What lense would be a good one to use for this camera? I want to use it professionally like for weddings, senior pictures and for fun. I want to be able to take really close up shots (like bugs or flowers close up, and portraits) as well as far away shots (group pictures or scenery) What would be a good lense for this camera? Would I need to buy one or two lenses? I'd rather buy just one so I don't have to change it.
2006-08-09 05:04:30 · 5 answers · asked by shelsi 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
SORRY I MEAN CANON ***30D***
2006-08-09 05:23:39 · update #1
It doesn't matter if it's a 20D or a 30D, as long as you stick to Canon lenses. Some 20D and 30D cameras come in a kit with an 18-55 mm zoom lens. If you have that kit, you may want to just get a longer lens, like a 70-300 mm zoom lens. Otherwise get a 16-35 mm lens (if you want to get an almost fish-eye effect at 16 mm) and a 70-300 mm lens, or an 18-55 mm lens and a 70-300mm lens. That way, you'll have all focal lengths pretty much covered, except for very long telephotos, but you shouldn't need those for the kinds of shots you want to take.
In any case, you are going to need a couple of lenses and change the lens according to the picture you want to take.
For more info, look at this link:
http://www.usa.canon.com/html/eflenses/lens101/application/index.html
It will help you choose your lenses according to the kind of photography you do.
2006-08-09 07:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by thecatphotographer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought mine, Digital Rebel 350XT, and EOS 30D, with the 18-55 lenses. The range is limited in my opinion. The 18mm setting is too narrow for wide angle pictures, and the 55mm is not long enough for telephoto views. I have since purchased a 70-300, which gives me a better telephoto range, and the 70mm is a better portrait lense. I still yearn for a wide angle lense to give a better shot selection, but I take lots of pictures in my travels.
For a non-serious amateur, my problems may not be something that limits what you can do. The best lens for my film cameras was a 28-105mm Pentax branded lens for my PZ 1. That gave me a tremendous range to choose from, but I also had a Sigma 70-300mm for longer telephoto pictures.
2006-08-10 21:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by Lance U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest more than one lens. If you want to do really close stuff look at a macro lens.
For your other work stick with Canon glass...a 16-35 f/2.8 L and a 70-200 f/2.8 L. This will cover just about any situation you would face in a wedding/portrait setting. Of course you will receive a wide range of suggestions concerning this topic. Each photographer has his/her own favorite set-up. I strong suggest buying glass with at least an f/2.8 aperture. In dark churches and other minimal light locations they are a god send. If you like to stay away from flash and have a more natural light setting this is the way to go.
2006-08-09 12:47:30 · answer #3 · answered by John S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the sounds of it you are going to want 2 lenses.
One lense for portrait styles (portrait lenses shouldn't be any larger than 90mm) and one for action images (a telephoto up to 300mm would work great).
If you want to get into the professional environment then you will be changing lenses. No professional can get buy on one lense unfortunately.
2006-08-09 12:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by Ipshwitz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please do some reading at
www.the-digital-picture.com
i think you'll find lots of good info about every lens that Canon makes. There will be some recommendations for different categories, or specialties.
the 24-104 f/4L IS would be a good lens.
2006-08-09 14:55:26 · answer #5 · answered by more than a hat rack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋