DSLR and Lens

Hey,

I want to buy a Canon Eos Xsi just the camera body. I am having trouble finding a lens for it though. 18-200mm (and anything in between) is all good for me.
18-55
18-120
etc...

Do you guys have any suggestions? Only requirement is that the lens is under 600dollars.

Thanks in advance.

Well what kind shooting do you normally do?

Something like the 18-200 would cover a lot of angles, but I often feel limited on my telephoto.

I shoot mainly with a 50mm f2.8, all around good balance and sharpness. I do at times wish I had something a little wider.

Im actually looking into trading for a Sigma 10-20mm...VERY wide.


So yeah, I guess my question is, what do you mainly shoot? Because THAT will detremine the right lens for you.

Hope it helps.

I bought my t1i on ebay. I paid 1100 for one of those packages that includes 3 lenses (35-300mm, 50mm, 18-55mm) , carring case, cleaners, etc.

I agree with the last poster... I mostly use the 50mm lense. Its really general and is perfect for most things.

Haha that is the thing. I just need a general lens as in one that is fairly multi-purpose. I think a 200mm zoom is really on the large side (Largest I would preferably take is around 125mm).
I just need one that I can carry with me, can take nature photos, pictures of people, architecture pics etc...
Just multi-purpose.

I think the kit lens the XSi comes with is a 18-55.

That is not MUCH reach, but maybe enough for you?

Yea I know the kit lens is a 18-55 but generally they aren't the best so I figured I would skip the kit lens and get something a bit better.

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Originally Posted by eulenspiegel

Yea I know the kit lens is a 18-55 but generally they aren't the best so I figured I would skip the kit lens and get something a bit better.

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I have a Nikon 18-55mm lens that works great. If you just want an all around shooting lens than the kit lens should be just fine. I use my 50mm f1/4 more than anything though. It pretty much stays on my camera all the time.

I think I will purchase a Canon EOS Rebel t2i
with a Sigma 18-200mm Lens

What do you guys think?

I've got a 17-85 f/4-5.6 (around $450) for walking around, and then a 50mm f/1.4 (around $350) prime because photoshop bokeh just isn't the same...

I prefer heavy, single purpose glass though - which means long glass should be long, and not attempt general purpose coverage of the wide end of the spectrum.

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Originally Posted by ctrlfreq

i've got a 17-85 f/4-5.6 (around $450) for walking around, and then a 50mm f/1.4 (around $350) prime because photoshop bokeh just isn't the same...

I prefer heavy, single purpose glass though - which means long glass should be long, and not attempt general purpose coverage of the wide end of the spectrum.

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