Using Canon 28-90 lens - need lens with more zoom.

I am a relative beginner and am currently using the 28-90 lens that I originally bought with our Canon Elan 7e a few years ago. We love this lens for taking photos of our daughter, but I would like something that has a bit more zoom. Possibly 200-300mm. We are on a tight budget, but I also want a good quality lens. I would appreciate any suggestions.

Look at the Canon 28-135 IS lens.

hold on a second.
What do you want the 300mm for?

You might think about the Canon 75-300 IS lens. It's about $350.

You might also consider getting a Canon 50mm/1.8 which is about $65 - and an excellent lens. You can take pictures in low light with this 1.8 aperture and get sharp results. It has an excellent reputation. Also - you can much closer to the subject with this lens. It's a great all around lens that is very light weight. It's good to have around!

Check the review section here for other ideas.

Liz

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Originally Posted by mrmrsg45

I am a relative beginner and am currently using the 28-90 lens that I originally bought with our Canon Elan 7e a few years ago. We love this lens for taking photos of our daughter, but I would like something that has a bit more zoom. Possibly 200-300mm. We are on a tight budget, but I also want a good quality lens. I would appreciate any suggestions.

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Originally Posted by 92135011

hold on a second.
What do you want the 300mm for?

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I don't necessarily want to go all the way out to 300mm, I just need a little more zoom. I find that 90mm is not quite enough when I am a little further out. One of my favorite events here in Anchorage every year is the Air Force airshow and I can't zoom in quite close enough to the planes with 90mm. I would also like to close in the frame on our daughter in action when she is playing a little further away. I hope this helps narrow down my needs.

From the sounds of things 200mm might be enough for you. Personally (I know Peter has differing opinions) I would select from any of the 75-300mm lenses and would make sure to get the one with the USM motor. It doesn't make a huge difference with this lens but I always felt like it focused better and quicker. Here's what I'd pick from:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=102854&is=USA

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=169267&is=USA

This is the one I recommend:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=169269&is=USA

BTW, Peter's suggestion might also be enough reach for you but it's hard to tell. I'm a little confused why Liz recommended the 50mm. Maybe it was in case you did closup photos.

I'm a little confused why Liz recommended the 50mm. Maybe it was in case you did closup photos.

:confused: You guessed it! I recommended it in addition to a longer zoom as the 50mm/f1.8 is such an excellent lens for the price for just about anything (close).
I also recommended the 75-300 IS. ;)

Liz

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Originally Posted by Trevor Ash

From the sounds of things 200mm might be enough for you. Personally (I know Peter has differing opinions) I would select from any of the 75-300mm lenses and would make sure to get the one with the USM motor. It doesn't make a huge difference with this lens but I always felt like it focused better and quicker. Here's what I'd pick from:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=102854&is=USA

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=169267&is=USA

This is the one I recommend:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=169269&is=USA

BTW, Peter's suggestion might also be enough reach for you but it's hard to tell. I'm a little confused why Liz recommended the 50mm. Maybe it was in case you did closup photos.

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Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I'll do some research based on you suggestions and find one that works.

the thing about 50 these days is that
I'm getting more and more used to 35, so that 50 is almost like a telephoto