I'm about to purchase the 400d and a lot of reviews (and word of mouth) said I should just buy the body and the lens separate. So, what brand and type of lens should I look for? I want something for pretty much universal pictures, I don't have a need for extreme zoom or landscapes. I have a budget of about $100-$400, if I absolutely have to go that high.
2007-08-10 13:24:09 · 4 answers · asked by Cujoe_da_man 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
As stated the kit lens works pretty good for most hobbyists. Most DSLRs have a crop factor, which means that (in simple terms) your lens isnt as wide as the same lens on a film camera. The sensor is smaller than a patch of film so its like you are cropping your image from the start compared to film. If you have never used film this wont make sense and in the long run it wont really matter.
To my point, you will need a wider angle lens to get the same shot compared to film. 18mm is pretty wide for film, but on digitals like your 400D its just right to take a picture of your wall, end to end, in your livingroom (assuming your living room is normal sized), or that group shot on vacation or at a wedding. 18-55 gives a decent zoom.
A nice addition is the 50mm 1.8 Canon lens. Its less than $100 but there isnt a zoom. If you want to get closer you had better walk closer. The f/1.8 means you can shoot in alot lower light, and you would be suprised at what your camera thought was low light. The lower the f/# the better/faster you can shoot.
I would also suggest the 75-300. Its a good zoom (grab the shot of the mountain) but not good/fast in low light.
2007-08-10 19:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by cabbiinc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Canon 18-55mm lens (standard with the Rebel XT(i)) is good for most hobbyists. A Canon IS lens is great except for the cost, the Internal Stabilizing lens provides as much stabilization as a tripod would give, good for shooting moving objects or for normal camera shakiness.
2007-08-10 13:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, make a list of the lenses you're considering. Next, visit shutterbug.com and Search for those lenses so you can compare them.
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2007-08-14 11:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recommend the F1.4 50mm,
but you proberly want a zoom so a 28-300 or 28-200 will do most things for you, Canon or Tamron are the ones, avoid Sigma unless it says EX on it.
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2007-08-10 16:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by Antoni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋