A camera is only as good as the lens that is attached to it, and many introductory SLRs are sold with the manufacturers standard zoom lens. While these are versatile and produce good photos, a better lens will take your photography to new levels. But, there’s a problem: good lenses cost a lot of money! Luckily, there’s a simple solution: World Wide Camera Exchange.
World Wide Camera Exchange stock a large range of second hand lenses that suit all types of photography, so let’s look at some of the bargains currently on offer for Canon camera owners.
Cannon 50mm f1.4 USM
While a zoom lens may seem the best choice for photography, you’ll get much better results from a fixed lens, and a 50mm lens is the best option. 50mm lens replicate our own field of vision, so they tend to create photos that really capture the moment.
Using a fixed focal length lens does take a bit of getting used to if you have been using a zoom lens for years, but you’ll soon adapt. A fixed lens has other benefits that will help enhance your photography. As you will not be worrying about perfectly framing a shot, as is often the case with a zoom lens, you will have more time to set the shutter speed and aperture for the perfect exposure.
World Wide Camera Exchange is currently selling a Canon 50mm f1.4 USM for £230, which is about £50 off the discounted Amazon price. The original RRP for this lens is £379.99.
Canon 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM II
Of course, there are times when you want a good zoom lens, and the Canon 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM II is the perfect choice for Canon owners. The used price is £1249, which may seem high, but is a saving of £350 on the Amazon price – it originally retailed at £2,330.
Zoom lenses tend to have a small aperture which means longer exposures are needed, and with a large zoom, even the slightest movement leads to a blurred image. This Canon zoom has a f/2.8 aperture which means it performs excellently in low light conditions.
To help prevent blur it has a 4 stop image stabiliser, and it also has flourite and UD elements to help reduce Chromatic Aberration.
If you are a keen wildlife photographer this is a fantastic camera. It is also great for photographing sporting events and other outdoor activities that cannot be captured up close.
Macro Photography Lenses
Marco photography could not be more different from wildlife and sports photography. Any good lens can be turned into a macro lens with a macro photo coupler, and the Canon Macro Photo Coupler FL 55, which is currently selling for £49, produces stunning results.
Macro photography is not just for hobbyists with an interest in still life, it is used in business to create product close ups too.
