Best lens
Jan 20, 2019 15:04:59 #
Nick Nichols
Loc: Greenwood,S.C.
I am planning a 2 week trip to Egypt in March. How about some recommendations on a lens to take. I am using a Canon T3i. I am still a ameture and I hope you guys out there can help me out. I have a canon 18-135 I use a lot. What do you think?
Jan 20, 2019 15:15:04 #
Jan 20, 2019 15:22:32 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
That should be fine, especially in reasonable light levels.
Jan 20, 2019 15:25:55 #
The 18-135 should do for 90%+ of all daytime outdoor shots. (unless you are into stuff that needs a long telephoto or ultra wide). Add a fast 50 or wide angle for night or indoors and you should be OK.
Jan 20, 2019 15:29:49 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
The focal length range of your lens is good for your trip IMO. Only other suggestion I can think of is a flash, a monopod for stabilization, and a prime lens for low light. Really depends on your style and if you will be shooting mostly outdoors (would leave your set-up as is but with a monopod) or in lower light. Without breaking the bank, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is a thought. Good reviews and reasonably priced. Good hunting.
Jan 20, 2019 15:39:31 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Nick Nichols wrote:
I am planning a 2 week trip to Egypt in March. How about some recommendations on a lens to take. I am using a Canon T3i. I am still a ameture and I hope you guys out there can help me out. I have a canon 18-135 I use a lot. What do you think?
If you want more telephoto you might consider the Tamron 18-400mm.
Jan 20, 2019 15:50:44 #
Jan 20, 2019 16:54:18 #
Jan 20, 2019 16:55:46 #
mwsilvers wrote:
If you want more telephoto you might consider the Tamron 18-400mm.
Or to save $, the Sigma 18-300.
Jan 20, 2019 16:58:43 #
mwsilvers wrote:
If you want more telephoto you might consider the Tamron 18-400mm.
I second that - it's a very good all-purpose lens.
Jan 20, 2019 18:11:47 #
I have both the Canon 18-135 and 18-200 and I use the 18-200 far more often than the other lens on my closest camera to the T3i, my EOS 60D. My favorite, and most used, general purpose zoom lens is my EF 28-300L.
Jan 21, 2019 07:51:31 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Your 18-135mm is fine. Take an inexpensive pocket camera as a backup. Sony, Canon, and Nikon, have some bargain priced ones.
Jan 21, 2019 08:12:34 #
Nick Nichols wrote:
I am planning a 2 week trip to Egypt in March. How about some recommendations on a lens to take. I am using a Canon T3i. I am still a ameture and I hope you guys out there can help me out. I have a canon 18-135 I use a lot. What do you think?
That should be fine. I have been to Egypt, have a great time.
Jan 21, 2019 08:33:59 #
Nick Nichols wrote:
I am planning a 2 week trip to Egypt in March. How about some recommendations on a lens to take. I am using a Canon T3i. I am still a ameture and I hope you guys out there can help me out. I have a canon 18-135 I use a lot. What do you think?
What other lenses do you have? I'd consider a Canon 50mm or 24mm , also Canon 10-18, I do like that wide zoom, enjoy , Bob.
Jan 21, 2019 08:51:12 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I think your lens is perfect. You might add a 50mm 1.8, or rather a 30mm prime (because of the crop factor.
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