 Valeria A. Pereira-Howell |
Lens I am back and more confused than ever. Ok. I am sold on Rebel XTI, it is my final choice. Done with that. Now the big problem, lens. I have been reading a lot about it and the more I read the more confuse I get. I have pages and pages of notes and still not sure what to get.PLEASE HELP!! First of all, I am a beginner(cluless). I will take classes on Rebel. Thank you all again
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Debby A. Tabb |
Valeria, The Tamron Lens is a great lens, I have quite a few of them,so feel safe that it is quality and should cost you less then the Canon name lens. A 28mm-300mm should give plenty of range for what your wanting to shoot: ON Ebay Tamron 28-300mm: Canon 28-300mm On Ebay : I hope this helps,
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Alan N. Marcus |
Hi Valeria, The camera you have chosen is an all-around workhorse. It’s loaded with features that more than exceed a beginner’s needs. Seems to me you need to practice using your new camera for a bit before you start looking at upgrading accessories. While retail therapy is good for the spirit, I advise waiting for a while. Your camera came with a zoom lens. A zoom allows you to change magnifications. You can zoom in (higher values), to a telephoto situation. You zoom out (lower numbers), to a wide angle view. The zoom range of your camera is 18mm thru 55mm. When at max, 55mm, your view is twice enlarged 2x i.e. the equitant of cutting your camera to subject distance in half. When your lens is zoomed out to18mm, the view angle is stretched, somewhat like doubling your camera to subject distance. When set to about 25mm (normal focal length) the camera’s view replicates the human experience as to prospective. There are two areas in regard to your lens you might want to know. 1. The zoom range is not particularly huge. You could purchase zoom lenses that offer a wider view. Photographers who specialize in scenic photography appreciate a much wider angle of view. A wider lens is most helpful indoors when working in cramped quarters. You can purchase lenses with greater magnification, favored by wild life photographers etc. 2. Your lens is not a particularity fast one. We are talking about the ability to take pictures under dim light conditions. Your lens tops out at f/3.5. In future you might choose a faster lens. Faster lenses in order of fastness are f/1.4 or f/2 or f/2.8. The point of this discussion; you have a fine camera capable to doing great work. Use it as is to gain experience. In a few months you will be in a better position to make upgrade assessments. Keep in mind that I am know to dispense only marginal technical advice. Alan Marcus
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Valeria A. Pereira-Howell |
Thank you for the responses. I believe that Alan is right I should keep simple and learn more. Thank you agin. Val
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