Ohhhh....after a few months I realize that i had started a blog to share my "experiments with light"....and it so happened that the experiment got so interesting that I forgot about posting the results.
Honestly, I am enjoying my camera and the myriad of opportunities and ways it provides you to capture amazing photos...In this blog i will discuss on the other lenses and accessories I invested in to broaden my photo taking horizon...
If not followed in my earlier posts, i would like to reiterate that i am Banker and a penny pincher and always look out for best return on investment on anything I buy.
My camera body is a Canon EOS600D which came along with an 18-55mm kit lens which is a good starting lens but has its negatives owing to the low price. Though if you are totally new and an amateur this lens will take you through your first few months. As you grow through your first few months you might realize that you have a particular area of interest and you can start adding lenses to your cavalry as per your choice.
I am more of a generalist. I like to take pictures of anything that comes around and even after an year of clicking have not narrowed down on a particular interest area. I see a photo and then try to recreate it in my own way. Thats what I do normally.
Coming back to the topic of my kit I will list down what all I have and then discuss each of it in brief. I will write separate posts for any particular item that needs the description. So here goes the list with brief descriptions -
1. 18-55mm EF-S Canon Kit Lens
Comes with the body and good for doing shots around you. Has some zoom factor so can be used for snapping pics of birds / insects in your garden which will fly away if you get too close. Since the lowest focal length is 18mm it can used for taking tight shots inside a room where you want to fit many people. It can also be used as a starting lens for taking wide angle landscapes.
2. 55-250mm EF-S Canon Telephoto Lens
Quality is the same as of the 18-55mm lens as it is equally cheap but again, we are learning. So if the toys are inexpensive, breaking them wont hurt as much. This lens has a decent amount of zoom factor and can be used for taking good shots of small things at a distance. Its also a good lens for taking macro shots.
3. 50mm EF Canon Prime Lens
This is the gem and I regret why I waited so long to buy this one. To an amateur eye the lens will make a damp impression. Its a tiny inexpensive looking lens with no zoom factor. But as we say big things comes in small packages, this is one hell of a bombshell. It gives the crispiest of the pictures and amazing depth of field. Crisp pictures because being a small lens its simply constructed and has very less lens elements. And amazing dept of field can be attributed to the wide aperture settings this lens provides (f 1.8). Though not the widest in the market, the next jump on a higher aperture would really set you back by a huge sum.
4. Flash
One of the most important things you can have in your kit. Though highly underrated due to its capacity of ruining pictures, if used well it can turn thinks miles in the other direction. There is always an on camera flash but an independent flash can really give you dramatic results.
5. Intervelometer
Used for taking calculated shots at intervals. Will discuss about it in another post.
6. UV Filter
Mine acts as a lens protector....got it free with the ND filter...
7. ND Filter
Neutral density filter of ND filter is another tool that can change the light situations in your favor. I own a variable ND filter which is a little expensive but better than carrying 4-5 separate filters in your Kit.
7. Lens reversal ring (for macro)
This ring helps you turn the lens around on your camera. Meaning the inside of the lens faces the world. Its an interesting and cheap way of turning any of the lenses above to a macro lens.
8. IR Wireless Shutter Remote
Very cheap and very helpful. Specially when you feel depressed of not being in pictures because you are always behind the camera. Its also very helpful when you are taking long exposure shots. Its clicks from a distance and you dont have to worry about camera shake while clicking.
Out of the above mentioned I think I will need to write more about most of them.
Will do that soon!
Till then Ciao! Keep Clicking!
Honestly, I am enjoying my camera and the myriad of opportunities and ways it provides you to capture amazing photos...In this blog i will discuss on the other lenses and accessories I invested in to broaden my photo taking horizon...
If not followed in my earlier posts, i would like to reiterate that i am Banker and a penny pincher and always look out for best return on investment on anything I buy.
My camera body is a Canon EOS600D which came along with an 18-55mm kit lens which is a good starting lens but has its negatives owing to the low price. Though if you are totally new and an amateur this lens will take you through your first few months. As you grow through your first few months you might realize that you have a particular area of interest and you can start adding lenses to your cavalry as per your choice.
I am more of a generalist. I like to take pictures of anything that comes around and even after an year of clicking have not narrowed down on a particular interest area. I see a photo and then try to recreate it in my own way. Thats what I do normally.
Coming back to the topic of my kit I will list down what all I have and then discuss each of it in brief. I will write separate posts for any particular item that needs the description. So here goes the list with brief descriptions -
1. 18-55mm EF-S Canon Kit Lens
Comes with the body and good for doing shots around you. Has some zoom factor so can be used for snapping pics of birds / insects in your garden which will fly away if you get too close. Since the lowest focal length is 18mm it can used for taking tight shots inside a room where you want to fit many people. It can also be used as a starting lens for taking wide angle landscapes.
2. 55-250mm EF-S Canon Telephoto Lens
Quality is the same as of the 18-55mm lens as it is equally cheap but again, we are learning. So if the toys are inexpensive, breaking them wont hurt as much. This lens has a decent amount of zoom factor and can be used for taking good shots of small things at a distance. Its also a good lens for taking macro shots.
3. 50mm EF Canon Prime Lens
This is the gem and I regret why I waited so long to buy this one. To an amateur eye the lens will make a damp impression. Its a tiny inexpensive looking lens with no zoom factor. But as we say big things comes in small packages, this is one hell of a bombshell. It gives the crispiest of the pictures and amazing depth of field. Crisp pictures because being a small lens its simply constructed and has very less lens elements. And amazing dept of field can be attributed to the wide aperture settings this lens provides (f 1.8). Though not the widest in the market, the next jump on a higher aperture would really set you back by a huge sum.
4. Flash
One of the most important things you can have in your kit. Though highly underrated due to its capacity of ruining pictures, if used well it can turn thinks miles in the other direction. There is always an on camera flash but an independent flash can really give you dramatic results.
5. Intervelometer
Used for taking calculated shots at intervals. Will discuss about it in another post.
6. UV Filter
Mine acts as a lens protector....got it free with the ND filter...
7. ND Filter
Neutral density filter of ND filter is another tool that can change the light situations in your favor. I own a variable ND filter which is a little expensive but better than carrying 4-5 separate filters in your Kit.
7. Lens reversal ring (for macro)
This ring helps you turn the lens around on your camera. Meaning the inside of the lens faces the world. Its an interesting and cheap way of turning any of the lenses above to a macro lens.
8. IR Wireless Shutter Remote
Very cheap and very helpful. Specially when you feel depressed of not being in pictures because you are always behind the camera. Its also very helpful when you are taking long exposure shots. Its clicks from a distance and you dont have to worry about camera shake while clicking.
Out of the above mentioned I think I will need to write more about most of them.
Will do that soon!
Till then Ciao! Keep Clicking!
