Canon Digital Rebel Lense

[kbeckwith17]

The lense that comes with the Digital Rebel is a 18-55mm. They say that it is equivalent to the 28-90mm. Is that because of the digital zoom? I have been thinking about buying one and would welcome feedback on this camera too. I am an amateur that wants quality photographs of vacations, family, etc. I will be taking mostly outdoors and wildlife shots. Thanks,

Kevin

[mcneguy]

The reason for the enhanced focal length is the chip on the Rebel (and 10D for that matter) is smaller than 35mm film so the focal length must actually be multiplied by 1.6. On another note, I do not think that you can purchase the lens that comes with the Digital Rebel separetely.

[G3]

No, it has nothing to do with digital zoom. It is because the image sensor is smaller than a 35mm film frame. That size difference results in a crop factor which, in turn, results in an effect that would approximate a 1.6x increase in the focal length of the lens as compared to using the same lens on a 35mm film camera.

[PacAce]

The lense that comes with the Digital Rebel is a 18-55mm. They say that it is equivalent to the 28-90mm. Is that because of the digital zoom? I have been thinking about buying one and would welcome feedback on this camera too. I am an amateur that wants quality photographs of vacations, family, etc. I will be taking mostly outdoors and wildlife shots. Thanks,

Kevin

The DRebel with the 18-55 kit lens is a good combo and I wouldn't hesitate recommending it some someone who's used SLR cameras before. However, if you're coming from a point&shoot camera and don't have the fundamental basics of photography, then it might be a little overwhelming.

Assuming that you're more than comfortable handling an SLR (or up to the challenge of learning it if you aren't), be aware that the kit lens, which is great as an all-around lens, will not really work out very well for wildlife shots unless you were planning to go to the local zoo. For wildlife shots you'll want one of the longer lenses ranging from 200 on up, depending on the type of wildlife you're interested in.

[cgratti]

kbeckwith17

I got the DRebel Kit, and love it. The standard lens that comes with it seems a bit soft, but for only $100US I guess you cant complain.

This camera has thrown me into photography headfirst, I am amazed at the images it produces and would recommend it highly. I am sure in the near future if you get the camera you will be getting the "Buying new lenses fever". I have it.....


--G

[kbeckwith17]

Thanks for the input eveyone. I currently have the EOS Rebel 2000 with a 28-90mm and a Sigma 70-200mm lens. I have the basics of photography down, but still need work......

Kevin

[Bruce Hamilton]

They say that it is equivalent to the 28-90mm.
I own both, and the 28-90 is a substantially longer zoom on the far end. 8)