Cannon EOS Rebel T2i I am a beginner and I've just bought this camera and it came with EF-S 18-55 lens. My grand daughter is a swimmer and I want a zoom lens that will let me get up close plus be good for action. I don't have a lot of money to spend and I'm not sure which lens will fit my camera. I am looking at Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras. Would that one fit my camera and do you think it would be good for what I need? Cannon EOS Rebel T2i I am a beginner and I've just bought this camera and it came with EF-S 18-55 lens. My grand daughter is a swimmer and I want a zoom lens that will let me get up close plus... » Read More Cannon EOS Rebel T2i I am a beginner and I've just bought this camera and it came with EF-S 18-55 lens. My grand daughter is a swimmer and I want a zoom lens that will let me get up close plus be good for action. I don't have a lot of money to spend and I'm not sure which lens will fit my camera. I am looking at Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras. Would that one fit my camera and do you think it would be good for what I need? « Show Less
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Thank you so much for your reply. I guess I need to bit the bullet and spend the extra bucks.
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i have the d80 with the 18-70 dx, the 70-300 ed, and the 50 1.8 d nikkors, plus the tokina 12-24 and the tamron 28-75 f/2.8. what glass you put on your d80 to start with should depend on intended uses and experience level. if all you want is an all-in-one lens, go for the 18-135 kit, unless you can afford the 18-200 vr. the 24-120 VR is another sweet after-market option if you go body-only and just want one lens, but you'd probably be better off, however, with either the 18-55 or the 18-70, plus the 55-200 vr. for the size, weight, and cost, they're very good for plastic consumer lenses. the downside is they're fairly slow for (D)SLR lenses, due to narrow apertures at the long end. if low-light photography or action sports is your bag, skip the nikkors altogether unless you can afford the 17-55 2.8 and/or the 70-200 VR. get the d80 body and grab a sigma or tamron 2.8. if w/a is your thing, i'd get one of the 18s (-55, -70, -135, -200) and pair it with the tokina 12-24 or the sigma 10-20. if you're more of a telephoto person, get the 18-55 or -70 and pair it with the inexpensive 70-300 non-vr g lens. the money you save over the ed or vr versions can go toward a good tripod -- unless you really think you're gonna be doing a lot of handheld shooting at 300mm. for macro and portrait work, consider again going body-only with the d80, getting the $100 50 1.8 prime, and maybe the sigma 30, the nikkor 60, and the tamron 90 to round out your selection, which would give you a nice, sharp range. if all of this seems too complicated, look at a fixed-zoom P&S or the d40/18-55 combo.
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Most people, especially newbies, get a better feel for zoom magnification by comparing a digital lens ratio to the old 35mm standard. In this case, assuming you are using the 55-250 on something in the Digital Rebel series, the maximum zoom of 250mm compares to about 400mm on a 35mm film camera, which is considered a "long zoom" lens. Your 18-55mm kit lens has a maximum 35mm equivelent of about 90mm--perfect for portraiture, and about 1/4 the maxium magnification of the 55-250. (I'm rounding off everything here.) This is about the maxium zoom that you can hand-hold, assuming bright conditions allow a fast shutter speed and image stabilization (IS) is turned on. A tripod would typically be needed for anything longer than a digital 250mm, and anything longer than 150mm when conditions are less than optimum. So, for maxium zoom with minimal hassle, the 55-250mm IS is, in my opinion, the most effective Canon zoom for the price.
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If the camera takes EF or EF-S series lenses, no problem. Check your owner's manual, the 'Net, or the Canon site for that information. Like the above posts said, make SURE you get an adapter for the ***T2 Rebel***.
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The 50 is probably more often referred to as a "standard" lens and works great. The 35 is slightly wider and often used for portraits of more than just one person (when you need to fit more people in the frame). Keep in mind that if you have a camera with an ASP-C sensor (or a "crop sensor"-- this is the Rebel line of Canon canons as well as the 7D, etc), the 50mm is closer to a (1.6 x 50 =) 80mm due to the smaller sensor and a 35 looks closer to a (35 x 1.6=) 56mm lens. What I would suggest before dropping a lot of money on the 35L or 50L is to see what range you use more or what looks better on your camera. Most Canon cameras come with an 18-55 or 24-105 lens. Zoom that lens to the 35mm mark and use that for a day and see how it works. Then do the same thing with the lens at the 50mm mark. If you find that 50 is too narrow or 35 is too wide, there is no sense in dropping $1000+ on a focal length you aren't likely to use.
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Jason, I am a newbie to taking pictures using anything other than a point and shoot!! But, I love this lens. I used it last night for my grandchildren's Christmas program at church. The church was dimly lit with the stage lit. I used no flash with it set on night scene. The pictures are great, even for an amateur like me. As far as the motor, all I know is that I just screw it on the body and start taking pictures. I love the range of the zoom. I could zoom out and get the entire group or in and get my precious ones. I would buy it again with no hesitation. It is much lighter than my Tamron low light lens, so if either will work for the situation, I choose this lens. Jason, I am a newbie to taking pictures using anything other than a point and shoot!! But, I love this lens. I used it last night for my grandchildren's Christmas program at church. The church was dimly lit with the stage lit. I used no flash with it set on night scene. The pictures are great, even for an amateur like me. As far as the motor, all I know is that I just screw it on the body and start taking pictures. I love the range of the zoom. I could zoom out and get the entire group or in and get my precious ones. I would buy it again with no hesitation. It is much lighter than my Tamron... » Read More Jason, I am a newbie to taking pictures using anything other than a point and shoot!! But, I love this lens. I used it last night for my grandchildren's Christmas program at church. The church was dimly lit with the stage lit. I used no flash with it set on night scene. The pictures are great, even for an amateur like me. As far as the motor, all I know is that I just screw it on the body and start taking pictures. I love the range of the zoom. I could zoom out and get the entire group or in and get my precious ones. I would buy it again with no hesitation. It is much lighter than my Tamron low light lens, so if either will work for the situation, I choose this lens. « Show Less
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Yes! I have a T2i and it fits great. I don't think it ever came as a kit--but it is made to fit the body. It is a little bit heavier than the kit lens that your friend has, but it is much more versatile for, say, vacation photos where you might need a variety of shots in a quick period of time that turn out pretty good. I'm happy with it--a lot of people will get into the technical stuff about it, and they're right, but for your average person on a vacation (for example) looking for a lot of versatility in just one lens, this one is a winner!
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I bought it last July 2012 and it works perfect with my T2i but make sure ask the seller if it comes with M42 screw mount adapter or you can buy it separate.You'll fall in love with this lens.Best for closeup, portrait and video.
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You need to buy an adapter for the wide angle, they are not canon. The two canon lenses work great. The 18 to 55 is a good all around lens. The package deal wasn't bad. I'm a little annoyed about the wide angles not being compatible.
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Jessica, I'm going to guess you've long since bought a camera and lens, but if not, may I suggest a: Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) and a Tokina 11-16MM F/2.8 ATX 116 Lens for Canon EOS AF Digital - Tokina ATX116PRODXC check Adorama.com for a better price on the Tokina lens, they show it back ordered, but, shipped mine within a week.
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I have a canon and it was one of the best lenses I ever used for the price. I bought a canon 18-200 and gave mine to my son and have thought about getting another. I think as long as you get the one for your camera you can't go wrong.
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If you choose to shoot with this camera you will want the zoom lens first and for most 55to 300mm not cheap if bought by itself. $249.00 Look for the camera bundled at it should have this. Use the action mode and you can get some good shots. Just point and hold down the button for rapid fire picture taking. It takes 8 in a row. I used this at an indoor water park and the pictures turned out pretty darn good. I hope this helps you.
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I don't have that Canon body (I own a Canon EOS Rebel )but I do have a 70-300 tele. lens. I have two other lenses as well and everything fits OK.
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The answer really depends on your budget. I have the 18-135STM-which is also an amazing lens , but because of it's size and weight-I have the 40mm on my t5i all the time. I don't find the focal length to be a problem at all. The only thing shorter that I would consider is the new 35mm f2.0 IS which is a lot of money. The older none IS 35mm isn't as amazing as the 40mm. I tried them all out at the local camera shop. The combination of optical quality, construction, price, and size make this lens hard to walk away from. BTW, on the t5i, the f2.8 is plenty for doing hand held-no flash is terrible lighting.Hope this helps. The answer really depends on your budget. I have the 18-135STM-which is also an amazing lens , but because of it's size and weight-I have the 40mm on my t5i all the time. I don't find the focal length to be a problem at all. The only thing shorter that I would consider is the new 35mm f2.0 IS which is a lot of money. The older none IS 35mm isn't as amazing as the 40mm. I tried them all out at the local camera shop. The combination of optical quality, construction, price, and size make this lens hard to walk away from. BTW, on the t5i, the f2.8 is plenty for doing hand held-no flash is... » Read More The answer really depends on your budget. I have the 18-135STM-which is also an amazing lens , but because of it's size and weight-I have the 40mm on my t5i all the time. I don't find the focal length to be a problem at all. The only thing shorter that I would consider is the new 35mm f2.0 IS which is a lot of money. The older none IS 35mm isn't as amazing as the 40mm. I tried them all out at the local camera shop. The combination of optical quality, construction, price, and size make this lens hard to walk away from. BTW, on the t5i, the f2.8 is plenty for doing hand held-no flash is terrible lighting.Hope this helps. « Show Less
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The 18-55 covers a widw ange to short telephoto range equal to a 27mm to an83mm lens on a film camera. with this lens you can shoot fairly wide shots and the zoom in to increase the size of yor subject . the 55mm end is good for portraits and the 18 is good for scenics. The 55-200 zooms out to capture firds in flight or othe distant subjects. Both are inexpensive and outstanding optically.
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The 18-55 is in reference to the focal length of the lens, not the filter size. Look at the front of your lens, there should be printing on it that will read something like this for an example, (this is what is on my canon lens 18-55 lens). Canon Zoom lens EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5.6 IS ll and then there is another number by itself which on mine is with the filter symbol then the number 58mm That is the size of filter that will fit that Lens. Also, if you have the book for your camera or lens, it will tell you in there what size filter that you will need. Hope this helps
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you seem to know alot Technology guy, so im replying to ya about a lens choice. Its the CanonEF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS for a 50D im purchasing but im not sure if its compatiable or will fit should I say, Because the 50D says its a EF mount and the rebels are EF-S mount. but since they say the 50D dont come with a lens that can take the use of the full power of the camera I wanted to get something I can afford and that lens i mentiond above is less than 300 usd. So please let me know if it works on the 50D without any problems thanks.