Lens Suggestions for Canon Ti1: Looking for a better zoom than the one that came in the "KIT" when I first bought the camera, Canon Ti1. Looking for something in the 300+ zoom but I...

Travelin' Bud Loc: New Mexico, Central Ohio & Eastern Kentucky

Looking for a better zoom than the one that came in the "KIT" when I first bought the camera, Canon Ti1. Looking for something in the 300+ zoom but I have not kept up on technology so not even sure what to look for. Also, don't have a lot of money. ... under $500. Canon? Sigma? or ??

Thanks,
Bud

baygolf Loc: DMV

Consider the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4 - 5.6 IS STM. On APS-C (T1) camera, it will give you a focal length of 88-400mm. Refurbished on sales for $130.00.
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-s-55-250mm-f4-5-6-is-stm-telephoto-zoom-lens-refurbished
Youtube Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5wZAvUmPUA

CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC

baygolf wrote:

Consider the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4 - 5.6 IS STM. On APS-C (T1) camera, it will give you a focal length of 88-400mm. Refurbished on sales for $130.00.
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-s-55-250mm-f4-5-6-is-stm-telephoto-zoom-lens-refurbished
Youtube Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5wZAvUmPUA

I had this lens and used it for a long time on my Canon T5. The results were super, a whole lot better than they should have been.

My $.02, Greg

Crwiwy Loc: Devon UK

Check out Tamron either 18 ~ 270mm or 16 ~ 300mm depending on your buget.
It is reasonable weight, has a biiiig zoom range and returns good quality pictures.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

The latest Tamron 16-300 is well regarded.

ballsafire Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

Travelin' Bud wrote:

Looking for a better zoom than the one that came in the "KIT" when I first bought the camera, Canon Ti1. Looking for something in the 300+ zoom but I have not kept up on technology so not even sure what to look for. Also, don't have a lot of money. ... under $500. Canon? Sigma? or ??

Thanks,
Bud

I am happy with the choices I've made: quality and price considered for my T1i/500d.

50mm f/1.8 prime-- Canon ~ $100 or Yongnuo (Chinese) $32--$50.

85mm f/1.8 prime-- Opteka ~ $100 (with MANUAL only).

28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II -- Canon ~ $160 (rare -- must have MACRO written on lens and made in JAPAN or Tiawan - it is discontinued but can be found on Ebay).

Consider inexpensive EXTENSION TUBES (12, 20, 36mm) for ~ $20)

This equipment will get you started and let you know what DSLR is all about without much money invested.

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

Travelin' Bud wrote:

Looking for a better zoom than the one that came in the "KIT" when I first bought the camera, Canon Ti1. Looking for something in the 300+ zoom but I have not kept up on technology so not even sure what to look for. Also, don't have a lot of money. ... under $500. Canon? Sigma? or ??

Thanks,
Bud

Lots of people don't like it but have a Canon 75-300, it's very reasonable in price and does an excellent job. Look on Amazon or B&H. If you're hard on cameras perhaps this lens won't work for you. If you're like me, I treat mine like a newborn, then it should work well.

BudsOwl Loc: Upstate NY and New England

I had a Canon T1i and put a Tamron 18-270 on it. When I sold the T1i, I moved the lens to my 60D which I use as my all purpose lens on that camera. You can probably get this lens used for less than $400.
Bud

Travelin' Bud Loc: New Mexico, Central Ohio & Eastern Kentucky

Jimmy, that's the one I have now: EF 75-300 4-5.6 IV. Focus response time is slow and noisey for me and it doesn't seem to focus tight when zoom is maxed out. I dunno... perhaps I got bad one.

Thanks for your input.
Bud

Travelin' Bud Loc: New Mexico, Central Ohio & Eastern Kentucky

Baygolf... sounds too good to be true! LOL. The lens I want to replace is my Canon EF 75-300 IV. I will definitely check out the one you suggested. Thanks so much for your input!

Bud

Travelin' Bud Loc: New Mexico, Central Ohio & Eastern Kentucky

Thanks Ballsafire. I've had my DSLR since it first came out but have not stayed up on photo accessories. Not sure what tube are. Do you have any experience with Bowen teleconverters?

Thanks
Bud

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

Travelin' Bud wrote:

Jimmy, that's the one I have now: EF 75-300 4-5.6 IV. Focus response time is slow and noisey for me and it doesn't seem to focus tight when zoom is maxed out. I dunno... perhaps I got bad one.

Thanks for your input.
Bud

Hey Travelin' Bud. My 75-300 does a very nice job at full zoom focus. I've done some stuff at full zoom, 1/1000 in bright sun and got some excellent, very sharp photos. I now shoot a t3i. I bought it mainly for the external audio in for video, which I do quite a bit of. I love this camera.

ballsafire Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

Travelin' Bud wrote:

Thanks Ballsafire. I've had my DSLR since it first came out but have not stayed up on photo accessories. Not sure what tube are. Do you have any experience with Bowen teleconverters?

Thanks
Bud

No experience with Bowen teleconverters -- I have experience with Albinar 2x telephoto lens and Zeikos wide angle fisheye-macro lens also with Viltrox (Newer) hollow extension tubes which fits between the camera body and the lens to produce macro photos.

I hope you have a computer and can look up all this…..