I've decided to buy Canon EOS T3i and need lens help
Dec 15, 2011 08:37:36 #
My problem now is on the lens. The 2 options I have are the camera with 2 lens-8-55 mm and 55-250mm OR camera with 8-55mm and 75-300mm lens. Is there that much difference in the two telephoto lens?
Dec 15, 2011 08:44:06 #
Molly,
I've seen a couple of your posts and know you shoot a variety of subjects but you do shoot wildlife. My opinion (which has varying values if you speak to my "friends" :roll: ) is that you should go with the longer of the two telephoto lenses - the 75-300. You wont miss the midrange and you'll "rack out" the 300 more than you might think. Good luck and enjoy the new gear.
Rocco
I've seen a couple of your posts and know you shoot a variety of subjects but you do shoot wildlife. My opinion (which has varying values if you speak to my "friends" :roll: ) is that you should go with the longer of the two telephoto lenses - the 75-300. You wont miss the midrange and you'll "rack out" the 300 more than you might think. Good luck and enjoy the new gear.
Rocco
Dec 16, 2011 07:36:01 #
I agree 75-300 you wont regret it. One lens I added to my collection was the 85mm. for portraits.
Dec 16, 2011 08:29:23 #
rwiskirchen wrote:
I agree 75-300 you wont regret it. One lens I added to my collection was the 85mm. for portraits.
thanks. that is what i ordered. my Christmas gift to myself will be here early next week.
Dec 16, 2011 08:31:07 #
Dec 16, 2011 08:37:38 #
rpavich wrote:
That would be "18-55" right? not 8-55 :)
Yes. As you can tell, i have a lot to learn.
Dec 16, 2011 08:39:36 #
mollymolly wrote:
Yes. As you can tell, i have a lot to learn.
rpavich wrote:
That would be "18-55" right? not 8-55 :)
Yes. As you can tell, i have a lot to learn.
don't we all?
I hope you love yours as much as I love my T2i!
A good blog is the T2i rebel blog....lots of good info for us Canon Rebel shooters!
www.t2iforum.com
Dec 16, 2011 08:42:51 #
yes 18-55mm. That seems to be the wide angle lens Cannon puts on it bundles.
Dec 16, 2011 08:49:57 #
rpavich wrote:
don't we all?
I hope you love yours as much as I love my T2i!
A good blog is the T2i rebel blog....lots of good info for us Canon Rebel shooters!
www.t2iforum.com
mollymolly wrote:
Yes. As you can tell, i have a lot to learn.
rpavich wrote:
That would be "18-55" right? not 8-55 :)
Yes. As you can tell, i have a lot to learn.
don't we all?
I hope you love yours as much as I love my T2i!
A good blog is the T2i rebel blog....lots of good info for us Canon Rebel shooters!
www.t2iforum.com
I also ordered the book "Canon t3i for dummies". All of the "dummy" books are very easy to understand.
Dec 16, 2011 14:10:53 #
I find magic lantern books good also
mollymolly wrote:
I also ordered the book "Canon t3i for dummies". All of the "dummy" books are very easy to understand.
rpavich wrote:
don't we all?
I hope you love yours as much as I love my T2i!
A good blog is the T2i rebel blog....lots of good info for us Canon Rebel shooters!
www.t2iforum.com
mollymolly wrote:
Yes. As you can tell, i have a lot to learn.
rpavich wrote:
That would be "18-55" right? not 8-55 :)
Yes. As you can tell, i have a lot to learn.
don't we all?
I hope you love yours as much as I love my T2i!
A good blog is the T2i rebel blog....lots of good info for us Canon Rebel shooters!
www.t2iforum.com
I also ordered the book "Canon t3i for dummies". All of the "dummy" books are very easy to understand.
Dec 16, 2011 14:13:09 #
I think you made a great choice, the extra range will be a blessing in the long run, you photos are excellent now I look forward to seeing more of your work molly!
Dec 16, 2011 14:57:34 #
I bought the Rebel XS kit...it came with the 18-55mm and the 75-300mm. Both are good lenses. That 20mm gap from the 18-55,75-300 is noticeable for me so I'll have to upgrade the 18-55mm to something with a little more range !
Dec 16, 2011 15:21:00 #
The 18-55 is a pretty good kit lens, but I traded it for the EF-S 15-85... it's comparable to the "L" lens series in quality and sharpness... and it's a Macro lens. REALLY a great lens for the price, and you'll cover the 20mm gap also.
Dec 16, 2011 15:26:27 #
once i get used to the camera, i will get some other lens. I'm more interested in telephoto type lens at this time. I actually have 5 other cameras that do portraits and macro pretty good.
Dec 16, 2011 15:46:18 #
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