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What lens to purchase for Canon DSLR

Started Dec 1, 2012 | Discussions thread
brightcolours Forum Pro • Posts: 15,885
2 I would choose from

ma9alem wrote:

Hello All

I currently have the following Canon items:

1) Canon 550 Flashgun

2) Canon 50mm 1.8 lens (Primiarily used to take children portrait pictures)

3) Canon 350D with standard kit lens

I wanted to replace the 3rd item above for a Canon 650D, however, was not sure which lens to go for? Options are:

A) Standards kit lens 18-55mm

B) 18-135 STM

This lens has nice optics for its type, so if you want a longer range, I would suggest this lens.

C) 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

D) Any other suggestions

Instead of the 17-55 f2.8 IS USM I would opt for the cheaper but very good also Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM. Equal optics, a bit better build quality and also f2.8 and IS and USM. And comes with lenshood standard (the canon has that optional, so it adds to the price).

Main usage will be to take photo's of children, family occasions and holidays.

Thank in Advance.

Has

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