Julie Cotton 3 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 i got a canon eos 1100d with a 18-55mm lens and was wondering what zoom lens would be best for long distance photography and if any one knows of any where decent that i can buy lenses at a decent price or if anyone has any for sale etc. thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacherkev 64 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I had the same camera for a Xmas present but mine came with a zoom lens included. Not sure where you live but look up the London camera exchange as they will have new and second hand plus the adaptor rings so other makes it.. How are you getting on with the camera ? I'm still playing with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 a canon 75 - 300mm are cheap second hand on ebay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacherkev 64 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 As paulus has said they are cheap I've just been looking I just need to work out what fits what and I may treat myself to a really powerful zoom lens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 As paulus has said they are cheap I've just been looking I just need to work out what fits what and I may treat myself to a really powerful zoom lens just remember the longer the lens the more light it needs you can buy optical doublers that will make the lens 150 - 600mm but you need very, very good light to get a clear shot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacherkev 64 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 As paulus has said they are cheap I've just been looking I just need to work out what fits what and I may treat myself to a really powerful zoom lens just remember the longer the lens the more light it needs you can buy optical doublers that will make the lens 150 - 600mm but you need very, very good light to get a clear shotThanks for your help paulus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I use this lens more than any other one, had good results with it http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-EF-S-55-250mm-4-5-6-Lens/dp/B0056E49MK 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Cotton 3 Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 thanks, i definitely will look them up, I've had a little play as well but am not 100% with it yet but still haven't watched the dvd like my mum told me to, but got a few pics that i like, although their not very good still need to get used to it a bit but it's all a learning curb i suppose 0 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Cotton 3 Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 thanks it looks like a good lens best start saving my pocket money Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 A couple of things you might want to remember.....if you wish to take shots of dogs (or anything else) running then it's best to have the focal point in the centre of the photo, that way you have a better chance of a crisp, focused shot....and practice on manual settings as this is what will get you the very best photos, allowing you to maximise the shot with the light available. Thats the very essence of photography: light. You've got to maximise the light or it will minimise you..... good luck. JD 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Cotton 3 Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Ok thanks hopefully i can start to improve my photos then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 A couple of things you might want to remember.....if you wish to take shots of dogs (or anything else) running then it's best to have the focal point in the centre of the photo, that way you have a better chance of a crisp, focused shot....and practice on manual settings as this is what will get you the very best photos, allowing you to maximise the shot with the light available. Thats the very essence of photography: light. You've got to maximise the light or it will minimise you..... good luck. JD i thrive on perpetual darkness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,800 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Paulus, your about as qualified as I am to give out photography advice Cheers, D. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleanspade 3,322 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 if you are to use a longer lense. you may suffer camera shake. a tripod is a must. or at least a monopod. to steady your shot. . you would be best to look at ef. or efs lenses. for your canon. watch the f number. the lower the number the better. ie. f2.8 is wider and lets in more light than say f5. its worth remembering that the more you zoom the the higher the f number (less light). paulus has a long one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Cotton 3 Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 yeah ta im starting to save up so i can get a few little extra goodies and at the end of the month i am going to order a tripod off of ebay. and ta i will remember that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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