Hi everyone! Im new here so Ill be starting with a bit of a newbie question. I am at a bit of a loss though so please bear with me.
Just over a month ago I took the big step of buying myself a brand new camera, a Canon 400D with the 18-55mm lens kit, and Ive been thoroughly enjoying it! Ive been getting some good pictures but now I feel I need to upgrade a bit. Now that my technique is improving (Ive been doing photography properly for about a year now) I think it is time to step things up a bit and now that I have a new camera it really seems right. But I have a problem. After looking around various websites for new lenses Ive come to the conclusion that I really am out of my depths. There are so many choices; I dont really know where to begin (especially as the last camera, before the 400D, was just a point-and-click thing). Im not thinking of abandoning the 18-55mm though in case you were wondering. It may not be the best lens in the world but it has been good to me so far and certainly has its uses.
So here I am, ask you, the good people of this forum for help. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
One of the main reasons I want to upgrade now is that Im going on holiday to sail around Denmark soon so Im hoping there will be lots of great opportunities to take some nice landscape, waterscape and architectural shots. The first two are my main interests though so what lenses would you suggest for that kind of photography for someone who is still learning the trade, as it were? And what make would be best? Is it best to stick with Canon or look a little further a field, maybe to makes like Sigma or Tamron? I just want to have a little bit more range and variety when Im shooting and to try out new things and techniques.
Also, can you suggest a good tripod? I know that not having one is a HUGE disadvantage when trying to take landscapes but again I dont know which one to go for. Or would a monopod be better?
Like I said at the beginning, I really do consider myself a beginner when it comes to equipment and feel like Im jumping into the deep end asking all of this but any help and advice you can give would be fantastic!
Thanks very much for your time!
Just over a month ago I took the big step of buying myself a brand new camera, a Canon 400D with the 18-55mm lens kit, and Ive been thoroughly enjoying it! Ive been getting some good pictures but now I feel I need to upgrade a bit. Now that my technique is improving (Ive been doing photography properly for about a year now) I think it is time to step things up a bit and now that I have a new camera it really seems right. But I have a problem. After looking around various websites for new lenses Ive come to the conclusion that I really am out of my depths. There are so many choices; I dont really know where to begin (especially as the last camera, before the 400D, was just a point-and-click thing). Im not thinking of abandoning the 18-55mm though in case you were wondering. It may not be the best lens in the world but it has been good to me so far and certainly has its uses.
So here I am, ask you, the good people of this forum for help. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
One of the main reasons I want to upgrade now is that Im going on holiday to sail around Denmark soon so Im hoping there will be lots of great opportunities to take some nice landscape, waterscape and architectural shots. The first two are my main interests though so what lenses would you suggest for that kind of photography for someone who is still learning the trade, as it were? And what make would be best? Is it best to stick with Canon or look a little further a field, maybe to makes like Sigma or Tamron? I just want to have a little bit more range and variety when Im shooting and to try out new things and techniques.
Also, can you suggest a good tripod? I know that not having one is a HUGE disadvantage when trying to take landscapes but again I dont know which one to go for. Or would a monopod be better?
Like I said at the beginning, I really do consider myself a beginner when it comes to equipment and feel like Im jumping into the deep end asking all of this but any help and advice you can give would be fantastic!
Thanks very much for your time!