Question From a Mom*tog – Lenses
Hello! I love the blog! I’m new to the camera world and I was wondering if I have a Canon XSi is the only lenses I can buy Canon? I want another one than the one it came with. More zoom. I mainly photograph my 10 month old. Any ideas?
Hello! Just because you have a Canon or Nikon camera that does not mean you have to buy that manufacturers lenses. There are third party lenses that you can buy. Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina are the three major third party lens manufacturers. While first party lenses are not interchangeable between different manufacturers (Canon lenses must be used with Canon camera bodies), third party lenses can be used with different manufacturers (as long as the lens mount is the same).
If you are a professional photographer I would not suggest buying a third party lens. You get what you pay for and I guarantee overtime you will be disappointed in the performance of a third party lens. Guarantee it. I use to second shoot for a photographer who only used third party lenses and even with my Canon 30D my images were better with my Canon L Series lenses.
For the average Mom*tog a third party lens may not be a bad idea. They will be cheaper and the quality of some third party lenses has improved. If you’ve never shot with a pro lens you will probably not even know the difference and most likely the lens will be better than the stock lens your camera came with. The good thing about buying a third party lens for a Mom*tog is that if something happens to it (juice gets spilled on it, baby decides to use it as a toy, etc.) it will be a lot cheaper to replace. Moms put a lot of wear and tear on their equipment.
One lens that I recommend for Moms is the Canon 24 – 70 2.8. That lens runs $1249. While the Sigma version runs $569. That’s a huge savings!
If you’ve read Mom*tog enough you know what I’m going to say, right? Try renting the lens and see which one shoots your shooting style best. Borrow Lenses has all three third party lenses that I mentioned for rent. Rent one for a week and see if you like it before you invest!
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I’ve started this blog as a way to connect with other moms who love photography. Whether you are a professional photographer who is looking for advice on how to manage your own business and your family or if you are a mom who is looking for tips on how to take better pictures of your kids, I hope that you can find some good information and be inspired!
I have been toying with the idea of buying a nikon 24-70mm lens and I was just so overwhelmed by the price. I just rented the 24-70mm 2.8 and I loved it! I am so glad that I rented it. It just confirmed the fact that I want to purchase it. Now it is time to save up!!!
I want the 24-70mm so bad! I’m saving up my money now for it, I had debated on getting just the 24mm but I was reading some of your posts about using it the 24-70 and decided I had to have it. Thank you again for taking the time to answer questions and post awesome photos!
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Great post as usual. I also want to add that for a budget friendly alternative, the Tamron 28-75 2.8 has been rated extremely comparable (some have rated it even better) to the Canon 24-70L in hundreds of reviews and it’s weight and durability is impressive too for it’s <$500 price tag.
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Which lens did you use for the Green Cupcake pictures? Was that the Canon 24 – 70 2.8? Does 2.8 get a good fuzzy background?
I LOVE your blog! I have enjoyed going through your past posts and catching up on your photography and tips. Your pictures are always amazing! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your professional opinoin in a very laid back way. I love your St. Patty’s Day pics with your son baking with you. Looks like you have some great natural light coming through your kitchen! Beautiful!
I have the Tamron 28-75 2.8 and love it. I rented the canon Canon 24 – 70 2.8 and I couldn’t believe how heavy it was and it is 1200. I am starting photography and the tamron works very well. I have the Canon rebel t1i and maybe one day I will upgrade