What is a good Canon wide angle lens?

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Steven

I'm getting a Canon EOS Rebel T3i for Christmas, and I want to get a wide angle lens. I'm new to the world of DSLRs so I was wondering what a good, basic and standard wide angle lens would be to get. Obviously, the cheaper, the better, but I still want a quality lens. Should I get a Canon lens? Should I get a different brand? What size? Any personal experience with the lens you recommend? Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas everyone!

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Congratulations on your new camera. My first recommendation for a lens would be the 17-40mm F/4L. It is around $750 so it is likely out of your price range. You could also check out the tamron or sigma wide angle lens. They are cheaper and have a larger aperture, but not quite as good image quality. The cheapest canon lens I'd recommend is the 18-135mm lens. If you meant super wide angle, you would want to look at sigma. They make some quality ultra wide angles. I have the 17-40mm F/4L and love it.

How do you change the focus on a Canon Rebel T3i?

Iloveme

Well, I recently bought a Canon Rebel T3i and every time I take a picture the focus is horrible it focuses on the background rather than the person. I've realized you have to it manually. So, all I'm trying to say is how do you change the focus. Thank you!

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Rule # 1 - Read the Owners Manual

Rule # 2 - Read the Owners Manual

Rule # 3 - Read the Owners Manual

Rule # 4 - Start Back at Rule # 1 - Read the Owners Manual

This type of problem is actually actually covered in the Owners Manual.
Check the side of the lens where the AF/MF Toggle is sitting at.

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I have a Nikon D80 DSLR camera, what are 2 lenses I should start with?

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Cincy G

What are 2 lenses I should start out with for my camera? I would like something for everyday use and something for zooming in long distance. Under $500 would be nice.
What is difference between 70-300mm and 75-300mm?
Is a VR a must have?

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Hi Cincy. Great Questions!! There is no real need to have more than one lens if you are not a professional photographer who has reasons for using a variety of focal length lenses. For people who come in our store asking the same question, I recommend them buying an 18-200mm or 28-200mm zoom lens. For one thing, it allows for relatively wide angle shots. Also, you have the advantage of being able to zoom to standard focal length (50mm), portrait lengths (85mm to 100mm), and all the way out to long telephoto (200mm).... all in one lens. The second advantage is that you only have one lens that you keep on the camera... meaning not having to switch lenses on and off, which absolutely introduces tiny particles to the sensor of the camera. Particles on the sensor = spots on your images/pictures = extra work in photoshop or a trip to the camera repair for a sensor cleaning = at least an $89.00 cleaning fee each time you have to take it in. You can literally have 100's of spots on the sensor.... I know, I just had mine cleaned. :( There is not much difference in the 70-300mm and 75-300mm focal length wise. VR is an advantage... it reduces the effects of camera shake which helps with clearer, in focus pictures. Hope that gives you something to consider.

PSS. I am adding the links to the lenses I recommended just so you can see and read about them.

Where can I get my camera lens cleaned?

Matt

I have a canon dslr and I noticed there is some dust on the inside of the lens. I bought the camera from bestbuy. Do I take the lens to bestbuy to get cleaned?

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Hi Matt
Best Buy will do nothing for you or your camera. Try calling Canon's 1800 number. They will provide the name of an authorized Canon repair tech in your city. If the equipment is under warranty... you just might get a discount. Worth the try. Thanks for reading.

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