pinguhk

UUronL
thanks for the link. Your the man
I have a very long path still to learn about taking photos and retouching them on computer

seoulman

We have some photography buffs on this forum with some real talent and knowledge!

seoulman

Alex~

This is great lens! Thanks for recommending it!

tex_phil

I was looking for a new lense and wanted to ask you guys for recommendations. I have the canon rebel XTI right now with the lenses it comes with, I think 18-55. What do you think the best bang for the buck would be not spending a ton on a lenses.

seoulman

The recommendation would depend upon what sort of pictures you take and your budget.

KnIgHtCoM

Like seoulman said, how much are you willing to spend and what type of stuff do you want to shoot?

tex_phil

I mostly do scenery type stuff, nature I guess.

seoulman

If you do mostly landscape work, the 18-55mm lens may not be wide enough. If it is a wide angle zoom that you are looking for, then try the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM. As are most wide angle zooms by the big names like Canon, this one is also pricey. About $660-$690 in the U.S.

Your other options are 3rd party lenses like Sigma, Tamron or Tokina. These are the big three for 3rd party lenses. Sigma makes a very highly rated lens that some pro photographers claim to be better than the Canon above. The Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM. This lens is just as wide as the Canon and takes some amazing shots. This lens is a part of the Sigma EX pro series, so it has excellent optics and awesome build quality. Prices are between $490-$570 in the U.S.

From Tamron there is the Tamron AF 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical. It's not as fast nor wide nor long as the Sigma. It also isn't built as well. The price is also between $490-$570.

Last but not least, there is the Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX 12-24mm f/4. Also a good lens with good reviews and solid build quality. Costs a bit less than the Canon, Sigma or Tamron at between $390-$480.

My recommendation to you for a wide angle zoom is, if you have the $$$ go for the Canon. If you want to save a little bit without sacrificing image or build quality, go for the Sigma.

If your requirements for a lens are not at the wide end. Let us know and we'll recommend something else.

southgate

ok guys my olympus camera that i had for idk how many years just gave out on me.

So im in the market for a new one. I am not a pro or anything but do enjoy taking alot of photos.

my budget is about 500-750.

I was at Circuit City since it is going out of business and I was testing some cameras out I like the Canon Rebel XSi I believe it was, i also really liked a couple of Sony Cybershots (point and shoot) cameras there were about 200-300 dollars

so my question is should I go with something a bit less lower in price as a jump off point to gather more knowledge,skill etc. in Photo or should I just look of what Canon or Nikon has as far as like the Rebelesque cameras (DSLR)???

snkpkp

Canon Xsi is a good camera to start with....my personal favorite is Canon because of its L lenses.....buy the 28-135mm IS USM when u start and then buy a 24-105 L lens