Which lens should i buy?

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Im going to buy a canon 450D when it arrives in the UK. I take quiet allot of travel photography and im going on a safari soon.

Basically i just want some lens recommendations that will tick all or most of these boxes

1. Good zoom
2. Image quality
3. Compact size
4. Value for money (not too pricey)

As im on the move all the time i dont want something thats going to be too big and bulky.

Any suggestions?

Regards Mark
 
How about a 70-200 f/4 L? Excellent value for money at like £350. Very high image and build quality, it's L series so it's professional grade.

Also small and light so perfect for travel.

If you decide you need extra length, you can just get an extender for £150. You can also get an IS version (costs a bit more) for extra sharp photos.

Also look at the 70-300 f/4-5.6. Has a better range, but the image and build quality is not quite as good. It's also longer (when fully zoomed out) and fatter.

Also look at the Sigma range, good quality for cheaper than the Canon alternatives (I can't really help you Sigma-wise as all the kit I buy is Canon).
 
I think you'll want something longer than 300mm for a safari holiday. The 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS is quite popular, but it's £900+ to buy, and it's not terribly small. But if you want to take photos of animals that are some distance away, there really aren't any solutions which tick all your boxes.

At the risk of sounding like a pimp, I'd suggest you might want to think about hiring a lens for a specialist trip like a safari, and buying lenses that you'll use on a more regular basis. That's what I'd do.
 
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marklindsay said:
have you heard what the 450D going to be like?
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Due to arrive with us sometime in April 2008 directly from Canon UK (As of yet we do not have a confirmed date). Please note this is a presale only item at this time and you will NOT be charged until the item is with us and ready to dispatch to you.

Please note: Item does not come with the lens shown in the product image, but we do offer this as a kit which can be found at: This link.

The EOS 450D blends uncompromising performance with ease of use in a lightweight, ergonomic body. Capture your world with a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and the very latest Canon technologies.

Features
12.2 MP CMOS sensor
3.5fps
9-point wide-area AF
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
3.0” LCD with Live View mode
DIGIC III processor
Large, bright viewfinder
Total image control
Compact and lightweight
Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites

Let’s play.

12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor
The 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor gives you plenty of detail for poster-size prints and extra flexibility when cropping. Sensitive in low light and virtually noise-free, Canon’s CMOS sensors are also remarkably power-efficient.

3.5 fps shooting
The EOS 450D captures up to 3.5 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 53 large JPEG images (6 in RAW).

9-point wide-area AF
The 9 AF points are spread out across the frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects. The central AF point is a high sensitivity cross type sensor for quick, accurate focusing with f/2.8 and faster lenses.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Canon’s built-in dust prevention system uses three methods to keep images blemish-free. (1) Specialised materials reduce dust generation within the camera. (2) A Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit shakes dust from the sensor each time the camera is turned on or off. (3) Stubborn dust spots are mapped for easy removal in Digital Photo Professional.

3.0” LCD with Live View mode
The bright 3.0” LCD provides sharp definition for checking focus and composition, with 10x magnification for finer details. When shooting from awkward positions, Live View mode gives you the option of framing the image from the LCD, and a choice of focussing modes.

DIGIC III processor
Renowned for its white balance accuracy, DIGIC III renders colours with brilliant, true-to-life precision. Captured images are processed in 14-bit colour depth for finer tonal gradations. DIGIC III works efficiently to minimise power consumption while maintaining ultra-fast response times.

Large, bright viewfinder
A large viewfinder gives a bright and clear view for easy composition of the scene.

Total image control
Gain easy control over image processing parameters with Picture Style presets. Contrast, sharpness and saturation can be customized in-camera or through the supplied Picture Style Editor software. After the shoot, Canon’s RAW processing software Digital Photo Professional provides everything you need to manage and process your RAW images.

Compact and lightweight
Ergonomically designed for natural and intuitive handling, the EOS 450 is housed in a compact body that weighs in at just 475 grams.

EF lenses and accessories
The EOS 450D is compatible with over 60 EF/EF-S lenses and all EX Series Speedlite flash units.

For full specification information, please click here.
 
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