Canon 20D lens

[mdaddyrabbit]

I have a Canon 20D Which came with the standard len a 18-55mm and I want a 75-300mm but my problem is I dont have but 200.00 to spend and I know as well as you guys that dont buy much. My question to you is what would you suggest to get me by till I can do better. I have also looke dat a sigma and Tamron but I am not educated on this so I feel a little lost at this point. Please help!

[dhbailey]

You're correct that $200 won't buy a lot of lens. Best not to purchase anything right now, but put that $200 in a coffee can on your dresser, and at the end of every day put all your pocket change into the can along with any $1 or $5 bills your wallet may have in it. You'd be surprised how little you miss that sort of money on a daily basis, and also surprised how quickly you'll get into a range where you can afford a lens like what you want.

Many people will tell you that the 75-300IS USM lens isn't very good, but I've had mine since October and have been very happy with the results. I know it isn't near the quality of L-class lenses, but then it also isn't near the price of L-class lenses either.

My advice is to do your research, decide on the specific lens you want, and then save up until you can get that one. Don't settle for less, but also realize that you don't need to spend $1000 to get a lens in the range you want that will deliver good pictures for you.

Once you get 3 or 4 lenses you might be interested in, either ask specifically about them here, or do a search of this forum and read any posts which mention them.

Good luck, and enjoy what you already have -- you can use that 18-55 lens to learn a whole heck of a lot about how the 20D works and how to get great pictures out of it.

Have fun!

[mr.photoguy]

Yeah you should save a bit more.
Like dhbailey said put that 200 in a coffee can on your dresser, then add all your spare change to it. Then once you save up enough money purchase a new 75-300IS. I wouldn't get it 2nd hand. If you are saving this hard you may as well get it new.

To be honest, I wouldn't get this lens, but I understand your situation, so I don't knock you. However, save up, and get it new.. Then get out there, shoot with it, and post some images for us all to see.

[mikesd]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=169267&is=USA Not a great lens but still capable of some pretty decent shots. Nothing wrong with a two lens set of the kit lens and the 75-300 to get one started , learning and enjoying what photography has to offer. Rome wasn't built in a day.

[mdaddyrabbit]

I'm not sure that the 75-300mm is what I need, but I want to get a little closer to my subject such as birds in my backyard eating from the feeder. What do you guys suggest. Not really wanting to turn this into a split question but I also do landscape photography what would be best fit of a lens for my 20D? Thanks for your help and time.

[JusSmith]

Sounds like you need 2 lenses!

[Maureen Souza]

My 75-300 IS USM lens does a pretty good job if I keep it under 300mm and crank down the aperture to 9 or better. It does get soft at the 300/5.6 range so I try to use it in decent light and I try to get a little closer to my subject. For the $400, it does a nice job..... but I am saving my $$$$ for the 70-200mm/2.8L IS USM and my hubby is saving for the 100-400L.
Good luck with your savings too!!!

[mikesd]

For a little more than your $200 budget the Tokina 24-200, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=220057&is=REG is one of the better rated all around full range zooms.

[C.S.I.]

I take it your looking for a zoom only (75-300)? There are some good lenses in the 300-400 price range if its not exclusively a zoom your looking for......macro lenses, etc...... The nifty 50 1.8 also comes to mind for non zoom(great starter/tack sharp images for $75).

If your hell bent on a zoom, dont waste your money on that 75-300 garbage.....if youre going to be shooting in relatively decent light, save your money and go for this baby L http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=183198&is=USA for $579, and youll have a professional lens in your bag to boot!

[tim]

This lens (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=163657&is=REG) is worth considering. In the end image quality is secondary to the eye of the photographer.

[C.S.I.]

This lens (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=163657&is=REG) is worth considering. In the end image quality is secondary to the eye of the photographer.


Actually, not a bad suggestion........rated average here, while 75-300 is listed as sub-average

http://www.photozone.de/2Equipment/easytxt.htm#F24

[C.S.I.]

Actually, not a bad suggestion........rated average here, while 75-300 is listed as sub-average

http://www.photozone.de/2Equipment/easytxt.htm#F24


BAH TIM.....I originally had your link as the Tokina 24-200, now its showing a Sigma for some reason........

Im referring to the Tokina 24-200 as being a not so bad choice

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=220057&is=REG

[Nightcrawler]

I would suggest considering the Tokina 24-200 as well. I have seen some nice pics from that lens.

[mdaddyrabbit]

I have one more question on this subject, I want toexplain myself as best as possible. Ok I want a lens that will do some landscape, sunsets and wildlife. Of course with landscapes and susets you can take a little time setting up but with wildlife you sometimes have split second and you need to be able to zoom them in. So with every lens available for a 20D what would do a fairly decent job for this cryteria. And I would ike to say I have appreciated the help that everyone has offered here, top notch folks, as we say in the south "Good Folks"

[tim]

The link I gave was to the Sigma 70-300 APO, personally I wouldn't get a lens with a 28-300 range, they almost all have huge flaws.