Telephoto Recommendation Canon T3i
Nov 14, 2018 16:07:19 #
Hi, I am looking for a telephoto recommendation for my Canon T3i. I am just a relative beginner so don't need an expensive top of the line lens. My near term primary use would be to shoot street scenes around Christmas time. Used lens would be fine for me.
I have three lenses at the moment, a 1.8 50 mm, a 24 mm 2.8 and the lens that came with the camera - a 18-55mm 1:3-5.6. Lately, I have been shooting a lot with the 24mm 2.8 but now would like something to reach out and photograph people shopping without getting real close to them and possibly annoying them.
I have three lenses at the moment, a 1.8 50 mm, a 24 mm 2.8 and the lens that came with the camera - a 18-55mm 1:3-5.6. Lately, I have been shooting a lot with the 24mm 2.8 but now would like something to reach out and photograph people shopping without getting real close to them and possibly annoying them.
Nov 14, 2018 16:09:38 #
I bought a used Canon EF 70-300 mm lens that I enjoyed very much with my T3i. If you don't need that much reach, there is the Canon EF-S 18-135 mm that is smaller in size (less obtrusive) and hugely versatile.
Nov 14, 2018 16:25:05 #
Nov 14, 2018 16:29:51 #
I have a Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM EF-S that lives on my T1i over 99% of the time.
(I like cropping in-camera.)
(Not sure if they are still available. They might have been replaced by a new model.)
(I like cropping in-camera.)
(Not sure if they are still available. They might have been replaced by a new model.)
Nov 14, 2018 17:12:52 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
There is also a 55-250mm that can be added to the arsenal!
I also had this when I had my T1i and my 60D. I got some very good shots with it, and it is relatively inexpensive.
Bud
Nov 14, 2018 17:15:21 #
Old Timer
Loc: Greenfield, In.
I have he 28 135 that I use a lot, and it will fit a full frame also if you want to move up to full frame later on. I have had good results with it. It is not as fast a lens as some but does break the bank either. I have 700 200 but for a carry around lens I probably use the 28 125 more for just a walk around lens.
Nov 14, 2018 17:34:47 #
Vigneron wrote:
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Canon 18-135, 55-250 (latest versions) are very good lenses. Going longer, the 70-300 IS II latest version (nano) is a GREAT lens !
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Nov 15, 2018 04:22:47 #
The EF-S 55-250 is the king of the kit lenses. It is functional and that's the best I can honestly say about that lens, all versions of it.
The 70-300 non L is probably the best Canon bang for the buck. There's also the Tamron 18-400 that's pretty good for the price, even though it's not an SP. One of my shooting buddies uses it on his T5i.
The 70-300 non L is probably the best Canon bang for the buck. There's also the Tamron 18-400 that's pretty good for the price, even though it's not an SP. One of my shooting buddies uses it on his T5i.
Nov 15, 2018 07:33:54 #
tonal
Loc: Greece
Vigneron wrote:
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Hi Vigneron.
I would also suggest the 55-250 IS STM (have the same camera with you).
I would not go shorter than that since it is always nice to have some extra reach (compared to 135 it is almost double).
You can get it at a very affordable price in the gray market. I got mine in a white box new (probably from a camera kit) for less than 160 euros from ebay (Swiss seller).
Official retailers sell it almost the double price.
It is sharp enough if you stop it down a little, it is light and also has IS which is a must for a tele when you shoot handheld.
Built quality for that money is more than OK.
You will also be amazed from its bokeh capabilities when you use it in its long end for closeups (minimum focus distance is around 0.9m/3 feet).
What about the 24mm 2.8. Is it the Canon pancake lens?
I would like your opinion if you own it.
Nov 15, 2018 08:14:10 #
I have and use both the Canon 24 and the Canon 40 on my t4i and t1i, right now my 24 is on my son's T5i, his favorite to 'borrow', nice lenses.
Nov 15, 2018 08:26:10 #
Yes, I like the Canon 24mm 2.8 "Pancake" lens very much. It is very good for a walk around and shoot lens and is very compact.
Nov 15, 2018 08:34:06 #
Vigneron wrote:
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The front barrel rotates on my Canon kit lenses (18-55 and 55-250). Not fun for using a polarizer or graduated ND. That's why I purchased the Sigma, no barrel rotation.
Nov 15, 2018 08:42:52 #
tonal
Loc: Greece
Longshadow wrote:
The front barrel rotates on my Canon kit lenses (18-55 and 55-250). Not fun for using a polarizer or graduated ND. That's why I purchased the Sigma, no barrel rotation.
You probably have previous versions.
In the STM versions there is no barrel rotation. I have the 10-18, 18-55 and 55-250 STM "kit" lenses.
Nov 15, 2018 08:48:13 #
Vigneron wrote:
Hi, I am looking for a telephoto recommendation for my Canon T3i. Lately, I have been shooting a lot with the 24mm 2.8 but now would like something to reach out and photograph people shopping without getting real close to them and possibly annoying them.
I interpret the above comment to mean that you will be photographing people moving about without a tripod. Please note that the less expensive telephoto/zoom lenses are typically "slow". Meaning that they have a smallish maximum aperture, which in turn requires a slower shutter speed in order to compensate for less light squeezing through the smallish aperture. And a slow shutter speed may prohibit shooting the camera hand-held, which may be the preferred method for photographing shoppers.
So, you may want to keep a BIG eye on the maximum aperture of the lenses you are evaluating.
I apologize if you already understand the limitations of longer lenses.
Best,
Jason
Nov 15, 2018 09:15:40 #
tonal wrote:
You probably have previous versions.
In the STM versions there is no barrel rotation. I have the 10-18, 18-55 and 55-250 STM "kit" lenses.
In the STM versions there is no barrel rotation. I have the 10-18, 18-55 and 55-250 STM "kit" lenses.
Well, they are ten years old....
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