What lens is good for Canon Rebel XT when it comes to action photography?

I am new to the advanced photography world, and I just purchased Canon Rebel XT because it seems to be a great entry level camera with good features. I am mostly interested in taking photos of dogs at dog park and events, etc. I want to be able to take clear photos of them running around. What are the lenses that would fit my criteria? I would like something on the cheaper side that does the job. Thanks a lot!

I'll give you some criteria used in choosing a lens, and then suggest a few that I would use for this purpose.

1. Zoom or prime

Zoom lenses are lenses that cover multiple focal lengths. Prime lenses cover a single focal length. Zooms should NOT be confused with telephotos (lenses for shooting far away things), as telephotos can be either zoom or prime. Zooms give you greater flexibility, but primes offer superior image quality at a given price point. Primes are also available in larger apertures (see below).

2. Focal length

Remember that your DSLR is a "crop" sensor DSLR. This means that your sensor is significantly smaller than 35mm film, and only uses the center of the image circle created by a standard lens. The simplified result of this "crop effect" is that you need to multiply the focal length on the lens by 1.6 to get the effective length on your camera. (No, the lens doesn't magically change, but the crop will make you move YOUR position, which will change the perspective rendered by the lens.)

The classic ranges for 35mm film are (give or take)

14-24mm = Ultra Wide Angle

24mm-35mm = Wide angle

40mm-70mm = Normal Perspective

70mm-135mm = Short Telephoto/Portrait

135mm-299mm = Telephoto

300mm + = Supertelephoto.

So take the lens's focal length and multiply by 1.6 to figure out how the lens will work on YOUR camera.

Note that EF-S lenses are lenses designed for your reduced image circle. This doesn't mean that you gain any optical benefits (quite the opposite in most cases), but some of these reduced-circle lenses represent great values, or at the wide end (EF-S 10-22) offer perspectives not available in full-frame lenses.

3. Maximum Aperture

When you see a number like f/2.8 or f/4-5.6 on the side of a lens, it tells you the maximum aperture that the lens is capable of achieving. Larger apertures give you a few capabilities. They allow you to shoot in lower light without flash (more light coming in = faster shutter speed). This is VITAL for sports photography, or any situation where the subject is apt to be moving. Larger apertures also allow you to shoot shallow depth-of-field shots, where the background and foreground are blurred to isolate the subject. A larger aperture lens can be stopped down for more depth-of-field or slower shutter, but a "slower" lens cannot be opened up. Larger apertures also offer faster auto-focus (with a few exceptions), as lenses slower than f/2.8 disable some of the AF sensors on your camera.

4. IS

Some Canon lenses offer IS. IS is a gyroscopic device that lives in the back of the lens and tries to correct for lens movement. This is extremely useful when you are shooting hand-held, but still can be useful on a tripod or monopod (although some older lenses require that you disable IS on a tripod). IS is great for shooting STATIC subjects in low light, as it will allow you to use a slower shutter speed than you would otherwise be able to. Some IS lenses offer "pan mode" which will stabilize the lens vertically, but allow you to pan the lens horizontally (think racecars with the background blurring as they move). IS is almost useless for most sports, as the key issue is not camera movement, but getting a shutter fast enough to stop the subject's motion.

5. Little red rings

The Canon "L" series of lenses is the "L"uxury lineup of optics, and they all have a little red ring around the front. In reality, this designation has more to do with being designed for professionals than for use as a luxury item. The L series lenses are *typically* of higher optical quality AND build quality than their consumer grade cousins. For zooms in particular, there are VERY few offering really strong quality in the consumer lineup (EF-S 10-22, EF-S 17-50IS, 70-300IS being the most notable exceptions).

6. Third party lenses

Tamron, Sigma, Tokina.... people take sides on the "are third party lenses ok" debate as vehement as their stances on major political issues. In my experience, some third party lenses offer an excellent value for the money. That said, ALL lenses have a certain variation in quality between copies of identical lenses. Test 3 copies of a Canon 50mm 1.4 in the store, and you will likely see a difference in performance. This tends to be even more pronounced in 3rd party lenses! So I recommend that you only consider purchasing a 3rd party lens from one of the three manufacturers I listed, and only if you can test it in store, or if the store has a fair return policy.

There ARE other concerns when buying a lens, but this should be more than enough to get you started.

That said... for your stated purpose:

You need a focal length where you can shoot at a bit of a distance... so telephoto is where its at here. If it were me, I'd be looking at the EF85mm f/1.8 or EF100mm f/2 primes for a value option with this purpose. If you feel you need more reach, the EF200 f.2.8L is superb and value priced at about $500. If you decide that you need a zoom, the least expensive telezooms I recommend are the EF70-200 f/4L or the 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS. The non-IS 70-300 is not very well built and offers a different (and much inferior) optical design from its IS brother.

You most definitely want to get a prime.

I would recommend the 300mm F/4 USM. It is almost two stops faster at the 300mm focal length than the zoom. And much sharper.

For the budget conscious shoppers and your stated end use, I'd say the 75mm-300mm f 4 > f 5.6 III, or the same lens w/ USM (ultrasonic focus motor). They sell for 159.00, and 189.95 respectively @ B+H Photo Video. With your digital crop factor, that puts you out beyond 450mm, so look into a mono pod or some other support device, and remember to keep your shutter speed up to stop action, and reduce the effect of camera shake.

Good luck and have fun, WOOF

EDIT: Primes really aren't a good choice for fast changing situations...and an image stabilized DO USM lens is hardly affordable...NOTE "On the CHEAPER side"...

Sigma makes a 55-200 which would get you into the tele-zoom world without breaking the bank.

http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-55-200mm-Telephoto-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0001VQ12Y

Try this out and if you want a better one later, you won't be out much $$$.

Hope this helps.

How do I install a canon in the trunk of my car?

How can I install a small canon, which pops out of a little door in my trunk, to shoot silly string at tailgaters?

How good are you at welding?

Forget them, drive as normal, do not brake check them, just drive how you usualy would. Do not be agrivated by them, they will have an accident someday, but it doesn't have to be with you.

As much as I like the thought and have even thought about doing the exact same with a paintball gun, Guess what, it is illegal. Even though not a real weapon, it can cause a person to think it is and take evasive action that can cause an accident.

So put the brakes on this thought.

balls of green glibber out of the back of the car, after a warning sigh has been ignored - they will still see where they are going but will be disgusted; actually I usually don't change my speed and only put on hazard lights if someone is really too close

install the canon in the trunk, and use the trunk release release button instead...

Call Jesse James at West Coast Choppers

or

the Boys at "Pimp My Ride" !!!!!

How do I make my Canon camera take photos automatically?

I want it to do that thing where it is timed and takes the photos on its own. How do I do that?

I have a Canon Powershot A 430, if that helps.

on the back

press the button that has a clock beside it

If you don't have the little picture of a timer that Tom mentions, try this. Some of the "entry level" Canon cameras require you to use the menus to set the self-timer.

Press "FUNC" to get the menu display.

Toggle down to the third icon, which is a rectangle, for the "Drive Mode."

Toggle to the right until you reach the delay that you want to use.

You can choose 10 seconds, 2 seconds, or Custom delay.

Press the "FUNC" button again to confirm your desired delay.

When the delay that you want is displayed, set up your picture, push the shutter button and then the red-eye reduction lamp will blink once per second until the picture is taken.

You cancel the self-timer by going through the same series of actions, but choose the single-frame (rectangle) all the way to the left on the menu bar.

Dr. Sam is correct. However, for you to be able to access the timer and other functions, you will first need to turn your mode dial to M (it's on the back of the camera...in RED).

look in the manual or the menu for the timer option. most are auto set..meaning its set at 10 seconds..but it only goes off once. that particular camera can be set 2-10 secs..but there is a custom setting..still only one shot. you would need a camera with a timer cable release. im not sure what the other options are without getting a prosumer camera.

What is the best Canon Powershot camera to buy?

I would use it for family, scenery, selling on eBay, pictures in the pool, just about anything and everything. Also, I'm sure they do, but do these take video as well? I want a Canon Powershot because I see that they have waterproof cases that you can buy for underwater photos, which would be great to go along with the new pool! Any suggestions would be great! Thanks y'all!

Hey there girlie--- I have a canon powershot 8 megapixel Pro 1 -- and i love it it shoots video- it stops action, iat gets along well with my pc,and lots more-- email me reg email for me details if you want!!

This is the site I usually refer to

Go to cnet.com and do a canon camera search on there. they review almost everything.

I don't know anything about underwater cases, but if it has to be Canon:

Canon PowerShot A640 4X optical zoom, 10 megapixels

Canon PowerShot A630 4X optical zoom , 8 megapixels

For super zoom:

Canon PowerShot S2 IS 12X optical zoom, 5 megapixels

Canon PowerShot S3 IS 12X optical zoom, 6 megapixels

Look at reviews at Website dpreview.com

I agree with the camera selections offered by VintageMusic.

Regards,

Vic

What are the best canon lenses for portrait and landscape photography?

I have a canon digital rebel xt that i received as a Christmas present. I'd like to take professional looking portraits of my baby and family, whats the best lens for this? I'd also like to buy a good lens for landscape photography. Any suggestions?

If you understand the fundamentals of photography you will know the lens that best fits your needs. The fundamentals are not really rocket science, to really really use an SLR/DSLR like the XT you need to know how to get the max out of it.

For example: If by landscape you mean like a sunset or a sort of mountain/lake scenery you will need a deep depth of field (DOF) and you need to know what DOF means and how you can very easily change that on your XT (you do this by changing the aperture of your lens in the the Aperture Priority (Av) or Manual mode (M) mode). Similarly for babies you want a shallow DOF and you do this since the baby is the focus of your pic and you want the background blurred.

But by changing the aperture you also mess with the amount of light thats entering the camera and that affects the shutter speed etc.

Its not that hard, once you understand the fundamentals you will know EXACTLY what kind of lens you need. For starter I suggest:

1) Get a good photography teacher or a good easy to read photography book. I recommend "Understanding Exposure" it has lots of pics that explains what the terms means visually. IMO its the BEST $15 you will ever spend in your photography hobby. You will understanding what makes up an Exposure-Aperture, Shutter and ISO.

2) Once you know that, when you read your Camera manual it will make a lot of sense.

3) For beginner portraits the best lens is the $75 EF 50mm f/1.8. This is a prime lens (it does not zoom you zoom in and out with your feet) and it a fast lens (any lens with an aperture more than f/2.8 is called fast, since it usually yields fast shutter speeds) and bigger the aperture f/1.4, f/1.8, f/2.0, f/2.8 even f/4 the shallower the DOF and the more blurred the background is.

Note: In photography f/2.8 is smaller than f/2, which is smaller than f/1.8. This is because it is a ratio, so f/1.8 is large coz it lets in MORE light than say f/2.8. It's confusing now but will make a lot of sense once you get the fundamentals.

I am assuming your camera came with a EF-S 18-55mm kit lens. This is a moderately Wide Angle Zoom lens and its really good for landscapes and close people shots. If you do 1-3 as listed above you will figure out what your favorite focal length is for shooting and what you really need.

I could easily tell you to get a $640 EF-S 10-22 mm lens for wide angle landscapes or a $300 EF 50mm f/1.4 for portraits but you need to know WHY they cost that much and how to use them first to justify the cost. There is a reason why good lens cost a LOT of money and you need to understand photography to understand their cost and how to get the most from them.

Landscape Paintin from Photo:

http://www.photoartomation.com/ArtWork/Landscapes.htm

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What camera lens should I buy for my Canon?

I have a Canon EOS Rebel X SLR film camera. I think it is a great camera and I am looking into purchasing a new lens(s) for it but I don't have a clue where to start.The lens that came with it is 35-80mm. I would like to get a really good all around lens (if there is one out there). It would be for taking portraits and things outdoors. Not looking to become a pro photographer but would still like to be able to take awesome pics of wildlife, landscapes, and of the nieces and nephews at ball games and other family gatherings. Thanks for all the help!

For film, a 35-80mm covers what is conventionally known as the normal range, ie it doesn't cover wide-angle (less than 35mm) or telephoto (over 85mm). For portraits and most outdoors work, you will want to extend your coverage into the telephoto range. Typical zoom ranges here are 70-150mm or 70-200mm. This will probably work for sporting events where you can get reasonably close to the action and are not stuck in seating well back from the sidelines.

Wide angle lens are great for interiors, landscapes with prominent objects in the foreground, and candid family shots where you are close to the subjects. You might find the 35mm end of your zoom is not quite short enough. Options include a prime (single focal length) lens around 20-28mm, or a wide-angle zoom.

You can buy a single lens solution like a 28-200mm lens. This would, in theory, replace your current lens completely. But they are bulky. For my Nikon, this lens weighs nearly twice the 28-80mm zoom, and I have kept the smaller lens because it is easier to carry and use in many circumstances. It is also easier for my 9yo grand-daughter to use when she is with me - the heavier lens would be much harder for her to manage.

As a film user, the advice to avoid the lens made specifically for digital is sound. Digital sensors are much smaller than the film image size, and these lens don't have to be perfect over the larger area that you need.

As they said, you've gto the right "basic" lens for most of your stated purposes. Look at these Canon Lenses and Reviews and see where you can fill in on the wide or tele ends. Personally, I think tele is more fun, going up to 400 mm or so... As you look at the reviews, see if there is any distinction made between digital use or film use. You want to avoid the digital design lenses or they won't cover your entire frame.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/ (See "Recommendations" on this page)

http://www.photo.net/canon/#lense

http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/reviews/index.htm

http://www.photozone.de/active/news/index.jsp

http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/index.html

http://www.fredmiranda.com

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1029

Your 35-80mm is a good all-around lens. You might look at a 28mm macro lens for real close work(flowers, collectibles, etc.) Also a 300 to 600mm zoom or telephoto lens is nice. From there you will have to decide how deep you are going to get into photography. There are some really god 1200 telephoto lenses like they use for sporting events, but they are SPENDY!!! Good luck.

also consider the 28-200mm lens which I've been using practically for everything.

Dr. Sam does a good job answering SLR questions.

If he doesn't see this one.

Post it again in a couple hours.

I see that I am a little too late.

I should have checked first.

jonnydollar left out the one you need for landscapes ... the 10-22mm .. Canon of course

How is the Canon xti digital camera for the professional user?

I have a canon xti now and I love it, but I was wondering if this would be a good camera to use for like weddings or portaits on a professional basis?

thanks tammy

It's not a camera for the professional user. But, with it's lens mount you can affix any number of pro L-series lenses, many of which are or can be quite a bit more expensive that the camera itself. This is actually a better situation to find yourself in, to be honest. You should always put the bulk of your investment in lenses anyway as a good pro lens will outlive all of your camera bodies for years to come. If you get into that type of investment, it really locks you into your brand so be sure you want to stick with canon before investing in pro glass. L glass can also make up for what the camera body lacks. For now, the only downside to your body is a lack of good ISO performance at higher sensitivities. You've got decent resolution already. As someone has already mentioned, the canon 5D would better suit the needs of a professional (or even non professional) as the increase in resolution from 10mp to 12mp and the benefit of higher pixel pitch from a full frame sensor in a more rugged body will make the job easier. But, less easy, the job can be done with what you've got given you make the necessary investment. Your kit lens will not likely be sufficient. It is possible, as all things are, to take your xti and kit lens and make a living. People these days seem to be less impressed with technical superiority than they are with cost. So if you can learn to make great images with what you've got, then more power to you. If you can afford it, look into a 24-70mm f/2.8L USM and a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM. With those lenses, you're pretty close to being able to handle semi-pro jobs. They are about a $3000 investment together.

With a quality lens and an external flash, yeah.

At least until you can afford a truly professional body like the 5D.

Rebels are entry level cameras. They were never meant to be used as heavily as the usual pro needs to use their equipment.

There are also major issues concerning the quality of the sensor and other components when compared to a true pro camera.

But ... there are a lot of people running around shooting weddings with Rebels, and doing acceptable work.

Just - PLEASE! - don't be one of those who has a Rebel with a kit lens and a pop-up flash and goes out advertising themselves as a "professional" wedding photographer.

If you have to use that body ... at least put a decent lens on it and invest in a 580 EX flash and flash bracket.

Then practice with it for a few months before you go out and offer your services to the paying customer.

It would suffice as a backup camera body but I would not recommend using it for your main camera. It is not a professional model and it looks it. If you are doing a wedding you want to project a professional image and using a consumer camera will not do this. Any one who has experience with slr cameras will think that you are not a pro. That said it will perform well if you have a good lens. Think at least as much as the camera cost good. A good flash 580 ex, a diffuser and a flash bracket will also be required. I have seen many wedding photographers using a 30D and your image quality will not differ from that as long as you are using a good lens. Another thing I would probably get would be the battery grip. It will hold an extra battery and will at least make the camera look more professional. Make sure you have extra batteries, CF cards and an extra lenses, flash and camera. If something breaks and you can't continue shooting you have now ruined the most important day in someones life. Think hard before doing this especially if this isn't for a friend or family member.

You can use it, but you shouldn't use the kit lens. Well, ok you can, but it's reasonable to invest in a better lens if you're going to ask people to pay. Also it's a good idea to invest in a proper flash. Internal flashes aren't pro. The xti is not a professional camera so you shouldn't be mislead into believing so, but it is a good camera.

I'm in agreement with Jim. But since the pro EOS cameras are pricey you may want to do some freelance work with with your xti. No major jobs like weddings. Maybe stock or small gatherings in order to earn enough money to but a pro camera. Or perhaps buy a 2nd hand pro camera.

I love my xti but it was not meant for heavy duty pro work

I'd say it's ok as long as you have a great lens, but if you can afford to go one step up, the 40d is great and the 5d is even better.

Its not a pro camera, The sensor is not as sensative as a pro. You are limited to the external flash (no slave, no studio lights). Also APS-C sensor and pro do not go together.

Is there a significant learning different between the Canon Digital Rebel XT and the Canon 40D?

I plan on renting a Canon 40D sometime at the end of this month. Currently I use a Canon Digital Rebel XT. I was wondering is there a big learning difference between the two camera? What is on the 40D that I have to learn that is not on the digital rebel? I plan on shooting in manual and in raw.

No, I don't think you will have too much trouble finding your way around the 40D. If you know how to use the XT...then the 40D is just a step or two up (updated features, and menu etc).

Check out the 40D video tour in the first link below.

The second link has a number of informative 40D review/tutorial videos from YouTube.

The third link allows you to download (and save) the 40D's Instruction Manual. I suggest you download it...and read it so you get a head start on it's various features and functions...

Yes!!!

Get the 40D, it is about three classes higher than the XT.

The 40D has image stabilizer in it and the XT doesn't and that will help you out SO much.

If you understand how to use a DSLR and SLR (PASM) then nothing reading the manual wont take care of. If you shot with the XT on auto then yes the learning curve will be daunting.

If you know how to shoot in manual then no. You should be just fine.

Can anyone tell me the difference between the canon powershot sd750 and the canon ixus 75?

I've seen 2 different cameras one with the words " Canon powershot sd 750 digital elph" written on front side of it and another with "canon digital ixus 75" written on it. Surely this is 2 different cameras? Its the ixus 75 i'm after as thats the one i read rated reviews on and dont want to get the wrong one.

BIG Difference:

Two different countries of origin = two different warranties. The SD750 is a Canon USA product, and will only be accepted for repair if purchased and used in the USA or Cananda. If you live anywhere else and buy this camera and something breaks...Canon won't touch it.

The Ixus 75 is the European model - if you live in Europe, buy that one. If you live in America, stay away, as Canon USA won't repair it.

Either way, it's a great camera - just purchase the one appropriate to where you live, and enjoy!

They're one and the same, it's just that Canon has the bad habit of giving some of their cameras a different model name/number depending on the market: it's “SD750” in America, “IXUS 75” in Europe... and, for that matter, “IXY 90” in Japan.

How can I tell if my Canon lenses will fit a digital camera?

I have a Canon Elan 7 and was planning on purchasing the Canon 50D. I have a few Canon lenses to go with my camera and did not know if they would be compatible with the digital camera I was getting. How can I tell if I can switch the lenses between digital and film? So I know if I need to buy a lens to go with the camera or not.

Thanks!

I am open to any other feedback about the camera too.

Yes they are all compatible. The only Canon lenses that are not compatible with the new digitals are the manual focus FD mount made prior to the advent of auto focus. These lenses will all have been made prior to 1987.

The new digital only lenses which are marked EFs are not compatible with your Elan or the full frame digitals like the 5D and above. There really is no reason to have more than 1 or 2 of these though. The EFs 10-22mm in my opinion is the only EFs lens that you need to have. This is because there isn't a EF lens that is wide enough on the crop sensor or APS-C sized sensor of the low to mid range Canon cameras. The only other EFs lens you may want would be the 18-55mm lens that comes with the Rebel cameras. There are however better EF models that cover this range like the EF 17-40 F4L for example.

Bottom line though is they will work just fine.

The American canon, What is the difference between the open canon and the closed canon?

What i know is that the open canon includes black books and authors but the closed canon does not... so am i right? is that it?

Here you go...

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2838/is_n4_v27/ai_15342552

I guess so. Sounds more like the open canon includes a clatch of adjunct professors trying to make a little name for themselves by revising things (yet again), and the closed canon is whatever they didn't like from the past 50 years. Just more opaque jargon from academe.

What is as good Canon camera to buy for an amateur photographer?

I am a freshman in high school and I took a photography class, and I really liked it. I want to get into it more and decided to buy a new camera. I want one where I can change the settings and stuff like that. I am debating over the Canon Powershot S5 IS, or the Canon Rebel XT.

help?

Can you afford to spend a few hundred dollars (over a period of time) on lenses? Do you want superior quality and control? Yes? Go with the XT. I'm in high school too, and I own two Canon SLRs (XT and K2). You cannot compare an SLR with a point-and-shoot. SLRs provide you with so much more control and accuracy than simple point-and-shoots. Full manual settings (including focus), hundreds of options for lenses, dozens of filters... Etc.

I have a Cannon Power Shot A 410,and it does a very nice job. I took 177 pictures in Hawaii a couple years ago. Check one out!

olympus gives you more value for your money and especially with the E-510 and the E-3 they are really turning up the quality. the canon rebel xt is 8mp where the E-510 is 10mp with lots more features and isn't much more expensive. here's some reviews

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympuse510/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciyWOjrbHKQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8_VFgrTaxk

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/OlympusE510/verdict.shtml

as for where to buy I got my olympus from a company called cameta camera that sells via ebay as well as their store and the cameras have factory warranty but at much better prices usually.

my first digital camera was an olympus E-300 and it was very easy and intuitive to use and the zuiko lenses were made specifically for digital cameras unlike many digital companies that just adapt their 35mm lenses risking quality issues. One other thing is that where the olympus uses the 4/3 standard, it opens the doors to using the renowned leica lenses that are part of the 4/3 standard as well. The E-510 has live view lcd and image stabilization which the canon does not. it also has a super sonic sensor dust removal system the the rebel doesn't have

Get the DSLR CANON XT.

Rule number 1 about digital cameras:

Tell your friends to keep their mitts off it. They do not give a flying f**k if they break it, or steal it and sell it for drugs.

A DSLR is NOT a party camera. Its not a toy.

The Rat

Do you prefer a SLR camera?

Personally, when I picked up my first SLR, I never went back to regular digital cameras ever again.

My friend just bought a Canon XT. (~$500)

I agree with guy above. Canon K2 (~$200) is good also.

As an amateur photographer you may want to buy a Rebel T2 or K2 and start learning how to be a photographer and then start learning how to be a photographer, maybe take a photography class.

Starting with a 35mm camera is how most amateur photographers start learning how to produce excellent photographs

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How much should I sell a Canon 1D with accesories for?

I have a Canon 1D Digital that has zero signs of wear and is in perfect condition, has rechargable batteries and all the chargers and cords and instructions with it. Also selling a canon 28-90 and canon 75-300mm lense that are in good shape. Any sugestions?

Check on ebay, to see what they are going for, craig's list is another place to check.

ebay, craigslist are both good to research the going rate. When you do a search select sales that have closed versus sales that are pending.

Also check out keh.com to check what they consider fair market value for the 1D.

HTH.