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Hi I'm completely new to dslr, I've just bought a canon eos 400d which came with the standard 18-55 lens. Whilst it takes exceptionally great photos (well, to my standard anyway!) I've struggled in places like our local safari park, city park getting close ups of wildlife who a little far away. The lens I have takes great portrait pics.

Can anyone suggest either a good upgrade or an additional lens which I would find useful. As I say I'm completely new and I'm only starting to understand things, I've not really taken the camera of auto yet!!

Thanks in advance for your patience!
 
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Ahhhh ok I'd been all over the settings and couldn't find anything. No worries I don't want to be a total pain in the backside on here lol! Thanks for your advice motogp I'll have a look round for that lens you suggested.
 
Motogp said:
55-250 would be the next one to add, a great lens for the money, keep an eye on the for sale section of this site they pop up now and then.
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Great sharp lens with Image Stabilizer, can't go wrong! It's about £165 new which is still very cheap.
 
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Second the choice of a 55/250 but please take the camera out of auto,you will do far better when you start to use it rather than it thinking for you.
Try and pick up a book called 'Understanding Exposure' by Bryan Peterson its a great read and very valuable

Cheers

Chris
 
another shout for the 250 for this sort of work , ideal without breaking the bank!!
 
Canon lens stocks are very low at the moment, although checking WEX the 55-250 is one lens that they actually have in stock! They're charging £215.
 
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