Recommended lenses for Digital SLRs? Is there anybody out there that can recommend a generic lens, with a nice range?
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If you are willing to fork out $500 - $550, I highly recommend the SAL 18250 (This is the best range I have found so far for the A350). This lens is SOLID, no drift, extremely quick focusing. If you don't want to schlep around those low quality "kit lens's", just buy the sony body and invest in this GREAT lens. Pic quality turns out great!! I have had this now for almost 4 months. Took it on a trip to Alaska and found it extremely versatile, going from wide to telephoto. The convenience factor alone (of not having to swap lens's) means a reduction in camera inside gunk that can spot up your pics, and easy shooting under any situation.
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BTW be careful not to get too excited about the BIG DEAL. Are you the kind that want to tote around a huge bag full of lenses and change them a lot? Then great.However, I have come to realize that I am just a one-lens-kind-of-girl and if you are too (guy?) then find a really good one with great range. I love my 18-135mm STM (silent for video) and then you just need a UV filter and a small holster camera bag - both cheap to add later. All the extras are not name brand anyway and you can get the cheaply separately later and jsut get what you really actually need.So before you jump for the big deal, envision what you really want to do with the camera and what kind of photographer you really are. BTW be careful not to get too excited about the BIG DEAL. Are you the kind that want to tote around a huge bag full of lenses and change them a lot? Then great.However, I have come to realize that I am just a one-lens-kind-of-girl and if you are too (guy?) then find a really good one with great range. I love my 18-135mm STM (silent for video) and then you just need a UV filter and a small holster camera bag - both cheap to add later. All the extras are not name brand anyway and you can get the cheaply separately later and jsut get what you really actually need.So... » Read More BTW be careful not to get too excited about the BIG DEAL. Are you the kind that want to tote around a huge bag full of lenses and change them a lot? Then great.However, I have come to realize that I am just a one-lens-kind-of-girl and if you are too (guy?) then find a really good one with great range. I love my 18-135mm STM (silent for video) and then you just need a UV filter and a small holster camera bag - both cheap to add later. All the extras are not name brand anyway and you can get the cheaply separately later and jsut get what you really actually need.So before you jump for the big deal, envision what you really want to do with the camera and what kind of photographer you really are. « Show Less
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I have a Nikon and auto focus works for me. If I remember correctly, Tamaron makes a lens with Canon mounts as well. I'd look into that.
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I own the D80 with 18-135 lens and love it. Yes, you sacrifice a tad of fabulousness by picking the lens with the broader range, but I wanted bang-for-buck versatility first. I recommend getting at least *one* of the Nikon-Nikkor lenses, since they have proprietary circuitry that (I believe) the after-markets don't. The one thing you'd gain by starting with the 18-55 lens is that it *is* quite a bit smaller. I hate to mention it here, but I found - post-purchase - my local (Atlanta) membership w'house had a kit with *both* lenses for less than I paid for the body + lens.
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Thank you for the information. Especially I decided to purchase 50D with a 28-135mm IS because of the reason you told. It is very attractive offer. Previously, I had thought to purchase a 28-105mm, so the overlapping would be at minimum w/ 100-300mm.IS lenses are unfortunately over my budget. May be later, I can think about them.I think my Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens can be enough For wide angle focal lengths.Thank you again for your suggestions,Merry christmas and happy new year,GO
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The FA-J, F and the KAF and KAF2 series lenses will work with your new camera. From the book by Magic Lantern that I have, that old lens will work but you'll have to get an adepter. I think you'll be a lot happier if you get one of the new DA series lenses that are made for digital SLR's. I just pick up a 18-55mm DA series lens for under $80 from Amazon.
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Just make sure you get the 1 w/ the Nikon mount. It will say if you want a Nikon or Canon? It's a cool lens!
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I ordered mine with the 24-120 f4, for a walk-around prime lens. The 24-85 is a good choice, too. As for the other zooms you mentioned, it depends entirely what type of photography you are going to do. The 80 to 200 f2.8 is a very good lens - it's expensive, tho. The other zooms are fine, but the quality seems to go up with the price. Also, go to dpreview.com and find their test info on the lenses you want. They are a great source for valid info on all things digital...both cameras and lenses. I love my D610.
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I would have to agree. The L series lenses are great. I guess it just depends on where you are at with your photography. The L series lenses are going to cost you a little more and if you can afford that then fine. I have gradually upgraded my lenses along the way and this year upgraded to the 70D. I recently purchased the Canon 18-135 lens to be my all around lens and I love it!
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Thanks for your reply. I need a good lens to photograph swim meets and football, both for children. Maybe I should consider the 70-300. I want sharp pictures.
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Can't believe nobody took this on yet. I don't have all of these lenses below, but This list should get you started. FA 50mm 1.4 All purpose, fast, handy lens of good quality and respectable optical performance without paying too much: FA Limited 77mm f/1.8 Possibly a bit longer in the focal length than you would want permanently attached, but this is regarded as one of the best in-production lenses for the platform. FA* (Star) 85mm f/1.4 Impossible to find for a reasonable price anywhere, but this is also widely regarded as one of the best lenses ever made for the platform. FA Limited 43mm f/1.9 Hard to find for a reasonable price, a lot of folks swear by these lenses in the same vein as the 77mm. Not-so-much-sleeper primes include the FA 40mm and 70mm limited pancake lenses. They stop down to f/2.8 and have fast a/f and good image quality. If I were on a budget, it'd be between the 40mm and the 50mm. The 77mm is an eventual acquisition you pick up after some time.
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My recommendation would be the 55-200. You can't really go wrong with any of the fuji lenses as a second lens. But the 55-200 gives you a solid two lens combo.
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I have a canon and it was one of the best lenses I ever used for the price. I bought a canon 18-200 and gave mine to my son and have thought about getting another. I think as long as you get the one for your camera you can't go wrong.
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Pretty much any camera that advertises "macro focus" (the ability to focus on objects within about an inch of the lens -- necessary if you're selling anything *small*) will be fine these days: All of them have plenty of resolution and perfectly good image quality for eBay/Amazon usages. You'll have no problem finding many cameras <$100 to choose from these days that will work just fine.
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Li,What does a longer lens excel at shooting? I'm almost a complete neophyte, and can't google up the answer to this one.
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Just purchased Canon T2i and am looking for a telephoto lens to shoot the family surfing vacations. Any suggestions???Thanks.
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Christine I also own a Rebel XTI but I have the canon 28-135mm and the Tamron 28-300mm lens. The only thing I can say is that I am considering the Canon 430EX or the Canon Speedlite 580EX II. I suppose that it will depend on how fast we plan to shoot action shots. Just to let you Know, I am new to this digital SLR stuff, but I have been using 35mm equiptment for 30 years and the issues facing me now did not apply with my old stuff.