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lenses for beginners.

  • 09-02-2008 4:01pm
    #1
    man1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 446 ✭✭


    Hi
    As mentioned in a previous thread I am going to new york and want to buy lenses for my canon 400D. I got a kit 18-55 lens with it but would like to go for something a bit better and haven't a clue what to look for.

    There are so many available its almost confusing when you are a beginner like myself.

    I want to be able to take shots of my family and outdoor wildlife maybe landscapes aswell. Maybe I am asking for too much here but is there a good multi purpose lens that would fit this lot or should I be looking a 2 or 3 different lens.

    I have about 500-600 to spend on them.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Carrigman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 713 ✭✭✭Carrigman


    This is a useful and well reviewed lens that might be suitable:

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/423719-USA/Tamron_AF031C700_AF_28_200mm_Super_Zoom.html


  • #3
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    Check the sticky - top of the forum.


  • #4
    man1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 446 ✭✭man1


    Will do.
    Cheers


  • #5
    PixelTrawler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭PixelTrawler


    I have the sigma 18-200MM OS lens as well as the basic kit lens with my 400D
    and its not a bad lens although does tend to struggle a little in low light conditions - the auto focus goes mental on the camera!

    I got this over the 70-300MM canon IS lens since it covers the same range as the kit lens and so it meant i wouldnt have to swap lens so much - at the expensive over not having quite as much upper range.

    To be honest at 10 megapixel you can crop down anyway at what you zoom on and still have a large picture

    The optical stabilisation is a big plus. And it seems pretty well built.

    Its a heavy enough bugger and is better balanced with the battery grip on the camera - i'd definitly recommend you pick up one of these. Get a second battery to chuck in it while you are at it.

    Its this one on the B&H site

    Its decent enough for landscape, potraits and very basic wildlife although it doesnt really have the reach to make it totally useful for this - although these are the compromises you will make. Its a decent beginner all rounder.

    Theres a review here


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