Originally posted by: sygyzy
Besides the Canon 70-200 "starter" L lens, are there any (recommended) zoom lenses (at least 200, preferbly 300mm), that are around 500-600? Does not have to be Canon branded. Others are fine too. Thanks.
Originally posted by: sygyzy
Besides the Canon 70-200 "starter" L lens, are there any (recommended) zoom lenses (at least 200, preferbly 300mm), that are around 500-600? Does not have to be Canon branded. Others are fine too. Thanks.
Is the 18-55 IS bolded here the kit lens on the XSi? I presume the 50mm f/1.8 recommended is the aforementioned "plastic fantastic" Canon prime sub $100 lens.Originally posted by: punchkin
Originally posted by: ElFenix
Originally posted by: Gobadgrs
What have you guys heard about the lens here?
http://www.dcresource.com/news/newsitem.php?id=3587
Along with the camera comes a new lens: the F3.5-5.6, 18 - 55 mm IS lens. This stabilized lens (which does NOT have a USM motor) will be in stores this October for $199.
And what about, or get it bundled with the F3.5-5.6, 28 - 135 mm IS lens for $1499
i think it's the same optics as the kit lens, with canon's new cheap 2 stop IS module. the kit lens' optics are not so great. it'd be better just to spend the $100 or so extra on a tamron 17-50 f/2.8 (which is 2 stops faster at the long end where IS matters anyway). it'll be sharper across the image and allow more background blur for portraits.
The Tamron 17-50 will NOT be sharper than the 18-55 IS, which is actually sharper than the Canon 17-55 in the corners wide open and with the Canon at the same aperture, believe it or not. The optics are NOT the same as the old kit lens, but significantly better. In addition the focusing is more accurate than that on the 17-50.
I am not biased against the 17-50, although I had two soft copies-- I have to take claims of super sharpness with a grain of salt, though. The lens is pretty soft wide open. The 18-55 IS is very sharp, though slower, and has IS.
A very good option for a rank beginner, for even less money than the Tamron, is the 18-55 IS and 50mm f/1.8.
Originally posted by: sygyzy
Which wide would you guys recommend? Canon 10-20, Sigma 10-20, Tamron/Tokina (not sure if they both offer it), 12-24?
Originally posted by: sygyzy
Besides the Canon 70-200 "starter" L lens, are there any (recommended) zoom lenses (at least 200, preferbly 300mm), that are around 500-600? Does not have to be Canon branded. Others are fine too. Thanks.
Originally posted by: 996GT2
Why did you leave out the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS? Despite the dust issues, it's the best walkaround zoom for crop sensor cameras, period. No other lens offers a 17-55mm range with IS and constant f/2.8 aperture. The 17-40 is a good lens on crop cameras, but for $200-300 more the 17-55 adds IS, a full stop faster aperture, and 15mm more on the long end.
Also, the Sigma 18-50 has been updated. The new version features a different optical design with more SLD elements, a 1:3 macro feature, and a slightly larger 72mm filter size. The 1:3 macro is a notable advantage to the Tamron 17-50, and the macro version of the Sigma 18-50 compares well with the Tammy in terms of sharpness.
Originally posted by: eos
I'm saving for an XSi as well.
Originally posted by: Entity
Any opinions on the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM as a walkabout?
I'm considering getting it as a kit lens paired with the 30D. I haven't shot SLR in quite a while, but I do miss it, and am looking at getting 1x Wide Angle (likely the Sigma 10-20mm) and a Telephoto before too long (mostly for photographing Ultimate Frisbee), but I've noticed that I can get the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM paired with the 30D for about $1300, when the body itself is going to cost me ~$1050.
Should add that regardless of what lens I get "paired" with the body (looking at Amazon right now FWIW since there isn't any gear on Craigslist ), I will be getting the 50mm, a 10-20mm wide angle, and eventually a zoom lens.
Any advice for a beginner getting back into the game would be appreciated.
Rob
Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
After a set back (wife lost her job) and a lot of research, my wife has settled on a camera. She is going to get the Canon Rebel XSi. She has never owned a SLR or a DSLR so she will be learning with it. How are the included lenses for a hobby shooter taking landscapes and family gathering shots? We will need a telephoto for landscapes and something for indoor shooting at family events.
I am leaning towards just buying a body and a lens or two and a flash but want to stay under $1500 if that's possible.
Or just get the kit and a flash.
Camera example:
http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/SLR1197.htm
TIA
Originally posted by: DLeRium
How does IQ compare with 18-55 IS and 18-200? The 18-200 is a sweet lens to carry in the sense that it's a one lens solution. I do know that massive zooms (wtf is this... like 11x?) beyond 5x are a problem. 11x must be a killer on the optics. I can't imagine the IQ being that great although the test shots I've seen are definitely impressive.
Originally posted by: Aharami
are there any reviews for the new sigma 10-20mm f3.5? I was considering buying the 10-20 f4-5.6 but I see that sigma came out with a faster version of the lens. Its a bit more expensive... f4-5.6 is around $440 and the f3.5 is around $640 on ebay. so around a $200 extra for the faster version but i wonder if a fast super wide is worth it since it will mainly be used for landscape photography, and hardly ever indoors