Hi There,
The first thing one must think of is what sort of photos you are wanting
to take. There are various Canon models that are better suited to some
types of photography than others, i.e, landscape, portraiture,
sports.... and then once taken what are you wanting to do with the
photos ? print on 6" x 4" or 10" x 8" or larger. And then of course
there's your budget. May I respectfully suggest you don't start getting
into the pro's and con's of various lens etc., until you've qualified
these important parameters. Let us know the answers to these questions
and we all may be able to be a little more specific.
Regards,
Peter.


--- In Canon-Digital@yahoogroups.com, Jane Waters <janielaurel@...>
wrote:
>
> maybe Tamron has improved their glass since my bad experience. I've
> just never heard of a really good lens with such a wide zoom range.
The
> optics must be really great. I'd like to see your photos ! :-)
>
>
> On Aug 7, 2007, at 2:07 PM, Cathy Krakau wrote:
>
> 10..love the lens
>
> ------Original Message------
> From: Jane Waters janielaurel@...
> To: Canon-Digital@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tue, Aug 7, 2007 11:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [Canon-Digital] Question about cameras
>
> I'm confused.... how can an 18-200mm lens be a GREAT lens.... the
range
> is enormous. I had a 50-500 Tamron lens once that was the worst
piece
> of glass I ever owned. Seems to me that this range is really pushing
> the limits of what a zoom lens can deliver. What megapixel range are
> you using this with?
> Jane
>
> On Aug 7, 2007, at 10:39 AM, Cathy Krakau wrote:
>
> Tamron 18-200mm lens....Great lens!
>
> ------Original Message------
> From: Southampton Village Photo shvillagephoto@...
> To: Canon-Digital@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tue, Aug 7, 2007 12:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [Canon-Digital] Question about cameras
>
> I concur... the EOS Rebel XTi has 10mp and you can put any EOS lens
on
> it.. great buy, they body usually retails for $700 to $800. If you
are
> just starting out, I would reccomend this camera and then buy the
best
> lens you can afford. You can always upgrade the camera body in the
> future and make the XTi your backup in a few years....
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mendoza, Al
> To: Canon-Digital@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 11:52 AM
> Subject: RE: [Canon-Digital] Question about cameras
>
> Hi Melissa,
>
> How much are you willing to spend? EOS Rebel XTi with a decent lens
> should be around $1100-1200.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Al
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Canon-Digital@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Canon-Digital@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Melissa
> Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 8:36 AM
> To: Canon-Digital@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Canon-Digital] Question about cameras
>
> Hello! I'd like to hear your opinions on the various Canon SLRs. I'm
> looking at getting a new camera soon. I want something that's
> semiprofessional, if that makes sense. I would love to hear your
> suggestions!!
>
> Thank you!
> Melissa
>
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