Jul 1, 2014, 17:56
Which lens should I keep?
I’ve heard that kit lenses that come with cameras are poor quality, but with my photography skills, it’s probably a moot point. It seems to be a no brainer to get rid of the telephoto lens that came with the Rebel t3i since I have two, I think, better quality telephoto lenses already.
I have considered using the EFS 17-55 mm that came with my Canon 30D on the Rebel t3i however the lens weighs as much or more than the camera and my goal is to lighten the load.
Lenses I’ve been using with the Canon 30D:
*EFS 17-55 mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM (Came with Camera) 67mm diameter
EF 70-300 mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM
EFS 55-250 mm 1:4-5.6 IS (I use this lens more than the EF 70-300 because its smaller and lighter to carry).
*EFS 10-22 mm 1:3.5 – 4.5 USM 77mm diameter
EF 50 mm 1:1.4 USM
Rebel t3i came with:
EFS 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS II
EF 75-300 mm 1:4-5.6 III
*All other lenses have a 58mm diameter. Sort of important considering all the filters or adaptors needed with the different size lenses.
I hope this is not too confusing, perhaps I should have just listed the lenses with out the other information.
I’ve heard that kit lenses that come with cameras are poor quality, but with my photography skills, it’s probably a moot point. It seems to be a no brainer to get rid of the telephoto lens that came with the Rebel t3i since I have two, I think, better quality telephoto lenses already.
I have considered using the EFS 17-55 mm that came with my Canon 30D on the Rebel t3i however the lens weighs as much or more than the camera and my goal is to lighten the load.
Lenses I’ve been using with the Canon 30D:
*EFS 17-55 mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM (Came with Camera) 67mm diameter
EF 70-300 mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM
EFS 55-250 mm 1:4-5.6 IS (I use this lens more than the EF 70-300 because its smaller and lighter to carry).
*EFS 10-22 mm 1:3.5 – 4.5 USM 77mm diameter
EF 50 mm 1:1.4 USM
Rebel t3i came with:
EFS 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS II
EF 75-300 mm 1:4-5.6 III
*All other lenses have a 58mm diameter. Sort of important considering all the filters or adaptors needed with the different size lenses.
I hope this is not too confusing, perhaps I should have just listed the lenses with out the other information.