what is the best canon dslr lens for portraits?

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No idea about specific models of canon lenses, but as for focal lengths...

I'm on a Sony with a 1.5 crop and use the Sony 50mm f1.4 (equiv. 75mm) and Tamron 90mm f2.8 (equiv. 135mm) primes.

If I had to choose, I think that the 50mm is a more versatile lens for everyday shooting as well as portraits. Both primes are sharp, but the f1.4 is more useful.

I'd say get yourself an expensive zoom that covers the 50-100mm range or go for a fast 50mm prime.

Canon - EF 35mm f/2 Wide-Angle Lens vs 50mm f/1.8 lens?

Anonymous

I just bought my first "real" dSLR (m previous was considered an 'inbetweener' -- not quite a dSLR, but too advanced to be a point and shoot. It was a Canon Powershot SX30 IS) and got the kit lens that came with it, which is an 18-55mm f/3.5 lens. I really wanted to buy the 50mm f/1.8 lens for everyday use, and a wide angle lens for creative/fun shots. I don't really know the differences between these two lenses (the 35mm f/2 wide angle and the 50mm f/1.8) so could someone please list the differences and similarities? I'm debating on buying both lenses or just one, since I'm really new to the whole lens situation. Thanks in advance for any help!<3
The camera that I currently use is the Canon EOS Rebel T3i / Canon EOS 600D.
I'm 15 and I want to buy one for myself, and since I'm turning 16 in a few months, my parents want to buy me another for my birthday, so I'm wondering if I should spend my own money on a lens or if they're similar enough that it wouldn't be worth it? I have enough money saved up, but I just want to make sure that they aren't twin lenses if that makes sense. :}
to fhotoace -- i don't use the powershot anymore, that was my old one. I'm now using the Canon Rebel T3i, which is an entry level dSLR. The people at best buy said the 35mm that i'm talking about is a wide angle lens, but they didn't seem to have any more information on it.

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The 35mm lens has been long considered to be the beginning of the wide angle region. In the 35mm SLR days it was definitely considered a wide angle lens. This distinction is still valid today, regardless of whether or not it is used on a cropped camera or not. The reason for this is the lens still retains it's characteristic perspective distortion whether or not it is used on a cropped camera or not.

Way too much emphasis has been put on crop factors, almost to the point that it has become the new myth. Thing is, a 35mm lens is a 35mm lens, and if you use it on a cropped camera - if you use any lens on a cropped camera, you just have to remember you have to backup to get an equivalent photo.

Still, 35mm lenses are often preferred by cropped camera users as they approximate what they would get with a 50mm lens on a full frame camera or SLR, regardless of the 35mm characteristic perspective distortion.

But if you already own a 50mm lens, there is no need to buy a 35mm lens. They are close enough together that you don't need both.

I still prefer the 50mm lens. I bought a 35mm lens for my camera, and sold it as I still liked the 50mm lens better. True, you have to backup a bit, but that is not an issue for me most of the time.

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Canon Lens Comparison & Advice?

Q. For those that are familiar, can you please provide me with a complete description/comparison between these two lenses:

Canon 28-105 USM 1:3.5-4.5 vs. Canon 28-135 IS USM 1:3.5-4.5

I understand that the 28-135 has image stabilizer, but is that really necessary? I have the 28-105 and want to know if this is good for everyday pictures and portraits? Should I trade it in for the 28-135?

Also I would like advice on a good telephoto lens for a Canon under $300....I had a Sigma 70-300 APO DG which I have been told is a good lens but it does not focus.

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Specs for the Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM are here: http://www.dpreview.com/products/canon/lenses/canon_28-105_3p5-4p5_ii

Specs and reviews for the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM are here: http://www.dpreview.com/products/canon/lenses/canon_28-135_3p5-5p6_is

The IS buys you several stops of hand holding capability, vital for portraits at 135. It's a great buy.

Canon Lens stock?

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What kind of photos would you expect to take with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-22 zoom lens?

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That's a kit lens. It goes to moderate wide to short telephoto--just about everyday photos.

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What type of Canon camera do you suggest?

best canon lens everyday image

Katie

I am wanting to purchase a Canon camera and and trying to figure out which on will fit my needs best. I want to take images of the outdoors, climbing, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, snowboarding, panoramic views, etc and even occasionally everyday life and imaged of the on-the-way-to-professional variety. I don't' know if i need a wide frame lens to start with or another type. I also want a swivel screen as an accessory. What do you suggest that would fit my needs for this type of photography?

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Canon EOS 7D is really great. I use it all the time, for a lot of things you just described...except canoing, lol...And depends what you're shooting you'll change the lenses...And of course, depends how much money you're willing to spend...

In the market for a digital camera with one specific feature - closeups. Which feature should i look for?

epic_laydo

I would like to take closeups of bugs, flowers, coins, etc. Besides an expensive SLR with a macro or whatever lens, would an everyday digital camera with a certain feature suffice my need? Thanks.

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Most of the cameras nowadays have a feature called "Macro Mode" specifically for taking close-ups of small objects. This feature comes built into the camera without the need for additional external lenses.

I have a Canon S2-IS with "Macro Mode" and also "Super Macro Mode". With SuperMAcro mode I can get as close as 1 centimeter from the subject giving pretty impressive results. But in indoor conditions at very close range the camera tends to block the light falling on the subject. Ideally you would use the built-in flash but using this will cast a nasty shadow of the long camera snout, which is irritating. In these conditions you can use an external flash. But I personally prefer not to carry add-ons, so I increase the light sensitivity of the camera sensor by increasing what is called as the ISO number. An ISO number of up to 400 should be expected in a decent camera. You have to keep in mind that increasing ISO number also makes the photos to look grainy, its a balancing act.

So I would say,
- Go for a camera with "Super Macro Mode" feature
- With higher ISO speed (minimum of ISO 400)
- A good resolution (greater than 5 Mega Pixel) should also be handy

Also,
- Search for "Macro Photography" where you will also get many DIY kits for macro photography, if you have not already done so.
- Many camera review websites also take macro mode as parameter of comparison. So go through them before deciding on a camera.

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What lenses are good for all poourpose and Macro?

best canon lens everyday image

shadow_is_

I am buying a canon EOS 7D and am wondering what good model of lenses there are for simple every day shooting and macro lenses as well.

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Well you will not get a macro lens that is good for everyday shots. macro lenses are usually fixed focal length of about 100mm. A good everyday lens would be the 50mm F/1.8 canon lens, it is fixed focal but you will get used to it.

Using different brand lens for different brand camera?

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I'm thinking about purchasing a Pentax ZX-L camera.

It's coming with a camera case, 75-300mm zoom lens, 58mm Skylight 1-A filter, and cable switch for extended exposure shots.
Does anyone know if the 75-300mm zoom lens a good lens?

Can I use other brand lenses? (Like Nikon, or Ricoh).

If so, what other brands can I use?

Please help! I'm new to this and would really appreciate the knowledge.

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Is that the only lens you'll be getting with it?

What are you planning to take photos of? For everyday things you'll be better off with a shorter focal length. That lens is a telephoto lens for photos of things some distance away.

Pentax cameras have a Pentax mount on them which means you can use Pentax lenses and those made by 3rd party suppliers such as Sigma, Tamron and Tokina. You'll have to check that they do lenses for the Pentax ZX-L.

Nikon and others have their own specific mounts that mean only lenses with mounts for their cameras can be used. If you look on Amazon you'll see the same basic lens (from Sigma, Tamron, etc) but there will be different lenses for Canon, Nikon, etc.

As for the lens itself it seems to be a reasonable budget lens. You get what you pay for. Some reviews in the link. If you're only planning to have smallish photos online (1000 pixels or so) then it will be OK. If you're expecting to print out full size photos (20 inches or so) then you'll see that the images won't be that wonderful.

You may want to get hold of a photography book to learn some terminology and the different effects of shutter speed, aperture and ISO when it comes to taking photos. Also to understand some aspects of image quality and sharpness and how those can vary with lens quality. Good (expensive) lenses take better pictures.

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