which lens

[snapharry]

hi all im new and just got my first dslr (canon EOS 1100d) with two lenses trouble is which lens is best for what one is a tamron af 70-300 and the other is a 18-55 thanks

 

[aeronic]

The 70-300 is for things far away or for tight framing, eg portraits of head only...

The 18-55 is a wide lens, good for landscapes and general walk-around

 

[Mikey.]

18-55 is a general purpose 'kit lens' - for landscapes and 'loose' portraits, and just general purpose.

70-300 is a telephoto lens - for 'tight' portraits and situations where you are far away from your subject, wildlife for instance

 

[Alastair]

Use them for whatever you want, the 18-55 will capture a wider piece of the scene and the 70-300 will capture a narrower section. There's no hard and fast rules that say you must use a certain lens for a certain purpose. You'll find with practice which choice suite your style for different situations. Have fun!

 

[zooom]

Most importantly get out there and take some pictures, remember your first 10,000 are your worst! ;-)