Canon Rebel Lense for Beginner

kterrell · Jun 28, 2009

My husband bought me a Canon Rebel EOS xsi and it came with the EF 18-55. I am interested in purchasing another lense for a beginner. I am interested in shooting my kids and want to be able to do both shoot from far away (like while they are running on the beach) and also up close (like of cute noses and toes).

I guess I am looking for a lense that has multi-purposes but don't want to waste my money if I don't have too.

Bitter Jeweler · Jun 28, 2009

You might like the consumer grade 55-250mm.
It's cheap enough to give you an idea of what you will use most in the future, to focus your money on a better lens later.
I have enjoyed it very much.

Samanax · Jun 28, 2009

How much were you looking to spend?

Multi-purpose lens...I don't know if there is such a thing when you talk about DSLR lenses...each lens is designed for specific uses rather than being all-around performers.

Lenses you might want to look at are the EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM, the EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM, the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM or the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.

nb62 · Jun 28, 2009

Not so sure you should shoot your kids at any range. Isn't that illegal :lol:

Samanax · Jun 28, 2009

nb62 said:
Not so sure you should shoot your kids at any range. Isn't that illegal

Real helpful.

nb62 · Jun 28, 2009

Sorry

musicaleCA · Jun 28, 2009

Personally, I'd go with Bitter's suggestion. I have the 55-250, and it's a decent telephoto lens, for the price and the weight. It's bloody light, considering that in reality the effective focal length is 88-400mm (400!). Sure the IQ isn't as full of awesome as a 400mm L would be, but whatever; when it's that light and has IS too, it doesn't matter...unless you're a fanatic about IQ...which many photogs can be. :lol:

kterrell · Jun 28, 2009

Actually...I got a chuckle out of it and that is worth it :lol:

kterrell · Jun 28, 2009

I could spend around $700. Thoughts?

Samanax said:
How much were you looking to spend?

Multi-purpose lens...I don't know if there is such a thing when you talk about DSLR lenses...each lens is designed for specific uses rather than being all-around performers.

Lenses you might want to look at are the EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM, the EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM, the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM or the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.

Dao · Jun 28, 2009

Taking pictures of kids maybe better to use a fast auto focus lens such as Canon lens that has USM or Sigma lens that has HSM.

If you just want to buy one telephoto zoom lens around $700. EF 70-200mm F/4L USM may not be a bad choice. A fast prime lens such as EF 50mm F/1.4 USM or the 85mm F/1.8 USM are also a good choice in my opinion. They a little cheaper than the EF 70-200mm F/4L USM. So you maybe able to pick up the 55-250mm IS lens with the prime lens.