06-24-2013, 03:56 AM
Greetings, Photozone!
I'm new to the forum and, incidentally, to photography. I had just recently purchased a Canon 650D, which had included the following lenses:
- Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
I know I'm jumping the gun here, as I have yet to really immerse myself in photography. But I'd like to know anyway. I intend to focus mainly on portraits (since I'd like to help my wife launch a photo blog) and everyday (general) photography. And, since I intend to stick to Canon if I do upgrade bodies, I'd like to know which lens or set of lenses, whether Canon or not (e.g., Sigma, Tamron), I should invest in for each area of interest. Also, from, what I know, the EF-S line is only for cropped bodies. So, I'd appreciate Canon recommendations within the EF-only line. And, of course, I'd also like to get your learned opinion on which third-party lenses match up well with Canon's lenses (some of which are exponentially more expensive than the camera itself!).
Simply put, I would very much like to hear your recommendations for lenses I could use now with my 650D and for any higher Canon model.
I thank you so very much for your help and patience.
All the best!
I'm new to the forum and, incidentally, to photography. I had just recently purchased a Canon 650D, which had included the following lenses:
- Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
I know I'm jumping the gun here, as I have yet to really immerse myself in photography. But I'd like to know anyway. I intend to focus mainly on portraits (since I'd like to help my wife launch a photo blog) and everyday (general) photography. And, since I intend to stick to Canon if I do upgrade bodies, I'd like to know which lens or set of lenses, whether Canon or not (e.g., Sigma, Tamron), I should invest in for each area of interest. Also, from, what I know, the EF-S line is only for cropped bodies. So, I'd appreciate Canon recommendations within the EF-only line. And, of course, I'd also like to get your learned opinion on which third-party lenses match up well with Canon's lenses (some of which are exponentially more expensive than the camera itself!).
Simply put, I would very much like to hear your recommendations for lenses I could use now with my 650D and for any higher Canon model.
I thank you so very much for your help and patience.
All the best!