Canon EF

Advantages: compact, light wiehgt, ideal for beginners
Disadvantages: no IS

...this lense comes with the CANON EOS 400d camera as a kit. if you are starting out or woning your first SLR camera, this is pretty much the basic camera and the lense to practice your shots. after using this lense, you will be able to determine what you need and what you want in a lense. its pretty ideal to start with the basics so you will know what you want next. FOCAL LENGTH AND MAX APERTURE: 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 FOCUS ADJUSTMENT: inner focusing system CLOSING FOCUSING DISTANCE: 0.28m/ 0.92 ft to inf. FILTER SIZE: 58mm MAXIMUM DIAMETER X LENGTH WT: 6.7 oz/ 190g The "S" in EF-S stands for "Short Back Focus" and it is the distance from the rear most point of the last optical surface to the sensor.... Read review

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Advantages: Gets you close enough to objects; good on all Canon cameras 58mm
Disadvantages: Requires a good amount of sunlight

...I purchased this lens used at Penn Camera and use it with my Canon XTi. The lens zoom goes from 75 - 300 and the F stops from 4 - 5.6. I usually use a various filters with this lens such as a Polarizer filter. the lens is 58mm in diameter. Main usage for this lens is for objects that are in the distance but not too far. I use it a lot for photography of birds, butterflies and such which are moving or sitting still. I do find that the lens requires plenty of sunlight to capture the object of focus so make sure that you account for that. Pictures usually come out clear - I know this has to do with the lens and not the camera as I have 2 other lenses I use on this camera without any clarity issues. I paid about $75 for this lens which is much lower than the retail price that starts around $150. No problems with it's functionality.... Read review

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Advantages: Brand reputation and high-quality results
Disadvantages: Price if you're not prepared for the cost

...I considered this to be a "luxury purchase" given how I saved to buy it and the fact that I'm only a self-taught amateur photographer. Basically, after long admiring the effects of photos taken with this special lens in many local NYC art galleries, I was finally inspired to start saving and see what kind of unique pictures I could take and the results that I may get from using this lens. All in all, I have not at all been disappointed! I chose the Canon fisheye lens mostly due to its brand reputation and the fact that most of my other photography equipment is also made by Canon. In my opinion, I paid a fair price for it and it's a superb lens which gives me professional-level results! You will not be disappointed.... Read review

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