Lens for Canon T1i
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It depends how big the object that is 150-200mm away is and what kind of quality you want.. If it is a person and you want good quality you're looking at 500mm lens or greater, and you're talking thousands of dollars plus an expensive tripod to keep it steady.
You can use this calculator to figure out the lens length. then just check an online vendor for the price.
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-lenses.htm
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-lenses.htm
You can get a rough estimate with simple calculations, but a little more information is needed. How big the subject and how much detail do you want to be able to make out. 200 yds is a long way to make out any detail. Do you want to read license plates, see if he has a mustache or just see the pattern of the plumage. 200 yards will seem like 50 yards with a 200 mm lens, 200 yards will feel like 35 yards with a 300mm lens and 35 yards is quite close for human details. Having figured that out you can pay anywhere from $300 to $3000, so name your budget and go from there. Then it's up t you to learn how to use a long telephoto lens after that. It's not as easy as you might think to get good shots, especially something that may be a one shot opportunity or in difficult circumstances. i'm using the human form as a we are all familiar with thatsize and shape, I could say stock cars but that a different technique all together.
Are you looking for wide angle or fisheye? If you want a wide angle lens for a crop sensor body, I recommend the Canon EF-S 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 USM.
You can get the funny distortions you are looking for, but you won't get the 180 degree FOV provided by a fisheye lens such as the Sigma 8mm.
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You can get the funny distortions you are looking for, but you won't get the 180 degree FOV provided by a fisheye lens such as the Sigma 8mm.
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I bought a T1i because I like to take pictures from a distance like when my nephews have a school program-I like to take pictures from the last row so I don't disturbed people who also came to watch. The 18-55 mm lens that comes with it I think is not sufficient. What lens should I use to get better pictures from a longer distance.
Thanks.
Thanks.
The fish eye lens is fun to play with but it's expense for what it can do. Some of your artistic Photoshop experts on this BB can tell you how to do it in Photoshop or similar programs. I've used it for sky shots, meteor showers, or northern lights and its neat, but to put the money out on it is hard to justify. Rent one for a week play and then put it back.Are you looking for wide angle or fisheye? If you want a wide angle lens for a crop sensor body, I recommend the Canon EF-S 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 USM.
You can get the funny distortions you are looking for, but you won't get the 180 degree FOV provided by a fisheye lens such as the Sigma 8mm.
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On the cheaper side is the Canon EF-S 55-250mm and more expensive I would look at the 70-200mm f4LI bought a T1i because I like to take pictures from a distance like when my nephews have a school program-I like to take pictures from the last row so I don't disturbed people who also came to watch. The 18-55 mm lens that comes with it I think is not sufficient. What lens should I use to get better pictures from a longer distance.
Thanks.
How bright is the room? If you are in the last row and the room isn't that bright, you might need a 100 feet flash. Hee, hee, hee.What lens should I use to get better pictures from a longer distance.
