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I bought the Canon Rebel T1i about a month ago, and now I am starting to realize that I want something longer and nicer than the kit lens. I am curious, what do I need to pay most attention to when considering a new lens? Obviously F-stops as well as focal length, but what else should I focus on?
At this point I have considered 2 lenses-
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Canon-55-250mm-4-0-5-6-Telephoto-Digital/dp/B0011NVMO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276578237&sr=8-1]Amazon.com: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics[/ame]
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-18-250mm-3-5-6-3-Aspherical-Digital/dp/B000IBLMHQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1276578491&sr=1-1]Amazon.com: Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom…[/ame]
At this point, I am leaning toward the 18-250mm simply because I could just leave the kit lens at home. The kit lens is an 18-55mm, so if I did go with the 55-250, I would probably want to carry both lenses.
Also, Which lens hood do you prefer and why? Is there anything I need to pay attention to when considering a hood?
Thanks!
LiveStrong
At this point I have considered 2 lenses-
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Canon-55-250mm-4-0-5-6-Telephoto-Digital/dp/B0011NVMO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276578237&sr=8-1]Amazon.com: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics[/ame]
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-18-250mm-3-5-6-3-Aspherical-Digital/dp/B000IBLMHQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1276578491&sr=1-1]Amazon.com: Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom…[/ame]
At this point, I am leaning toward the 18-250mm simply because I could just leave the kit lens at home. The kit lens is an 18-55mm, so if I did go with the 55-250, I would probably want to carry both lenses.
Also, Which lens hood do you prefer and why? Is there anything I need to pay attention to when considering a hood?
Thanks!
LiveStrong