CAnon Lens:what do you prefer USM or IS lens?

a_joemar

Does year 1990's telephoto zoom lens with USM features are still good enough capturing sharp images such as:
75-300mm III USM
90-300mm USM

Whereas, the
55-250mm (new model) has IS

so, what would you prefer?

How USM is important than IS or vice-versa?

pls advice,

thanks
anway my camera is EOS 450D/XSI

am planning to upgrade to telephoto zoom lens w/c is affordable yet offers quality images
my budget falls up to $350.

Answer
okay basics:

Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology suppresses blur when taking stills and minimises image shake when shooting video footage. Canonâs lens-shift type IS allows photographers to shoot at shutter speeds up to 3 stops slower with no perceptible increase in image blur.

An Ultra-Sonic Motor (USM) delivers rapid, responsive zooming with virtually silent operation, reducing the risk of sound interference on movies and or when shooting wildlife subjects.

An Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens element curbs chromatic aberrations at longer focal lengths to ensure faithful colour reproduction and sharp definition.

So, basically it will depend on the kind of photo shoot you will do, right?

Generally, IS is more preferred. Personally, I go with IS.

taga-bacolod ka ba kabayan? pupunta ko dyan by september or october. hopefully. patingin naman ng mga camera mo!

Is a Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens good for shooting Motorsport?

RallyMad95

Is a CANON EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM LENS good to use for shooting motorsport? Ive been told you need a really bright day otherwise you get blurry shots. Also, can anyone recommend a lens for a canon that is good for motorsport?

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Canon 70-300mm is a good lens for sports.The optical quality is great in day light, the speed is terrific but the quality of the picture in low light situation a bit weak.For low light capability I recommend shooting with a 2.8 aperture lens.Canon 70-200mm f2.8 is a great choice or if you are on budget Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 is a good alternative lens
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref%255F%3Dnb%255Fss%26field-keywords%3D70-200mm%2520lens%2520for%2520canon%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics&tag=ad107-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

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How good is the macro photography on the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens?

And if it's not that great, can you recommend a different one?

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The quality is good, but it is not a macro lens. Look at the photos users put on Amazon; these were all taken with the Canon EF 50mm F/1.4 USM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B00009XVCZ/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_all

If you want a macro lens then I highly suggest you get the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM <--- love this lens!

CAnon Lens:what do you prefer USM or IS lens?

a_joemar

Does year 1990's telephoto zoom lens with USM features are still good enough capturing sharp images such as:
75-300mm III USM
90-300mm USM

Whereas, the
55-250mm (new model) has IS

so, what would you prefer?

How USM is important than IS or vice-versa?

pls advice,

thanks
anway my camera is EOS 450D/XSI

am planning to upgrade to telephoto zoom lens w/c is affordable yet offers quality images
my budget falls up to $350.

Answer
okay basics:

Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology suppresses blur when taking stills and minimises image shake when shooting video footage. Canonâs lens-shift type IS allows photographers to shoot at shutter speeds up to 3 stops slower with no perceptible increase in image blur.

An Ultra-Sonic Motor (USM) delivers rapid, responsive zooming with virtually silent operation, reducing the risk of sound interference on movies and or when shooting wildlife subjects.

An Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens element curbs chromatic aberrations at longer focal lengths to ensure faithful colour reproduction and sharp definition.

So, basically it will depend on the kind of photo shoot you will do, right?

Generally, IS is more preferred. Personally, I go with IS.

taga-bacolod ka ba kabayan? pupunta ko dyan by september or october. hopefully. patingin naman ng mga camera mo!

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What is the cheapest European country to buy Canon Lenses?

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James C

I'm Going on a two week road trip around Europe and im looking to buy a Canon 28mm ef F/1.8 usm lens.Which would be the cheapest Country to get it in or is it the same roughly everywhere?

Answer
Look for a used copy before you leave. This is a great lens to have for the entire road trip. You won't find it sold for less retail, and you probably won't find a used copy at all during your 2 week trip.

If you can't find one, consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. It's the same price as the Canon and half a stop faster. The Sigma is a bit soft towards the edges, but otherwise very good - sharp in the center, fast AF, etc. For night time street photography, I'd probably prefer this lens. (I personally use a 50mm f/1.4 for this and a 17-55mm f/2.8 for just about everything else.)

If you live in the USA, forget about buying gear in Europe. A used Canon 28 f/1.8 in mint condition goes for $375 (craigslist.org in NYC) and retail it's $420 (bhphotovideo.com). In most of Europe, expect to pay 390 Euros retail (kamera-express.nl - I picked a Dutch website because I live in Holland). This translates to $610. Prices in the UK are a bit higher still: there you can expect to pay 325 Pounds (jessops.com), which works out to $645.

If you're shooting digital, also bring a laptop or stock up on memory cards before you leave. Two weeks is a very short time - you don't want to waste any of it in camera shops, waiting for your pictures to transfer to DVDs.

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Nathan, the thumbs-down wasn't mine. Although... you know, I can't actually think of too many department stores that carry the Canon 28mm f/1.8.

What lens u ll suggest for a travel photography?

arun

1)i like to buy 70-200mm f/ 4l is usm lens,is it gud enough or will sugest sum other lens for the same price category?

2)how to find the orginal canon lens? becoz here lot of shops provide various price ranges for the lens which i mentioned.
Thanks 4 ur suggestions in advance.

Answer
@Camera guy-it looks as if English may be a second language for the OP, but I'm not sure.

As far as a lens, it really depends on where you're going and what you'll be doing. If you will mostly do scenic shots, landscapes, cityscapes, then I recommend a wide angle lens like a 10-22mm or 12-24mm. It will make for much more dynamic shots.

But if you will be doing mostly street style photography, cafes, people, markets, then something like a 35mm or 50mm might be more appropriate.

Or, if you will be shooting a lot of wildlife, then you are going to want at least a 200mm focal length, so perhaps the 70-200. But it might still leave you wanting a little more reach.

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What is the cheapest European country to buy Canon Lenses?

best canon usm lens image

James C

I'm Going on a two week road trip around Europe and im looking to buy a Canon 28mm ef F/1.8 usm lens.Which would be the cheapest Country to get it in or is it the same roughly everywhere?

Answer
Look for a used copy before you leave. This is a great lens to have for the entire road trip. You won't find it sold for less retail, and you probably won't find a used copy at all during your 2 week trip.

If you can't find one, consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. It's the same price as the Canon and half a stop faster. The Sigma is a bit soft towards the edges, but otherwise very good - sharp in the center, fast AF, etc. For night time street photography, I'd probably prefer this lens. (I personally use a 50mm f/1.4 for this and a 17-55mm f/2.8 for just about everything else.)

If you live in the USA, forget about buying gear in Europe. A used Canon 28 f/1.8 in mint condition goes for $375 (craigslist.org in NYC) and retail it's $420 (bhphotovideo.com). In most of Europe, expect to pay 390 Euros retail (kamera-express.nl - I picked a Dutch website because I live in Holland). This translates to $610. Prices in the UK are a bit higher still: there you can expect to pay 325 Pounds (jessops.com), which works out to $645.

If you're shooting digital, also bring a laptop or stock up on memory cards before you leave. Two weeks is a very short time - you don't want to waste any of it in camera shops, waiting for your pictures to transfer to DVDs.

---
Nathan, the thumbs-down wasn't mine. Although... you know, I can't actually think of too many department stores that carry the Canon 28mm f/1.8.

What lens u ll suggest for a travel photography?

arun

1)i like to buy 70-200mm f/ 4l is usm lens,is it gud enough or will sugest sum other lens for the same price category?

2)how to find the orginal canon lens? becoz here lot of shops provide various price ranges for the lens which i mentioned.
Thanks 4 ur suggestions in advance.

Answer
@Camera guy-it looks as if English may be a second language for the OP, but I'm not sure.

As far as a lens, it really depends on where you're going and what you'll be doing. If you will mostly do scenic shots, landscapes, cityscapes, then I recommend a wide angle lens like a 10-22mm or 12-24mm. It will make for much more dynamic shots.

But if you will be doing mostly street style photography, cafes, people, markets, then something like a 35mm or 50mm might be more appropriate.

Or, if you will be shooting a lot of wildlife, then you are going to want at least a 200mm focal length, so perhaps the 70-200. But it might still leave you wanting a little more reach.

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