canon 1000 d

[Kay 3,709]

I am getting this camera on Friday but it comes with a 18-55mm DC (Non-IS) lens

 

i dont understand what the lense does what is the 18 55 ?

[dso88 15]

18-55mm is a short range lens its goes from 18mm to 55mm hope thats helped

[Kay 3,709]

18-55mm is a short range lens its goes from 18mm to 55mm hope thats helped

 

So what would be the next range up , as i want something that will zoom out a bit to take pictures a distence away ? or will that one do it

[dso88 15]

i would look somthing like a 70-200mm which is meduim range but it depends on what your using it for because i do alot of rallying photography which you need a bit of range and a 70-200mm is fine for rallying also i just looked at a couple of the photos you have posted there is alot of close ups if thats what your looking to do a lot of i would look for a macro lens which is specifically for close ups

[Kay 3,709]

i would look somthing like a 70-200mm which is meduim range but it depends on what your using it for because i do alot of rallying photography which you need a bit of range and a 70-200mm is fine for rallying also i just looked at a couple of the photos you have posted there is alot of close ups if thats what your looking to do a lot of i would look for a macro lens which is specifically for close ups

 

Thanks for that i think i understand a bit better now

[MuttleMcTuttle 21]

The 18-55 lens is good for landscapes, but you won't be able to focus very close and it won't be much good for bugs. 70-200 or 70-300 would be more suitable for flowers, bugs, and wildlife, and also for the dogs running and sporty stuff.

 

That's the problem with dslrs - you really need several lenses for specific purposes, and it's a bit of a faff carrying them around with you and changing them. You can almost certainly guarantee that you will see the rarest bird on the planet when you have a wide angle lens on the camera

 

I'd probably go for a 70-300 lens with macro facility, although a fixed focal length (not zoom) true macro lens would be your first choice if that's the area you are most interested in. But a 70-300 tele zoom will serve your purpose well, and you'll have the range for wildlfie, dogs on the run etc. But be prepared to cart around something quite heavy and unwieldy! Buy the best lens you can afford, better to save up for a good one, or look at S/H lenses than buy cheap & compromise on quality. Unfortunately good lenses hold their value, so bargains are rare...

 

Good luck with your new camera, glad you decided to go for it Be prepared for some crap shots until you get the hang of the different controls etc, but I think you'll notice a great difference in quality, particularly at higher ISO settings. Don't be tempted to fiddle around with RAW setting, leave the camera on jpeg until you are well used to it.

 

Have fun - looking forward to seeing the pics

[dso88 15]

id look for second hand to start off with because new lens are pricey im looking at getting 70-200mm f/4l which is around £700 new you wont need anything that fast because that will be for rallying but as said above get the fasted glass that you can afford

[MuttleMcTuttle 21]

id look for second hand to start off with because new lens are pricey im looking at getting 70-200mm f/4l which is around £700 new you wont need anything that fast because that will be for rallying but as said above get the fasted glass that you can afford

 

Save a bit longer and get the 2.8... go on... you know you want to!!!!

 

[J Darcy 5,871]

Kay the 18_55 lens is a kit lens. I will say though, that you will find it usefeul in many scenarios, indeed, i have taken what i consider to be my best ever photo with my standard kit lens.

Ok, you will not be able to take photos of red deer 1/4 mile away, but for portraits and many of the closer shots it will do ok. Don't forget, you can still use your "old" camera until you save up.Good luck......

[Kay 3,709]

Kay the 18_55 lens is a kit lens. I will say though, that you will find it usefeul in many scenarios, indeed, i have taken what i consider to be my best ever photo with my standard kit lens.

Ok, you will not be able to take photos of red deer 1/4 mile away, but for portraits and many of the closer shots it will do ok. Don't forget, you can still use your "old" camera until you save up.Good luck......

 

So a 70 200 lens will let me see how far away roughly ?

[J Darcy 5,871]

Kay the 18_55 lens is a kit lens. I will say though, that you will find it usefeul in many scenarios, indeed, i have taken what i consider to be my best ever photo with my standard kit lens.

Ok, you will not be able to take photos of red deer 1/4 mile away, but for portraits and many of the closer shots it will do ok. Don't forget, you can still use your "old" camera until you save up.Good luck......

 

So a 70 200 lens will let me see how far away roughly ?

 

I cannot answer. Try not to think of it in terms of how far you can see. All the lens does is bring the subject closer. In all photography with wildlife it really helps if you are as close as possible.But a 70-200 is a very good lens IMO. You can also get a 1.4 converter to fit it and that will nearly take you up to 300 on the top side. That said, you will loose a little light. IMH i would only ever buy canon converters, i have tried sigma and they are not as good and, i think, a waste of cash....good luck..

[Kay 3,709]

Kay the 18_55 lens is a kit lens. I will say though, that you will find it usefeul in many scenarios, indeed, i have taken what i consider to be my best ever photo with my standard kit lens.

Ok, you will not be able to take photos of red deer 1/4 mile away, but for portraits and many of the closer shots it will do ok. Don't forget, you can still use your "old" camera until you save up.Good luck......

 

So a 70 200 lens will let me see how far away roughly ?

 

I cannot answer. Try not to think of it in terms of how far you can see. All the lens does is bring the subject closer. In all photography with wildlife it really helps if you are as close as possible.But a 70-200 is a very good lens IMO. You can also get a 1.4 converter to fit it and that will nearly take you up to 300 on the top side. That said, you will loose a little light. IMH i would only ever buy canon converters, i have tried sigma and they are not as good and, i think, a waste of cash....good luck..

 

Thanks its begining to all make sence thanks very much

[Selwyn Froggit 32]

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Edited October 17, 2009 by Selwyn Froggit

[MuttleMcTuttle 21]

Kay, the best thing to do would be to chat up someone who has both lenses in canon fit and try them on your camera or take your camera to a shop & ask if you can try the lenses before you make a decision. That way you'll be able to see exactly what will fill the viewfinder at different focal lengths.

[J Darcy 5,871]

The L series will give approximately 40% greater focal length on that camera....... i.e, instead of 200ml, it will give about 280ml...