Q. i dont really know that much about photography, but im learning..
i have a,
Canon Rebel XS ESO 1000D
& i want to buy a Fisheye lens ... help! .. what do i get?
i have a,
Canon Rebel XS ESO 1000D
& i want to buy a Fisheye lens ... help! .. what do i get?
Answer
Canon doesn't have a ultra-wide fisheye lens for 1.6x cropped cameras... the EF 15mm f/2.8 fisheye is designed for full-frame cameras... on cropped sensors it will work like a 24mm lens with strong distortion, instead of giving a circular image with a big angle of view, so it makes no sense using this lens on your camera.
The Sigma has some very-ultra-wide-angle fisheye lens, like the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye:
good news: the angle of view is 180°
bad news: price over $1000
But if you can work with a rectlinear (non-fisheye) ultra-wide lens, the Canon EF-S 10-22mm has a very good sharpness, very low distortion and low chromatic aberration. The built quality is not up to the price range, but the image quality is better than expected for the price. It will work like a 16-35mm lens on a 35mm camera.
Canon doesn't have a ultra-wide fisheye lens for 1.6x cropped cameras... the EF 15mm f/2.8 fisheye is designed for full-frame cameras... on cropped sensors it will work like a 24mm lens with strong distortion, instead of giving a circular image with a big angle of view, so it makes no sense using this lens on your camera.
The Sigma has some very-ultra-wide-angle fisheye lens, like the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye:
good news: the angle of view is 180°
bad news: price over $1000
But if you can work with a rectlinear (non-fisheye) ultra-wide lens, the Canon EF-S 10-22mm has a very good sharpness, very low distortion and low chromatic aberration. The built quality is not up to the price range, but the image quality is better than expected for the price. It will work like a 16-35mm lens on a 35mm camera.
Camera lens mumbo-jumbo! How the hell do I know what this means?
huvik
I'm buying a Nikon D60 (DSLR).
It comes with this lens:
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
What does that all even mean....
And how do I know what other lens I need to buy also?
I need to be able to shoot professional photos of ALL kinds (motion, nature, fashion/model, headshots, everything).
How do I know what kind of lens I need and what that one it comes with does?
mumbo-jumbo - funny word =]
Edwin, thanks for the info, but don't be an assho1e about it. Of course I'm not a professional; I simply want somewhat professional quality photos - there is a difference. No need to be a snob about it.
Thank you David M!
Great info, definitely helped.
I actually am going to take a digital photography class at my local community college, the problem is that I have to buy the camera beforehand!
Thanks, best answer as soon as it allows me.
Answer
Basically this is what it all means.
18-55mm is the focal length of the lens. You can zoom from 18mm wide angle to 55mm normal to slight telephoto.
F3.5-5.6 is the max aperture of the lens or the widest it will open up. At 18mm you have a max aperture of F3.5 at 55mm it is F5.6.
AF-s means that it is an autofocus lens that has a focusing motor in the lens. This is important because your camera does not have one in the body.
DX: I'm a Canon guy and I don't know what this means but it has got something to do with the model of lens.
VR means vibration reduction. This is the same as what Canon calls Image Stabilization. It basically helps compensate for camera shake.
You will know what lenses you need by what you need to shoot. This is a good lens and camera to start with but they are not at a professional level. If you want to shoot professionally you need to learn how to use everything and when to use it. You will also need to spend a considerable amount of money.
The following list of lenses is the size of the lenses you need for the situations you listed not the actual lens as there are many choices depending on your needs and budget.
Landscapes 12-24mm
Sports: 70-300 should get you started.
Fashion, model, and head shots: The lens you have should get you started. There are better faster lenses but you can figure that out later.
Nature: This will depend on what you are photographing. Wildlife you can use the 70-300. For close ups of flowers or bugs you will need a macro lens. There are several to choose from in different focal lengths so check out the specs on them if your interested.
I also suggest you take a class and learn how to use an SLR camera. You and your pictures will be happier for it. Check out camera shops in your area or a community college. Most offer beginner courses in photography.
Hope this helps
Basically this is what it all means.
18-55mm is the focal length of the lens. You can zoom from 18mm wide angle to 55mm normal to slight telephoto.
F3.5-5.6 is the max aperture of the lens or the widest it will open up. At 18mm you have a max aperture of F3.5 at 55mm it is F5.6.
AF-s means that it is an autofocus lens that has a focusing motor in the lens. This is important because your camera does not have one in the body.
DX: I'm a Canon guy and I don't know what this means but it has got something to do with the model of lens.
VR means vibration reduction. This is the same as what Canon calls Image Stabilization. It basically helps compensate for camera shake.
You will know what lenses you need by what you need to shoot. This is a good lens and camera to start with but they are not at a professional level. If you want to shoot professionally you need to learn how to use everything and when to use it. You will also need to spend a considerable amount of money.
The following list of lenses is the size of the lenses you need for the situations you listed not the actual lens as there are many choices depending on your needs and budget.
Landscapes 12-24mm
Sports: 70-300 should get you started.
Fashion, model, and head shots: The lens you have should get you started. There are better faster lenses but you can figure that out later.
Nature: This will depend on what you are photographing. Wildlife you can use the 70-300. For close ups of flowers or bugs you will need a macro lens. There are several to choose from in different focal lengths so check out the specs on them if your interested.
I also suggest you take a class and learn how to use an SLR camera. You and your pictures will be happier for it. Check out camera shops in your area or a community college. Most offer beginner courses in photography.
Hope this helps
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