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The DPR review on the 500d suggests using decent glass to get the best out of it, I want to use 250-300mm as a max telephoto but would like reccomendations outside of the cost of `L`glass, also, Is the kit lens up to scratch?
 
yeoboy said:
The DPR review on the 500d suggests using decent glass to get the best out of it, I want to use 250-300mm as a max telephoto but would like reccomendations outside of the cost of `L`glass, also, Is the kit lens up to scratch?
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For best quality primes are good pick. Try 300mm f/4 lens, the older non-IS on ebay may be just about affordable. Otherwise 70-200mm f/4 is an excellent shorter lens (70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM was reasonably close for a fraction of price).
WRT your kit lens, try a decent 85mm f/1.8 or 50mm copy - that would tell you what the camera is capable of. The only questions is - what are your expectations and needs?
 
I used to have the 300d and the kit lens on that had a poor reputation quality wise, I am hopeing the IS kit 18-55 is a better performing lens, I also like the 200-300 range on a telephoto, I took a bridge camera to Thailand (gibbons,Elephants and orchids) and plan to re-visit with the 500d.Thanks for your input.
 
If you want something cheap get a 75-300mm or as mentioned a 70-300mm IS. If you want a L get a 70-200mm f4 as you get them for around £400 second hand and I have only seen good results from them.

What is your budget?
 
No budget really, I am trying to find out what minimum cost would apply to avoid compromising quality that would otherwise be lost when using the 500D.
 
yeoboy said:
No budget really, I am trying to find out what minimum cost would apply to avoid compromising quality that would otherwise be lost when using the 500D.
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In that case get the Canon 1200mm f5.6, handhold-able and relatively cheap..

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If I was you I would got to your local camera shop and have a play to see what you like.
 
The 55-250 IS or if budget will allow the 70-300 IS are both great lenses and well worth getting, the next stage is the L series which is substantially more for the plus 200 range. :thumbs:
 
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