4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 So I'm heading to Yosemite on July 8th. I was thinking about renting another lens for my Canon T3i. I have no idea what would be a good one or where to get one. I currently have a 18-55 and a 55-250. Thinking something wide angle but I truly have no idea what would be best for the trip. Any tips, thoughts, or good shops you can give? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Hunter Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Columbus Camera Group or Mid West Photo Exchange both rent out equipment from Columbus, or lensrentals.com will ship you a lens and they have large selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Any suggestion on what I should get? I think I want some panoramic type pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Wide angle definitely. A 10-22 lens or something in the mm you dont have lower than 18 would likely suit you well and tends to work well with landscape photos. This is just my limited knowledge though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I didn't know you can rent lenses. I hear primes are fun to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Hunter Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I am not very familiar with Canon glass, but this http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/canon/lenses/wide-angle/canon-17-40mm-f4l seems like it might do a nice job if you are planing on wide angel landscape type stuff in good light or with a tripod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 RFM, paging RFM...Rolo would know. I have heard of lensrentals.com from a photography forum, and I don't remember any bad reviews.For wide angle Canon, the 10-22 would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photos by Marty Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Check out borrowlenses.com as well. I don't do nature so can't give any advice on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Thanks for the link. Might be going that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) Check out borrowlenses.com as well. I don't do nature so can't give any advice on that.^^^ this and lensrentals.com and rentglass.com are all good. I've rented a few but finally have upgraded to mostly L lenses so It's been awhile since I rented any.Here are some images I've done. I really need to get my shit together and add more. http://500px.com/Jeva Edited June 28, 2012 by ScubaCinci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Subscribed. Possibly planning a niagra vacation next year, thinking I might rent a lenses or two to try before I buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 ^^^ this and lensrentals.com and rentglass.com are all good. I've rented a few but finally have upgraded to mostly L lenses so It's been awhile since I rented any.Here are some images I've done. I really need to get my shit together and add more. http://500px.com/JevaWhat are L lenses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I currently have a EF-S 17-55 F/2.8 IS lens from Lensrental.com that I am running on my T1I. I took a ton of photo's in raw and can't convert the darn things on my netbook. Took this one of my normal walking around lens just a minute ago as a JPEG so I could upload it.I have been liking the low light ability and the large fixed aperture. It also gets great reviews as being better than some of the "L" glass lenses in the same zoom range. Can't wait to get home and view the pics on a full size screen.As a comparison, my normal lens is the 28-135 IS lens in the picture. It's not a bad lens when outdoors but it starts to show it's weakness indoors in low light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 What are L lenses?Canon's high-end line of lenses. Typically fast lenses, weather sealed, and high quality glass, etc. L= Ludicrously expensive (actually, I think it stands for Luxury). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sParkSnare Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'm a Nikon guy so I can't give you a specific recommendation, but I'd go with a prime in the 20 to 24 effective focal length range and as low of an f-stop as possible. It's really tough to beat a fast prime for quality landscape pics in the morning or evening when the sun is going to provide more dramatic lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'm so confused haha. I dont know what any of this stuff means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'm so confused haha. I dont know what any of this stuff means.This'll get you started..http://lifehacker.com/5815742/basics-of-photography-the-complete-guideLook up a book called "Understanding exposure". A very good book for beginners and even those who think they know a thing or two.**EDIT - link** http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-3rd-Edition-Photographs/dp/0817439390/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340847025&sr=8-1&keywords=understanding+exposure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Simple concept. Silver line around the neck of the lens is the Cannon budget lenses. A gold line is their middle of the road lens. A red line means it is their top end stuff. Anything with a red line is also called "L" glass and I believe Scuba is correct that it stands for Luxury. "IS" in the lens features means it has image stabilizing."USM" is their high speed ultrasonic focus mechanism. It is also much quieter than what is used on the silver line lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Anything with a red line is also called "L" glass and I believe Scuba is correct that it stands for Luxury.Most of the bigger lenses also have a white exterior...these are the ones you see at sporting events, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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