jeepmedic46
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What would be a good online site to buy a Zoom lens for a Canon EOS Rebel? What would be a good lens for the camera? Unfortunately there are no brick and mortar stores near me. I prefer to see what I’m getting.
Lens for canon
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nwoods
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B&H photo out of new york is the most reputable photography store in the world, for real:
www.bhphotovideo.com
Define “good”. A good lens will cost much more than the camera. However, Canon makes a decent series of lenses for the Rebel that arent crap. They are called “EF-S” lenses or “white dot”. The 18-135 is around $400, the 18-200mm is around $800.
Tamron makes a host of compatible affordable lenses as well, many are quite good. A site i like for quality reviews is Fred Miranda.net. One thing I personally cant stand about Tamron is that they rotate the wrong way, opposite the direction Canon lenses rotate. I was always missing the snap shot due to that. Loved the IQ, hated the function, i learned to stay all Canon just for consistent use.
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Define “good”. A good lens will cost much more than the camera. However, Canon makes a decent series of lenses for the Rebel that arent crap. They are called “EF-S” lenses or “white dot”. The 18-135 is around $400, the 18-200mm is around $800.
Tamron makes a host of compatible affordable lenses as well, many are quite good. A site i like for quality reviews is Fred Miranda.net. One thing I personally cant stand about Tamron is that they rotate the wrong way, opposite the direction Canon lenses rotate. I was always missing the snap shot due to that. Loved the IQ, hated the function, i learned to stay all Canon just for consistent use.
jeepmedic46
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Looking to shoot wildlife and budget would be 100 to 400. I wish there were more brick and mortor stores near me. I like seeing what I’m getting.
TripLeader
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In addition to B&H...
Look at Adorama and KEH. All 3 stores sell used lenses. That's the budget way to shop. They rate the condition pretty well.
Look at Adorama and KEH. All 3 stores sell used lenses. That's the budget way to shop. They rate the condition pretty well.
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
I will check out Adorama. Haven’t had much luck on KEH. Thank you
Thinman
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For wildlife on a $400 budget, I would go with this Canon
www.bhphotovideo.com
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens
Buy Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens featuring EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format, Aperture Range: f/4 to f/45, One Ultra-Low Dispersion Element, Super Spectra Coating, Micro Ultrasonic Motor AF System, Optical Image Stabilizer, Rounded 8-Blade Diaphragm. Review Canon null
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Thinman
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Better option if you can stretch to $450
www.bhphotovideo.com
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Lens
Buy Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Lens featuring EF-Mount/Full-Frame Format, Aperture Range: f/4 to f/45, One Ultra Low Dispersion Element, NANO USM Autofocus System, Optical Image Stabilizer, Lens Information Display, Full-Time Manual Focus, Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm. Review Canon null
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grogie
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Better option if you can stretch to $450
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Lens
Buy Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Lens featuring EF-Mount/Full-Frame Format, Aperture Range: f/4 to f/45, One Ultra Low Dispersion Element, NANO USM Autofocus System, Optical Image Stabilizer, Lens Information Display, Full-Time Manual Focus, Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm. Review Canon null
Somewhat of an old thread, however I have this lens and for the money it's great. Nice, sharp images. I carry it along for use with a Canon SL3.
I think kpredator was referring to the Canon 100-400mm zoom lens (either the mark I or the mark II). See
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens
Buy Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens featuring EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format, Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/38, One Fluorite and One Super UD Element, Air Sphere Coating, Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System, Optical Image Stabilizer, Rotating Zoom Ring & Torque Adjustment...
What lens, if any, did you get?