Trying out my new Canon EOS 1100D

[markallen]

So the missus bought me a Canon 1100D as an early birthday present It has the standard 18-55mm lens on at the moment and here's one of the first pictures I've taken with it.

I am going to look into two more lens' one for close ups (wildlife) and one for long range probably 100-300mm or there abouts? Anyone provide any particular ones to go for? Thanks

[justalex81]

i wouldn't get a macro lens just yet unless cost isn't an issue. A 1:1 macro lense will cost you around £400 (quick google). I would definately get a 35/50mm prime lense and a 75-300mm or something similar.

[markallen]

So stick with the 18-55mm lens and not get a close up (macro?) :/

[justalex81]

Don't get me wrong i want a macro lense but the missus would kill me if i did buy it. If you've got the money then go for it!

You're looking around £100 for a 50mm prime lense and around £250 for a 70-300mm lense.

most of the time i have a 30mm prime or a 50-200 lens attached to my camera.

[T_J_G]

My suggestion.

50mm f1.8 £80
Raynox DCR250 macro filter £45
Canon 55-250. £150

Rough prices, but should cover all bases. The 55-250 and the macro filter should provide good results. I have the DCr250

[T_J_G]

When you say 'close ups of wildlife' what do you actually mean?

[LittleReDuck]

On a slight side note one of the best things I purchased for any of my lenses were a Polaroid and UV Filter.  Really helps to cut down excess light and protect your lens front!

[justalex81]

As above uv filters are a must!

[Blazing Storm]

According to PhotoPlus magazine, the Tamron SP AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD is the best budget telephoto zoom to buy, which should cost around £300. On a tighter budget they suggest the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II.

I have the original Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens and although I get decent shots would recommend getting the Tamron for the better build quality. The image quality, autofocus and image stabilisation will also be better.

I tend to buy Hoya Pro1 Digital UV filters for my lenses.

[DubFan]

On a slight side note one of the best things I purchased for any of my lenses were a Polaroid and UV Filter.  Really helps to cut down excess light and protect your lens front!

You mean Polariser (or Circular Polariser to be precise, aka CPL).

Polarisers should only be used in certain circumstances, they do more than just cut down light.
UV filters are just for protection, because digital cameras aren't affected by UV light.

Make sure you buy good filters because otherwise you're just putting cheap glass in front of your nice lens.