Reddit mentions: The best digital camera accessory kits

Thanks /u/lamic

I looked through your post and recommendations, it looks awesome! I know I really should wait for the Hero5 but I'm not sure if I can wait.


I started to put a list of things I want/need into a spreadsheet, to start looking at Price. I have Amazon Prime so I'm thinking about ordering everything through Amazon.


Can you take a quick look through my list and see if everything checks out and if I missed anything for "Basic" operations? Then could you make any more recommendations, or let me know what my next purchases should be?

• GoPro HERO4 SILVER- $338
  
  
  
• Memory Card Lexar 64GB- $35, Looks like the cheapest one between Sandisk Extreme and Lexar, Lexar currently is the cheapest on Amazon
  
  
• Batteries - Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack)- $22, Read a few reviews and people said they like these batteries a lot. Should give me enough juice and let me know how long I can record with, until I'm completely dead.
  
  
  
• Protection Lens - $7 I really just need to lens protector, in the reviews people are saying some parts don’t fit the Hero4 only the Hero3. Or should I put the $20 version off the actual GoPro site?
  
  
• GoPro The Tool – $4, Like you requested and reading some comments it looks like it would be worth it.
  
  
• A basic Card Reader - $7, did a quick google search on best card readers this one popped up for best for it’s price.
  
  
• SANDMARC® Pole - $40, Looked up some reviews and people tend to like this one. It seems like is always recommended to have some kind of stick or holdable mount to start off with. Also could you go into a little more detail about mounting the GoPro?
  
  
• Pelican Case -$25 I like the idea of it being waterproof and I like to be organized with my stuff. So this looks like a perfect fit. And it will be an awesome case to travel with.
  
  
• Kingston 5-in-1 Mobile Companion - $35 I was watching some videos and it seems like this could be a cool little gadget to have. I would mostly use it for “mobile uploads to Hard Drives”. Working in IT I know how important it is to have backups, and this will let me get around bringing a laptop to the resort and other stuff. This is the video I’m referring too that shows you how to upload to a HD with out a computer.
  
  
  So with everything in my cart I’m sitting at $488 which is with in my budget.
  
  I’m still reading about the remote. That might be something we add down the line. I think I’ll be pretty content with just my phone app or getting the “waterproof touch screen” case cover too.
  
  Do you think this is a good setup? Will this get me going? Do you have any recommendations, or anything that I should add or not buy yet?
  

Of course! It depends on your budget and what you want to photograph, but I highly recommend the 35mm f/1.8 prime lens. You can find it used for even less than the price listed ($200) as well. The lens is really sharp and decent for landscape and portraits. You can set your 18-55mm to the 35mm focal length to see what it looks like.

If you want a higher focal length than your 18-55mm, look at the 55-200mm lens. It is a kit lens sometimes bundled with the 18-55mm. There's also a 70-300mm if you want the extra 100mm range. These are usually best for something you need to zoom in on, like sports and wildlife.

If you want something super wide, I recommend either a Tokina 11-20mm or the Tokina 11-16mm. The 11-20mm is the sharpest and fastest autofocus of the two, but it is slightly more expensive. They are both good lenses. These are great for astrophotography, landscapes, and indoor architecture shots.

Here is an example picture of what different focal lengths look like. I hope this was helpful! If you have any more questions or want me to clarify something, let me know.

If you're just getting into it, I would consider a camera body that costs $500 USD or less. My own personal recommendation is the Sony A6000. The body and kit lens is small and compact compared to a traditional DSLR like the Canon T6i and performs just as well. It also has the option of being able to mount vintage lenses on it due to it's smaller form factor and the lens mount being closer to the sensor. This means you can get good but cheap manual lenses from back in the day for often times $100 USD or less plus a $18 USD converter mount.

If you have any questions about this camera system (i own the A6000) or in general, please feel free to ask either through comments or pm me. Shameless plug (https://instagram.com/snappedbyandy for example photos)

Also. It sounds like you want to take a lot of landscapes, and for that you want a lens with a low focal length. Now, the kit lens that comes with cameras is nice and all, but if you want some real stunning pictures, you'll get a better quality prime wide-angle lens. "Prime" meaning the lens can't zoom and "wide-angle" meaning you have a wider field of view. Since it doesn't need to move, there's less glass needed, and the quality of the picture is better. Something that's 12mm to 20mm should do the trick. I'll link a personal recommendation below should you choose to go with the A6000.

Again, i want to emphasize to buy used if possible. Especially on lenses. You'll get severe discounts compared to buying something brand new. Typically people take good care of their lenses, and if you can meet the person before buying, a little legwork can save you a bundle of money.

Camera with kit lens (i recommend buying used/refurb locally if possible)

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Mirrorless-Digitial-3-0-Inch-16-50mm/dp/B00I8BICB2/ref=sr_1_5?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1539180473&sr=1-5&keywords=a6000&dpID=41AEqhgdLtL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Recommended wide angle lens for landscape with the A6000:

https://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-Ultra-Angle-Mount-RK12M/dp/B00JD4TAWI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539180938&sr=8-1&keywords=rokinon+12+e+mount

an example of a good vintage lens:

https://www.amazon.com/Minolta-MD-50mm-Japan-Mount/dp/B008QFXYYU/ref=sr_1_16?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1539180558&sr=1-16&keywords=minolta+rokkor

an example of a converter to convert the mount of a vintage lens to the Sony E-mount

https://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-NEX-VG30-NEX-VG900-NEX-FS100-NEX-FS700/dp/B00E5T5BJW/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1539180630&sr=1-3&keywords=md+to+e+mount&dpID=41RFJ6J3P1L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch


Guy with a dedicated blog to attaching vintage lenses to the Sony E mount system (he uses a Sony A7, which is more expensive, but the A6000 uses the same mount system, so it still all applies):

https://phillipreeve.net/blog/affordable-manual-lenses-for-the-sony-alpha-77r7ii7rii-and-7s/

If I were you I'd go out and try to shoot some landscape photography with your 18-55mm lens and take a look at the shots afterwards to determine if the wide-angle is necessary. 18mm is pretty wide and would work well for a lot of landscape shots but you go shooting with it and if you think you need a bit wider then go for it!

Getting a telephoto lens would, like you said, give you a wider range of shots and would be great for wildlife photography when you're out shooting landscapes and spot a deer, or other animal.

Another lens you might want to consider is the Canon 50mm f/1.8 which is great for portraits and it's only $110.

There's this bundle here for $350 it includes the 10-18mm lens you mentioned as well as the 50mm lens I mentioned.

Some other options:

Canon 24mm f/2.8 which is a lot of people on this sub recommend as a good general purpose lens. ($150)

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 is another highly recommend wide-angle lens mentioned on this sub, manual focus only but it's cheap! ($300)

Edit:

Also, check out this thread from yesterday! It was basically asking people from this sub what their favorite relatively cheap lens were and I found it extremely helpful.

Yeah, the L lenses are Canon's premium line. They're mostly dust and weather sealed, and all-metal, and as you go down from them in price they're more plastic and sometimes more prone to dust intrusion. They still usually do a pretty good job though.

There's also a decent selection of non Canon lenses if you find you're looking for something outside the "normal" range, but aren't looking to weigh buying a used car or an L lens. There are 400mm and 500mm "telephoto mirror lens"es that are set up like a small mirror telescope for your camera. It won't be anywhere near as nice or crisp as an L lens, and most are manual focus, but they're only a few hundred bucks if you find that you'd want to try something like that out. There's also lens rental websites if you want to try a nice lens before you buy it, or only have a need for it for a few days or a week.

I hear good things about some, but it can be a mixed bag as far as build and image quality, so staying away from those to begin with may be wise. I was gifted a very lightly used 30D a year and change ago and I still have yet to dive in, as everyone's shorthand differs and I don't have enough time to sort through it. But I started with a used 18-55, got a 24, and just bought a refurb 24-105 L, so it's kind of to each their own.

Hi guys!

I'm traveling to Iceland soon to see the Northern Lights. As much as I want to remember it with my eyes, I haven't been able to trust my memory that well lately. I was wondering if using my Canon 7D Mark II, I could capture some incredible pictures/videos. Any advice would help! I'm not new to photography, but I'm relatively ignorant to a lot of settings (i.e. how I can get good pictures by adjusting my settings).

The lenses I'm working with are:

• 50mm f/1.8 and 10-18mm Lenses
  
  
• Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens
  
  
• Sigma 24mm F1.4 ART DG HSM Lens for Canon
  
  I'm not really looking to buy any other lenses at the moment either, so this is what I have to work with. Any suggestions on how to get the best shot would be great!
  
  (On a side note, if anyone has any suggestions on photographing the Blue Lagoon, I'd gladly accept it :) )

I have a D7000 with the Sigma 8-16mm and love it. The D7000 has very good high-ISO performance which can help with the only issue the Sigma has (it is pretty slow). You said you already have some fast lenses, so go with the Sigma. I have fast lenses too, but nothing can touch the width of the Sigma.

Many people decry the lack of filter use on the Sigma, but in my experience I haven't felt a need for one. Polarizing filters don't work so well on ultrawides anyways, and if I needed a graduated filter effect, LR has a pretty good one or I can just bracket.

The Sigma is the only non-Nikkor lens I have but it feels right at home in my collection. The case is quite nice and also fits my 17-55 f2.8 which is very handy (and a great companion to the Sigma).

If you didn't have other fast lenses, I might not suggest the Sigma and steer you towards the (fantastic) Tokina, but I wanted a wide lens and nothing is close to the Sigma there.

except for an old 70-210 vivitar I almost never use that was a gift.

Edit: If you want, PM me your location and if you are close, I will let you try out my Sigma.

/u/Jedi_Council_Worker - with a $1500 lens budget, I recommend a [$999 Sigma 24-35mm f/2 full frame lens for Canon mount] (https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Standard-Polaroid-Neoprene-Cleaning/dp/B017MCPL3Y//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) with a [$249 Sigma MC-11 Canon to Sony Adapter] (https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Converter-Adapter-EF-Mount-Essential/dp/B01D0JN6NU//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) and a [$248 Sony FE 50mm f/1.8] (https://www.amazon.com/Sony-FE-50mm-F1-8-Lens/dp/B01DLMD5O6//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) [Referral Links].

This setup will give you a bit of variety in focal lengths - and you won't have to push your ISO as hard in low light (yes, the camera is amazing in the dark, but lower ISOs are cleaner, even on an A7s II).

Here is the image quality the A7s II and the 24-35 can produce:

• [Sigma 24-35mm f/2.0 DG HSM Art Series Lens 4K Video Test (Shot it with Sony A7SII) by DSI Pictures] (https://youtu.be/79jK_0XtkJ4) (2160p)
  
  
• [Sony A7sII 120fps Slowmo by xquisitefilms] (https://youtu.be/wG58ErQw8qM) (1080p)
  
  Since Sigma makes both the lens and the adapter, autofocus is pretty fast, as seen [here] (https://youtu.be/9B3de6my8Ww).
  
  Here's the A7s II with the FE 50mm f/1.8:
  
  
• [Sony A7sii Fe 50 mm F/1.8 Test -Saturday coffee by J. ALXNDR.MEDIA]
  (https://youtu.be/Y07mEre61CA) (1080p)
  
  
• [First Shoot with the Sony A7S ii by Jacob Steed] (https://youtu.be/koCQgdV82og) (1080p)
  
  In my view, the 24-35 f/2 and the 50 f/1.8 combined are a pretty good value for your money.
  
  Hope this is helpful and good luck!
  
  
  
  
  

Congrats! I don't know how it works in Australia but in the U.S Amazon is a pretty safe bet to get accessories. I definitely reccomend a good suction cup mount and the official GoPro Jaws mount, they both come in really handy.

In my experience you can either buy a relatively cheap pack of generic accessories on Amazon (which work fine). Or you can spend a little extra to get more high quality stuff like Gorillapods and Spivo sticks.

For live streaming, I think you can connect your GoPro to Periscope if you have an iOS device.

Edit: Example of a cheap accesory pack. They're not as well made as the official GoPro ones but they work well for normal use.

When it comes to the close up and extremes you'll be looking for a macro lens. My goto on the job is the 100mm 2.8 L (the non-L lens is a pretty good place to start. I've actually got a used and abused one going, get in touch if you're interested). You might also want to consider the 50mm 1.8 (you can find a better price than that). It won't give you the super close ups but it will give you some real depth of field to start working with.

Lighting... that kit might be slight overkill with the backgrounds. Those lights also don't let you use new modifiers as you continue your journey. You may find you prefer the look from a softbox than an umbrella and you're kinda stuck with those. I would consider these if the price stays low...
Having said all that, it's important to start somewhere and that's not a bad place at all!

There aren't really any steps to follow to get into the business. The best advice I can give is to shoot! Keep shooting! Learn, ask, watch youtube videos. Start looking at the photos you like and try and work out how they were lit. Look into food styling.

When you're confident in what you can do, try going into a local restaurant and offer them a little shoot for free. Maybe offer them 1 photo and the option to buy the others if they like them. Work breeds work.
That's all the advice I can think of at the moment but you can message me if you have any questions!

edit: Links and bits

I am just an amateur/hobbyist when it comes to photography but I do love taking pictures of tiny things. My camera is a Canon 200D and the only macro lens I have just now is the EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro which does ok but I am wondering if I can get anything with better magnification/quality for a somewhat affordable amount of money.

I have been looking at this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-100-2-8-Macro-Lens/dp/B00005KHRX but it's stretching my budget to its limit (and perhaps a little past it). Does anyone have any recommendations for me?

Here is an image of a fly in a web I took with the existing lens to give an idea of quality (https://www.dropbox.com/s/qgzmljr6jwdterk/IMG_0612.JPG?dl=0), would really like more magnification than this if possible (the example was taken with my old camera which is a 1300d)

Any recommendations would be welcome

I put a lot of research into my recent GoPro purchase. I actually ended up going with a different camera, the YI Action camera. Its a better camera for a better price.

https://www.amazon.com/YI-Action-Sports-Camera-Control/dp/B01FU9ZIMU#nav-search-keywords

Extra batteries and a charger are a must in my opinion.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HM8L0Z6/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1518590419&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=yi+action+camera+accessories&dpPl=1&dpID=51CLAbP-ksL&ref=plSrch

GoPro accessories fit it as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XHSKKXE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518590526&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gopro+accessories+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=61v4Wvt6YjL&ref=plSrch

I bought everything above and love it. Good luck to you in your purchase and even more luck with fatherhood!

hey everyone, I'm going on a trip to Ireland in a couple weeks and decided it might be time to pick up a few things. for reference ive got a Canon T3i and the 2 kit lenses. (18-55, 75-300)

I thought this would be an excellent opportunity to get a wide angle lens and after looking it seems like canons 10-18 is a good choice, and they have that in a bundle that comes with the 50 f/1.8 as seen here, which seems like a good deal.

Adding two more lenses means my case is WAY too small and after reading through the megathread I found this amazon basics bag which seems more than large enough, non descript and at a very affordable price point.

so is that all good for the price? just looking for confirmation,

thanks.

Alright so unfortunately I wont be able to get the Tokina 11-16mm because there really no way I can afford it at the moment. But I came up with a new set i'm trying to choose from, a couple from the ones you showed me and one I found after googling.

I don't know if me telling you this will help you help me at all but i'm mainly going to be using the lens I buy for video. I am starting to be a cameraman for a friend of mine and I go with him to his performances on stage and record him. I'm also going to use it for music videos. So any lens that's good for that and is wide angle is what I want.

Anyway, the lens are:

Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8
(I have this one first because I found this video on youtube and I was pretty amazed by the quality of the video, I don't know if it's because the camera is a T3i or what, I like it.)

[Tamron AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5]
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G7PIBC)

and the Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4

Check out the Xiaomi Yi. Here's a test video showing it compared to a GoPro. The Xiaomi Yi 2 shoots 4k and is $200 on Amazon. It has its own version of a mounted case, but it will work with GoPro accessories. Amazon sells these Chinese knockoff accessories for super cheap. I got this for $10 a few months ago and they're all pretty good quality. I mean it's just plastic, and the mount stickies are still the same 3M brand GoPro uses. Selfie stick is kinda crumby though.

Might also look at getting a GoPro on Ebay or Craigslist. I picked up a new Session for like $100.

I personally disagree with this... I mean I spent $27 on a bundle with a bunch of cheap shit, but it gave me an idea of what I really want to spend my money on.

The selfie stick is crap, need to get a new one. and the tripod isn't to solid, but everything else was well worth it.

Here is the set I bought

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XHSKKXE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

Great for starters. Cheap investment, and you can play around with different sets. I got my GoPro and this set on the same day so I didn't spend a whole lot and got right to making some great videos and having fun with it.

Edit: and to clarify, I am only disagreeing with the bundle part. 100% agree with water housing bit.

I'm thinking about buying a new lens for my girlfriend's T3 Canon camera. (I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject so I may not use the right terms)

We currently have the basic 18-55 mm lens, and it also came with a 55-250 mm lens. Later, bought a 10-22 mm lens. We've been on a few trips with these three (Asia and South America) and we've been happy with them.

Recently, we were thinking that it would be nice to have a better lens for zooming. Always switching between the 18-55 mm and the 55-250 mm to take pictures of landscapes and then to zoom on something is kind of annoying, and we always have to carry an extra lens with us when we're trying to limit the weight in our backpacks.

I was wondering if lenses like the 18-270 mm lens (the one I see is made by Tamron, https://www.amazon.ca/Tamron-104B008E-18-270mm-3-5-6-3-Aspherical/dp/B004FLJVXM/ref=sr_1_8?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1474641402&sr=1-8&keywords=dslr+lenses) would be a good lens. I'm under the impression that since it tries to do both standard and telescopic zooms, it's going to sacrifice a bit of quality in both, unlike lenses that focus solely on telescopic or standard zoom. Am I right in thinking that?

That 18-270 mm lens would be in the right price range for me and it wouldn't be too heavy when we go on a trip, but I'm worried that the pictures it would take wouldn't be as beautiful as the ones we take with our 18-55 and 55-250 lenses.

Also, would anyone have recommendations for lenses that would be a good compromise between a standard and a telescopic zoom? Ideally, I'd like it to be less than $500.

Thank you for the help!

Basically, the 35mm is okay (width-wise) for indoor shooting. It will probably do the trick, but if you want to get a large-ish group, you will need to back a bit up which might be tough indoors.

That being said, it is a fantastic lens and relatively inexpensive so I would certainly pick it up. Honestly, there is not a better option unless you want to spend a lot more money. If you spend a little time with the lens you will lean to work around the focal length. I (and many others) love that 35mm and would recommend it as a great first lens.

If you want a fast, wide lens, you don't have many other Nikkor options - Check Craigslist and see if you can find a good copy of this 17-55 f2.8. It doesn't have VR, and it is heavy, but it is a hell of a lens. IMO there isn't a better 'all-around' zoom in Nikon's DX lineup.

Edit: I think everyone needs at least one really wide lens. IMO Nikkor doesn't have a great solution for this category (for DX). The Nikkor has a more usable zoom range, but Sigma has a wider lens and Tokina has a faster one. I went with the Sigma 8-16 f4.5-5.6 but the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 is also very nice. Pick which is more important - crazy width but slow (Sigma) or good width and fast (Tokina). I love my Sigma to death but would still like to pick up a Tokina as it is much faster. Basically, pick a plan for lenses based on what features are important to you, and get the lenses you think you will use most, first.

Hi all,


 

I am researching getting a new camera and I have never had a DSLR camera before. I want to buy something nice, but not something so entry level that I'd need to go out and buy a new one again in a couple of years. This is definitely something I will keep for a while.


 

Option 1: Nikon D3300
-https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-1532-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Focus-S/dp/B00HQ4W1QE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485311699&sr=8-3&keywords=d3300
-$450 on amazon with a 18-55mm lens and accessories

 

Option 2: Nikon D5500
-https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Camera-3-2-Inch-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B013RFPOEG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1485312117&sr=8-4&keywords=d5500
-$600 on Amazon (REFURBISHED) with a 18-55mm lens

 

I would also consider getting a 55-200mm lens for either option for an additional $150:https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-200MM-Vibration-Reduction-Cameras/dp/B00RUBK53Y/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1485312649&sr=8-10&keywords=nikon+lens


 

Current thoughts
--The 3300 seems to be very highly reviewed as an entry level DSLR
--The 5500 seems to be a couple of steps ahead and may be worth it to me to spend a little extra for something that will last longer and produce higher quality photos. Does anyone have experience between these two, is the upgrade worth it?
--I care more about the photo quality than touchscreens or wireless connectivity
--Any thoughts on the 55-200 lens?
--I will also search ebay for deals

From one of my earlier comments:

I purchased a refurb from Amazon of the Tamron 28-75 2.8 for $280: http://smile.amazon.com/Tamron-28-75mm-Aspherical-Canon-Digital/dp/B0000A1G05/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451844612&sr=8-1&keywords=tamron+28-75

The first one I got was a dud and I had to return it. The second one is amazing though, reasonably light, very sharp, good depth of field. Some slight vignetting when using with my full-frame 6D. Also about 1k cheaper than Canon's 24-70.

If you have Amazon prime, its pretty easy to test what Lenses you want and you can return the ones you don't want. I dont have one but this could be a good place to start: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FLJVXM/sr=8-1/qid=1451844871/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1451844871&sr=8-1 It'll get you super wide shoots of landscapes, or you can zoom in to capture a distant object (ie birds), and anything in between.

ah yea then the a6400 is perfect for you. If you want a faster aperture with zoom, it isn't cheap by any means, but the most reasonably priced lens I could find was a Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 for roughly $900. of course you can look at the G Master lineup if you want the absolute finest glass for the camera but those are $1200+ for the cheapest. You wont find larger zoom ranges with faster apertures with very few exceptions. keep in mind the APS-C crop factor makes the 28-75mm look like a 42mm-112mm. the Fstops will be roughly 4.2 after you account for the crop factor, but i think it will manage.

In terms of super fast lenses below F2, id say look at primes, but for the most part, they wont be pin-sharp unless stopped down to F2 and higher, but that's more than enough for low light. If you want an artsy lens, Kamlan 50mm F1.1 Mk1 is a fully manual lens that isnt super particularly sharp but can make really really artsy images, still videos. if you dont want to absolutely cripple your bank account and still have the autofocus and decent super fast apertures, you can look at Sony 35mm F1.8, Sony 50mm F1.8, or Sony 85mm F1.8. Those are kinda budget lenses. what you are paying for is the fast apertures, not necessarily the quality of the glass itself. If you look at Sony G or Sony G Master, you are looking at spending more per lens but obviously at increasing quality. You could look at some Sigma glass as well. Zeiss is expensive but good.

anyone else have other recommendations, I'd say the tamron 28-75 is decently low light and zoom for both applications.

Here is a screw-on fisheye attachment that will fit on a kit lens, is cost-effective, and will probably have a nice lo-fi look.
And Here is a lens, pretty cost-effective as lenses go, and may have better build and image quality.

The closest I've come to a fisheye on my t3i is Canon's 10-22, and I love it.

With the A7III's new battery system, in my opinion the 5D4 has lost its only edge on the Alpha series cameras minus weatherproofing. The 5D4 certainly has around 6 more megapixels (30 vs. 24.2), but this difference won't be noticeable. The A7III burst fires faster, shoots higher frame rate video, has an articulating screen to get those low shots where you don't want to get down or arch your neck for the high shots. It has built in sensor stabilization which is VERY useful for shooting longer focal lengths (50mm and beyond it becomes very useful, and for handheld video). The A7III shoots true 4K (4096x2160) without a cropped field of view, but the Canon shoots 3840x2160 4K with a 1.6x crop (they can't seem to make a 4K cam that can shoot cropless). As a video editor, Sony's cinematic video profiles are superior to Canon's CLOG and other recording codecs.

Sony 24-70 f/2.8: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-FE-24-70mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B01BESQYJW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1519712066&sr=8-4&keywords=sony+24-70

Sony 50mm f/1.4: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL50F14Z-Planar-50mm-Lens/dp/B01IALYGU0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519712091&sr=1-2&keywords=sony+50mm+1.4

Sigma 24-70 2.8: https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-24-70mm-2-8-Lens-Canon/dp/B002NLHXQ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519712115&sr=1-1&keywords=sigma+24-70+2.8

Sigma 50mm 1.4: https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-50mm-F1-4-Lens-Canon/dp/B00JPL7CK6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519712138&sr=1-3&keywords=sigma+50mm+1.4

Sigma MC-11 adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Converter-Adapter-EF-Mount-Essential/dp/B01D0JN6NU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519712161&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=sigma+mc-11&psc=1

The SL2 is a subcompact, so really small. Good camera, though. If you have big hands, just you may want a larger body. The T6 is outdated at this point, so that's not a particularly great price. I would recommend the t7i as it just hit the market:

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Camera-18-55mm-75-300mm-Accessory/dp/B078J9VHYK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1539737504&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=t7i&psc=1

One additional thing I would suggest-- all soon-to-be photographers doubt me on this until they see the staggering difference it makes on their photos-- a 50mm f1.8 lens. They're cheap and deliver excellent optical performance for the dollar. Having a wide aperture lens will be critical for action shots. Amazing for portraits as it gives you that creamy background blur. Will be a great lens to learn the importance of aperture and the fundamentals of exposure.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Filter-Blower-Pouch-Keeper/dp/B015BMSQS4/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1539737701&sr=1-5&keywords=50mm+1.8

If that's the case, I would start with the upgraded lens that the 80D can come packaged with: the 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM (make sure it's the STM!!) is a solid choice. It's a perfectly fine "do it all" lens that's able to give you a nice range of wide angle to telephoto while you figure out what you really want to shoot later on down the line.

Any extra money could go towards some AF extension tubes which can help you give macro a try at a more reasonable price before buying a dedicated macro lens.

I bought a 50mm 1.8 that came with a kit of 3 filters and some additional products on Amazon. It's an incredible lens for both photography & video that I highly recommend. It is a wide angle so unlike the kit lenses with zoom it's range will require you to move around a lot more so keep that in mind. I am still figuring out when to use the filters it came with, so far I haven't really used them.

The other lens I just purchased is a novelty lens called the Helios 44m-4. These lenses come imported from Russia and is strictly a manual lens. If you really want to learn manual like I do, I'd recommend getting this one, the price of the lens ranges from $40-$60 which is a bargain for how gorgeous these shots come out! Haven't utilized the video too much yet but so far I am loving it. You also need to buy an adapter ring for Canon if you plan on purchasing since it is a none Canon lens.

Those are the ones I have so far!

Okay, 55-250 sounds great. Also - I feel like I read somewhere that EF-S lenses can be used on EF Bodies with an extension tube. It's not optimal but could work.

The Canon sounds great but some other commenters have reccomended other things in the thread:

Tamron 70-300

Sigma 18-250

Do you think any of these would be better for me than the 55-250?

I rented the 11-16 F 2.8 and loved it , but I wanted a little more scope so I decided to get the Tokina 12 - 24 F4

LOVE IT one of my fave lenses.

http://www.amazon.com/Tokina-12-24mm-AT-X-124-Lens/dp/B001LD51H2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396042795&sr=8-2&keywords=tokina+12-24mm+f4

I used to shoot on a d5200.

Tbh, not having vr on a 300mm is going to make it incredibly difficult to get handheld shots. Basically the only way to reduce camera shake will be to get a tripod and remote shutter.

I wouldn't recommend it.

What I WOULD recommend is just buying the body, and getting the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G. That'll be your go to landscape lens. Maybe a titch long considering the crop factor but that lens is the best you can get for the price. Then pick up a used 70-200 vr like this guy.

That kit might be a bit more than your budget rn but it'll improve your photography by a mile. The kit 18-55mm isn't a great lens, and while it's great for learning I wouldn't recommend it long term.

I just upgraded to an a7ii. I'm looking to possibly sell my d5200 kit with the kit lens, that zoom, and the 35mm. If you're interested you can hit me up and maybe we can make a deal, no pressure though. Just figured I'd mention it.

I posted this mainly to showcase my new lens (Kamlan 50mm prime f1.1) which I just recently found out about (and I thought the lens was amazing especially for the price) and the looks of fake anamorphic lenses. I used a filter which had an oval shaped hole (for the oval bokeh effect) and a thin wire vertically down the middle (for the lens flare streak). I also recently got an ND filter which is great with the high speed lens so I can keep a very shallow depth of field during the day.

Overall I think this setup I have going on is awesome and great if you’re on a budget.

Here are the links to everything:

[Kamlan Lens - 50mm prime f1.1]
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XTBNBK6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rS85BbNM25A4A)

[Anamorphic Lens Filter]
(https://www.vid-atlantic.com/products/cinemorph)

[Variable ND Filter]
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JL4IN50/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_i5vNeCpM6rfD6)

Shooting indoors is tricky. You want as big of an aperture as possible. Your 18-55mm lens has a max aperture of f3.5 when you're at 18mm and a max aperture of f5.6 when you're at 55mm. This is fairly limiting, so you'll need to use a high ISO which will make your images noisy.

Besides the challenging light, the other challenge is how far away from the action you may be. If you're in the audience you will want as much zoom as possible.

If you're in the audience, the best lens would be something with around 200mm or more of maximum zoom. An affordable option is the 55-200mm f4-5.6. You will still have to use a fairly high ISO, but you'll have enough zoom to get in close from the audience.

Lenses with similar zoom but a large aperture start getting much more expensive, and usually come in "full frame" format for covering a bigger sensor, like the 70-200mm f2.8 for almost $3,000. It would have amazing image quality, and you wouldn't need nearly as high of ISO, but the price is prohibitive.

If you can get close to the action, then you might be able to get away with the lens you already have, or something with bigger aperture like a 50mm f1.8. The large aperture would let you get really nice shots with low ISO, but it has no zoom at all so you'd be stuck at 50mm the whole time.

In terms of settings, you can probably just use Auto-No-Flash mode, or Aperture priority set to the largest aperture your lens will allow (the smallest f number). Auto ISO in either of these modes will raise the ISO until your shutter speed is adequate.

When I shoot I don't use auto ISO. I use Aperture priority so that I can control the aperture, and would set it to the smallest f number, or largest aperture for indoors shooting. Then I would raise my ISO manually until the shutter speed is fast enough for the focal length I'm using, and fast enough to capture the action. If I was at 200mm then I would try to have a shutter speed of 1/200th of a second or faster, since when you're zoomed in more little shakes or movements are more likely to cause blur. If I was at 55mm I would only need a shutter speed of 1/55th of a second or faster.

If the subject is moving around a lot, you might need an even faster shutter speed, and might need to raise the ISO even more to avoid blurry subjects.

Hope this helps!

Mirror lenses tend to not be zoomable (Just trying to think of the optics for one and I can't). A search for the lens shows a very long "birding" lens. Not particularly fast (its an f/8-f/16) but if you pump the ISO high enough, its ok for a starting for wild life.

That said, your mirror lens approach is a good one. One can find an 800mm f/6.3 (even faster than the 420-800 zoom) for about $100 also. (amazon). I would certainly suggest the OP to consider getting that one for astrophotography. AS its a much shorter (physical length) and lighter, it will be easier to use on a tracking tripod mount.

I bought the same kit you did right before I went to Florida for Christmas. I ended up buying this lens kit while I was down there and was very happy with it. It's $350 which I know it's a little more than what you had asked for but it gives a good amount of flexibility. The wide angle is made for the T6i crop sensor but the 50mm will be more like an 75-80mm.

Here is an unprocessed pic I took with the 50mm.

Not the highest quality, but good enough for the average joe, the accessory packs available on amazon are a great deal. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XHSKKXE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_I-arzb0T0RWAX

Hello Reddit, I was just given a Canon Rebel XT that was gathering dust in a friend's garage. What are some things I should do to make sure it is working properly and also what should I buy that would help me start off in photography? I was looking around and I am thinking of getting this set of lenses. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance!

For $100 you could get 2 of these. Then get all this so you can mount them any way you like.

You can shop around and find even cheaper actioncams. Just make sure it is well reviewed. They wont be as good as the latest gopro, and they'll only capture a license plate number under ideal conditions, but if you ride in traffic often and arent willing to spend much, these are great.

Keep in mind that 35mm on a 60D is not wide angle. It's normal angle field of view. It is a wide aperture lens (good for low light and shallow DOF). If you want wide aperture, that is a fine lens but this one will be a bit cheaper and be pretty much just as good. The 35mm you list is made to work on full frame and APS-C cameras, the cheaper one I list is made only to work on APS-C/Crop cameras like your 60D and as a result it's $400 cheaper.

If you want wide angle, the question is how wide. Do you want something wider than what your 18-135 can do at it's wides (18mm)? Then you're going to need a lens wider than 18mm. The lenses I'd recommend for that case are the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, the Sigma 8-16mm, or the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 DX II. The Sigma will the the widest, the Tokina has the widest aperture (better for low light), and the canon is in-between on both counts and a Canon, which some people like having. All are in the $600-800 range.

I got a Minolta 50mm f1.7 from Amazon but it didn't come with a lens cap. What size lens cap (front & back) can I get that will fit this lens? Amazon links appreciated!

I'd recommend these:

https://www.amazon.com/Meike-Automatic-Extension-Mount-NEX-5R/dp/B00BXZ9ALQ

Meike Automatic Extension Tubes work great and the AF remains good. I use them on my A6500 as well as my A7R and the results are fantastic.

Now, that said, I do have and use actual medical/military lenses dedicated and made for macro work as well. There is a noticeable difference in quality BUT for the average person and even most photographers, the difference is negligible, especially considering the price differences.

Looking for a one lens option for landscape photography, and long exposure landscapes, and occasional wildlife if the opportunity arises. Thinking about getting a Nikon D5200. I would prefer to use one lens as I hike into remote areas.

Would like some input from some people with experience. Is the nikor lens worth the extra $? I'm sure as a beginner I wont be able to tell the difference, but in 2-3 years would I be wanting something better? I would prefer to buy once.

lenshero.com suggested these two lenses:

Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF

I have a Canon Rebel T3 with the stock Canon 18-55 lens and a cheap add-on 75-300 lens. I'm looking for an upgrade in the sub 1k dollar range, preferably sub $800. I would like an 18-150+ focal range so I can get close up and longer shots without switching lenses. I like taking pictures with a shallow depth of field so a wide F-stop range would be helpful, but it's not necessary. Any recommendations?

I've found these two on Amazon. Are they any good?

Tamron Auto Focus 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD All-In-One Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR, Model BOO8E Filter Size 062mm
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FLJVXM/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1STDYCZB5J90P&colid=22F9N3TTSQKAG

Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-300mm-F3-5-6-3-Contemporary-Macro/dp/B00NJ9K52W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496329482&sr=8-2&keywords=sigma+18-300+canon

Any reason you must go Nikkor when there are some very quality third party lenses?

I was pushed to this lens from a couple of different Flickr groups, and the work I have seen come out of this lens is stellar.

http://www.amazon.com/Tokina-12-24MM-Digital-Canon-Cameras/dp/B001LD51H2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1302356172&sr=8-7

The price is certainly better. And from what I've read, the Tokina is better than the DX lens and nearly as good as the full frame from Nikon.

It's a good shot. Nice exposure, good composition.

How long a lens? I have a 200mm and I find that when I aim it at someone they're instantly aware of it.

I've been thinking of getting one of these "spy" lenses.

If you are into landscapes then I highly recommend it. If you don't have a portrait lens yet look into Canon's Portrait and Travel Lens Kit. It comes with the 10-18mm as well as a 50mm f/1.8 prime. Two of my favorite lenses and it's a crazy good deal.

If you want the ultimate budget option, consider Meike macro extender tubes for e mount. The plastic tubes reduce the minimum focal distance of any lens by attaching between the lens and the body. This effectively turns any lens you already own into a macro lens. When I first started buying gear, I used a vintage Canon FD 50mm with FD-to-E adapter, and these extender tubes. The whole setup cost < $40, and it took beautiful macro shots for wedding rings, insects, etc.

The zooms.

If you have the budget, I would even consider picking up a Superzoom as a carry on lens. I have this Sigma: http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-250mm-3-5-6-3-Nikon-Digital/dp/B001PGXEGA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1347203812&sr=8-2&keywords=sigma+18-250

It's not my best lens for anything, but it's my best lens for everything. When I go on vacation and I'm not planning on any serious photography, I bring this, and maybe a 50mm.

In the bag it's no bigger than the 70-400 but it's infinitely more practical and doesn't cost much in the grand scheme of things.

This would be a great all purpose lens with plenty of zoom: Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens for Canon Auto Focus Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PGXEH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-qT1xb5H70BJM

I've used it with my T3i and its a good bang for the buck.

I have the Sigma 8-16mm, but for semi-fisheye (even wider), I use a 6.5mm Opteka ultrawide; $149 new on Amazon; well built, so used lenses should be good. Love it; hugely wide distorted, (but not too distorted) landscapes, and deliberately distorted closeups; 12" minimum focus distance.

Opteka 6.5mm f/3.5 HD Aspherical Fisheye Lens & Removable Hood for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGE4VS2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_S5SSAbQKAWC8M

this one?

https://www.amazon.ca/NIKON-AF-S-NIKKOR-55-200mm-4-5-6G/dp/B00RUBK53Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492709594&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+55-200

honestly it's because I was looking at lenses under 200CAD but this is definitely in my price range. Any reason this is better over the ones I had originally linked? I'm a lense noob so feel free to enlighten me.

Just got my first DSLR- a Canon 70d with the kit 18-135 3.5-5.6 lens- and I'm very interested in getting the Canon 50mm 1.8 STM lens. My only question is, there are listings for The lens itself for $125, then there's stuff like the lens with all kinds of accessories for $125 as well, even still from Canon. Reading the reviews, the accessories are far from the best, but is there really any reason at all not to get the kit?

Seems like a perfect set-up for this

I currently have the two kit lenses, 18-55 and 70-300. I also have a Helios 44m-4 and a 55-200. I wouldn't call my collection impressive by any means lol

Yep, super cheap too; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BXZ9ALQ/

The two lenses he used in this video are the Sigma 8-16mm and the Canon EF 16-35mm. According to Amazon, the Sigma 8-16mm is $649 and the Canon EF 16-35mm is $1529. Even with the crop factor, you can actually go wider with the Sigma than the Canon (at full frame) and it costs less than twice the price. Granted, the Canon is a faster lens and is a L Series lens, but the notion that "getting good wide angle lenses is harder and more expensive" on a small sensor camera is a bit misguided IMHO.

Hi,

I have a Canon Rebel T6. I'd like to buy a wide angle lens. At first, I bought like a super cheap Neewer wide angle lens (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003M55YLU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ), but the pictures are always kinda blurry and not so good, which was to be expected. I'm looking to step up my game, without breaking the bank. I was thinking of getting the Opteka 6,5mm f/3.5 aspherycal fisheye (https://www.amazon.ca/Opteka-Aspherical-Fisheye-Removable-Digital/dp/B00KGE4VS2/ref=sr_1_21?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1498836097&sr=1-21&keywords=canon+lens) ... what would you think of it? Am I wasting my money, here? Thanks!

Thank you for the response! Do you think this deal on amazon would be worth the purchase regarding the 10-18 and the 50? https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Portrait-Travel-10-18mm-Lenses/dp/B01LEEY6CS/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Canon+EF-S+10-18mm+f%2F4.5-5.6+IS+STM+Lens&qid=1550809677&s=gateway&sr=8-5

Xiaomi Yi. Banggood You can buy two of them, two waterproof housings (Also from Banggood), and 3rd party GoPro mounts (From Amazon) for $200.

The Xiaomi Yi does 2k video and 16MP stills - so it won't be DSLR quality, but you can get some nice photos and videos with them.

I believe the Opetka 6.5mm is also a good value for about $179.99.

Here's a flickr gallery of the lens in action.

get one of these kits after you get the waterproof case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HGMKQEE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You could find them for less than $10. I;'ve uses the floaty for snorkeling, I've used the chest mount as a 3rd hand, I've used the suction cup in the car with a gimbal, all that stuff is very useful and cheap.

You probably want to use a gimbal on the slopes to get steady video, unfortunately you can't use a waterproof case when using a gimbal. Probably not a good idea when it's snowing

There is the option of a mirror attachment which makes you look like you are shooting something else. https://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Digital-Cameras-Attaches-Threaded/dp/B000F49052/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1496798404&sr=1-4&keywords=mirror+for+candids

The only lens that I have for my Canon Rebel T4i is a 135mm macro lens and I absolutely love it. It does close-ups as well as "far away" landscape shots. (:

i'd honestly suggest to get a grab bag like this: https://smile.amazon.com/ZOOKKI-Accessories-Session-SJ5000X-Lightdow/dp/B01HGMKQEE/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=gopro+grab+bag&qid=1550081819&s=gateway&sr=8-14

then get some mixed connectors and you can hook the gopro to almost anything. i bought a bunch of connectors in all different sizes and orientations from aliexpress for a few € and it makes life so much easier, if you just have a lot of those and don't have to think about it too much. you can just build a few setups and not have to destruct them in order to get a new setup.

with a few connectors, you can mount the gopro on the clip in any direction you want and keep it adjustable. i'd suggest to mount it a big away from your chest. depending on your riding position, you will probably need to turn it a bit upwards, facing to the top (when sitting upright), so it does not point towards the tank but the road when you ride.

you can buy a tiny lens cover for the Hero 4 - https://www.amazon.com/d/Professional-Video-Accessories/GoPro-Protective-Lens-and-Covers/B00F19Q3S8

I am unsure which lens to buy for landscape photography, I am unsure of buying this 10-18mm lens or this 18-135mm lens. Any help is greatly appreciated!

You could also get 90 degree lenses. It looked like you were facing forward but the lens attachment took the photo to your right, like this modern one.

This would be more effective, especially at that angle:

http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Voyeur-Right-Angle-Canon/dp/B000F49052

I'm going for the Sigma version: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PGXEGA/ which has "OS" = Optical Stabilizer. So that's no issue to me...

I'd prefer some kind of VR/OS at 250mm, but I haven't tested it yet so I can only guess. :)

No, the old kit doesn't work with the 3+, you need to get the new kit:
http://amzn.com/B00F19Q3S8
$19.99

They should've been clear in the description, I Googled the model number and then saw that the date the item was added to Amazon was September 30, 2013. I just got it the other day and it works fine.

Interesting choice of lens, don't see too many adapted FD lenses on Sony bodies. Have you considered a cheap set of macro tubes? These look good.

I bought a slightly used Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 off Amazon a while ago, it works great on my D3300. It's not cheap but you might be able to find a deal on a used one.

Well it doesn't seem anyone is interested/is to nervous of it being a scam so I'm just gonna post a few that I came across today. These might not all be good flips, that's why I want people who know what they're doing.

1. Sells for $75 https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Devil-Accucharge-Cordless-BD20035RED/dp/B002FYYZFK/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1492536612&sr=8-1&keywords=BD20035RED Buy it here for $24
   
   http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dirt-devil-accucharge-bagless-cordless-stick-vac-red/9501185.p?skuId=9501185
   After fees that's $28 profit (not including inbound shipping
   
   
2. Sells for $16 https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Protective-Lens-and-Covers/dp/B00F19Q3S8/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1492540296&sr=8-1&keywords=ALCAK-302
   Buy it here for $7
   http://www.bestbuy.com/site/gopro-protective-lens-and-covers-kit-black/1667096.p?skuId=1667096&productCategoryId= This leaves about $3.60 proft per unit, (without inbound shipping) which is about a 50% margin. To small for me to bother with, but someone might want it.
   
   
3. My third just went out of stock as I was making this comment, sorry. Hope someone gets a little use out of this.
   
   Edit: Also this https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Wrist-Housing-Official-Mount/dp/B00CTGGARU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492538694&sr=8-1&keywords=GoPro+-+Wrist+Housing Can be sourced for $15 here: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/gopro-wrist-housing-black/8316045.p?skuId=8316045&productCategoryId=
   Might be able to make some money as an FBA seller, but there's a newer version of the product and limited sales data so I don't know how that will turn out.

It depends on the ones you buy, maybe. Look for the metal connectors like these and you should still have autofocus... https://www.amazon.com/Meike-Automatic-Extension-E-Mount-NEX-5R/dp/B00BXZ9ALQ

If you're spending the money to take a trip to Singapore, perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to look for a medium-price lens that bridges the wide and tele range, and also bring the 50mm (which weighs nothing and has superpowers in low light).

I like my Sigma 18-250 for this purpose: affiliate link to Amazon. It's not the sharpest, and definitely isn't your best bet for taking pictures of people jumping around in the dark, but that's what the 50's for.

the 55-200 is $146 on amazon right now. https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-200MM-Vibration-Reduction-Cameras/dp/B00RUBK53Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478981692&sr=8-1&keywords=nikkor+55-200

Try Amazon. Can get the same kit for $20 and have it delivered today if you have Prime.

edit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HGMKQEE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the one I bought when I first got my GoPro. Granted I wouldn't trust the suction cup mounted on the outside of my car without something else tying it down, but everything else is absolutely handy to have as a beginner for the price of a dinner out.

Amazon/google canon travel/blog kit cost

For those less initiated link

Oh! I keep forgetting about this. Everyone is telling you about single lenses, but Canon does offer a 2 lens set with the 10-18mm zoom and the 50mm f/1.8 prime for about $350. If you looked at used lenses for the 24mm, you could pick up all 3 for right about $500.

Just use one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Voyeur-Right-Angle-Canon/dp/B000F49052

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGE4VS2/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464727500&sr=sr-1&keywords=opteka+fisheye

The camera was equipped with this

I would get this:

D3300 Body Only - $309

Nikon 35mm f/1.8 G - $167

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 - $269

It's going to cost a little bit more money, but you can mitigate some of the costs by buying used. Just going from your options, I would probably go for the 70-300

One of them only works on Canon's low-end DSLRs too :/

So something like this set?

Is this the lens you are using? If so, does it work with XT-2 without other adapters?


https://www.amazon.com/Kamlan-Aperture-Manual-Standard-Mirrorless/dp/B06XTBNBK6

Explain to me what this is and what's the difference?

Perhaps he is using this lens: http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Voyeur-Right-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000F49052

The Tokina 12-24 is with in your budget then.

This lens is on my camera 90% of the time. Its decently sharp.

I found a sigma 8mm what do you think about this?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003G28AZG/ref=sr_1_5_olp?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394047595&sr=1-5&keywords=sigma+8mm&condition=used

I picked up one of the Kamlan 1.1 lenses for my a6000. Hasn't come in yet though. Friday.

AmazonSmile Link 1: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Canon

AmazonSmile Link 2: Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter Lens Adapter (Sigma EF-Mount Lenses to Sony E Cameras) w/Essential Photo Bundle

^AmazonSmile is an Amazon feature that donates 0.5% of your purchase price to a charity of your choice at no extra cost.

It's cheap glass. It will look like shit. Use extension tubes for cheap option. You can get them off Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BXZ9ALQ/

What do you guys think of this Canon 50mm f/1.8 and 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 bundle? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LEEY6CS/ref=twister_B017OAXTL0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I have a T5i and I want to get into portraits mainly indoors in a budget studio I am setting up in my room. I think the 10-18mm will be nice for vacations because I go up mountains and fire towers in the Adirondacks which gives me access to amazing sights that usually require my phone's panoramic mode.

I am a bit nervous about the 50mm though because of the crop sensor of the t5i and the limited space of my bedroom studio. Should I instead go for a 24mm f/2.8? Problem there being that there is no 10-18 bundle with Canon's 24mm :(

I have the cheapo kit from amazon. I coulkd buy three whole kits with dozens of mounts for 60$ and I have yet to see any of those fail or even show signs of bad quality. I would bet they are made side by side in the same factory.