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What is the best lens to upgrade Canon 450D kits lens?

POSTED BY: fullmoon 1 week, 6 days ago

Hi all. I am looking to upgrade my kits lens to something good but not super expensive as I am just doing photography as a hobby.

In the past I bought Sigma 70-200 lens and it is too telephoto which resulted in blur due to non image stabilizing and very small viewable area due to 1.6x crop factor on 450D.

So now I am thinking of buying something wide-angle and also allow me to take decent portrait picture. (eg. 17-80mm or something like that)

So, any photographers or enthusiasts on HUKD, please please recommend a lens according to my need. Thank you very much in advance.

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07-11-2009, 23:10
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buy a decent tripod for your long lens.

did yours come with an 18-55? if so, continue using it cos not a lot of give between that and a 17-80.

i have the stock 18-55 and a sigma long lens and they suit me just fine. sigma isn't the fastest thing in he world but it was quite cheap.

have a check at some camera review sites to get some strong impartial advice.
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Yes, It does come with 18-55 lens but not very good for portrait shots. Plus I don't want to use tripod on the street or in the museum because people feel a bit intimidated with that. I mainly take pictures outdoor.
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what about the canon 55-250 IS Lens £188.99 with image stabalising should be great

http://www.martinscamerashop.co.uk/c...6-is-244-p.asp

or cheaper on the bay (if you know what i mean)
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what about the canon 55-250 IS Lens £188.99 with image stabalising should be great

http://www.martinscamerashop.co.uk/c...6-is-244-p.asp

or cheaper on the bay (if you know what i mean)
Thanks for your advice. It sounds like really good lens for that price. However the problem is if I use 55-250 on my 450D the subject will be too close to the camera. So as I mentioned above, I would like something wide angle and a bit of telephoto capabilities.

Ideally, I would like 17mm to something below 100mm range. Cheers.
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You should look for a 10-20mm sigma if you want good wide angle, it won't be cheap but will give you what you need .
www.camerapricebuster.co.uk


sigma 10-20mm

Reviews > http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Si...456-EX-DC-4329
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Consider the Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM - around £280
will be good for portraits.
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