what lens should I get?

[Mike2023]

ok guys, I have a canon Rebel XSI.

I need a lens to go with the 18-55 Kit that I got with the cam.

So I want something with a zoom at a decent price.

Opinions?

Thanks

 

[boBQuincy]

Canon's 55-250 is a good match for the 18-55.

 

[AKVTiger]

Depends on your price range. I would recommend the Canon 70-200 f4/L for about $400-$500. This is an awesome lens for the price.

 

[Jazzylolo]

I always recommend people by a 50mm or 85mm prime. The most expensive of these are f/1.2, but you can get a f/1.4 or f/1.8 very very cheap. I personally have a 50mm f/1.4 and use it 95% of the time.

 

[JeffPoth]

You could forego the kit lens and pick up the 18-200mm. It is a little heavy but for general use you don't need to take it off the camera. Save for shooting at night as it is a little slow but you can always pick up the nifty fifty for under a hundred.

 

[bob100]

ok guys, I have a canon Rebel XSI.

I need a lens to go with the 18-55 Kit that I got with the cam.

So I want something with a zoom at a decent price.

Opinions?

Thanks

55-250IS - absolutely the best bang for the buck
photography-on-the.net/forum

 

[KarenAylwood]

You could forego the kit lens and pick up the 18-200mm. It is a little heavy but for general use you don't need to take it off the camera. Save for shooting at night as it is a little slow but you can always pick up the nifty fifty for under a hundred.

I have the 18-200mm and absolutely love it! It's replaced my 18-55mm. I was thinking of getting the 75-300mm but borrowed a friends and just didn't like it all that much. I like my wide angles too much

 

[DVC Jen]

Depends on your price range. I would recommend the Canon 70-200 f4/L for about $400-$500. This is an awesome lens for the price.

where are you finding that lens for that price?

 

[DizzyV6P]

You can buy the Canon 70-200 F/4L "used" on the Canon forums (e.g. www.photography-on-the.net/forum) for about $500 from all the folks upgrading to the IS models Many have had it for less than a year before deciding to upgrade! LOL.

 

[michellem1118]

55-250IS - absolutely the best bang for the buck
photography-on-the.net/forum

I'll second Bob on this - I bought this lens with my XSi & the 18-55mm kit lens. I'll also second those who have said to get a 50mm prime - I picked up the 50 f1.8 from a local shop last weekend for ~$110 (you can get it online for $90 or so) and I absolutely love the indoor results I've been getting with it...