Canon 80D lenses help
Jul 4, 2018 10:54:08 #
DebDKusz
Loc: PA
Donkas1946 wrote:
She also mentions that she would consider other lenses, how about the Tamron 18-400. Good reviews. Other than that I have the 80D with 18-135 and love it for walk around and general stuff. Hope this helps.
I recently purchased the Tamron 18-400 and it’s a great lens! It’s been on my camera since I purchased and only take it off it to use my 50mm. The focus on it at 400mm is amazing without a tripod! Worth the investment on this lens, IMHO ;)
Jul 4, 2018 10:59:53 #
hey there. thought I would kibitz here since I went through almost the exact same process a while ago. here are my thoughts. my decision was to go with the canon 7d mark II because of its fps, low light capability and programmable buttons. most of what I do is baseball and dog park. I agonized about the kit lenses too, 55 vs 135 or maybe a prime like the 28mm or 35. the 80d is perhaps canon's best all around camera for anything with all the tech whistles your daughter might like. I bought the 18-135 stm kit and that lens is effing awesome! with image stabilization and silent, almost instant focus, it is not just "ok," it is a dream. skip the 18-55 and here's what I did to "sweeten the pot." I splurged on a 200mm L series f/2.8 prime and bought a newest version 1.4x converter on ebay. so now when I go out to do wildlife, the dogpark or even a ballgame, I have the full frame equivalent of a 320mm at 2.8 or a 450mm lens (ok, roughly) at f/4. do not worry about "filling the focal length." if there is something to shoot between 135 and 200, MOVE CLOSER! with the megapixel advantage of the 80d, she can always crop in to the main event in her preferred photo software. if you go with the 18-55, get the newest 70-300 from canon with near instantaneous af and great optics. one thing I have learned is that if it is a pain in the ass to shlep, you will rarely take it with you. the 18-135 is lightweight and gives her a gazillion fun things to do. you will not be sorry. here's another thought for the ultimate package...throw in the canon 10-18 ultrawide efs is lens for fun wide angles and close ups. hope this helps
Jul 4, 2018 11:07:03 #
Ravensmith wrote:
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I am a long time Canon and now also Sony user. I now have the 80D along with Sony. I HIGHLY recommend the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4 OS macro Contemporary lens - forget the KIT lenses. As a longer addition, I would HIGHLY recommend the Canon 70-300 IS II nano lens -these two lenses can do a lot VERY WELL at very reasonable costs !
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Jul 4, 2018 11:40:13 #
Ravensmith wrote:
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I have the Canon 80D with several lenses. I'm very pleased with the camera. I travel daily for work and the lens I've ended up using mostly is a Tamron 18-400. Not super expensive and it's a good all around lens that will cover most situations. It works well for me. Your daughter can add more lenses as interest increases and money permits. Watch for used L series lenses to save money. You can find some smoking deals on them if you're not in a rush to buy.
Jul 4, 2018 12:20:44 #
JBGLADSTONE
Loc: Oregon
I purchased refurb 80D with 18-55 STM 759.00
Here are my lens I have bought and use.
( all used lens)
24 mm f2.8 pancake $90
40 mm f2.8 pancake. $100
70-300 Tamron. $175
28-135 f3.5 canon $100
Manfrotto tripod w/ ballhead used $199.
No, this package is not "L" lens package but I can obtain nice photos if I do the right things.
Note: I use Christopher Cross on YouTube for his lens evaluations.
The two pancake makes the best package for sharp images.
Have fun deciding
Here are my lens I have bought and use.
( all used lens)
24 mm f2.8 pancake $90
40 mm f2.8 pancake. $100
70-300 Tamron. $175
28-135 f3.5 canon $100
Manfrotto tripod w/ ballhead used $199.
No, this package is not "L" lens package but I can obtain nice photos if I do the right things.
Note: I use Christopher Cross on YouTube for his lens evaluations.
The two pancake makes the best package for sharp images.
Have fun deciding
Jul 4, 2018 12:35:35 #
Great camera, that 80D. The lens's in the kit version are made for the crop sensor(EF-s) and won't work on a full frame sensor. If you decide on any Canon lens, get the EF. Will work on both crop and full frame. If you like, just buy the camera and purchase the Tamron 16-300. It is light and has a great zoom range. An excellent walk around lens. She need to check out the camera and the lens to decide.
Jul 4, 2018 12:56:19 #
Thank you for the advice and thoughts!
My daughter since she was 16yrs old has shown a strong interest in photography but we only had one of those small rectangular film cameras . Then while in high school she took photography courses. This prompted us with all her excitement and explaining what Digital photography is- we went to our local Ritz Camera Store and purchased the Nikon D50 with 18-55- lens, sigma 70-200 DG Macro hsm lens, Sigma 10-20mm lens, SB -800 speedlight and a quantaray tripod. Even if she lost interest we had a great camera for a long, long time. Now 12 years later her boyfriend who wanted to share her interests purchased a Canon rebel t6i for himself and for her to use in addition to ours. He has a 18-55 lens, 55-250 lens and a fine detail macro lens (she got him for Christmas). So for these last 2 years - she has been working between his and ours. Now her job has taken her and him to Wisc. a few states away and she would like her own camera and her own equipment. So she isn't a beginner but certainly not a professional we would have to say she is in the middle range. She doesn't take pictures daily but on her days off, vacations and pretty much every weekend.
Her choice was based on her trying out the cameras Nikon D7200. D7500 and the Canon 77D.
I hope this helps in determining if this is a good camera for her.
My daughter since she was 16yrs old has shown a strong interest in photography but we only had one of those small rectangular film cameras . Then while in high school she took photography courses. This prompted us with all her excitement and explaining what Digital photography is- we went to our local Ritz Camera Store and purchased the Nikon D50 with 18-55- lens, sigma 70-200 DG Macro hsm lens, Sigma 10-20mm lens, SB -800 speedlight and a quantaray tripod. Even if she lost interest we had a great camera for a long, long time. Now 12 years later her boyfriend who wanted to share her interests purchased a Canon rebel t6i for himself and for her to use in addition to ours. He has a 18-55 lens, 55-250 lens and a fine detail macro lens (she got him for Christmas). So for these last 2 years - she has been working between his and ours. Now her job has taken her and him to Wisc. a few states away and she would like her own camera and her own equipment. So she isn't a beginner but certainly not a professional we would have to say she is in the middle range. She doesn't take pictures daily but on her days off, vacations and pretty much every weekend.
Her choice was based on her trying out the cameras Nikon D7200. D7500 and the Canon 77D.
I hope this helps in determining if this is a good camera for her.
Jul 4, 2018 13:06:12 #
It is a good camera.
I got one to replace a 7DII because I wanted the newer, higher MP sensor and the 27 f/8 focal points as opposed to 1 on my 7DII. I do miss all the controls etc on the higher end 7DII. So maybe when the 7DIII comes out this fall or next spring I will get one of those - the 80D would be a good one to upgrade my wife from her SX50.
I got one to replace a 7DII because I wanted the newer, higher MP sensor and the 27 f/8 focal points as opposed to 1 on my 7DII. I do miss all the controls etc on the higher end 7DII. So maybe when the 7DIII comes out this fall or next spring I will get one of those - the 80D would be a good one to upgrade my wife from her SX50.
Jul 4, 2018 14:07:57 #
If you decide on the 18-135 USM, make sure it is the USM, the best of the 3 Canon 18-135 zooms.
I had the earliest 18-135 but decided I needed more reach. At the time there was no 18-400, or even 18-300 lenses available and I got a Sigma 18-250. I was very happy with it. Today there are the Sigma 18-300 and Tamron 18-400 zooms which are in the price range of Canon's 18-135 USM. The optics may not be quite as good, but you'd be hard pressed to tell in most cases.
I now have a Sigma 18-300mm lens on my 80D and it is on the camera most all the time. To be honest, when I need really great reach, I resort to my older SX50 HS mega zoom bridge camera.
I had the earliest 18-135 but decided I needed more reach. At the time there was no 18-400, or even 18-300 lenses available and I got a Sigma 18-250. I was very happy with it. Today there are the Sigma 18-300 and Tamron 18-400 zooms which are in the price range of Canon's 18-135 USM. The optics may not be quite as good, but you'd be hard pressed to tell in most cases.
I now have a Sigma 18-300mm lens on my 80D and it is on the camera most all the time. To be honest, when I need really great reach, I resort to my older SX50 HS mega zoom bridge camera.
Jul 4, 2018 14:14:31 #
kdogg
Loc: Gallipolis Ferry WV
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Jul 4, 2018 15:06:00 #
It seems to me that just because you are purchasing a Canon 80D, which happens to be one of the camera bodies I use, that you must use a canon lens. As a retired pro I have many lenses to pick from and not all are Canon. One of my favorite lens is made by Tamron and has a focal length range from 16-300mm. A friend uses a Sigma 18-300mm lens and gets terrific results. I'm not saying that these, or any other, lenses are perfect because they are not. Nor are Canon zoom lenses until you start talking shorter zoom ranges and "L" lenses that weigh more and cost much more. So if I were to do it over again, that is buying a new general purpose lens for my 80D, I'd probably go with a Tamron 18-400mm or Tamron 16-300mm lens. Just my opinion.
Jul 4, 2018 17:30:49 #
Based on what you have said, I would recommend the latest version 18-135 EF-s lens, and purchase the hood as well. It works to get her going to learn her new camera, and is a good all around lens. After that, any lens purchase decisions should be hers, based on what she wants to do. Who knows--maybe she would rather spend available money on a flash, or a tripod, or something else.
Jul 4, 2018 17:47:32 #
I think the Canon EF-S 18-135 f/2.5-5.6 IS USM is a good lens choice. However, another lens, Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens is also a good choice for $100.00 more when you are shopping for only a lens. I bought the 18-200mm a few years back and got excellent pictures and the 200mm gives extra telephoto reach over the 18-135mm. However, I have seen some good package deals online with Canon cameras and Canon 18-135 lens in combination. I have not seen similar combination offerings with the 18-200mm. My daughter now has the Canon EF-S 18-200mm along with a camera I gave her for a birthday present and she has taken some excellent daytime pictures of her boys playing football and baseball.
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