Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II Lense

dizbo · 03-09-2009 4:01pm #1

I'm new to photography and have seen this lense going for what i think is a reasonable price, but i'm just wondering, what type of shots does this lense take? I'm presuming its just a better version of the standard lense i have the 18mm-55mm that comes standard with the 450d?

democrates · 03-09-2009 6:27pm

Haven't used one but here's a review.

As that review says the 70-200 f/4 L IS USM is worth considering, you get a hell of a lot more for the price difference. I've fallen foul of the maxim myself "buy cheap, buy twice", but if you're not that into it the 80-200 might suit better budget wise.

Zooms aside you might look at the 50mm f/1.8, it's dirt cheap and you'll see just what a difference the big aperture makes to your shots.

dizbo · 03-09-2009 7:27pm

Well to be honest, i' just looking for a second hand lense for around the 100 mark. Not fussy on what type of lense, once i can take a decent photo either at a good zoom or very close up... Don't even know if i'd get something decent at that price. Def wont be buying a new lense anyway

Paul_Hacket · 03-09-2009 8:08pm

It sounds like you're starting out in photography, I don't think the 80 - 200mm is a good choice for you for a variety of reasons. It's a very slow lens (meaning you'll need a lot of light to get a good shot with it) so it's basically useless for indoor work. The range of the lens is only useful in certain situations, you'll need to be well back from your subject in order to get a shot. It's also heavy and won't give you good 'bokeh' (nicely blurred backgrounds which help separate your subject from the photo).

The 50mm 1.8 mentioned above is a MUCH better choice for you in my opinion. Light, great for low light, very sharp lens, very versatile. It will allow you to shoot indoors in low light with no flash, can blur backgrounds out nicely etc. It will also force you to get close to your subject if you want close shots - doing this will teach you a lot about composition. You can get it new for about one hundred euro, and there are tons of them onsale on ebay uk second hand.

dizbo · 03-09-2009 8:28pm

Sounds good... Anything i should look out for while buying them? Any specific make. Like i dont know what the difference between a sigma or cannon is. Or if there is a certain fit or anything

dizbo · 03-09-2009 8:46pm

What about this item..

Is this what your talking about? And will it fit my camera?

Ebay

Paul_Hacket · 03-09-2009 8:50pm

Yeah, that's the lens. my comment was referrin to the Canon 1.8 lens only, not the sigma. Sigma makes some okay lenses but they are generally considered to be a full step below canon in terms of quality.

dizbo · 03-09-2009 9:03pm

So you's woud recommend that lense in the ebay link then????? Nothing dodgey or anything about it

Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II Lense

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