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good Canon zoom lens around $500 for my Rebel t1i?

Im looking for a decent lens for my Rebel, the lame kits lens makes the shots look like a point and shoot pocket camera.

Since everyone is recommending all purpose lens i might as well throw in my 2 cents.

The SIGMA 18-250mm, i think its under 500 $ now and it serves all of my needs, although i would recommend a wide angle ass you get more into it. The Sigma 10-20mm is another fine one.

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70-200mm Canon Lens – Discover A Winner

How do you rate 70-200mm Canon Lenses? Is there a single most fantastic lens in this category?

This question is the subject of many a debate. As a matter of fact, this question has been bantered about among photographers and online photo forums since the second 70-200mm lens was manufactured .

Let’s take care of one issue before we get any deeper . A 70-200mm lens is a essential part of each and every serious photographer’s photo bag . This will be the second most important lens in your equipment bag after your walk-around lens (the one that stays on your camera most of the time) . The focal range it covers is in the medium telephoto range, a very important area that you definitely want to cover with your lenses .

It is truly a multi-tasking lens. You can use it for portraits, street photography, nature shots, some close up work (even though it is not technically a macro lens), and whatever your creative eye can come up with. It is just a great general purpose shooter.

Actually portraits is one of the most common uses. The optimum focal length for portraits is 100mm, which is right in the “sweet spot” for this zoom lens.

Now, back to the question, which one is best…

Still, before getting to that, professionals agree on two benefits that apply to all the lenses mentioned here. The first benefit is superior image quality – they are all virtually the same on that point. And the second is the HSM(hypersonic motor) feature that provides really fast focus speeds.

The 70-200mm lenses from Canon are their “flagship” lenses. They are proud of them, and they should be. They are each excellent, whether it is the cheapest or the most costly of the group.

Notice that each one has the desired “L” in its title. L is attached to only the best build quality lenses made by Canon. Every photographer covets at least one L lens.

One more thing, and this should have been mentioned with the benefits of all lenses in this category. The aperture, whether it is 2.8 or 4.0, is constant throughout the entire focal range. With zoom lenses, this is not always the case . This characteristic adds value because you do not give up quality or shutter speed by using the zoom.

There are five lenses to choose from made by Canon. There are also third party manufacturers which are really well made, too. However, for this article, we will focus only on the “home-grown” choices.

Now for the advantages of each offering.

Beginning with the least complex, which is also the cheapest:

1. Canon 70-200mm f/4.0 L HSM – a highly regarded lens, even though it is a fraction of the price of the more advanced choices. It is the lightest but it still turns heads because of the tell-tale light grey color which is typical of all the lenses in this category. Lacking in IS(image stabilization) it is recommended for use with a tripod if the light is not really bright.

2. Canon 70-200 f/4.0 IS L HSM – add IS (image stabilization) to the mix and you can shoot hand-held images at lower shutter speeds, negating the need for a tripod. The IS feature does add a couple of ounces in weight, but the size is identical to the other f/4.0 lens. Price almost doubles though.

3. Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L HSM – the larger aperture of 2.8 is a huge plus to some photographers. This alone adds value in terms of being able to shoot at lower light levels with confidence that shutter speeds are fast enough to prevent image blur. The larger aperture adds length and weight to the lens, but it turns out to be about the same price as the previous model.

4. Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS L HSM – this is the best of the group. The most complex lens has the most desired features. Shooting at 2.8 apertures with IS gets you into very low light shooting without the aid of a tripod. This may include night scenes and concerts. It is a heavy lens, and it is the most expensive of the group. However, many photographers are totally convinced it is the only one to have.

5. Just released is the top of the line upgrade – Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS L HSM II – it is improved technology and a bit higher price.

You MUST have one of these lenses. If you are one of those who must have all the new “toys”, you will need the top of the line. But if you are on a budget, one of the other models may have to suffice.

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As you continue your quest for a great 70-200mm Canon lens, make sure to check lots of photography forums, blogs, and information websites. www.CanonEOSlenses.org provides a run down of the most sought after lenses for your Canon EOS digital camera.

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