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neenie
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SLR Lens question for camera people
DH really wants to get me the lens for my camera now that i've really been using it alot, and can see the limitations of only having the 18-55mm lens.
i want to get the 75-300mm.
The problem is that i really haven't had that much time to research all of the aspects (i.e- what a few of the abbreviations even mean, and why they're important to have in a lens ), so i was hoping i could get some feedback here. On the photoforum i go on, many of them are professionals, so anything i pick would be an inferior choice to them
The lens that i picked out is the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Zoom Lens. Here's a link for it
Can you tell me what some limitations might be for this, or if it's a good buy?
After this, it seems like (for this size) the price jumps up to the $600 range, and i definitely don't want that (especially since it's not being used to make me money... just a hobby)
Or, if there's an alternative that i'm not aware of? I have a Canon Rebel XT, so i was only looking at canon lens'.
I appreciate any feedback!!
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Posted 8/20/07 9:42 PM |
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lakrav
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Re: SLR Lens question for camera people
You can get a tamaron lens for the same price and it is compatible. The price is about $200. If you want one with image stability it will cost you more. Check out E-bay. That is where I got one for my wife's camera.
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Posted 8/20/07 9:55 PM |
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cjb88
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Re: SLR Lens question for camera people
I agree, the tamaron lenses are just as good and lot more affordable... the only thing that I would look at would be the aperture... the lens that you are looking at has an aperture of f/4-5.6... basically the lower the number the better the lens. The lower the number, the more light the lens lets into the camera and less you need to use a flash. A lot of more serious photographers that i have spoken with wont buy a lens with an aperture over f/3. However, before i learned about this aperture stuff i bought a tamaron lens that is f/4-5.6 and I have gotten a lot of lovely photos with it...
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Posted 8/20/07 10:39 PM |
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neenie
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Re: SLR Lens question for camera people
Thank you for the feedback!
I've been looking at Tamron lens' and they definitely seem like a better deal than the canon that i was looking it.
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Posted 8/20/07 10:46 PM |
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cjb88
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Re: SLR Lens question for camera people
I forgot to add, i would also definitely invest in those UV filters!! I just got one... they go over the lens, i definitely notice a big difference in the photos!
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Posted 8/20/07 10:47 PM |
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neenie
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Re: SLR Lens question for camera people
Posted by cjb88
I forgot to add, i would also definitely invest in those UV filters!! I just got one... they go over the lens, i definitely notice a big difference in the photos!
do you use a hood?
i'm still getting acclamated to the camera itself (and still mostly just use the auto settings, though i'm starting to become more comfortable with the manual aperture).
i'm such a beginner!
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Posted 8/20/07 10:52 PM |
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cjb88
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Re: SLR Lens question for camera people
Posted by neenie
Posted by cjb88
I forgot to add, i would also definitely invest in those UV filters!! I just got one... they go over the lens, i definitely notice a big difference in the photos!
do you use a hood?
i'm still getting acclamated to the camera itself (and still mostly just use the auto settings, though i'm starting to become more comfortable with the manual aperture).
i'm such a beginner!
I use the ones that came with the lens... sometimes it is annoying and gets in the way though... it depends i guess. I only use the auto settings!! I should be able to use the manual one, but I just havent really had the time to sit down and properly learn how to use it. maybe next summer...
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Posted 8/20/07 10:56 PM |
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neenie
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Re: SLR Lens question for camera people
Posted by cjb88 but I just havent really had the time to sit down and properly learn how to use it. maybe next summer...
same here!
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Posted 8/20/07 11:00 PM |
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