Need help picking a lens.

dharner1 · Nov 12, 2009

Just bought a Canon Dig. Rebel xTi. It has the stock lens on it, looking for something with a little more zoom on it, any suggestions for a beginner? also where to purchase it from. thanks!

iolair · Nov 12, 2009

Hi ... What is your budget, and what kind of photos do you intend to take?
What is the greater priority ... image quality, low price or long range?

boogschd · Nov 12, 2009

Amazon.com: Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG IF Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

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could be more helpful if you tell us what you shoot and how much you want to spend on lenses

welcome to the forum

DennyCrane · Nov 12, 2009

This should compliment it well:
2044B002 Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer Telephoto Zoom Lens

If you want to jump ahead a little, this has a lot more features and quality:
0345B002 Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA

dharner1 · Nov 12, 2009

I take a lot of photos of buildings, not so much portraits, not so much distance. Just need something better than this Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 lens.

Budget is around.. $50-$150

thanks guys. i appreciate it.

PhotoXopher · Nov 12, 2009

Keep saving then... that budget willl need to be a little bigger.

skiboarder72 · Nov 12, 2009

Yea your basic zoom lens that is somewhat decent is a 70-300mm f4-f5.6, which will run around 200$.

GeneralBenson · Nov 12, 2009

dharner1 said:
I take a lot of photos of buildings, not so much portraits, not so much distance. Just need something better than this Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 lens.

Budget is around.. $50-$150

thanks guys. i appreciate it.

That 50mm is a great lens, don't doubt it. It's just not wide enough for shooting buildings. Keep saving for a wide angle zoom, and in the mean time, get to know that 50mm and learn how to use it for what it's good at.