Best single lens for Canon XTi? Tamron 18-250mm? Is the Tamron 18-250 a good choice?
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Wow, quite a question. You really need to ask your self what you will be shooting most of the time. One review wanted to take pictures of her baby, most of the time. Another may like scienery and travel. You really need to narrow your preferences. You could get this lens for a general all around lens, however there are many trade offs to consider. Generaly this wide zoom range will have issues with anything printed larger than 4x6 inches. Some may argue that point and say 8x10 to still have an acceptible image. Are you involved with other photo people to evaluate your images? Do you use photoshop to adjust your images? If so this lens will be a compromise in most cases. Two lenses with overlaping zoom ranges say 18-70mm and 70-200mm would be ideal. However I would recommend the Canon 28-135mm f 3.5 IS, it depends on your budget. You may want an image stabilized lens which this lens is. Check the reviews, also www.Photozone.de for excellent lens reviews. Good luck.
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Is there a zoom lens in approximately the 17-80mm range that has good result shooting hoops? I have tried several, the last being Tamron's 17-50mm F2.8, and the results were not that impressive. Had good results using Canon's 85mm F1.8 and 50mm F1.8, but would like to find a wider angle zoom that can deliver.
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Sounds good! I'm buying my first digital camera for my daughter and her family. I've locked in on the t1i and 15-85. I really like my 24-105 lens and think that the 15-85 should be a great match for the camera.
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There are many choices depending on your budget. But of the 5 Canon lenses I own, the 17-40L is the one I use most. It has excellent optics, a wide zoom range, and is fast enough for most situations.
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I have the Canon 3Ti camera and the Sigma 18-250 fits perfectly. The Sigma lens is OUTSTANDING PLUS. It is wonderful to work and the resulting pictures are perfect. Plus the additions they sent with the lens are great Joe Frisinger, Princeville, HI Email: jfrisi2747@aol.com
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My recommendation would be the 50mm 1.8. Good standard focal length (although closer to 75mm with the smaller sensor). It is under $100.00 new. Short depth of field, great for portraits. Every Canon owner should have this lens. No zoom mind you, so it requires a little more work to get the shot you want. This lens is good, fast, and cheap.
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I own the 18-250mm and it is really sharp and a good lens. I was very surprised. Not sure of the Sigma but I know with the Tamron it is a bargain at that price.
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Well, I don't have the Tamron but the Kenko is really good. I actually picked it over the canon 2x TC. I have the canon 1.4 X and they go great together and the Kenko retains AF wich the canon does not. You can't go wrong with the Kenko. Hope this could help somehow. Good shooting and keep making art.
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I have the Rebel XTI and I've taken some great close up pictures with the Canon 100mm f2.8 macro. I also have the 70-200mm f/4, 17-55mm f2.8, 85mm f1.8 and the 17-40 f/4, but my favorite is the 100mm macro with the 70-200mm f/4 a very close second.
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The Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras is compatible with the Canon XTI. EF indicates electronic focus lense mount. Your XTI is a crop sensor camera and is compatible with both EF and EF-S lenses. The EF-S lenses were designed specifically for crop sensor digital cameras. If you plan to upgrade to a full frame sensor in the future you may want to stick with EF lenses as they are best suited for FF cameras. As I stated earlier your XTI is comptible with both EF and EF-S lenses.
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i hear alot of good things about the sigma 17-35 1.8 all though it would depend on what sort of photography you do!i like to keep in the family,so thats why i went with canon 85 1.8 witch is a vary good lens,also its a prime lens and would work well on your t4i and most other canon cameras.
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Hey, thanks for the help. I sure will take a good look for a 50mm to add to the 18-250 because in addition to outdoors, everyone also has to shoot indoors and if it is good in low light that is a big plus.
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Just bought the D40x two weeks ago, and spent the weeks before that researching the D40x vs. the XTi. I'd go with the D40x... you can't go wrong with a Nikon, and the kit lens that comes with the XTi is terrible. I bought the D40x, and have since added a few accessories. I feel like I made the right decision and I am totally thrilled with the purchase... No regrets at all. Plus, Nikon makes a longer-lasting camera. D40x!!!
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Any thoughts for general / home photography? I have a Digital Rebel XSI and recently bought the 70-200 mm F2.8 IS version mainly to photograph school events without the annoying flash, and take closeups of my rapidly-growing kids. I have been going back and forth between the two lenses (24-70 F2.8 vs. 24-105 F4.0 IS) but my instinct is that F2.8 is much better than F 4 even with IS. Any guidance appreciated from a professional.
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I have the same question, but will probably go with the Sigma because the OS will come in handy. I go to many concerts and need a lens that will allow me to get into the concert. A Canon L lens may be too big for a concert. The OS will allow me to take better shots with less light.If you dont need the OS and want the xtra 50mm then you must go with the Tamron. Quality wise, they seem close.I was looking at the Canon 55-250 with IS but it is large compared to the Sigma.
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2X Converters basically will all provide a little "noise", but buying the Canon version, would be the better, less expensive alternate to extending the capability of your lens for your Canon XTi.
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The quality of the 60-250 is stellar but low light sports is not it's best use. If the Tamron has excellant optics, the f2.8 should be better for your needs. Check The lens reviews to see how the Tamron performs wide open. DXO Mark is informative.