Basic Lens for Canon EOS 350D
The camera I received for Christmas came with a zoom but not a basic lens. Any suggestions? There are rebates on these:
EF 20 2.8 U ❑ $15 ❑ $30 ❑ $45
EF 28 1.8 U ❑ $15 ❑ $30 ❑ $45
EF 50 1.4 U ❑ $15 ❑ $30 ❑ $45
EF 85 1.8 U ❑ $15 ❑ $30 ❑ $45
EF 100 2.0 U ❑ $15 ❑ $30 ❑ $45
EF 135 2.0 LU ❑ $35 ❑ $70 ❑ $105
EF 200 2.8 LIIU ❑ $25 ❑ $50 ❑ $75
EF 300 4 LISU ❑ $45 ❑ $90 ❑ $135
EF 400 5.6 LU ❑ $40 ❑ $80 ❑ $120
Thanks much for your continued guidance. Now if only someone would plan my wedding... ;)
MB
Re: Basic Lens for Canon EOS 350D
It really depends on what your main photography subject is, what kind of lighting, location(s) and so on. Then consider budget.....can you afford some of these lenses?
JS
Re: Basic Lens for Canon EOS 350D
What lens did you get with your camera and what is it that you want to do that you can't do with the lens you have?
Re: Basic Lens for Canon EOS 350D
Merrie Beth-
I agree with JSPhoto - we need to know what youi're going to be shooting to be able to give a good recommendation. The zoom lens that came with your camera will likely fit most of your photo needs. The main issues with the low-end Canon kit lens is that the optics aren't that good and the maximum apertures aren't so great. Fifteen-twenty years ago we all bought 50mm primes for our "normal" lens. Now, a 28-80 or digital equivalent zoom is considered normal. The kit lens that comes with your 350D is a normal zoom, if not such a great one. Unless you really want a prime lens, you might be better served with a higher quality zoom lens. I think that's what most of us would recommend. If you do have specific needs, let us know what they are and we'll give you more advice.