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Grancey · 08-31-2008, 08:57 PM

For those of you who have used this camera what lenses have you used that have brought you satisfaction with the results?

Manic_Skafe · 09-01-2008, 09:31 AM

The only Canon I use is a Rebel T2 so I don't know too much about their digital lenses. But here might be a good place to start.

allaboutmusic · 09-01-2008, 11:25 AM

I have a Canon EOS300D (a.k.a the Digital Rebel) and have had satisfactory results with lots of different lenses, most of which were on the inexpensive end of the spectrum. I don't know you too well and you didn't specify how advanced you are as a photographer or what your budget is, but there are some lenses which many Canon photographers seem to favour.

The 50mm/1.8 is a great, inexpensive lens for portrait or indoor photography. The old EF 28-135 IS Ultrasonic is an excellent mid-price walkabout zoom lens, and I've heard that the EF-S equivalent is pretty good too... thinking of picking it up actually. I borrowed a 70-200 f/4 L IS from a pro once and it was an amazing lens for telephoto shots, but pretty pricey.

telekinetic · 09-01-2008, 04:06 PM

I have to second the 50mm/1.8 with a passion...it's an awesome lens for about $70. It should really come with the camera.

Grancey · 09-01-2008, 06:33 PM

I have done some research on your suggestions and I like your ideas. Thanks again for the advice and guidance from your experience.

fiatguy85 · 09-01-2008, 10:01 PM

I have two zoom lenses, a 28-80 and 70-300. Both are inexpensive lenses; the shorter one came with my rebel 3000 and the 70-300 is a Tamron. Both take decent pictures, and with the 1.25x correction factor, I have a pretty big range captured. I mainly use the large lens for shooting auto races. A 50/1.8 would be great for general use as the others said, but I do like having a little bit of zoom. For an equivalent price you loose a little picture quality and have a higher aperture limit with a zoom though.

Confederate · 09-02-2008, 08:18 AM

50mm 1.8 (plastic fantastic, or thrifty 50)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (great walking around lens)

08-31-2008, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Grancey Life's short, gotta hurry... Location: land of pit vipers	Canon Digital Rebel XTi For those of you who have used this camera what lenses have you used that have brought you satisfaction with the results? __________________ Quiet, mild-mannered souls might just turn out to be roaring lions of two-fisted cool.

09-01-2008, 09:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Manic_Skafe More Than You Expect Location: Queens	The only Canon I use is a Rebel T2 so I don't know too much about their digital lenses. But here might be a good place to start. __________________ "Porn is a zoo of exotic animals that becomes boring upon ownership." -Nersesian

09-01-2008, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Grancey Life's short, gotta hurry... Location: land of pit vipers	I have done some research on your suggestions and I like your ideas. Thanks again for the advice and guidance from your experience. __________________ Quiet, mild-mannered souls might just turn out to be roaring lions of two-fisted cool. Last edited by Grancey; 09-01-2008 at 09:20 PM..

09-01-2008, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	I have a Canon EOS300D (a.k.a the Digital Rebel) and have had satisfactory results with lots of different lenses, most of which were on the inexpensive end of the spectrum. I don't know you too well and you didn't specify how advanced you are as a photographer or what your budget is, but there are some lenses which many Canon photographers seem to favour. The 50mm/1.8 is a great, inexpensive lens for portrait or indoor photography. The old EF 28-135 IS Ultrasonic is an excellent mid-price walkabout zoom lens, and I've heard that the EF-S equivalent is pretty good too... thinking of picking it up actually. I borrowed a 70-200 f/4 L IS from a pro once and it was an amazing lens for telephoto shots, but pretty pricey.

09-01-2008, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	I have to second the 50mm/1.8 with a passion...it's an awesome lens for about $70. It should really come with the camera.

09-01-2008, 10:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
fiatguy85 Crazy	I have two zoom lenses, a 28-80 and 70-300. Both are inexpensive lenses; the shorter one came with my rebel 3000 and the 70-300 is a Tamron. Both take decent pictures, and with the 1.25x correction factor, I have a pretty big range captured. I mainly use the large lens for shooting auto races. A 50/1.8 would be great for general use as the others said, but I do like having a little bit of zoom. For an equivalent price you loose a little picture quality and have a higher aperture limit with a zoom though.

09-02-2008, 08:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Confederate Death Leprechaun Location: College Station, TX	50mm 1.8 (plastic fantastic, or thrifty 50) Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (great walking around lens)