Reddit reviews Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Lens
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Focal Length & Maximum Aperture - 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IILens Construction - 16 elements in 12 groups, including UD-glass and aspherical lensesDiagonal Angle of View - 74 20' - 7 50' (with APS-C image sensors)Focus Adjustment - Gear-drivenClosest Focusing Distance - 1.48 ft./0.45m (maximum close-up magnification 0.24x)
The kit lens is an 18-55mm. I used the 15-85mm lens.
Yeah they are
This lens is the kit lens for canon APS-C cameras. It has a good zoom range (~28-88 equivilant) which makes it a good lens for both landscape and portrait work.
Certainly, having only one focal length is limiting. Even for a DSLR, I would recommend some sort of kit zoom. The RX100 III also has a brighter f/1.8 - f/2.8 lens that won't be matched by a DSLR zoom. So yes, if you plan on wanting wide-angle landscapes or telephoto images, then your 50mm prime lens isn't going to be as flexible.
> if I were to spend, say, $300-500, what kind of lens would give me the most versatility?
A 18-55mm kit zoom lens is $200 new: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B000V5K3FG Even cheaper used on Ebay.
Yes, the sensor size to phones is still a big difference. The only advantage of phones is the automated AI processing they perform, which attempts to overcome some of their limitations and is more convenient than doing your own processing.
Good luck and enjoy your trip!
Do you know what lenses she currently has? In the price range it may be a little difficult to find a really nice one. You could always go with a Canon kit lens like the 18-55mm. It's going for $200 new on Amazon but you can very easily find it for less with a little research. I'll link it for you below. At 18mm it will be fairly wide.
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B000V5K3FG
The 18-55 is definitely not a bad choice.
Maybe I should sell my 50mm and buy this because I'd have no use for a 50mm if I get the 18-55mm. Thanks, by the way.
Rebel XS
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-10-1-Megapixel-Digital-Camera/dp/B001KAK1LW/ref=sr_1_20?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333563598&sr=1-20
18-55mm lens
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B000V5K3FG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333563838&sr=1-1
$500
thats about as cheap as its going to get for a mediocre DLSR kit. You could possibly find a cheaper combo on craigslist locally if you're in a big city but... thats kinda "meh" for a gift..
Outside of the cheap DSLR's are point and shoot's like the S100. Nothing mentioned here is "intermediate". I would consider a t2i with a full lens range bottom of the barrel "intermediate". 7D Would be midrange.
Your response is exactly what I need.
I currently have a Canon EF 55-250 and a Canon Ef 18-55.
Thank you, trying to cancel the order atm.
Would a 18-55mm lens do wide and telephoto? Or for that matter, is there any one lens that would be capable of doing wide, normal, and telephoto (even if not drastically, but enough to technically count)?
I found this one, and this one. Are these right? If so, should I get one over the other?
Thanks again for catching my mistake, and helping me with this. I really, really appreciate it :)
The lens : Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V5K3FG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_baPclcc5Fy8vX
Lens one, two, and three. Two came with the package when I bought the camera as a deal at Best Buy, the other one (the 18-55) I bought used off of Amazon. 85% of the time I just use the 18-135mm anyway.
I just bought a Canon t3i with 3 lenses for $350 for purposes of shooting video mostly indoors. Anyways, it came with 3 lenses and I don't know their "general purpose" or what I "should" sell. Here they are
18-55 lens, maybe sell this and get a 50 prime?
[Macro lens] (http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-70-300mm-4-5-6-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B000AM7CJ0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1412478931&sr=1-1&keywords=sigma+dg+70-300mm)
[telephoto lens] (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-III-Telephoto-Packaging/dp/B003MOHM0C/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1412478983&sr=1-1&keywords=canon+75-300mm+lens)
Hi guys, I am not sure whether this is a good place to post this, so please feel free to delete if it violates the rules.
I am looking to upgrade from a Canon T3 to a smaller, potentially mirrorless, camera. I would like to sell my T3 + gear and use that cash toward the new camera.
What is a reasonable price to ask for this stuff:
Canon EOS Rebel T3 Digital SLR Camera DS126291
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-18-55mm-discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B004J3Y9U6
Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS II
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B000V5K3FG
Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter
http://www.amazon.com/Tiffen-58mm-UV-Protection-Filter/dp/B00004ZCJI
Case Logic SLRC-201 SLR Zoom Holster (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-SLRC-201-Holster-Black/dp/B001TZUS98
AmazonBasics Backpack for SLR/DSLR Cameras and Accessories - Black
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Backpack-DSLR-Cameras-Accessories/dp/B002VPE1WK
Generic 58mm Hood
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens - Fixed
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-55-250mm-Telephoto-discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B0011NVMO8
Thanks!
Hello all,
I have some Lens questions.
I recently bought a new camera Sony Ax 6000. The kit came with a E 3.5-5.6 16-50mm lens and E 4.5-6.3 55-210mm lens. I'm trying to find out if I can use my old lenses from my Dads Canon. From my understanding they are a lot better then the Sony lenses I currently have. Is there some conversion kit I can pick up or is it not worth it and I should just buy better Sony lenses. Or since the old camera is a dslr those lenses wont work on a mirror less?
It is an EOS 20D Canon.
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-85mm-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00007GQLU
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-75-300mm-4-5-6-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00004THD0
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B000V5K3FG
Really appreciate the help. Thank You
The first picture clearly has motion blur (the doubled-up edges on the leaves). Not to blame the victim, but: are you pressing the shutter with a gentle press or a sudden poke? Because this looks a lot like the picture taken by an "angry snapper". Does the other lens you use on your Lumix G7 have Image stabilization? (I think it should say "OIS" on the lens). If the G7's lens is OIS, then the issue may just be that you're shaking the camera when you snap a shot, and the Lumix compensates for it while the Canon doesn't. (And the Lumix doesn't compensate when the canon lens is on because the canon lens lacks image stabilization).
Canon sells an 18-55 IS version with stabilization. You may be able to find one of those on the used market for relatively little money.
Now, having said all of that: if your lens IS the (er...) IS version, then the IS system is broken and the elements are jiggling all around in there, and you need to buy a new lens, and none of it is your fault.
Thanks!
I just got home and looked, the lens I have is this one:
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
I'm a Canon shooter... I shoot with a 40D as my main body and a Rebel XSi as my secondary body. And as for lenses, I have four:
The Canon 70-300mm is my "walk-around" lens that I keep mounted on my 40D, since my primary photographic interest is birds, animals and airplanes. My Rebel doesn't usually have a lens on it but when it does it's the 18-55mm.
Premiere is my main editing software for this project. I would suggest you learn a bit of Photoshop and After Effects as well, if you have the time. The 3 programs work seemlessly together and you can create some very cool stuff.
Lenses: Canon 50mm
Standard 18-55mm that came with the T4i
Opteka Fisheye
External mic: Cheap 30$ mic I ordered from china. The resulting audio is surprisingly good.
Manual is the way to go with video, usually. As long as you arent going in/out of well lit/shady areas, so you adjust your settings to adapt to your surroundings. It takes more time to prepare, and takes alot of practice so know what to adjust and when, but in the end your shots will come out exactly how you see them on screen.
Believe it or not, I have very little experience with camera manipulation. I consider myself more of editor. This trip was one big experiment for me to test out what it would be look to haul camera gear around on my first trip ever. I think its apparent in the footage that my camera work did get better over time.
As for shooting/travelling advice:
-Test out your gear before you leave
-Bring extra batteries, memory cards. Depending on where you're travelling too, it could be hard to find a power source or computer to charge your camera or backup your footage.
-Watch your footage after filming it, it may not have come out like you wanted it to. Adjust settings for the next time you shoot.
-Everyone has a shooting style, I liked to leave my tripod still and get shots fixed on a certain area, seeing as my shitty tripod made most camera movements look bad. Please, for the love of god, when taking still shots, do not move your camera before less than 4 seconds. Its very frustrating to have a nice shot in your footage but it only lasts 1.5 seconds.
-Dont bring a shitty tripod.
-Again, I dont know what your goal is in documenting your travels, but as akward as it may be sometimes, try to capture human interaction, especially with those you are meeting/just met. I regret not filming enough of these encounters because it means I missed out on alot of good content.
Thats all for now, if you got any more questions, shoot!
Hey all,
Years ago I purchased a Rebel T2i that came with a 18-55mm IS lens. I then added on a 55-250mm IS II and a 55mm.
I haven't shot with them as much as I should have, but i'm now getting back into it. I'm about to add hood lenses to all of them (tip from a Youtube video I saw) and I will get out and start shooting more. My interest range from landscape, structures, portrait and anything really. I do have two questions though!
Thanks!