| people looking to buy a second lens for their digital | | | | when you want a telephoto lens. The fans of this |
| SLR camera are baffled by the number of lenses | | | | lens love it for capturing sports and action. |
| available. There are so many to choose from, it's | | | | 4. Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens |
| easy to be overwhelmed by the choices. Check | | | | Like the 50mm Canon lens above, this lens has a |
| out these 5 top SLR camera lenses and discover | | | | fixed focal length. But the quality of the pictures |
| why people love them so much. | | | | outweighs the fact that you need to move your |
| These lenses are made specifically for Canon or | | | | feet around alot to get the shot. It's really |
| Nikon cameras. But all lens manufacturers make | | | | versatile and should be in everyone's camera bag. |
| similar lenses. So take this information and find a | | | | Fans of this lens say it works great in low light |
| lens that fits your camera. | | | | situations both indoors and out. |
| 1. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto | | | | 5. Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR |
| Zoom Lens | | | | [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor Lens |
| The key to this lens is the image stabilization. The | | | | This Nikkor telephoto zoom lens is great for |
| stabilization allows more photo ops without having | | | | professional or advanced amateur photographers. |
| to use a tripod. This makes for more crystal clear | | | | It helps you capture close-up sports shots and |
| photos at Johnny's soccer game, or capturing a | | | | national park wildlife without standing right next to |
| flock of birds at take-off. Image stabilization is an | | | | your subject. The Vibration Reductions extends |
| absolute must on a hand-held zoom telephoto lens. | | | | the use of the camera to capture more shots |
| 2. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens | | | | while hand held. Like the telephoto lenses above, |
| For people looking for a fixed focal length, this | | | | the lens is slower than a professional zoom, so it's |
| lens is lightweight and affordable. The images are | | | | not a good choice for action photography in lower |
| sharp with great color balance. It's great for | | | | light conditions (like indoor sports without flash or |
| portraits and it focuses as close as 18 inches, so | | | | outside sports at dusk). |
| you gardeners will find this lens very useful. Most | | | | Now obviously, these SLR camera lenses are only |
| people who use this lens can't stop talking about | | | | suitable for Canon and Nikon camera fans. But |
| the picture quality. | | | | there are many companies that make camera |
| 3. Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR | | | | lenses that can fit your particular camera. Take |
| Zoom Nikkor Lens | | | | this information and find a lens that works with |
| This Nikkor telephoto zoom len also has image | | | | your camera. |
| stabilization which they call Vibration Reduction. It's | | | | You'll explore an exciting new area of |
| the Nikon version of the Canon listed above. The | | | | photography and take your hobby or profession |
| lens is ideal for sports, action, wildlife, and travel | | | | to a whole new level. |