Suggestions for my first lens
Jul 27, 2017 12:08:52 #
I'm new here. So inspired by knowledge of the forum. I have a Canon I5. I need my first lens. I be been taking photos of abandoned gas stations I kind find between San Diego /Colorado. I'm using my standard lense. So somewhat boring.
I'd love to capture more scenery, great cloud formations etc, but also love the details and graffiti on the old buildings.
At Our place in Colorado we have Texas longhorns and I want to shoot them as well. Shy animals so I can't be too close.
My budget is under 500.00
I'd love to capture more scenery, great cloud formations etc, but also love the details and graffiti on the old buildings.
At Our place in Colorado we have Texas longhorns and I want to shoot them as well. Shy animals so I can't be too close.
My budget is under 500.00
Jul 27, 2017 12:15:34 #
Jul 27, 2017 12:25:10 #
For the gas stations, and clouds, use a wide angle lens...the 35mm / FF equivalent of a 20mm, or 24mm, or 28mm, or 35mm, lens. For the distant shots of animals, use a longer telephoto lens...300mm, or 400mm, or larger. Using a superzoom lens (18-300mm, or such) will give you plenty of range, in one item, but the images it produces will be less sharp than would the images from a single focal length (Prime) lens. Try buying one wide angle Prime lens, and one long telephoto Prime lens.....perhaps a 28mm lens, and a 500mm lens. Buy used, and refurbished, to save money.
Jul 27, 2017 12:32:51 #
kristination wrote:
I have a Canon I5. I need my first lens. I be been taking photos of.......
Just about any lens will be better than shooting without one.
Jul 27, 2017 12:40:58 #
kristination wrote:
I'm new here. So inspired by knowledge of the for... (show quote)
Kristi, welcome to the Hog!!!
I'm going to suggest the Canon 15-85. It is to your crop camera what the, probably most used lens in the Canon line-up is in the FF world, the 24-105.
It's a VERY versatile lens and of very high quality!
Again, welcome and good luck.
SS
Jul 27, 2017 12:50:43 #
kristination wrote:
I'm new here. So inspired by knowledge of the for... (show quote)
Not familiar with your camera , if you can get a max 300mm zoom or a 250 mm zoom for the long horns say 50 or 70×300 mm and a
35 mm for the buildings . Or just one zoom like. 18×105 mm , 35×200 mm it's not that long but you have to start some where
Jul 27, 2017 13:11:04 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Kristi, welcome to the Hog!!!
I'm going to suggest the Canon 15-85. It is to your crop camera what the, probably most used lens in the Canon line-up is in the FF world, the 24-105.
It's a VERY versatile lens and of very high quality!
Again, welcome and good luck.
SS
I'm going to suggest the Canon 15-85. It is to your crop camera what the, probably most used lens in the Canon line-up is in the FF world, the 24-105.
It's a VERY versatile lens and of very high quality!
Again, welcome and good luck.
SS
But don't get the 17-85 thinking that it's simular, it's not nearly as sharp
Jul 27, 2017 13:49:53 #
Jul 27, 2017 16:34:47 #
Need clarification on your camera model. You say it is a Canon I5. Is it really a T5i? The I5 was a Canon Powershot camera from about 13 years ago, known as the SD20 in the USA and the I5 in Europe. If it really is an I5, it is not an interchangeable lens camera. If it is a T5i, all of Canon's EF and EF-S lenses will fit it. You may want to consider a nice zoom lens, but Canon doesn’t offer anything with decent coverage for the amount you want to spend. I suggest you scrape up another $150 and get the new Tamron 18-400 when it is available in Canon mount, if it is not already. I've read good things about that lens and with a focal range of 18 to 400, it may be the only lens you need for some time.
Jul 28, 2017 11:07:23 #
I am going to understand that "standard lens" means you are using a 50mm lens. A kit lens is not considered standard, perhaps standard zoom or walkabout.
If you find that using the 50mm lens or what you call "standard" your images are boring that simply tells me that you are not doing good use of that lens.
Perhaps what you need is a wide angle, in the form of a prime or a zoom lens but keep in mind that your images could still be boring. If they are you should review your photographic technique.
If you find that using the 50mm lens or what you call "standard" your images are boring that simply tells me that you are not doing good use of that lens.
Perhaps what you need is a wide angle, in the form of a prime or a zoom lens but keep in mind that your images could still be boring. If they are you should review your photographic technique.
Jul 28, 2017 11:59:10 #
Jul 28, 2017 12:36:27 #
Jul 28, 2017 21:21:53 #
Agreed. By boring , I'm not able to capture the building and some, or more specifically, more of the desired skyes, clouds and landscapes without the "gas station" being too far away. I think wide angle lens is what I need. But not sure to try to buy one more expensive lens , or two. I think wide lens might help me capture those amazing big skies in the west.
Thanks for your time.
Thanks for your time.
Jul 28, 2017 21:29:47 #
I have the Canon Rebel T5i. I'm using the 50 mm lens. I'd like two things.
More depth of field with subjects, the ability for more in the shit, like a wide lens. Wondering if I can get both in one lens?
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge .
More depth of field with subjects, the ability for more in the shit, like a wide lens. Wondering if I can get both in one lens?
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge .
Jul 28, 2017 21:31:39 #
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