Lens options for T4i

[Kandy]

Hi,

I have a Canon T4i with 50mm f/1.8 II and 75-300 mm f/4-5.6 III Non USM lens. I am interested in landscape and wildlife photography.
Please suggest if these lenses would suffice my needs or should I consider buying an ultra wide lens or any other lens. If yes, then please suggest some inexpensive lens.

-Kandy

 

[pgriz]

Wildlife photography can get expensive real fast, because you never seem to get close enough and there's almost always not enough light. So typical gear would include at least a 400mm lens, and apertures of f/4 or better. For landscape, ultra-wide angles can be useful, but they have their own characteristics that need to be learned and utilized. However, you don't "need" ultra-wide angle lenses for landscape, as it is possible to shoot with your 50mm, and stitch the photos together to make the equivalent of a wide-angle view. Best way to know if you're missing something, is to rent such a lens and play with it for a week or so. Then you'll have a better idea if it can work for you.

 

[Kandy]

Wildlife photography can get expensive real fast, because you never seem to get close enough and there's almost always not enough light. So typical gear would include at least a 400mm lens, and apertures of f/4 or better. For landscape, ultra-wide angles can be useful, but they have their own characteristics that need to be learned and utilized. However, you don't "need" ultra-wide angle lenses for landscape, as it is possible to shoot with your 50mm, and stitch the photos together to make the equivalent of a wide-angle view. Best way to know if you're missing something, is to rent such a lens and play with it for a week or so. Then you'll have a better idea if it can work for you.

Thank you, pgriz, I never thought about renting but i would definitely give it a try now.

 

[Juga]

Wildlife photography can get expensive real fast, because you never seem to get close enough and there's almost always not enough light. So typical gear would include at least a 400mm lens, and apertures of f/4 or better. For landscape, ultra-wide angles can be useful, but they have their own characteristics that need to be learned and utilized. However, you don't "need" ultra-wide angle lenses for landscape, as it is possible to shoot with your 50mm, and stitch the photos together to make the equivalent of a wide-angle view. Best way to know if you're missing something, is to rent such a lens and play with it for a week or so. Then you'll have a better idea if it can work for you.

This man offers wisdom that is on par with Yoda.

Best it will do you to listen.

I have a T4i and I haven't had a ton of money to sink into lens yet but the kit lens (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II) works pretty well at 18mm for a cheap alternative until you can purchase something 'legit.'

 

[pgriz]

I like having my "wisdom" compared to a rubber hand-puppet.

However, you flatter me Juga, and for that I thank you, even though I don't think I quite deserve it. :cheers: