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Canon EOS 550D lens for instagram (portraits/nature/architecture)

Started Dec 5, 2019 | Discussions
Marty93 New Member • Posts: 3
Canon EOS 550D lens for instagram (portraits/nature/architecture)

Hello guys, I'm just starting with photography and was able to get a Canon EOS 550D really cheap, but now I'm looking for a lens and don't know what to get.

The only thing I know is that I really like the photos from a full-frame camera with a 200mm lens, and I would love to be able to get something similar ( in terms of the proportion of the feature in the face during portraits)

My budget is at aroud150$ (I can buy used) but I would like to spend even less if possible, as I don't know if I will stick with it.

Ty a lot for your attention guys

Canon EOS 550D (EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4)
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Digirame Forum Pro • Posts: 41,858
Re: Canon EOS 550D lens for instagram (portraits/nature/architecture)

Since you are new to photography and you don't want to spend more than a $150 (USD), my suggestion is to start with the Canon 18-55mm kit lens. Just because it's "kit" doesn't mean it's not good. I'm still using mine with my Canon T2i (550D) camera.

The second inexpensive lens would be to consider the Canon 55-250mm lens. Later you can get more expensive lenses.

Here's some recent samples with EXIF data. The lens 47 is the Canon 18-55mm lens. After my first Canon 18-55mm lens broke (I dropped it), I got this lens from my Canon T3i (600D) camera.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/63252212

Here's some more...seven out of the ten pictures were taken with the Canon T2i (550D) camera with the Canon 18-55mm kit lens (lens 47).

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/63175967

OP Marty93 New Member • Posts: 3
Re: Canon EOS 550D lens for instagram (portraits/nature/architecture)

Hey Digirame, ty a lot for your reply.

The photos of the lake in autumn are lovely!

the CANON EF-S 55-250MM seems really good for what I want to do, but actually I could also grab the Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-135mm used for around 150$.

in your opinion which one of the two is better for photos at a Focal Length of around 200mm?  (as far as I understand something around 130mm for my camera is like a 200mm on a full-frame)

Digirame Forum Pro • Posts: 41,858
Re: Canon EOS 550D lens for instagram (portraits/nature/architecture)

I don't have any actual experience with the Canon 18-135mm IS lens, but from what I read, it performs adequately like the Canon 18-55mm IS lens.  For the price it would be good choice.  At a retail store, could you try out each of the lenses with your new camera?

If you want more detailed information, you could research this at different lens review sites.  Also you could consider asking that question on the Canon SLR Lens Talk forum.

OP Marty93 New Member • Posts: 3
Re: Canon EOS 550D lens for instagram (portraits/nature/architecture)

Alright, ty again for your time and suggestions 

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