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[lizet313]

I am thinking about buying a Cannon XSI what kind of lenses would you recommend?

 

[bob100]

I am thinking about buying a Cannon XSI what kind of lenses would you recommend?

go with the kit lens 18-55IS and the 55-250IS telephoto zoom,
also check out recommendations on http://photography-on-the.net/forum

 

[Angrypenguin]

go with the kit lens 18-55IS and the 55-250IS telephoto zoom,
also check out recommendations on http://photography-on-the.net/forum

Great starter kit. 200 dollar instant rebate if you get the XSi 18-55 kit with the 55-250 IS right now, too. Should be around 750ish together on Amazon.

 

[Frantasmic]

What kind of photos do you wish to take? How experienced are you?

If I were buying an XSi this week, I'd go to www.wolfcamera.com and get their XSi. They are offering the kit lens, the 55-250 zoom for $849.00.

Add the nifty 50 mm 1.8 for under a hundred and you have a pretty good little setup to start out with for under $1000.

 

[Angrypenguin]

What kind of photos do you wish to take? How experienced are you?

If I were buying an XSi this week, I'd go to www.wolfcamera.com and get their XSi. They are offering the kit lens, the 55-250 zoom for $849.00.

Add the nifty 50 mm 1.4 for under a hundred and you have a pretty good little setup to start out with for under $1000.

Amazon has the combo for around 750

Also, did you mean the 50mm 1.8? The 1.4 is a couple hundred more...

 

[lizet313]

Ok I will look into that because I was thinking about buying it in Ebay.

Couple of questions


What is a Tamron 28-80mm?

What is a Tamron 75-300mm Standard Telephoto?

What is a 50mm?

58mm wide angle lens?

58mm 2x Telephoto lens?

Canon 18-55mm Image Stabilized?

I was looking into different packages and they have these lens in them. Can anyone tell me more about this. What is it for how do the pictures look? Do you have any pictures?

I don't have any experience with SLR I have a point and shoot Canon.

I am trying to buy it before March 2010 that is when my trip is.


$1,000.00 is my budget nothing over just less.


I know my experience level is minimum but since I am trying to get a SLR might as well get everything I might need later on. I think...I need opinions

 

[Frantasmic]

Yep, I corrected it. Sorry.


Amazon's deal is the best out there.

For Disney and your budget, the Amazon deal is really good right now.

The 18-55mm is the kit lens that is a generic lens for some wide angle shots and general purpose. It's not bad, for coming with the camera.

The 55-250mm is your zoom lens. The 50mm that is discussed is a fixed lens for generally wide shots of low-light situations (like shows and parades, etc where you wouldn't need to zoom in from a distance).

 

[Angrypenguin]

Hi Lizet,

Sounds like you're just starting out (which is fine! We've all been there)

The range of numbers with mm designated with them speak to the focal length (or "distance") at which the lens zooms, so to speak.

For beginners, I'd recommend staying away from buying these ebay packages until you grasp a little more understanding on what you're looking for. Ebayers like to include inexpensive (e.g. cheap) lenses and other knick knacks into a "package" and sell it to you, adding a premium onto the items. A lot of times their lenses aren't really lenses, but simply cheap add-on tricks to make your current angle more "wide angle" and so forth.

If I may, stop by a book store and pick up "The Digital Photography Book" by Scott Kelby or "Understanding Exposure" (the author's name escapes me at the moment), as they're excellent beginner guides. Also, you may want to check out http://digital-photography-school.com/an-introduction-to-types-of-dlsr-lenses.

I think a lot of your own questions may be answered! If you still have questions, feel free to stop by again and we'll help you as much as we can.

 

[lizet313]

Thanks for the help. I will go do some more research.


One more question

I was interested in taking a course maybe online course.

Which one would you recommend?

Would it be better to go in person or online is fine?


Well not just one question a couple sorry.

 

[Angrypenguin]

No problem.

I've been wanting to take a photography course in person, but haven't found the time yet .

I'd start by reading the basics, or maybe even finding a copy of the Rebel XSi's manual online! The manual is a great place to start, as it'll go over every feature possible and you'll have a great understanding of what each button and function does, and it's purpose.

Also, if you find a photo you like, don't be afraid to ask how the person achieved that photo or what techniques they used. I started learning just by reading a lot online and a few books, and just constantly looking through pictures. I think the most beneficial to me, while learning, is finding a good photo, asking "how'd they do that?", and then researching as to how they might've done it.

Also, practice practice practice!

 

[Frantasmic]

You could purchase and download this:

http://http://www.shortcourses.com/store/canon-xsi.html

Again, Wolf/Ritz camera offer DVD introductory courses for just about every camera out there as well.

 

[bob100]

Ok I will look into that because I was thinking about buying it in Ebay.

Couple of questions


What is a Tamron 28-80mm?

What is a Tamron 75-300mm Standard Telephoto?

What is a 50mm?

58mm wide angle lens?

58mm 2x Telephoto lens?

Canon 18-55mm Image Stabilized?
I was looking into different packages and they have these lens in them. Can anyone tell me more about this. What is it for how do the pictures look? Do you have any pictures?

I don't have any experience with SLR I have a point and shoot Canon.
I am trying to buy it before March 2010 that is when my trip is.
$1,000.00 is my budget nothing over just less.

I know my experience level is minimum but since I am trying to get a SLR might as well get everything I might need later on. I think...I need opinions

I agree about NOT buying the ebay packages, those 'deals' usually have bad lens. Buy from known retailers with packages that include the 18-55IS "kit" lens and/or the 55-250IS, those lens are good. Reputable online retailers such as B&H, Adorama, Amazon, etc. also have combination packages.
For learning you might want to start at the local library (lots of photography books), join a local photography club or use online forums. you can go with a formal photography course but I would start out with books but that's just me

 

[lizet313]

Thanks I have a lot of thinking and reading to do I wanted to get before this year ends so I can practice practice practice and learn everything I can by March 2010 also for my sis Graduation May 2010.


Here is the link of the camera I was planning on buying last week but decided to wait to ask Disiers for help because I do not know much about these I do know about point and shoot.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CANON-EOS-Rebel...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1309|301:1|293:1|294:50


I fell in love with the price and all the items it included.


I downloaded the manual for the Canon XSI so I have started reading it. It does have a lot of information in there I also started searching for books.

So what kind of lens do you have and what kind of pictures can you take with it?

 

[Angrypenguin]

Thanks I have a lot of thinking and reading to do I wanted to get before this year ends so I can practice practice practice and learn everything I can by March 2010 also for my sis Graduation May 2010.


Here is the link of the camera I was planning on buying last week but decided to wait to ask Disiers for help because I do not know much about these I do know about point and shoot.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CANON-EOS-Rebel...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1309|301:1|293:1|294:50


I fell in love with the price and all the items it included.


I downloaded the manual for the Canon XSI so I have started reading it. It does have a lot of information in there I also started searching for books.

So what kind of lens do you have and what kind of pictures can you take with it?

Yeah, these ebay packages include a lot of "junk" that just drives up the price. A lot of the items there (the "wide angle" autofocus lens and the 2x telephoto lens) are pieces of junk. I can't speak much for the Tamron 75-300, but I'm guessing it's another one of those junk lenses they throw in just to make money, and the optical quality is less than stellar. If anyone else has first hand experience with it, please feel free to correct me .

I think that if you buy

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1242680114&sr=8-1

and then the telephoto
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-55-250m...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1242680167&sr=1-1

you'll receive the 200 dollar instant rebate for a total of around 754. Add a couple SDHC cards

http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Cla...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1242680439&sr=1-1

and you'll be good to go.

I, like a lot of people, started off basic with just the Rebel XS and the kit lens. Eventually (well, really a couple months, lol) I outgrew it and got an 18-200mm all purpose lens. I felt like I outgrew that as well, and got myself a Canon 50d camera (here http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50D-15-...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1242681017&sr=1-1) with a 24-105mm F/4 L lens (here http://www.amazon.com/Canon-24-105m...4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1242681043&sr=1-4). I also have the 50mm 1.8 for lowlight as well.

I think the trick is not just to jump into the gear, but why you're upgrading the gear. I discovered that I wanted the constant aperture f/4 over an entire focal range, as that allows me to be creative with DOF. Also, the lens is incredibly sharp . The camera also had a better sensor, the autofocus was much faster and more aggressive, and the continuous shooting was faster as well. These are all things I didn't care about when I started, then after a lot of shooting, I realized that I should care, and then realized that I wanted/needed the extra features, and then I upgraded. Don't become intimidated, it's a gradual (and fun!) learning process.

The f/1.8 allows in a lot of light, so it allows the photographer to have a faster shutter speed when lighting conditions are less than optimal. The faster the shutter speed, the less risk there is that any camera movement will induce blur.

 

[lizet313]

How do I get the rebate?


Flash do I need a better one than the integrated one?

What about the filters are they necesary?

 

[Angrypenguin]

add both items to your cart (make sure that you're buying them from Amazon, not an Amazon third party partner), then on the second to last page at checkout, when you're actually about to pay, you'll see it apply a -200 discount.

 

[bob100]

Here is the link of the camera I was planning on buying last week but decided to wait to ask Disiers for help because I do not know much about these I do know about point and shoot.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CANON-EOS-Rebel...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1309|301:1|293:1|294:50


I fell in love with the price and all the items it included.


I downloaded the manual for the Canon XSI so I have started reading it. It does have a lot of information in there I also started searching for books.

So what kind of lens do you have and what kind of pictures can you take with it?

again - don't be fooled by all the stuff in the ebay listing!
it seems like a lot but only the camera, 18-55IS and 50mm lens are the things you will use, the other stuff like the screw on lens, filters, flash, etc. are poor imitations of a real lens, a real flash, real filters.
look for packages with the 18-55IS and 55-250IS lens, that will take you a long ways and later you can buy more specialized lens that suit the kind of pics you like, e.g. macro, the "nifty fifty" etc.

 

[lizet313]

Ok I won't buy from Ebay just wanted to let everyone know about what attracted me to that package.


I found this in Amazon.com

Sigma 28-70mm & 70-300mm AF Lens Set For Canon

Opteka Digital Camera / Camcorder Lens Cleaning Kit, Tabletop Tripod, & LCD Screen Protectors

Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

subtotal = $1,193.90

but with the $200.00 instant rebate the free Opteka Digital Camera / Camcorder Lens Cleaning Kit, Tabletop Tripod, & LCD Screen Protectors and some trial from amazon.com
Amazon Prime Free Trial required. Sign up when you check out.
Has anyone tried this before? What is it? It gves me a free trial then I have to call and cancel if not I will be charged $79 one time for the entire year. This is my first time buying at Amazon.com

This is what the price looks like with out the free shipping

Items: $1,193.90
Shipping & Handling: $23.48
Super Saver Discount: -$8.53
Promotion Applied: -$200.00
Promotion Applied: -$9.95


You'll get free shipping on eligible items when you confirm your Amazon Prime Free Trial sign-up in the next step.


Total Before Tax: $998.90
Estimated Tax:* $0.00
Order Total:$998.90

What do you think?

 

[wenrob]

Amazon Prime is a credit card. The tripod deal is not worth it as a table top tripod will not support the camera and lens.

 

[Angrypenguin]

Hi Lizet,

I'm a little confused as to why the Sigma 28-70 and the 70-300 are in there as well. You don't need those lenses if you have the 18-55 and the 55-250, as you pretty much have the same focal lengths covered.

Cleaning kits can be bought for around 10-15 bucks at any camera store or Best Buy.