses that would fit my needs more? I'm wanting to upgrade because I heard that I could get significantly better quality and clarity by using pretty much anything besides the kit lens. I'm on a budget, so as it is, the Canon EF-28-135 is at the top of my price range.
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I am not sure where you got your information from, but no professional or amateur who's experienced enough to know what they're talking about lwould ever tell you that the normal lens that comes with your camera is of poorer quality than any of the other Canon camera lens, all other camera handling factors being equal.
Having said that, the 28 135 mm lens is a good choice, and great for taking pictures of people, because it goes from approximately what is considered a normal lens on your camera to about a three power telephoto. If you're taking scenery, however, the wide-angle end of this lens is not very good for scenery pictures where a good wide-angle range is a very nice thing to have.
My advice to you at this minute is before you go out and spend additional bucks for a different lens, practice using the lens you have and using it appropriately with your camera and see what the results from this lens can really give you if you handle everything else properly..
I think you might be pleasantly surprised as to the results you can get.
I am not sure where you got your information from, but no professional or amateur who's experienced enough to know what they're talking about lwould ever tell you that the normal lens that comes with your camera is of poorer quality than any of the other Canon camera lens, all other camera handling factors being equal.
Having said that, the 28 135 mm lens is a good choice, and great for taking pictures of people, because it goes from approximately what is considered a normal lens on your camera to about a three power telephoto. If you're taking scenery, however, the wide-angle end of this lens is not very good for scenery pictures where a good wide-angle range is a very nice thing to have.
My advice to you at this minute is before you go out and spend additional bucks for a different lens, practice using the lens you have and using it appropriately with your camera and see what the results from this lens can really give you if you handle everything else properly..
I think you might be pleasantly surprised as to the results you can get.
When buying a professional camera what am i looking for?
Mr.Spock
What should my camera have? Lost of the stuff they tell you about for the camera in the stores dosent even matter much. I know i need to look at megapixels optical or digital zoom ( forgot what one of those isnt important) ETC.
What else?
Also there are slr lenses and another one that is a zoom lense for all purposes so that you dont need to buy different lenses, whats it called and is it better? (i just want a camera for general purposes, long distance shot are important though.
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The camera is only as professional as the person using it. A famous LA professional fashion photographer (can't remember his name, at this moment) used disposable camera for one or several shoots for a magazine. With that said, you can get a DSLR camera with a good telephoto lens however, that would be a costly equipment for your intention. Unless of course, you plan to do a lot more with it - like make money (which will make you then a professional). For what you need you might want to check this camera:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Digital_Point_Shoot/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A0744849
This has a great zoom (has an equivalent of of a 35 mm dslr camera zoom of 430 mm) = 12x. It also has a lot of features and one of the best lens (LEICA). Be ware of cheaper price like from 86th Street Photo, you might get your camera even after paying them. Dell is reputable.
Don't know your budget, but if the Panasonic ($470) is too much then you can check this Kodak:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A1144293&cs=19&c=us&l=en&dgc=SS&cid=30322&lid=680414
This camera has a great zoom lens, too.
The camera is only as professional as the person using it. A famous LA professional fashion photographer (can't remember his name, at this moment) used disposable camera for one or several shoots for a magazine. With that said, you can get a DSLR camera with a good telephoto lens however, that would be a costly equipment for your intention. Unless of course, you plan to do a lot more with it - like make money (which will make you then a professional). For what you need you might want to check this camera:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Digital_Point_Shoot/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A0744849
This has a great zoom (has an equivalent of of a 35 mm dslr camera zoom of 430 mm) = 12x. It also has a lot of features and one of the best lens (LEICA). Be ware of cheaper price like from 86th Street Photo, you might get your camera even after paying them. Dell is reputable.
Don't know your budget, but if the Panasonic ($470) is too much then you can check this Kodak:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A1144293&cs=19&c=us&l=en&dgc=SS&cid=30322&lid=680414
This camera has a great zoom lens, too.
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