06-21-2013 08:43 AM
Hello everyone - I am new to Canon world and I learn as much as possible every day. I have a Canon Rebel EOS XTI with the standard 18-55 mm lens.
I would like to move on to the next step and get a better lens(s) - one for close up, portaits (higher aperture) and one for every day use. Mostly I take picture of kids and family - so it will be running and diverse lighting most of the time.
My budget is alo limited in the sense that I cannot afford most of teh 1000.00 versions 🙂
Right now I am looking for someting that will give more the f3.5 and more sharp images.
I know everyone asked around but the camera model that I have was not mentioned ... but I am sure that most of the lens should work.
Thank you.
Adrian
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06-21-2013 10:35 AM
06-21-2013 09:20 AM
06-21-2013 09:40 AM
Scott thank you for your reply.
I am looking for 2 lenses indeed - so just to make sure I understood:
Thank you again.
Adrian
06-21-2013 10:35 AM
06-21-2013 11:08 AM
I totally agree with Scotty on the 50/1.4. That'd be the first thing I get.
For the other stuff it's not so easy. Kids and landscapes are two very different things that require different glass. You really want a zoom (with length) for kids, no question. Landscape you want wide. I'd grab a cheap refurbished 55-250 kit lens from the Canon site for grabbing kids. Couple that with the 50 and it should give you some new things to play with. Down the road when you want to upgrade again either get a nice wide for landscape, or a decent general zoom (Sigma makes a 17-70 that covers a nice range).
06-21-2013 11:23 AM
This is great - thank you all for your feedback.
I will definetively get the 50 version and then will see - I am already looking at my next versionup for the camera.
Exciting.
06-21-2013 11:36 AM
I was going to comment on your first post:
I was really glad to see someone post that they have an older Rebel camera and they were looking to upgrade... their lenses. It's hard to not get sucked into upgrading the camera with all the new releases, but you're absolutely doing it right. Get some new glass, it'll transform your camera into something new. Coming from the 18-55 kit, you've got all kinds of room to expand. The 50 will add all new levels of sharpness and speed. A telephoto will let you track your kids as they're running around. A wide angle will definitely change how you look at things through the lens. An upgraded zoom lens can really change things compared to that kit lens. A 100mm macro will absolutely blow you away with how sharp pictures can be from what you thought was an old camera... the list goes on. It's all about the glass.
06-22-2013 04:00 AM
Some really good information on lens has been given and here is what I did this last weekend. I've filled plenty of CF cards with my XTI and still enjoy using it but have moved on to a 7D. Shooting some landscapes with the 7D and my Tamron 18x270 I was getting some great landscape shots as it's the widest lens I currently have. As i was set up for landscapes, a mule eared deer came out of nowhere and with the length of the Tamron was able to use that one lens for landscapes then a twist of the lens and I was getting some nice running deer through the pine trees. Since I have a mild selection of lens, it was nice to take care of both situations with one lens. Remember, you can rent lens and see how they fit your style prior to buying and that's been something I've done and for me it's worked just great.
06-22-2013 09:36 AM
Unfortunately fast lens, zoom and cheap don't ever go in the same sentence!
I am good with the suggestion of the 50 mm f1.4 ( effective focal length is 80 mm).
I would, however, get the 35mm f2 as a walk around lens. It's effective focal length will be 56 mm.
A 50 mm lens is considered "normal". And both of these lens are fast, way better than your f5.6 zoom.
I have three XTi's and to this day one of them rides with me in the pick-up with a 35 mm f2 on it, all the time.
It is a fantastic, go any where, easy to carry and use rig. I just love XTi's.
Forget the 40 idea.
07-10-2013 05:16 PM
Scott a quick follow up on this.
I just purchased the 50 mm 1/4 lens - looks great and it does great close up shots.
I am a little lost since it doesn't have the notion of "zoom" as I am used with the other lens - the question I have for you please is: can I use thislens for normal pictures? That is can I take shots with a smaller F number let's say 10 - will I be able to takle shots with a good DOF or just close up shots?
Thank you again.
Adrian
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