What's a good zoom lens for Canon 500D?

Nanananana

I would want a zoom or telephoto zoom lens for my dslr, but I can't decide on what model is best for me. My budget is at least $800. Do you have any suggestions? I'm just a beginner that's why I wouldn't exceed $800. Thanks!

Answer
you can consider buying Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Y794O?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0007Y794O

Canon Rebel XSi & lenses...

bry1105

I'm thinking about purchasing my first DSLR; the Canon Rebel XSi. From what I know from research and have read in reviews, it seems like a lot of camera for the money / a lot of bang for the buck. Also good for a beginner with DSLRs. Say I get one. Lets talk lenses.... Would a Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-300mm fit onto the Rebel? (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=347531&is=REG&si=rev#anchorToReadReviews) I'm thinking of getting this lens to cover all my lens needs (wide angle all the way to telephoto) with only one lens. Why? Because it would be convenient to have only one lens and also there would be less chance for dust to enter while changing lenses. Is this a smart idea? Or should I get the kit with the standard 18-55mm lens and buy a separate telephoto lens?

Answer
Yes, it seems that lens will fit on the XSi.

I'd be wary of that lens due to its huge zoom range. That lens has a zoom of about 10x (300/28 = 10). *Generally* lenses with over 5x zoom range make compromises in image quality in order to accommodate the extra zoom. That can be seen in this lens with the f/6.3 at the long end - that's slow. It may be convenient to have that range but it comes at a cost. Also, as previously mentioned, with the 1.6x crop factor the 28mm becomes 44.8mm which isn't really covering the wide angle anyways.

If I were you I'd go with the kit and then get a separate telephoto. The newest version of the 18-55mm (the IS) is supposed to be a pretty decent lens for the money. One think I'd look out for when choosing your telephoto is the 75-300mm that they sell at all the big electronics stores. It's a pretty crappy lens, especially for what they charge for it. If you can find it used for $100 I'd go for it. Otherwise I'd get the 100-300mm or the 70-300mm.

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Canon Rebel XSi & lenses...

bry1105

I'm thinking about purchasing my first DSLR; the Canon Rebel XSi. From what I know from research and have read in reviews, it seems like a lot of camera for the money / a lot of bang for the buck. Also good for a beginner with DSLRs. Say I get one. Lets talk lenses.... Would a Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-300mm fit onto the Rebel? (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=347531&is=REG&si=rev#anchorToReadReviews) I'm thinking of getting this lens to cover all my lens needs (wide angle all the way to telephoto) with only one lens. Why? Because it would be convenient to have only one lens and also there would be less chance for dust to enter while changing lenses. Is this a smart idea? Or should I get the kit with the standard 18-55mm lens and buy a separate telephoto lens?

Answer
Yes, it seems that lens will fit on the XSi.

I'd be wary of that lens due to its huge zoom range. That lens has a zoom of about 10x (300/28 = 10). *Generally* lenses with over 5x zoom range make compromises in image quality in order to accommodate the extra zoom. That can be seen in this lens with the f/6.3 at the long end - that's slow. It may be convenient to have that range but it comes at a cost. Also, as previously mentioned, with the 1.6x crop factor the 28mm becomes 44.8mm which isn't really covering the wide angle anyways.

If I were you I'd go with the kit and then get a separate telephoto. The newest version of the 18-55mm (the IS) is supposed to be a pretty decent lens for the money. One think I'd look out for when choosing your telephoto is the 75-300mm that they sell at all the big electronics stores. It's a pretty crappy lens, especially for what they charge for it. If you can find it used for $100 I'd go for it. Otherwise I'd get the 100-300mm or the 70-300mm.

Beginner Photographer: Should i buy this lens with the canon rebel t2i?

Jamie Isa-

I'm a beginner photographer, i like taking pictures of nature, scenery, and people. I am going to buy the canon rebel t2i. The camera comes in three different packages ;

camera with 18-55 mm IS lens- $649
camera with 18-55 lens and 75-300 USM-$829
camera with 18-55 lens and 55-250IS- $899

i was just wondering which package i should get because i don't want to pay for an extra lens which i might not even need, or buy a camera with only one lens and then have to buy another lens later on which will be more expensive to buy on it's own. please let me know which choices would be better for me, thanks! (:
*do you think i will need the additional lens if i am a beginner ?

Answer
I have Canon XSi with 18-55 and 55-250. The 55-250 is a great lens. that perfectly complements the 18-55.

Avoid the 75-300 - nowhere near as good as the 55-250.

The extra $250 for the 55-250 seems a little expensive to me. That lens is available on Amazon for $215.

I would get the T2i with single lens from Amazon for $630
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=canon+55-250&x=0&y=0#/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_6?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=canon+t2i&sprefix=canon+&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acanon+t2i

Then if you feel you need the extra zoom go for the 55-250 afterwards
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-55-250mm-4-0-5-6-Telephoto-Digital/dp/B0011NVMO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325797568&sr=8-1

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Canon Rebel XSi & lenses...

bry1105

I'm thinking about purchasing my first DSLR; the Canon Rebel XSi. From what I know from research and have read in reviews, it seems like a lot of camera for the money / a lot of bang for the buck. Also good for a beginner with DSLRs. Say I get one. Lets talk lenses.... Would a Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-300mm fit onto the Rebel? (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=347531&is=REG&si=rev#anchorToReadReviews) I'm thinking of getting this lens to cover all my lens needs (wide angle all the way to telephoto) with only one lens. Why? Because it would be convenient to have only one lens and also there would be less chance for dust to enter while changing lenses. Is this a smart idea? Or should I get the kit with the standard 18-55mm lens and buy a separate telephoto lens?

Answer
Yes, it seems that lens will fit on the XSi.

I'd be wary of that lens due to its huge zoom range. That lens has a zoom of about 10x (300/28 = 10). *Generally* lenses with over 5x zoom range make compromises in image quality in order to accommodate the extra zoom. That can be seen in this lens with the f/6.3 at the long end - that's slow. It may be convenient to have that range but it comes at a cost. Also, as previously mentioned, with the 1.6x crop factor the 28mm becomes 44.8mm which isn't really covering the wide angle anyways.

If I were you I'd go with the kit and then get a separate telephoto. The newest version of the 18-55mm (the IS) is supposed to be a pretty decent lens for the money. One think I'd look out for when choosing your telephoto is the 75-300mm that they sell at all the big electronics stores. It's a pretty crappy lens, especially for what they charge for it. If you can find it used for $100 I'd go for it. Otherwise I'd get the 100-300mm or the 70-300mm.

Beginner Photographer: Should i buy this lens with the canon rebel t2i?

Jamie Isa-

I'm a beginner photographer, i like taking pictures of nature, scenery, and people. I am going to buy the canon rebel t2i. The camera comes in three different packages ;

camera with 18-55 mm IS lens- $649
camera with 18-55 lens and 75-300 USM-$829
camera with 18-55 lens and 55-250IS- $899

i was just wondering which package i should get because i don't want to pay for an extra lens which i might not even need, or buy a camera with only one lens and then have to buy another lens later on which will be more expensive to buy on it's own. please let me know which choices would be better for me, thanks! (:
*do you think i will need the additional lens if i am a beginner ?

Answer
I have Canon XSi with 18-55 and 55-250. The 55-250 is a great lens. that perfectly complements the 18-55.

Avoid the 75-300 - nowhere near as good as the 55-250.

The extra $250 for the 55-250 seems a little expensive to me. That lens is available on Amazon for $215.

I would get the T2i with single lens from Amazon for $630
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=canon+55-250&x=0&y=0#/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_6?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=canon+t2i&sprefix=canon+&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acanon+t2i

Then if you feel you need the extra zoom go for the 55-250 afterwards
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-55-250mm-4-0-5-6-Telephoto-Digital/dp/B0011NVMO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325797568&sr=8-1

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I'm thinking of buying Canon EOS 1100D, and i need some answers ?

Mamhood Al

is it a goos camera for a beginner ?
and what does 18-55 lens mean ?
and the lens that come wirh it, what is the macro range in it ?? Cause i want to take close up pics for flowers (like putting the lens on the flower)
And finally what is the zoom range ?

Answer
You need to do some lens research and get all the answers - there are plenty of articles on the web.

First, yes the 1100D is an excellent first dslr. I'm a Canon guy and I have two of their dslr cameras and they're excellent.

18-55 is the focal length of the lens - you'll learn that as you read about lenses.

No. A macro lens for a dslr is a different animal than standard lenses. Don't be shocked by the price tag, they're usually expensive.

Zoom range. To find that on any lens just divide the large number by the small. 18X55 = 3.
dslr cameras don't work like point and shoot, there is no "X" factor in the zoom - you just have to
get used to it... in dslr cameras forget the X and learn what the numbers mean.

Beginner Macro lens for canon rebel tiii?

VULDAM

So most of you are very knowledgeable and are very caring and supportive.
I never shot with macro i'm sure not much is different.
Any suggestions and or tips and what not would be appreciated.

thank you!
t3 = tiii for those who are not familiar with roman numerals....

Answer
A good quality macro lens on a budget is the Sigma 50mm f2.8 macro or the 105mm f2.8 macro.

Both excellent.

You may want the longer focal length if you are planning to shoot insects as it will give you a bigger 'working distance'.

Edited to add: Following your message, here are a couple of examples of what I mean;
- this is a macro shot of dragonfly eyes taken with the Sigma 50mm f2.8 macro;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27128241@N03/3797607919/in/photolist-6MzJwB

I was very close to the insect, but it was sunning on a leaf & didn't seem inclined to fly away, luckily! It can be frustrating to have your subject fly away at just the moment you've got the composition! A 105mm lens would've allowed me to get the same 'magnification', but been a little further back.

- now the the other option is to use a telephoto lens (long focal length, but not necessarily a macro) to stay well away from the subject but to still fill the frame. These are not, though, technically 'macro' shots. This is an example of that technique;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27128241@N03/2763057232/in/photolist-5daoDN

that was taken with an 18-200mm lens zoomed to 200mm as I was quite some way away from the butterfly.

Hope that helps!

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Canon zoom lens for a beginner?

q8girl

I am a beginner in photography i started around a month ago i would really like to buy a zoom lens. i am considering the following:

canon 55-250 IS

canon 70-300 IS

canon 70-200 L (non-IS)

now i am bit concerned with the L-series my first concern is its weight i dont want something very heavy for now i need something that i can carry in my hands comfortably, my second concern is i read that it needs more light for it perform properly and i am worried that i wont know how to use it to its full potential or let alone use it at all :P

anyway which one do you recommend i really want to make the best choice

one last thing i want to use when i go traveling so i will be carrying the lens with me everywhere i go.

thanks

Answer
in terms of optical quality, L-series lenses are pretty hard to beat. but all the lenses you placed here are tele, so IS becomes a necessity...no point in having L-lens quality optics when your hand shakes and blurs the photo anyway, something that will almost certainly happen when you're shooting near 200mm.

the weight becomes moot after a while as you get used to the feel of the lens and camera eventually. my main concern though is that you plan to use these lenses for traveling. for this, i would recommend sigma's 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3. here's a review you might find handy:

http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/4603/lens-test-sigma-18-200mm-f35-63-dc-os-af.html

while this lens is far behind in terms of optical quality from the 70-200L, it has a much better 11x zoom range - quite useful for travelling as you won't have to keep on changing lenses all the time. imagine shooting a beautiful vista or a quaint indoor scene at 55mm or 70mm...pretty difficult! with the sigma 18-200, you could go wide for a sunset or landscape or tele for some photos of birds, all with a twist of the focus ring.

its OS (optical stabilizer) system works just as well as canon's, so you won't have so much shake even at long focal lengths.

of course, as i mentioned earlier, optical quality with this lens lags behind those that you listed. but if you're planning to make just 4R prints of your photos, i doubt anyone will notice.

hope this helps!

What's a good zoom lens for Canon 500D?

Nanananana

I would want a zoom or telephoto zoom lens for my dslr, but I can't decide on what model is best for me. My budget is at least $800. Do you have any suggestions? I'm just a beginner that's why I wouldn't exceed $800. Thanks!

Answer
you can consider buying Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Y794O?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0007Y794O

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Which is a good landscape lens for Canon 1000D?

best canon zoom lens for beginner image

Pixie Dust

I do a lot of landscape photography, and i'm looking for a good lens. I've got the Canon 1000D and i'm looking for a wide angle zoom lens with an image stabilizer. I'm still a beginner photographer, so nothing too professional and expensive. Thank you so much!

Answer
Due to what some call the crop factor the equivalent field of view of any lens you put on the 1000D is going to multiply by 1.6x. In effect then a wide focal length of 28mm would be equivalent to 45mm on a standard 35mm or full frame camera.

Because of this wide angle is something that is more difficult to accomodate for in APS-C sensor cameras (although you get the benefit of the telephoto end).

Lenses like the Sigma 10-20mm and Tamron 10-24mm can still be considered wide angle and would be fine for landscape work. Even the wide end of something like the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 'kit replacement' lens would work.

IS/OS isnt as important in my opinion. Landscapes tend to use narrow apertures for front-to-back sharpness in the focus so longer shutter speeds tend to be required. For this reason handholding would be a waste of time and a tripod would be needed. Long shutter speeds are also the preserve of the landscape photographer so again a tripod - rather than lens IS/OS - would be needed.

Which is the best manual camera for beginner?

Mr. curios

I have both cameras? but the problem is which is better? the canon AE-1 Or the Olympus OM-10? or explain a brief summary because my professor told me to stick with canon AE-1 camera I mean is it a big deal why? Can you please explain I just dont want them do be angry with me thats all? Oh which len are better especially the zoom lens as well.

Answer
The OM-10 is not manual unless you have the extra cost plug-in device that turns into a manual camera.
The AE-1 does have a manual setting and that is why your tutor says to stick with it. If you didn't have the AE-1 the he or she would probably recommend something even simpler like a Pentax K1000 (there are many similar K mount cameras from other makers) or even a screw mount Pentax or Praktica (or similar).
For A beginner with a good tutor I'd always recommend a Praktica screw mount because they are simple to operate, generally use easily obtainable batteries that are only needed to power the light meter and their standard lenses are usually high quality. Plus, if you break one it costs little to get a replacement. The bodies can sell for as little as £1 + postage.

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