Canon Lens Question?

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I currently have a Canon Digital Rebel XT with:
-The standard 18-55mm lens
-Canon EF 55-200 f/4.5-5.6

Question:
- s it worth it to get BOTH the Canon EF 70-200 f/4 IS USM AND a Quantaray 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 OS lens?
- Should i get one or the other?
- If neither, is there a lens to get for under $1000 that would complement my current set?

I take photos for the school newspaper, sports games, and family functions.

thanks so much
What about as upgrades for the old ones?

Answer
Your current lenses cover virtually the same zoom range as the lenses you are looking at. They really don't complement your existing lenses at all, but are essentially potential replacements. Let's see, the Quantaray lens is $530 and the Canon is $1229. That's a total of $1759, a lot of money.

If I had to choose what lenses to get for you, and presuming you're on a budget of under $1000...
I'd get this one to replace your standard 18-55mm lens:
Tamron SP AF17-50MM F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical Lens.

Why? For the low light capability and wide aperture. It'll do much better than your current standard lens in that regard.

If you want the 70-200 f/4 IS USM, then I think that's a much better lens than the 55-200 (which I would get rid of and sell) and you should get it if you can afford it.

The only reason to get the Quantaray lens would be if you need a 1 lens solution, where you can only carry one lens and need to cover a lot of focal lengths. Otherwise, it's not as good a choice as getting lenses with more narrow focal lengths and wider apertures.

Lens selection can be tough--you should always evaluate your needs and decide which lenses will accomplish what you want.

Canon t3i lens?????????

Damien

I purchased this camera yesterday and it came with a 18-55mm lens. It cost me 750 dollars. I am thinking of returning it and exchanging it for a canon t3i but the lens will be 55-250 mm for 950 dollars. What's the best deal? I am a amateur @ this. This is my first dslr. What is the difference in the lens? What makes a lens better then others? TY

Answer
Don't waste your time, the shop's time and your money.
Just buy the Canon EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS that you will find for under $200

eg
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-55-250mm-4-5-6-Stabilizer-Telephoto/dp/B000V9D5LG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1343117404&sr=8-2&keywords=canon+55-250

That way you have a T3i with both lenses for $920.
BTW the 55-250 is a great lens but is way too long for many purposes. I have this lens and it is used for maybe 10-15% of my shots.

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nikon d3000 lens help?

Bill

im looking in buying a nikon d3000 but i would like to know if my nikon af nikkor spectrum7 70-210mm lens will fit on the camera and will the camera auto focus it? plzz help me out thanks

Answer
Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JCSV5I?ie=UTF8&tag=track-yahoo-answers-20

Review: Outstanding Starter Camera.
Looking over several cameras and choosing one for someone who has outgrown point and shoots, I came back to the Nikon D3000. By no means will this model blow away the seasoned photographer, however it does cover the basics and more. We picked it up and tried it out over the weekend.

First time DSLR users will enjoy the Guide Mode. It literally walked us through different shoot scenarios via the fixed 3" LCD screen. An excellent tool, its step by step instructions allowed my niece to move from the operating booklet in no time. After a few more runs, I am sure that she will feel quite comfortable shooting in the manual mode. The quick shutter release was a nice surprise.

Upon completing two days of shooting with the Nikon D3000, I walked away impressed. In manual mode, indoor shots were a balanced and perfect mix of shadow and color. As usual with shooting in low light, noise will make an appearance. However this system can be tweaked to deliver some outstanding indoor photographs. The bottom line is proper settings.

A basic fix is the VR (Vibration Reduction) feature located on the lens. This should be activated, especially indoors. A tripod will certainly help. In auto mode, just set the camera to night portrait and sit back and enjoy the rest of your flight.

Outdoor shots were vibrant, sharp and rich in color without editing. The onboard flash system was more than capable in meeting fill flash requirements. Without a doubt the overall performance of the camera, features and image quality is excellent.

With 10.2 megapixels to work with, I easily blew up a personal favorite my niece had taken to 16" x 20". Even though I don't see myself trading in my Nikon D300 for this model anytime soon, this camera is by far an upgrade over any of the souped up point and shoots out there.

Its easy to see that the real jewel in this model is the auto focus system. With six auto mode settings (Landscape, Sports, Child, Closeups, Portrait, and Night Portrait) each and every photograph can be a keeper. Onboard editing tweakers won't be disappointed with this model. It covers the basics. The D3000 operates with both SD & SDHC cards.

The Nikon D3000 is paired with a Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S DX lens. It will operate with any Nikkor DX and AF-S lens. Older Nikkor or similar AF lens is a no go when shooting in auto but will function in manual mode. Since this model is not fitted with the built in optical image stabilizer, I recommend switching on the Vibration Reduction (VR) feature located on the lens. Still the best anti vibration tool is a tripod.

Nikon makes it really simple with a thumb dial for tweaking aperture and shutter speed. Metering, focus modes, and exposure compensation are easily controlled via the menu. The D3000 does not shoot in video mode. This model easily shoots over three frames per second in continuous mode. The 3D tracking sensor operates quite well in low lighting.

The Nikon D3000 camera kit comes packaged with a EN/EL3e Li-ion battery, charger, USB cable, video cable. strap, eye cap, eye cup, software CD-ROM, 18-55mm Nikkor lens, lens cap, instruction booklet and a one year Nikon warranty.

Coming out of the gate, I still find this model a little pricey for a basic DSLR. I am sure heading into the fall and holidays buyers will begin to see a noticeable price drop. Even so, the D3000 is a fine tuned replacement for the immensely popular entry level Nikon D40. Newcomers to the DSLR community will certainly enjoy this outstanding alternative.

BUYIN A NEW DSLR!!!!!!!?

Agony Aunt

Hey All!

M a newbie in Dslr world..Plannin to buy Canon 450D in a time of one week as m goin on a Europe and UK tour!M just buyin it for a hobby..!

.But not sure abt d lense...Cud u guide me as to Which 1 shud i go for?Am i making a right choice buy selecting this model?

My budget is around INR 40,000 thats almost 813 USD.

Thanx!

Love,

Answer
The 450D is a great camera. $813 should buy you the body and a 18-55mm lens with some cash left over for a flash unit. Unless your happy with the kit lens' rather limited reach, then prepare to make some other purchases. A better option is just to skip on the 18-55 and get a 18-200mm. It covers all the focal ranges most people would ever want. However, the body and the lens will go over your budget. Unless you want to save up, another good option is just get a Nikon D40 with a 18-200mm.

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