Q. Hi. :) I am purchasing a Canon 5d Mark iii, and would like to get a few lenses for this camera. I think it would be a good idea to get around three, maybe a simple 50mm, a zoom lens and/or telephoto, and possibly a portrait lens. What three canon lenses would you suggest? I have having difficulty choosing which lenses I want. So basically my question is, what three canon lenses do you think would be most necessary and appropriate for a DSLR? If you had to have only three lenses for your DSLR, what would they be. Thank you! :) Also, I have a budget of around $2,500-$3,000 for these three lenses. I was thinking about getting a relatively inexpensive telephoto for around $1,500 then using the remaining budget for the two other lenses.
HOW on EARTH "Selina" are you a "top contributor?!" That baffles me.
HOW on EARTH "Selina" are you a "top contributor?!" That baffles me.
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Before buying any lens you must first determine what kind of photography you do the most and then buy the lens that best suits that type of photography. Buying a lens based on someones recommendation in here will likely result in you wasting your money. Also, only Canon's EF lenses can be used on a full-frame Canon DSLR.
Before buying any lens you must first determine what kind of photography you do the most and then buy the lens that best suits that type of photography. Buying a lens based on someones recommendation in here will likely result in you wasting your money. Also, only Canon's EF lenses can be used on a full-frame Canon DSLR.
Do DSLR lenses fit all camera models?
Mike
I.e. if I have a nikon camera, will canon or sony lenses fit? Do any companies have this compatibility with each other?
Thanks
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No, each company has their own proprietary mount (with very few exceptions).
You can buy adapters that, for example, will let you put Nikon lenses on a Canon DSLR -- but the adapters are somewhat expensive (like this one):
http://www.amazon.com/Adorama-Nikon-Lens-Canon-Adapter/dp/B000H3MAOO
And to get one that gives full functionality of autofocus and auto-aperture costs even more.
Generally, unless you have a really good reason to do otherwise, stick with lenses for your brand of DSLR. That doesn't mean if you have a Canon you have to buy Canon lenses -- Sigma, Tokina, Tamron, etc. all make quite good lenses in mounts for most popular brands.
No, each company has their own proprietary mount (with very few exceptions).
You can buy adapters that, for example, will let you put Nikon lenses on a Canon DSLR -- but the adapters are somewhat expensive (like this one):
http://www.amazon.com/Adorama-Nikon-Lens-Canon-Adapter/dp/B000H3MAOO
And to get one that gives full functionality of autofocus and auto-aperture costs even more.
Generally, unless you have a really good reason to do otherwise, stick with lenses for your brand of DSLR. That doesn't mean if you have a Canon you have to buy Canon lenses -- Sigma, Tokina, Tamron, etc. all make quite good lenses in mounts for most popular brands.
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