Sooo...my parents have a Canon Rebel 2000 EOS 35mm camera. *NOT DIGITAL*

My dad wants a decent lense for taking long distance photos such as mountain ranges or waterfalls from afar, etc.

Anyone have any suggestions for a decent lense for under $300?

I'm thinking they'd be better off just buying a new camera, but I think he just really wants to look cool with his big lense...

11/21/2007 10:21:04 PM

bttt

11/22/2007 9:56:17 AM

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-300mm-f-4-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx
Check out the review. For ~$550, It looks like a decent lens. Of course, the best lenses are the L series. The best of which will run over $1000.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-4.0-L-USM-Lens-Review.aspx
This is an L series lens for $540, no Image Stabilization, and the focal length is 100mm shorter.

Tons of reviews on this guy's site, so it's a place to start for Canon glass.

11/22/2007 10:32:57 AM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/391074-REG/Sigma_508101_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_APO_DG.html

11/22/2007 12:01:28 PM

I guess I did inadvertently exclude other brands...

11/22/2007 7:10:55 PM

T-dog...just FYI, it is "lens" not "lense"...unless the world got flip turned upside down. On another note, my parents and big ria both have that camera, i didn't read the post, but holler at me sometime

11/24/2007 7:11:51 PM

For that price range, sigma makes some good glass. Sigma 70-300 would suit your needs, but I would recommend the canon 70-200 f/4 L lens. It's tack sharp and gives out some great looking pictures, but it is also more expensive than your budget. Just to note, since it is a film body, 200 maybe too short for distance shots.

11/25/2007 12:06:09 AM

^^haha, good catch....you WOULD point that out..being an English major and all

11/27/2007 10:16:04 AM

[Edited on November 27, 2007 at 10:27 AM. Reason : dbl post.]

11/27/2007 10:26:45 AM