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bob crane
I just bought the Canon 60D mostly for videography purposes. I am looking to purchase a lens with great wide angle and zoom capabilities. I understand I will have to eventually buy more than one, but I'm looking for one that is well rounded in both departments.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated!
Answer
EVERY person filming or taking pictures NEEDS a good PRIME lens such as a 50mm. A 50mm lens can be found for as little as $120 for a f/1.8, I personally would go for a f/1.4 which is about $200 more, there is really only two differences in the 1.8 and the 1.4; build quality and the F stop which is the aperture. I don't know if you know anything about aperture but the lower the F number the lower light you can shoot in (without cranking up ISO). I know you said you want a zoom lens, but at $120 for a 50mm I thought it would be a great addition to your lens collection allowing you to shoot in low light situations. Now a REALLY GOOD lens that is wide angle and zooms (a little bit) is the 17-40mm this is an L lens which stands for Luxury (and are denoted by the red ring on the barrel). The barrel of Canon L lenses are generally made from metal and the optics are superb. This lens isn't too expensive but it will run you a good $800 (these lenses are built like tanks, most are water-resistant, but I'd advise checking out your choice of L lens to see if you can have it out in a light rain). My advice to you is to search the website of your local camera store and look at the selection of lenses, this way you know your store either has the lens in stock, or you know they can get it in stock. Also, going to your local camera store and talking with someone who works there could be very beneficial, not only will they tell you a good lens for your needs, but you could learn some things on how to take AMAZING pictures and video.
EVERY person filming or taking pictures NEEDS a good PRIME lens such as a 50mm. A 50mm lens can be found for as little as $120 for a f/1.8, I personally would go for a f/1.4 which is about $200 more, there is really only two differences in the 1.8 and the 1.4; build quality and the F stop which is the aperture. I don't know if you know anything about aperture but the lower the F number the lower light you can shoot in (without cranking up ISO). I know you said you want a zoom lens, but at $120 for a 50mm I thought it would be a great addition to your lens collection allowing you to shoot in low light situations. Now a REALLY GOOD lens that is wide angle and zooms (a little bit) is the 17-40mm this is an L lens which stands for Luxury (and are denoted by the red ring on the barrel). The barrel of Canon L lenses are generally made from metal and the optics are superb. This lens isn't too expensive but it will run you a good $800 (these lenses are built like tanks, most are water-resistant, but I'd advise checking out your choice of L lens to see if you can have it out in a light rain). My advice to you is to search the website of your local camera store and look at the selection of lenses, this way you know your store either has the lens in stock, or you know they can get it in stock. Also, going to your local camera store and talking with someone who works there could be very beneficial, not only will they tell you a good lens for your needs, but you could learn some things on how to take AMAZING pictures and video.
What is the difference in these two lens?
Casey Ande
I would like the know the difference in these two lens. Which in your opinion would take better quality photos (considering for a wedding, inside and/or outside). I realize the f-stop has a lot to do with it, but I am still unsure what that is. ((By the way these are both for a Canon 60D camera)
Tamron, 18-270mm, f 3.5/6.3
Canon EF Lens - 50 mm - F/1.8
Please serious helpful answers only. Thank you
Answer
The more gap you have between the starting point of the focal (18mm) and the end of the focal (270mm) can give you a great idea of the quality, the bigger it is = poor quality, too much glass are involved and since those lens are relatively cheap, the quality of the glass will be cheap as well and this will have an impact on the quality (less sharp, poor color, poor AF reaction, bad control over chromatic aberration, poor build quality etc..).
Those lens are made for the consumer who do not care about all this, if you shoot a wedding, people will want to have quality better than average.
Like most answer the 50mm 1.8 will produce better quality, it will be more sharp, the 18-270mm will give you soft result (less sharp).
The build quality of the 50mm 1.8 is very weak, this is no secret but the low price and the quality you get from it is why it make this lens a little baby, though at 50mm you won't be able to zoom, you will have to walk around and for close up shot you will need to be way to close.
The best thing you could do though is go a rent lens or a few lens if you can, something that could give you more reach without having to climb on your subject.
canon 17-40mm f4L (if you get a focal similar to that one make sure you grab another lens with more reach).
Canon 85mm 1.8
canon 135mm f2L
canon 24-70mm 2.8
canon 70-200 2.8L (is or not).
The more gap you have between the starting point of the focal (18mm) and the end of the focal (270mm) can give you a great idea of the quality, the bigger it is = poor quality, too much glass are involved and since those lens are relatively cheap, the quality of the glass will be cheap as well and this will have an impact on the quality (less sharp, poor color, poor AF reaction, bad control over chromatic aberration, poor build quality etc..).
Those lens are made for the consumer who do not care about all this, if you shoot a wedding, people will want to have quality better than average.
Like most answer the 50mm 1.8 will produce better quality, it will be more sharp, the 18-270mm will give you soft result (less sharp).
The build quality of the 50mm 1.8 is very weak, this is no secret but the low price and the quality you get from it is why it make this lens a little baby, though at 50mm you won't be able to zoom, you will have to walk around and for close up shot you will need to be way to close.
The best thing you could do though is go a rent lens or a few lens if you can, something that could give you more reach without having to climb on your subject.
canon 17-40mm f4L (if you get a focal similar to that one make sure you grab another lens with more reach).
Canon 85mm 1.8
canon 135mm f2L
canon 24-70mm 2.8
canon 70-200 2.8L (is or not).
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