This is the lens that I currently own and LOVE dearly. The images that this little baby takes are just short of magical. This is the lens that I use for the majority of the photos on this site. (On occasion I will use a Tamron lens, but it is most definitely not my preferred lens).
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM $389.99
(Here is a sample photo from the Canon website).
Recently (more like two months ago), I had a few (two) people ask about my thoughts on lenses and what I use. I’m sorry that it has taken me so long to respond, life “encouraged” me to take a break from blogging.
Here are some of the lenses that I drool over. I have used some of them, but I don’t own any of the following lenses. As you may have noticed, I shoot a Canon camera. So if you have a Nikon camera, I apologize because I haven’t researched lenses for a Nikon camera body… at all.
STANDARD ZOOM:
The EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM $1179.00
A standard zoom lens usually comes in most camera “kits” when purchased. It is one of those tools that everyone should have in their camera case, if not attached to your camera. Just looking at the aperture on this lens makes me drool and dream of bokeh (The dreamy-hazy effect on your background that just makes your sharp, crisp subject stand out). Ahhhh!
The EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM $799.99
This is another standard lens that has caught my eye. The aperture, or f-stop, isn’t as good as the 2.8, the focal length is greater.
TELEPHOTO ZOOM:
The EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM *new
This lens is new and will be released in February of 2010. So Canon, if you are out there and need anyone to test this lens and review it. I will be more than happy (ecstatic even) to help you out in any way that I can.
WIDE ANGLE LENS:
The EF 35mm f/1.4L USM $1479.00
As I told you earlier, the 50mm that I own is a dream. The only problem that I have with it is that I have trouble with getting group photos. Anytime that I want to take a family photo or picture of my daughter’s friends at her birthday party I have to switch to a lens that I don’t really like. Well this beauty would be the answer to that problem. The wide angle would enable the user to include the entire group or room of people without distorting those in the photo. I have seen other’s photos that were taken with this lens and was very impressed with how sharp the subject appeared.
I hope this information is what you were hoping to get. If you have any more questions, I will try to answer them a bit faster next time. :-)
Now I’m off to go play cars with my son. Of course I will be taking pictures!
Jess
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2 comments:
I want so many lenses and many more gadgets. This is gonna get expensive real quick. I just got the Canon Rebel T1i a month ago and am having so much fun learning all about it. I would love to review lenses, to really get a feel for how the all work.
I'm like depressed when it comes to my photography right now. My canon 50 mm 1.8 got dropped and broke. And, now I have misplaced my external flash and can NOT find it. :(
I'm down to just my "kit" lens and it just isn't as good.
I really would like about 20k to spend on photography equip. LOL!
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