Camera lenses?!?!?!?!?!?!?

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.

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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.

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.

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what is the difference of the entry level dslr camera and the high end/professional ones?

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Lnir

In my opinion, DSLR cameras have different lenses to be used so can those lenses be used on both entry level and high end DSLR cameras?

What is the difference between those types of DSLR cameras?
I am planning to buy an entry level camera. Which one is better, NIKON or CANON?

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High end cameras have better build quality, better functionality, better built in software for noise etc. blah blah blah.

Yes, the lenses can be used on both. i.e. Nikon lenses on Nikon dslrs.
There is not a "better" camera between Nikon and Canon. They are both as good as each other and it is more personal choice which people use.

What is a good backpack to get for a DSLR camera and lenses?

Anthony

Which is better: Tamrac, Lowepro, some other brand? And is it better to get one pack for your camera and another for your laptop, or is it better to get a combo laptop/camera pack? Which you do you prefer? I'm looking for a medium to large pack that can hold a DSLR camera with one lens attached and an additional 3-4 lenses and accessories and wanted some ideas and recommendations. Something versatile, reliable and comfortable would be best. Thanks in advance.

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I would go to a camera store with your laptop and camera and try some out. Brand doesn't matter it is a bag. Find one that is comfortable for you to carry, is well padded and holds what you need it to.

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Need help with a good beginner dslr camera?

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Anthony R

I own a canon point and shoot and I would like to get a dslr that can produce better quality. What are some good entry-level dslr cameras? What about lenses? Any information or tips for a beginner?

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Stick with Canon. They produce excellent quality cameras. And you are familiar working with them.

Look into the:

- Canon XS
- Canon XSi
- Canon T1i
- Canon 7D

Depending on your budget...

The 1st two are entry - intermed. level offerings. The next two are more intermediate (as is the Canon 50D).

What are the different camera lenses and what do they do?

mommy2both

I think I am going to get the Cannon EOS 1000D (rebel XS). This will be my first DSLR camera. But Im not sure how many different lenses there are, what they are called, and what they all do.

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There are well over 100 different lenses Canon makes for the XSi, and that doesn't even include lenses made by other companies.

Theses lenses can be broken down into four basic categories:

WIDE ANGLE: The human eye sees the same as roughly a 50mm lens. Wide angle lenses have focal lengths of less than 50mm. This means that looking through one of these lenses you'll see more than the human eye. These are good for landscapes, architecture and pictures of groups of people.

NORMAL: These lenses have focal lengths roughly in the 50-100mm range. They see approximately what the eye sees so they're good for subjects where proper perspective is essential. These lenses are good for portraits.

TELEPHOTO: These lenses have a focal length of over 100mm. They have "zoom". In other words, a bird far away will look closer.

SPECIALTY: These are lenses like fish-eye and macro.

Once you've categorized them by focal length, the differences come down to build quality, price, sharpness of the optics, and how well they perform in low light.

For a beginner like yourself, the 18-55mm kit lens will probably be fine. If you have the money you may also want to add a decent telephoto like the 70-300mm ($600). You may also want to pick up the 50mm f/1.8 for $100 as it does well in low light and will give you lots of background blur.

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