Which lens for Canon?

[nanoreefer22]

Looking to get a lens for my Canon Xsi...thinking of this
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_75_300mm_f_4_5_6_iii

I'm looking for something to take distant photos as well as portrait type photos..any recs?

 

[bigyankfan]

It depends what you are going to use it for. If you are planning on taking a lot of outdoor scenery shots or shooting sporting events or wildlife that is a good choice. The lens is have on my camera most of the time is the EF 28-135 USM IS lens. Takes macro shots, has a good range of focal lengths, fairly fast (f 3.5) and has image stabilization. Just my two cents.

 

[THEDLO]

this is a good lens LINK a bit pricy but ull never have to switch lenses to get that distant shot, also it has an amazing depth of field like most zooms do at a close distance. on of my favorite lenses by far, and i have both, the one in your link, and the 18-200mm

 

[S1024L]

this is a good lens LINK a bit pricy but ull never have to switch lenses to get that distant shot, also it has an amazing depth of field like most zooms do at a close distance. on of my favorite lenses by far, and i have both, the one in your link, and the 18-200mm

I agree with THEDLO, for an all around lens get the 18-200mm, remember that your Xsi is cropped so the 75-300mm is actually 120mm-480mm (not good if you need to take a picture in tight spaces.) Sigma also makes an 18-200mm, a little cheaper but not as sharp.

 

[Jakef150]

70-200 l

 

[nanoreefer22]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/543923-USA/Canon_2044B002AA_EF_S_55_250mm_f_4_5_6_IS.html

How about this one guys?

Thanks for the advice thus far.

 

[THEDLO]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/543923-USA/Canon_2044B002AA_EF_S_55_250mm_f_4_5_6_IS.html

How about this one guys?

Thanks for the advice thus far.

better, but its still going to be a pain when shooting in doors.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Wish I had more $$$ girlfriend wants to buy it for xmas..i know she doesnt have ~$600 to put on it. $300 max.

 

[THEDLO]

oh damn that changes things....

 

[nanoreefer22]

Surely does...believe me I'd go all out if i could lol...

Could i use the stock lens for shooting indoors? and the 55-250mm when I'm shooting outdoors?

 

[THEDLO]

of course, the main benefit to the 18-200mm is that its good for both.

 

[nanoreefer22]

So given that would you go with the 75-300 or 55-250? I want to be able to shoot outdoors and be able to capture things in the distance (birds, wildlife, etc)...

 

[nanchil]

I would go with 75-300 if you are into telephoto. I have the same camera and I have this lens in addition to other lens I have. I am happy wih this lens.

http://www.adorama.com/SG70300DGEOG.html?utm_source=gbase&utm_medium=Shopping%20Site&utm_campaign=Other&utm_term=Other

And this for indoor

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=12142&is=USA&ctype=2&A=details&Q=

 

[S1024L]

Between the two, my choice would be the 55-250mm. I had both lens and the 55-250mm is a much better lens and it has IS.