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.jr
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Ok so I just got a canon rebel xt and it came with a 18-55 lens but I am looking to get a zoom lens.. can anyone tell me if this lens will fit?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800579328-USE/Promaster__80_210_4_5_5_6_CANON_AF.html
and how can you tell what lens will fit what body?
Jun 23 2008 3:41PM
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Santa-Cruz
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no the xt has a ef ef-s mount
Jun 23 2008 3:57PM
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Santa-Cruz
Posts: 2236 - Karma: 11
wait nvm i was looking at something wrong i would just keep the kit lens
Jun 23 2008 3:58PM
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Santa-Cruz
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it might call bh to make sure
Jun 23 2008 4:00PM
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.jr
Posts: 5313 - Karma: 356
ya but I was looking for a zoom lens as well
Jun 23 2008 4:13PM
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Pippin
Posts: 4846 - Karma: 661
i would go with the 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG MACRO from Sigma, its the closest your going to get to an L lens without paying an absurd amount of money, it my main lens and it does macro photography ( have a look at my photos, it means really close up photography) as well which is a huge bonus costing only 300. If you have any other questions fell free to PM me.
Jun 23 2008 6:21PM
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grifter
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hmmm, I bolted the sigma 70-300mm to my 40D and it crashed it, badly. I would go with the cheap 75-300mm by Canon, it's better than everyone says... I got mine for $200 (£100) it's pretty outstanding for the price.

(and Pippin; how are you using a 70-300mm as a main lens unless you hate landscapes ! I use a 17-85mm)
Jun 23 2008 6:54PM
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josh.
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18 55 is a zoom. and you can tell if a lens fits it if it's ether a ef or ef-s mount
Jun 23 2008 7:02PM
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connoroh
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i'm pretty sure you know hwat he meant.
Jun 23 2008 7:39PM
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