Junebugg71 wrote:
Good morning everybody!! 🌞
Me again....
I am looking to purchase both, a telephoto and a prime lens. Want to stay in the $300-350 range, total.
This is the telephoto I'm looking at on Amazon, but what does "(renewed)" mean?? Is that the same as refurbished??
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 is STM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Renewed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010FAU86K/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_bAGIDbJXW30VA
This is the prime 50mm f/1.8 I am looking at this one on Amazon.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_ojGIDbD7SDR05
For the 50mm, reviews states improvements such as metal mount, sturdier barrel and AF/MF switch, larger focus ring, grippy matte finish and STM. However, it also states thread size is 49mm instead of 58mm, which is what my SL2 has.
Now, do all "nifty fifty" lenses have a 49mm thread? Would the 50mm stand alone as an everyday lens without having to pair it with filters/tubes, etc, or would I have to buy even more items dedicated to just this 1 lens, or do they make a 58mm thread for it? If it's on Amazon, I'm just so tired, I'm apparently overlooking it....but If it's a stupid question, and they don't or can't make those number configurations, please go easy on me. I'm the first to admit numbers are NOT even close to being my strong suit. I think that's why I find aperture, shutter speed, and ISO so difficult to grasp. Numbers, numbers, and more numbers...《sigh》 I read and YouTube everything I can, trying to "get it", but it just gets overwhelming and my brain turns to mush. 🤯
Anyway, I digress, but I do have just one more question (for now)....
For someone like me, who's just doing this as a hobby with my daughter, are these lenses ones that will be ok for a long while, without the need to upgrade?
I just want some decent lenses to take nice, crisp pictures for us to have and enjoy; maybe put some in scrapbooks and such for future generations. I'm not looking to file bankruptcy with constant upgrades, become a pro, or be featured in NatGeo or anything. 😂😝
Thanks in advance!
Angee
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As your camera is a half frame or crop sensor, I'd suggest a 35mm lens, f2 or 1.8, as a normal lens instead of the 50mm.