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Canon camera owners often want to supplement their cameras' focal capacities with additional lenses. If you're purchasing an SLR camera worth between $1,000 and $1,500, it's a good idea to spend an extra $200 to $300 on a good lens. That being said, if your camera is a single use item--for instance, if you're only doing certain kinds of nature photography--you can save on lens costs by getting a precision focal aperture.
For instance, you may want to get a prime lens for very fast takes at short distances. On the other hand, a plastic-mounted low-end unit may be sufficient for day-to-day shots of friends. You can talk with other Canon customers in online review spaces or simply take a few pictures with your new Canon EOS or Digital Rebel XT first to test out your focal strengths and weaknesses.
The 18 by 55 mm lens that comes standard with the Digital Rebel XT SLR has earned the dismissal of some major camera reviewers. This is likely one of the reasons why amateurs often opt for the Nikon D-70 instead of the Canon Digital Rebel XT--to get a fuller range and clearer resolution.
You can mix-and-match to supplement your coverage. For instance, you can employ what's known as a 1.6 times cropping factor to expand your field of view on the Canon EOS 300-D. Basically, you can funnel your cameras' focal strengths and expand your field of view for improved coverage. For a really top-of-the-line experience, try the high-end Canon lenses such as the ES-300/4L IS USM or the ES-600/4L.
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