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Title: Please Help: Advice needed on single lens solution for canon rebel xt Post by: carlitozwy on January 07, 2009, 12:41:04 AM I've quickly grown out of my 18-55mm kit lens. I usually find myself taking photos at the 35-55mm range and it never seems quite close enough and I end up doing some cropping. So...
I have about $400 to spend for a new lens. I'm interested in a zoom lens that I could also use for portraits. I'm taking a vacation in the next couple of weeks to Disney and would love to get some good shots of the park and my 3 year old. I'll also be taking some indoor and night shots at a family members'. I had been sold on the 28-135mm USM lens as a nice walk-around lens until I started reading up on the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 today. I'm totally confused now. I could use some advice on which to pick. I'm interested in using the lens for portrait work, indoors and outdoors, if possible. I guess I'm concerned about zoom distance and pics in low light. Is the USM and IS worth it on the Canon 28-135mm? Or is it better to go with the Tamron since it's a faster lens? I could also use some help on a filter choice... I was thinking of the Hoya circular polarizer, but should I get the UV filter instead? Thanks in advance for the help. ~Newbie ???ccruz429@yahoo.com Title: Re: Please Help: Advice needed on single lens solution for canon rebel xt Post by: Bob Atkins on January 07, 2009, 01:06:29 PM Well, the Tamron 28-75/2.8 would probably make the better portrait lens due to the wider aperture's ability to blur the background more, but the 28-135 has a much longer reach. It depends on which is most important to you. The 28-135 is probably the more vesatile lens given the image stabilization and increased telephoto reach.
I'd probably be inclined to go with the EF 28-135/3.5-5.6IS USM (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006I53S/bobatkinsphotogr) and also pick up an EF 50/1.8 II (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00007E7JU/bobatkinsphotogr)which would be even better than the Tamron 28-75/2.8 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000A1G05/bobatkinsphotogr) for portrait work. I know it's not a "1 lens solution", but I think it give you more bang for your buck. Title: Re: Please Help: Advice needed on single lens solution for canon rebel xt Post by: carlitozwy on January 07, 2009, 01:50:00 PM Bob, Thanks! That's what I was leaning towards originally after reviewing your site. Then I read your review of the Tamron that compared it to both Canon 28-135mm and 50mm lenses. Thanks for clearing it up. I really value your website and suggestion. I also want to thank you for your prompt response. That's what I'll go with... Should I get both circular polarizing and UV filters? Which would you recommend first?
I have a lot to learn about photography and I find your website an invaluable tool in learning all I can. Thanks again! Title: Re: Please Help: Advice needed on single lens solution for canon rebel xt Post by: Bob Atkins on January 07, 2009, 06:20:09 PM UV filters don't really do anything useful except perhaps keeping jam and ice cream off the lens!
If I could have one or the other I think a polarizer is a lot more useful Title: Re: Please Help: Advice needed on single lens solution for canon rebel xt Post by: photosbybrian on January 09, 2009, 04:09:16 PM My choice is the 28-135 IS. The IS would make up for some of the difference in lense speed. I'm a huge fan of Canon's IS lenses. I agree with Bob's rationale, and also the advice about the 50 1.8. I own both lenses as well as a handful of "L" glass. I use these two lenses quite a bit.
BB www.photosbybrian.photoreflect.com (http://www.photosbybrian.photoreflect.com) Title: Re: Please Help: Advice needed on single lens solution for canon rebel xt Post by: GDS on January 22, 2009, 01:24:03 AM What about the Cannon 18-200 or Tamron 18-270?
Title: Re: Please Help: Advice needed on single lens solution for canon rebel xt Post by: Johnf on February 03, 2009, 04:34:06 AM 18-200 (I have been jelous of Nikon users for a while now)
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