Which lense for 1100D general shooting

R3XNebular · 27th February 2012, 3:22 PM

5Hi was wondering if I should go for the 18-55mm or the 50-200mm is lense for general shooting such as faces and scenery? Or should I sell my 1100D and for out for a better body and a crazy lense?

spectre257 · 27th February 2012, 6:48 PM

Stick with your 18-55 for landscape and general usage. The 55-250 is for sports and those shots that you need that extra reach.
Don't bother shelling out for better body or pro lenses if you don't know what the basic kit even does it's just a waste of money.

lionman · 27th February 2012, 7:01 PM

18-55 is good for walking around, landscapes and parties.

55-200 is good for wildlife, sports, portraits.

The longer lens is better for portraits (faces) as you will get a smaller depth of field which results in better subject isolation. This is when your subjects face is sharp but the background is nice and blurry. The compression you get from a longer lens is also good for portraits.

Wider lens is better for landscapes (scenery) as you can fit more in the frame. This makes it easier to get some fore, middle and background all in one shot.

Jeffo · 27th February 2012, 7:11 PM

I've got the 1100d and I use the 18-55 kit lens most often

If you want something with a bit more all round usage have a look at the tamron 18-200 it is about $250ish and good as a everyday lens.

When you start looking at better shots it is about that time you will start looking at less of a range in the lens and start buying more lenses.

R3XNebular · 27th February 2012, 10:09 PM

Oh thanks guys, so would it be worthwhile forking out cash for a 18-55 IS Lens? Does the IS give me significantly better images?

Currently have the stock 18-55mm that the 1100D comes with.

kingbob86 · 27th February 2012, 10:23 PM

The IS version is slightly sharper and a bit better in low light but I don't know if it's worth the upgrade if you already have the non-IS. Personally I'd save the money and learn to use the one you have.

R3XNebular · 27th February 2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kingbob86

The IS version is slightly sharper and a bit better in low light but I don't know if it's worth the upgrade if you already have the non-IS. Personally I'd save the money and learn to use the one you have.

Awesome, do you recommend anything else I could upgrade the 1100D to improve the experience? Got the bloody upgrade itch and only just got the damn thing.

Jeffo · 27th February 2012, 10:58 PM

there are heaps of ways you could go, just go and start shooting and see what you wish you could do if only your lens let you do that. Then once you have a look around find a lens and get it.

For me it was wide angle, (still saving though)

HumbleBum · 27th February 2012, 10:59 PM

50mm 1.8

Its the best lens for starting out..

kingbob86 · 27th February 2012, 11:01 PM

Depends on what you're using it for. Taking pictures of landscapes probably a tripod. Using it indoors then maybe a flash. 50 1.8 is a nice lens for portraits.

27th February 2012, 3:22 PM	#1
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lionman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bedford,Perth,WA,Earth Posts: 1,728	18-55 is good for walking around, landscapes and parties. 55-200 is good for wildlife, sports, portraits. The longer lens is better for portraits (faces) as you will get a smaller depth of field which results in better subject isolation. This is when your subjects face is sharp but the background is nice and blurry. The compression you get from a longer lens is also good for portraits. Wider lens is better for landscapes (scenery) as you can fit more in the frame. This makes it easier to get some fore, middle and background all in one shot. __________________ My PC: 4GHz 1090T - M4890TD - 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws - CF HD5850 - 120GB Inferno + 128GB G.Skill Falcon II - 5x 1TB - HX-650W - COSMS S - U2410 HTPC: 550 - M4A88TD-M - 2GB 1333MHz - HVR-2200 - 500GB WD AAKS + 1TB Samsung - 550W TruePower - SUGO SG02- 32" LCD 5D2 - 20 -35mm F2.8 - 50mm F1.4 - 85mm F1.4 - 70-200mm F2.8 + Fijifilm X100 Flickr

27th February 2012, 7:11 PM	#4
Jeffo Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,035	I've got the 1100d and I use the 18-55 kit lens most often If you want something with a bit more all round usage have a look at the tamron 18-200 it is about $250ish and good as a everyday lens. When you start looking at better shots it is about that time you will start looking at less of a range in the lens and start buying more lenses. __________________ PC: 2500k @ 4.1, Asrock Extreme3 Gen3, 8Gb G Skill 1600MHz, GTX460SE 1Gb, Asus Xonar DG, 60Gb SSD, 2 x 2Tb HDD, Seasonic Modular 620W Tablet: Acer Iconia A500 Camera: Canon 1100D, 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 IS II, 55-250 4-5.6 IS, 50mm 1.8 IS II

27th February 2012, 10:09 PM	#5
R3XNebular Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 73	Oh thanks guys, so would it be worthwhile forking out cash for a 18-55 IS Lens? Does the IS give me significantly better images? Currently have the stock 18-55mm that the 1100D comes with. __________________ HAF 922 \| Thermaltake Toughpower 750 \| i5 2500K@4.0ghz \| 8GB Gskill RIPJaws \| Vertex 2 60GB SSD \| Noctua NH-D14 (2xP14,1xP12) \| 5850 \| Benq G2411HD x 2 \|

27th February 2012, 10:23 PM	#6
kingbob86 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toowoomba Posts: 856	The IS version is slightly sharper and a bit better in low light but I don't know if it's worth the upgrade if you already have the non-IS. Personally I'd save the money and learn to use the one you have. __________________ Desktop \| HTPC \| Website \| Facebook \| G+ \| flickr Canon 5D MarkIII \| Canon 60D \| Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS II \| Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS \| Canon 35mm f/2 \| Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 \| Canon 50mm f/1.8 II \| A bunch of lighting gear

27th February 2012, 10:58 PM	#8
Jeffo Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,035	there are heaps of ways you could go, just go and start shooting and see what you wish you could do if only your lens let you do that. Then once you have a look around find a lens and get it. For me it was wide angle, (still saving though) __________________ PC: 2500k @ 4.1, Asrock Extreme3 Gen3, 8Gb G Skill 1600MHz, GTX460SE 1Gb, Asus Xonar DG, 60Gb SSD, 2 x 2Tb HDD, Seasonic Modular 620W Tablet: Acer Iconia A500 Camera: Canon 1100D, 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 IS II, 55-250 4-5.6 IS, 50mm 1.8 IS II

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kingbob86 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toowoomba Posts: 856	Depends on what you're using it for. Taking pictures of landscapes probably a tripod. Using it indoors then maybe a flash. 50 1.8 is a nice lens for portraits. __________________ Desktop \| HTPC \| Website \| Facebook \| G+ \| flickr Canon 5D MarkIII \| Canon 60D \| Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS II \| Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS \| Canon 35mm f/2 \| Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 \| Canon 50mm f/1.8 II \| A bunch of lighting gear Last edited by kingbob86; 27th February 2012 at 11:08 PM.