advise about camera lenses?

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I own a Canon EOS 450D and am looking into getting a lens or two, i've only got the 18-55mm that came with the camera and a 60mm macro lens as I have only had the camera for a number of months. Any lens advise is greatly apreciated.

EDWIN · Accepted Answer

Hello Catherine.

Buying a lens - or any photographic equipment - is really a matter of personal preference. You, and only you, know what you like to photograph most. 

If its landscapes then obviously you'll need a wide angle such as the EF-S 10-22mm. 

If you want to shoot wildlife then you'd probably choose the EF 70-300mm IS USM.

So take recommendations from people but decide for yourself what lens to buy.

Anonymous · Answer

If you're serious then the all the 70-200mm L lenses are worth considering. However if I were choosing between an 2.8 no IS and 4 IS then I'd take the 2.8 every time. But if you're going for a 70-200/2.8 the Sigma one is probably the best one to start out with, not as expensive as a Canon L lens, but equally as capable up to 150mm, and even at 200 it's very good, couple that with a 1.4x teleconverter and you have a potent piece of kit.

Fishmeister · Answer

It's a little difficult to give any lens recommendations without you first telling us what photography you want to do, and your budget!.

There is no point in me recommending the Canon 10-22mm if you want to do wildlife photography and have a budget of Â£200.

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Additional: The 400mm f/5.6 is a great lens. I am just wondering if you may find yourself wanting a lens that you can also use for everyday things. If it was my money then I would look at the Canon 70-200mm series. Either the 70-200mm f/4 L IS or the 70-200mm f/2.8 L.

They are both in your budget and superb lenses.. on your crop body they make good wildlife lenses and if you add a 1.4x teleconverter to the f/2.8 model you have a serious wildlife lens.

Also consider a second hand 100-400mm but I think even that is going to be a little over your budget..

Here's some links..

70-200mm f/4 L IS

http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-4.0-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

70-200mm f/2.8 L

http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-2.8-L-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS

http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-100-400mm-f-4.5-5.6-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

And the 400mm f/5.6

http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-400mm-f-5.6-L-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

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Mere Mortal · Answer

OK. With that kind of quid you can invest in a decent prime. Start researching 300mm and 400mm lenses. My two favorites are the 300mm f/4 and the 400mm f/5.6 for wildlife.

 I have a 300mm f/4 and love it. Read excellent reviews about the 400mm f/5.6

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=153&modelid=7316

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/forgotten-400.shtml

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