What lenses (again)?

From my last post about three lenses to own, I appreciate all the input. The level of photo education is astounding. Though, now I must learn about the crop vs full frame issue and how that effects lens choice.

After reading more about lenses in general, it's obvious there are a wide variety for many different types of photography. Years past when I was using a 35mm (as I assume most of us were) I loved shooting nature, animals and scenic photography. As of late since purchasing my 60D and now being able to view stunning photos online and within this forum, I can see many opportunities for a variety of photography, though, I still love the nature side, I would still like the dabble with sports and people photography and maybe even a few other things. Therefore, being that I have the 60D and understanding my photographic desire, what are suggested lens options to cover a wide range of shooting, of course, without breaking the bank. I like my vehicles and don't plan to sell them to purchase a lens.

Thank you all for your help. It's an enlightening experience I am gathering from this forum. The internet is a wonderful thing.

Hmmm...sound like you like to shoot everything.

What do you have now? and are you happy/unhappy with it?

Get a Canon 100-400 L

Why don't you let us know what lenses you already have? I have a kit lens, 50mm and 55-250mm with an XSi body and I am very similar to you in that I like to shoot everything. I do a lot of nature, portraits, and street photography. I considered an ultra wide angle (10-22mm ranges) but didn't feel like I find myself desiring wider enough to justify their high costs. So then I considered what I'm getting out of my current lenses and what I feel like I'm missing. The 50mm isn't my ideal focal length, but I get phenomenal pictures from it. The 55-250 I just can't beat until I'm ready to drop some serious cash on a white lens. I realized the kit lens was my weak link. I've gotten some great pictures out of it, but overall it is not as sharp as I'd like and the color reproduction leaves a bit to be desired. I opted to directly replace that with a Sigma 17-50 OS, which I just posted a thread about right as you made this one I haven't received it yet, but hope that it proves to be a considerably better lens.

rick_reno wrote in post #12798469
Hmmm...sound like you like to shoot everything.

What do you have now? and are you happy/unhappy with it?

As I stated, I have the 60D. I really haven't had much of a chance to conclude my likes or dislikes since I picked it up last week and the heat is unbearable to be outside to shoot. Therefore, I'm ceasing the opportunity to learn about it via the manual and playing with the camera with minor shots here and there, then applying my new found knowledge when I get out to shoot.

ktownhero wrote in post #12798517
Why don't you let us know what lenses you already have? I have a kit lens, 50mm and 55-250mm with an XSi body and I am very similar to you in that I like to shoot everything. I do a lot of nature, portraits, and street photography. I considered an ultra wide angle (10-22mm ranges) but didn't feel like I find myself desiring wider enough to justify their high costs. So then I considered what I'm getting out of my current lenses and what I feel like I'm missing. The 50mm isn't my ideal focal length, but I get phenomenal pictures from it. The 55-250 I just can't beat until I'm ready to drop some serious cash on a white lens. I realized the kit lens was my weak link. I've gotten some great pictures out of it, but overall it is not as sharp as I'd like and the color reproduction leaves a bit to be desired. I opted to directly replace that with a Sigma 17-50 OS, which I just posted a thread about right as you made this one I haven't received it yet, but hope that it proves to be a considerably better lens.

As with you, I also have the kit lenses. The kit consist of the EF-S 18-135 IS and the 55-250. I haven't used the 55-250 yet per my reply above about learning the use of the camera and getting outside.

I'm a bit overwhelmed with this lens info and though I don't plan to venture in the professional level of photography (though, I would love to), I do want to have some quality lenses (again, without breaking the bank), get better at shooting, then you'll never know, maybe I can follow that professional dream.

I wouldn't inundate yourself with information on lenses right now. Your best bet is just to shoot as much as possible and learn to use the lenses that you have. You'll know when you feel it's time to change things up, but you have a good start with what you have. The only thing you might want to add just because it's so negligible cost wise is a 50mm 1.8 prime. It's a cool little lens that will cost you about $100 and will give you better IQ than the other lenses you have

ktownhero wrote in post #12798631
I wouldn't inundate yourself with information on lenses right now. Your best bet is just to shoot as much as possible and learn to use the lenses that you have. You'll know when you feel it's time to change things up, but you have a good start with what you have. The only thing you might want to add just because it's so negligible cost wise is a 50mm 1.8 prime. It's a cool little lens that will cost you about $100 and will give you better IQ than the other lenses you have

+1...

Meanie wrote in post #12798418
From my last post about three lenses to own, I appreciate all the input. The level of photo education is astounding. Though, now I must learn about the crop vs full frame issue and how that effects lens choice.

After reading more about lenses in general, it's obvious there are a wide variety for many different types of photography. Years past when I was using a 35mm (as I assume most of us were) I loved shooting nature, animals and scenic photography. As of late since purchasing my 60D and now being able to view stunning photos online and within this forum, I can see many opportunities for a variety of photography, though, I still love the nature side, I would still like the dabble with sports and people photography and maybe even a few other things. Therefore, being that I have the 60D and understanding my photographic desire, what are suggested lens options to cover a wide range of shooting, of course, without breaking the bank. I like my vehicles and don't plan to sell them to purchase a lens.

Thank you all for your help. It's an enlightening experience I am gathering from this forum. The internet is a wonderful thing.

Go back to your previous thread. I posted a tutorial on "crop factor" stuff for you.

By the way - you really did not need to start another thread. You might get the moderators to blend this into the last thread as it's all about the same thing.

Stick with what you've got. Learn your camera. Learn your lenses. As you keep shooting and educating yourself you'll start to notice the shortcomings of your current lenses and will then be able to make a more educated purchase when it comes time to upgrade.

SkipD wrote in post #12798662
Go back to your previous thread. I posted a tutorial on "crop factor" stuff for you.

By the way - you really did not need to start another thread. You might get the moderators to blend this into the last thread as it's all about the same thing.

I thought about that because I really should have asked this question instead of the other, then wasn't sure of asking in the other or starting anew.

My apologies. Perhaps this one will die down due to the great advice I'm reading about learning what I have first then going from there.

ktownhero wrote in post #12798631
I wouldn't inundate yourself with information on lenses right now. Your best bet is just to shoot as much as possible and learn to use the lenses that you have. You'll know when you feel it's time to change things up, but you have a good start with what you have. The only thing you might want to add just because it's so negligible cost wise is a 50mm 1.8 prime. It's a cool little lens that will cost you about $100 and will give you better IQ than the other lenses you have

I'll do that and thanks

Also thanks to the rest of you for the input. I'll stick to learning with what I have and advancing as needed per the advice provided. I will be writing down the info from the other topic of lenses and keeping them until ready to do some upgrades.