Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens + Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras + Deluxe DB ROTH Accessory Kit

The EOS 30D incorporates a host of new features with Canon's highly acclaimed 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Image Processor. Vertical-travel, machanical, focal-plane shutter with 1/8000 to 30 second shutter speeds Auto pop-up/retractable Built-in Flash with 17mm lens focal length coverage (27mm in 35mm format); External PC Terminal for optional EX Series Speedlites Drive Modes - Single, Continuous (High-speed approx 5fps / low-speed approx 3 fps), and Self-timer (10sec/2sec) 2.5 LCD Monitor with up to 170* H/V viewing angle and 5-level brightness control; Eye-level SLR Viewfinder with fixed pentaprism 6 Picture: Uses Canon BP-511/BP-511A/BP-512/BP-514 batteries (Up to approx 1,100 shots with flash off when using fully charged BP-511A battery); CR2016 Lithium date/time battery Approximate Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9; Unit Weight - 24.7 oz. (Body only) ++ Provides up to 4x / For use with Canon SLR Cameras / Accepts 58mm Filters / AutoFocus compatible Accepts Filter Size - 58mm Unit Maximum Diameter x Length, Weight 2.8 x 4.8, 16.8 oz. / 71mm x 122mm, 480g For use with Canon SLR cameras only. ++ A sturdy, stylish, protective carrying case for a digital-camera or point-&-shoot, compact film camera. Zipper and clip for secure closing Exterior zippered pocket and 2 mesh pockets for convenient accessory storage Crafted from genuine Leatherette. ++ This 6-piece cleaning kit contains a hurricane air blower, lens cleaning tissues, lens cloth, lens cleaning liquid, blower brush and cotton swabs. ++ Take more pictures faster and utilize the full high speed imaging capabilities of your digital camera with the 2GB CF Memory Card. ++ Tripod with Carrying Case: lightweight and sturdy tripod, supplied with a fitted case and strap; it can be taken anywhere to gain maximum performance from your Camera. ++ More powerful than your standard battery, these 1200mAh capacity BP-511 batteries will not put constraints on how you want to shoot.

Accessory Kit for Canon EOS 5D, 20D, 30D, 40D & 50D Digital SLR Camera with Tamron AF 28-80mm & AF 70-300mm Lenses + 8GB CompactFlash (CF) Card + Spare BP-511 Battery

Kit includes:
1) Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Zoom Lens
2) Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens
3) Transcend 8GB 133x Ultra Speed CompactFlash (CF) Card
4) Spare BP-511 High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
5) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed CompactFlash (CF) Card Reader
6) Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case
7) Precision Design Deluxe Camera Tripod with Carrying Case
8) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
9) Digital Camera LCD Monitor Screen Protectors
10) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software
11) Precision Design 5-Piece Lens Cleaning Kit
12) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

The Tamron Autofocus 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus zoom lens is perfect for "all-around" use. It provides the versatile 28mm wide to 80mm medium telephoto range thats ideal for shooting landscapes, group shots and portraits. The perfect compliment to the 28-80mm is the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Autofocus Lens. It is a quality, compact ultra tele zoom which covers the 70mm to 300mm telephoto range, with a macro magnification ratio of 1:2 (1/2 life size) at the 300mm setting.

Take more high-resolution pictures faster with this Ultra-Speed 8GB CompactFlash (CF) memory card.

Increase your shooting capacity with this powerful BP-511 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

Transfer files quickly and easily, and conserve your camera's battery life, with this convenient USB 2.0 CompactFlash (CF) Card Reader.

Made from durable nylon, with a leather reinforced handle, this multi-compartment case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash, and accessories.

Avoid camera shake and achieve maximum image quality by setting your camera on this sturdy, lightweight 57-inch tripod.

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Incorporating Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology, this Canon 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens captures long distance, low-light shots far better than many comparable lenses, helping you photograph the far-off action of athletes or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The high-zoom-ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses). More significantly, the image stabilizer effect creates an equivalent shutter speed of roughly four stops faster than the same size lens without an image stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you can hold a 250mm lens steadily is normally 1/250th of a second, this Canon lens will let you hand-hold shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. The lens also boasts a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration to create excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. Delivering an excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers, the 55-250mm lens carries a one-year warranty.

Specifications

• Focal length: 55-250mm
• Maximum aperture: f/4 to f/5.6
• Lens construction: 12 elements in 10 groups, including one UD-glass element
• Diagonal angle of view: 27 degrees (at 50 feet) to 6 degrees (at 15 feet), with APS-C image sensors
• Focus adjustment: DC motor, gear-driven (front focusing design)
• Closest focusing distance: 3.6 feet (0.31x maximum close-up magnification)
• Filter size: 58mm
• Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.3 inches long
• Weight: 13.8 ounces
• Warranty: 1 year

List Price: $299.99
Amazon Price: $255.00
Used Price: $226.00
Customer Review: My first l`
I mounted the 55-250mm ES Canon lens on my rebel XSI and put it to its first challenge. Basketball tournament in a poorly lit gym. The stabilized lens gave me another f-stop and I was able to achieve good exposure at 160/sec. pushing the camera asa to 1600. Even my short 18-55 kit lens required more light under the same conditions. This lens has nice reach and can get you in on all the sports action from the side line. I love this lens for the money and it came right away hassle free from Amazon.com. I recommend this lens for a nice addition to your camera bag, well worth the money. It feels a little cheap but it is light weight.
Customer Review: Great telephoto lens to complement your kit lens
This is the first lens that I've purchased and kept outside my kit lens (18-55). I mentioned kept because believe it or not, I bought the 70-200 F4L non-IS. I won't be giving any technical review about this lens as that is pretty much covered by the other reviewers here. I'll just share my story to help out other beginners who are having a hard time as well contemplating on what lens to get to complement their kit lens. At first, I definitely wanted to buy a telephoto lens so I can shoot objects from a distance and I really like to try the lens out in a zoo. I then narrowed my choices between EF 70-300 IS USM and 70-200 F4L non-IS (didn't want 55-250 then because I didn't like the plastic mount). Since the latter would end up costing almost the same or even less (comes with hood and pouch plus the free filter amazon offers), I went for it without even thinking. Before the package arrived, I already had second thoughts and tried to cancel the item. Since I tried out the amazon prime 2 day shipping, the package came really fast so I wasn't able to cancel but returned it as soon as I got it. So why did I return the 70-200 F4L and settled for an EF-S 55-250? - I don't get paid taking pictures, it's just a hobby. - No one will really sit down and scrutinize the pictures I take. All Canon lenses take great shots compared to other brands. It's not like I'm posting the pictures I take in the net for public view. - The beige color of the L lens is somewhat too loud for me. I don't want people to think I have that much cash or evern comment that I only have an XS body. - No IS, I realized that I really need IS because I don't have any plans of getting a tripod soon and my hands are really shaky. - Cost! - Weight. - Performance of 55-250 that I was able to research over the net. Of course it's nothing comapred to the L lens, no doubt about that. But if the pictures are viewed alone, without comparing to L lens, they are great. - Max range is only at 200, I get an extra 50mm with 55-250. - Missing the 56-69 mm. Ok, the last 2 are just for my piece of mind because I opted with 55-250 but they don't really matter if you have the L lens. If you do become a pro in the future, you'd definitely get something better than the 70-200 F4L. Bottom line, this lens is no where in the league of L lenses. As one of the reviewers mentioned, it does the job. For value of money, I really love this lens. About the plastic mount, I realized that I wouldn't be using my camera that hard anyway. Plus, it'll be lighter. I'm going to steal one of the reviews I read, it basically says that if you like the performance of your kit lens (18-55), you'll defintely like this as well. I totally agree, fast AF, sharp pictures, longer range version of 18-55. Note that this is NOT a comparison between L lens and 55-250, or even 70-300. Just a decision experience that I wanted to share with a number of beginners out there.

Canon EOS-40D Digital SLR Camera Body Kit with EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens - EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens - Canon BP-511A Li-on Rechargeable Battery - Canon 200-DG Digital Gadget Bag

Welcome to the next generation of digital SLR photography-the Canon EOS 40D. The EOS 40D combines Canon's tremendous know-how in both the digital and photographic worlds, creating a camera that not only does everything one would expect of a traditional digital SLR, but one that incorporates staggering leaps forward in technological innovation. With new features like Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a more powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD monitor and more, the EOS 40D elevates digital photography to new heights, enhancing the shooting experience, and delivering images one could only expect from a Canon.

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 16.7MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

As an update to the tremendously popular EOS-1Ds, the new EOS-1Ds Mark II is a must have for those seeking to capture huge, beautiful images, fast. With an all new, full frame 16.7 megapixel CMOS image sensor, combined with Canon's blazing DIGIC-II Image Processor, the EOS-1Ds Mark II captures up to 32 consecutive shots at speeds up to 4 frames-per-second, and has dramatically decreased startup and card-writing times in comparison to the EOS-1Ds. These improvements are complemented by Canon's renowned build quality for reliability in even the most rugged conditions. Compatibility with over 50 EF Lenses, in addition to the entire line of EOS accessories, including the new Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1 accessory easily makes the EOS-1Ds Mark II the most remarkable combination of resolution and speed in the history of digital SLRs. Exposure Control Modes - Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, E-TTL II autoflash, Manual, Flash metered manual Shutter - 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec 2-Inch LCD Screen Prints to CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct, and PictBridge compatible printers Voice annotation recorded with the built-in microphone is attached to the image (up to 30 seconds; can be extended) Flash - E-TTL II autoflash with optional EX-series Speedlite Single and Continuous 4 fps exposure modes Battery - One Rechargeable NiMH Pack NP-E3 / Capacity - At 68 Degrees F - Approx. 1200 / At 32 Degrees F - Approx. 800 Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - 6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in. / 156 x 157.6 x 79.9mm / 42.9 oz. / 1215g (Body only); Battery - 11.8 oz. / 335g
List Price: $12,000.00
Used Price: $3,499.99
Customer Review: Simply beautiful
I started out in 2005 with a 20D, at about the same time the 1ds MK II was released. Because this was a hobby of mine at the time, the 1ds mk II was way out of reach, both in terms of price, and due to the demand for good glass to go with it. I am used to the 20D's AA filter, for me it is a normal part of the work flow to apply default sharpening at the end of the job in PS. For the dissapointed Kodak guy, I have to ask and point out two things; - What glass did you use? The 1ds MK II (and the MK III even more so) demand expensive, excellent glass. The large sensor and the resolution will put even the most expensive lenses to the test. - Did you apply default sharpening after post processing? Canon state that a unsharp mask / smart sharpen of about 300% 0.3px (tweak when needed) is necessary to combat the AA filter. If you do that, detail will jump out at you and make your jaw drop, seriously. For me the 1ds MK II experience has been a real treat. I bought mine summer 2007, well aware that the MK III was due to be announced. For me, the small percentages in resolution didn't matter (though the MKIII, as a total package, is a step up from the MK II). The MK II creates wonderful photos. I have used mine for landscape, macro, studio, product and animals so far and I love every pixel i get. Prints looks great, my 70-200 f 2.8 finally saw use as a portrait lens again and my 17-40 really goes super wide for landscape. The menu system's "idiot proofing" can be somewhat confusing at first and I miss my 20D control stick for the focus point selection, how ever; When you have used it for a while, the handling become second nature. I don't need a "live view 42" flat screen TV" on the back of my camera as the new DSLR's have these days, draining the battery, so I am perfectly happy with the smallish one on the MK II. I use my screen for quick reviews/controls and to check the RGB histogram for exposure, the rest is done on the computer. I don't complain about size or weight and I don't see why one should when one is buying a camera one may use in a desert war -or to club down a potential mugger and take his photo afterwards. :) Seriously though; If you don't want a heavy full frame camera, go for the 5D (or the coming 5D mk II). I use my 1ds mk II with the 70-200 F2.8L, the 135 f2 L, 24-105 F4 L and the 400 5.6L and even though I get tired some times, I know that these various combos will produce pictures that will "aw" my clients. - Besides, a little work out is good for everyone in a time when people are getting more obese by the minute. I give it 4 out of 5 stars (would give 4.5 if possible), deducting some of the points for the over complicated menu-control system as well as the missing control stick for the focus points. (The 20D had it, and was released at the same time, so IMO the 1ds MK II should have had it). At the time I am writing this review, a used 1ds MK II can be had for about 50% of it's introduction price. If you are planning to step up from the 1D, 5D or the xxD/xxxD series, I would recommend this camera with no hesitation. - Prepare to spend the money, saved on buying a used camera, on glass :)
Customer Review: BATTERY LASTS FOREVER / BUFFER IS BIG / IMAGES LOOK GREAT
I traded up from a nikon d100 and its been great. a little trouble at first. a very expensive long lens i bought was out of adjustment and vinnetting. it took me a little while to figure out and i sent it back. they broke it down and re-installed the elements and its been fine ever since. news photography - aerial photography - artwork. no problems with extreme cold (15F soaked) , moisture, heat or heavy use. with a 1.4 lens its almost like night vision. stuff that i can barely see well enough to focus comes out well lit and not blurred while handheld. BTW i don't recommend a nikon.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

A highly practical medium telephoto lens with superb delineation and portability, the Canon EF 85mm lens produces sharp and clear images at all apertures. Through computer simulations, the lens has been designed to give beautiful background blur, thereby bringing your subject into crisp view. The ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) and fast f/1.8 aperture, meanwhile, helps the subject zip into focus in the viewfinder. And because the front lens group does not rotate during focusing, special filter effects are not affected. Best of all, the standard zoom lens--with its natural angle of view and perspective--captures the subject plainly, making it excellent for portraits and images that require a natural depth of field. As with all Canon lenses, the lens carries a one-year warranty.

• Focal length: 85mm
• Maximum aperture: 1:1.8
• Lens construction: 9 elements in 7 groups
• Diagonal angle of view: 28 degrees (at 30 feet)
• Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
• Closest focusing distance: 2.8 feet
• Filter size: 58mm
• Dimensions: 3 inches in diameter, 2.8 inches long
• Weight: 15 ounces

List Price: $570.00
Amazon Price: $355.00
Customer Review: Great Lens
Wife uses this Lens for Indoor sporting events for our kids. Takes great pictures. Loves the lens.
Customer Review: Awasome ambient light portait lens
I've had this lens a little over a year and have really enjoyed it. I doesn't see a lot of action, but when it shines, it SHINES! On a crop frame body, it is really only well suited for head shots, which I consider a good thing. In my opinion, 50mm is too wide, even on a crop body, for serious portraits. With some close-up filters, it makes a decent macro lens. Most of the images taken outside have been mediocre, but under ambient artificial light inside, I've never been let down. Certainly one of the best buys out there.

Canon EOS Rebel XSi (a.k.a. 450D) SLR Digital Camera Kit (Black) EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) + Transcend TS8GSDHC6-S5W 8GB SDHC6 Memory Card w/ Reader + Samsonite Digital Camera Gadget Bag (Black)

For stunning photography with point and shoot ease, look no further than Canons EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canons EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and is available in a kit with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSis refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards and new accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.

Lowepro Dry Zone Rover Waterproof SLR Camera Backpack (Yellow) + Accessory Kit for Canon Rebel XSi, XS, XTi, 40D, Nikon D40, D60, D80, D200, D300, D700, Olympus Evolt E-410, E-420, E-510, E-520, and Sony Alpha A200, A300, A350, A700 Digital SLR Cameras

Kit includes:
1) Lowepro DryZone Rover Digital SLR Backpack and Hydropack (Yellow)
2) LensPen Lens Cleaning System
3) LensPen DigiKlear LCD Cleaning System
4) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit

Water and camera equipment in the same bag used to spell disaster. The DryZone Rover is the world's first backpack designed to safely carry both a hydration system and camera gear all inside the same bag. The unique design of the DryZone Rover allows you to comfortably store camera equipment or other water sensitive items in the waterproof lower compartment while providing quick access to personal storage space above. Remove the padded camera insert from the lower drypod and you instantly have a multi-purpose waterproof pack. Perfect for the adventure photographer in remote and extreme conditions, the DryZone Rover keeps you hiking, hydrated and shooting longer.

This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.

The LensPen is one of the most invaluable accessories a photographer can own. Its unique design makes cleaning your lens fast, simple and effective. On one end, a retractable soft brush sweeps dust and loose particles away from the glass. On the other end, a special dry cleaning compound is used to gently remove fingerprints and spots. The result is a crystal clear lens surface and better pictures in just seconds, a feat that other cleaning items just can't match.

The LensPen DigiKlear LCD Cleaning System has a special triangular tip that gives it the ability to clean the corners of many screens that would otherwise remain covered in dust and grime

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

The Canon EF 24-70mm standard zoom lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done--it replaces the L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens with something even better. The lens offers extended coverage to an ultra-wide-angle 24mm, making it ideal for digital as well as film shooters. The new processing unit, meanwhile, makes the autofocus (AF) faster than ever. And thanks to the two aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element, the optics are far superior to the earlier lens. Sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, the EF 24-70mm lens carries a one-year warranty.

• Focal length: 24-70mm
• Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
• Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
• Diagonal angle of view: 74 to 29 degrees
• Focus adjustment: Front-focusing method
• Closest focusing distance: 1.25 feet
• Zoom system: Rotating type
• Filter size: 77mm
• Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 4.9 inches long
• Weight: 2.1 pounds

List Price: $1,900.00
Amazon Price: $1,190.00
Used Price: $1,080.00
Customer Review: image quality disappoints
The 24-70 2.8L should be a fantastic piece of glass - it is clear to me that canon has some serious quality control issues with this lens. I cannot find the sweet spot for image quality -- I sent the lens back to Canon, they "repaired" it and it came back no better than before. After I wrote their CEO, they replaced the lens under warranty. The new one is slightly sharper -- but still disappoints. Images are generally soft when viewed very critically - body is a 50D so it's not for want of pixels. Do not buy this lens without testing the one you are to purchase !!
Customer Review: Beutiful but Heavy Lens
This is now my absolute favorite lens in my entire collection. It's fast, quiet, and takes very crisp and clean shots. Together with a Hoya UV filter, I have yet to take this baby off my camera! Granted, this is also my heaviest lens in the bag, I think the pictures far outweigh (figuratively) the negatives. Obviously the biggest competitor for this lens is the Canon 24-105mm f/4.0 IS L lens. To me, I considered both before making the decision. My rationale was the fact that I need a faster lens to take indoor sports photography without a flash. You absolutely can't cut out motion-blur with a f/4.0 even with decent indoor lighting. IS will only help taking photo of friend and family that are not moving.

Canon EOS Rebel XSi (a.k.a. 450D) SLR Digital Camera Kit (Black) EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) + Transcend TS8GSDHC6-S5W 8GB SDHC6 Memory Card w/ Reader + Samsonite Digital Camera Gadget Bag (Black)

For stunning photography with point and shoot ease, look no further than Canons EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canons EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and is available in a kit with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSis refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards and new accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.

Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

The SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 zoom lens features a versatile MFD of just 37.4" over the entire zoom range, best-in-class maximum macro magnification ratio of 1:3.1 at f=200mm, and an advantageous internal focusing (IF) system that allow stress-free photography. The new tele-zoom lens covers a desirable focal length range of 70mm medium telephoto to 200mm telephoto when mounted on full-size format SLR cameras and a focal length range from 109mm to 310mm ultra telephoto when mounted on a DSLR camera with an APS-C sized imager. Diameter 3.5 x Length 7.6 (89.5x194.3mm) Weight - 40.6 ounces (1150 grams) without tripod mount
List Price: $1,245.95
Amazon Price: $639.00
Customer Review: Tamron takes Nikon/Canon to the optical wood shed!
With Nikon and Canon throwing buckets of money at Pop Photo and other magazines, it's hard to get a respectable review of a third party lens! And those rabid Canon/Nikon owners, bawling about a little noise during focusing, or a slight click, or it ain't pretty enough,and no built in stabilisation, in their eyes, there isn't anything good with Tamron or other third party lenses when compared to their overpriced lenses, except for the price and optical superiority in some instances on the part of those awful Non-Canon/Nikon lens producers. True a $1,600.00 Canon lens seems unbeatable judging by the price and that pretty white Canon lens look! But I found out the real truth about the Tamron 70-200 F:2.8's side-by-side comparison to the Canon equivalent, and it made the Canon seem like a Vivitar knock-off. To quote the reviewer, the Canon 70-200 F:2.8...had "VISIBLE BARRELING AND PINCUSHIONING" compared to the Tamron 70-200 F:2.8. Later I tried to find that same review for a second look, and Canon had it pulled until another fabrication could come out making them look like the cat's pajamas once more to the camera world at large! I did have a minor aperture problem with my Tamron 70-200, but the company replaced the lens no questions asked. While taking a vacation trip along the Columbia River last Spring, I took a shot of a Tugboat and barge going up river from a mile away,I could almost read the name on the life ring outside the pilot house. The saturation and sharpness of the lens was incredible. Night shots and Portraits and 1:3 macro close-ups are almost too sharp to discribe, and all with my 6MP K100d Pentax. Yes the HSM focusing system on the Canon will outshoot this lens hands down, but if the optics can't take decent architechtural shots without making them look like a barrel or corsette, what does it matter the price? I don't rate a lens by the ambiance or the bokay, but due to my 40 years of artistic and technical knowledge of lenses in general, It took me five months to decide between the Tamron and the Sigma 70-200's build, and the reason for my decision over the Sigma, was that it took five ED glass lenses to correct for chromatics in the Sigma and only two for the Tamron, making it optically better, and this was corroborated by a lens technician of 15 years at another third party lens company who worked with his products and comparing them with all brands of lenses, and grew to understand why the need for ED glass... Why add ED glass? If the chromatics and light transference are high, less correction? See my point? Companies don't like to put ED glass into their lenses because it is expensive! It just sounds good in print, when in all actuality, it means that the Optical Design has need to be tweeked for the light to properly focus on the sensor, without chromatic fringing. So to sum up my diatribe, if you are an ardent amateur photographer or a sharp freelancer, and ain't worried about a little Buzz, click or whirr, when your lens takes a darn sharp photograph, then stick with optical performance, and not a name, look, or extreme price tag when purchasing a new lens. It took Tamron five months to fill all the Nikon/Canon orders before they could start filling the Pentax orders! Go Figure! Doesn't that say something about this F:2.8 70-200 Tamron wonder? So why did I opt for the Tamron lens? Read on! Tamron, Sigma, Tokina, Vivitar, and Soligor have been taking it to Nikon/Canon/Pentax/Olympus and Minolta for years, and if these photo giants had their way, they would like to wave a magic wand, and do away with these third party Optical upstarts...Yesterday!
Customer Review: Best 70-200 for the money and very close to the best optically period!
This lens has never failed to amaze me with it's optical quality. It has a fairly slow AF speed in low light. The build quality isn't vintage Minolta. But, for that matter, what is? It is as solid of a 70-200 that I have felt that isn't all metal (ie. Sony g or vintage Minolta). The optical qualities of this lens match, if not better, any 70-200 on the market and approach that of some of the best Minolta primes. I doubt that the bokeh is as good with this lens as a Minolta prime or G prime. But, you can't have prime bokeh with a zoom lens. That said, I have been using it with a Pro 300 DG 1.4x converter on it and this lens still shines. Put it this way, I have been posting some images of 100% crops on my flickr account lately and it is hard to distinguish these shots from other similar shots of lesser lenses of a longer focal length(500mm'ish) with no TC AND much less of a crop. Yes it is that sharp. If you doubt what I am saying you ought to check out the set of pictures I have taken with it. I am nothing more than an amateur having fun. But, this lens makes me look better than I am. http://www.flickr.com/photos/eightballrj/sets/72157612276294083/

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR Cameras

Bring small things into full-sized view with the Canon EF 60mm macro USM lens. Macro lenses can uncover detail that would be impossible to detect by the eye and give new perspective to extremely minute subjects such as insects or the petals of a small flower, and this lens is no exception. The 60mm lens offers an angle of view that's equivalent to a 96mm lens on a 35mm camera, along with a floating optical system that can focus down to life-size 1:1 magnification. The inner focusing system, meanwhile, is driven by a silent and powerful ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM), meaning the lens's overall length never changes during focus. Ultimately, the multi-purpose lens is equally at home shooting macro shots, portraits, or available-light photos. Like all Canon EF-S lenses, this lens is restricted to the EOS 20D, EOS Digital Rebel, and EOS Digital Rebel XT cameras.

• Focal length: 60mm
• Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
• Lens construction: 12 elements in 8 groups
• Diagonal angle of view: 25 degrees
• Focus adjustment: Manual
• Closest focusing distance: 0.65 feet
• Filter size: 52mm
• Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter, 2.8 inches long
• Weight: 11.8 ounces

List Price: $640.00
Amazon Price: $400.00
Customer Review: Gift for Girl Friend & she loves it
Excellent lens that takes great close shots, Perfect for anyone looking for a standard macro lens at a great price
Customer Review: Would recommend the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens
I am very pleased with the lens. Our granddaughters cheer and in the past, it has been nearly impossible to get clear shots of them at a distance (and because of the lighting in the gym). With this lens, the shots came out great. Looking for detail and clarity, then this is the lens to buy.

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG IF HSM APO Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

The Sigma APO 120-300mm f2.8 EX DG HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras features a large aperture of f2.8 at the 300 millimeter focal length and is optimized for used with digital SLR cameras. This lens transforms a large-aperture f2.8 300 millimeter lens into a zoom lens that allows you to determine the picture composition you want without having to change your vantage point. It has two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements in front group and another SLD element in the rear group for excellent correction of chromatic aberration.

The latest in multi-layer lens coating technology and lens design reduce flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras, and it also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range. The lens' AF drive is equipped with a silent, responsive and high speed Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), which also provides full-time manual focus function. Since focusing and zooming do not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold and use. In addition, since the front of the lens does not rotate, a circular polarizing filter can be easily attached and used. High-speed focusing is possible when this lens is used with dedicated APO EX 1.4 x or 2x tele-converters (sold separately).
List Price: $2,999.00
Amazon Price: Too low to display
Customer Review: excellent purchase
Well worth the money. No disappointment at all. Looking forward to doing business with this company again.

Canon Digital Rebel XSI 12MP Digital SLR Camera (Silver) W/ Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 Image Stabilized USM SLR Lens + Transcend TS4GSDHC6 4GB SDHC card (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6) + ICON Digital SLR Gadget Bag

For stunning photography with point and shoot ease, look no further than Canons EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canons EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor. The EOS Rebel XSis refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards and new accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience. Equivalent to a 28-135mm lens, this new EF-S lens brings true wide-angle to tele coverage to EOS 20D and Digital Rebel shooters. It has Canon's Image Stabilization system, allowing safe hand-holding at speeds up to three stops slower than otherwise possible. And of course, it's optically optimized for digital SLRs. A ring-type USM means both fast and silent AF, as well as full-time manual focus when in the AF mode.

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Lens + Hoya UV Filter + Accessory Kit for Digital Rebel XS, XSi, XT, XTi, XSi, EOS 30D, 40D, 50D Digital SLR Cameras

Kit Includes: 1) Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Lens; 2) Hoya G Series 58mm UV Filter; 3) Cap Keeper 2 Lens Cap Strap; 4) Deluxe 6-Piece DSLR Camera Cleaning Kit The Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS telephoto Zoom Lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining compactness and lightness, in response to demands of photographers. This high zoom ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses), and the image stabilizer effect equivalent to a shutter speed about 4 stops faster than the same size lens without Image Stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you could formerly hold a 250mm lens steadily was 1/250th of a second, with Canon's 4-stop stabilization correction, you could hand-hold at shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. It also uses a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. The Hoya Ultraviolet UV Filter is a multi-purpose, fine-weather filter that is designed to optimize your photography experience. UV filters, absorb ultraviolet rays that often make outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. They should be constantly fitted to a lens to provide improved clarity and color balance, as well as to provide additional protection to your lens. The CapKeeper 2 is an elastic loop, which wraps around lens barrel of your camera, with lens cap leash. It prevents lens cap loss with adhesive-backed disc attached to the cap. The CapKeeper 2 is designed for SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses and video cameras. Never lose you cap again. This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a hurricane air blower, Lens Cleaning Tissue, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.
Customer Review: Outstanding Value
Great lens at a great price. This really does the job for that second utility lens. I have used this outdoors mainly on Sports and landscapes and it has been solid. Image Stabilization is a plus and quality you would expect from Canon.
Customer Review: best quality/price on budget lens
For my budget I think this is the best telephoto lens with image stabilization. I took about 500 pictures so far and I'm really happy with the clarity of the pictures taken even at 250mm. I'm not sure if this is going to be a problem in future but when IS is used and the camera button is half pressed a motor noise is coming out from the lens.

Ikelite Underwater Camera Housing for Canon EOS Rebel XS (1000-D) Digital SLR Camera

Introducing a full-featured and affordable underwater housing for the Canon 1000-D Rebel XS Digital SLR Camera. The compact, clear polycarbonate case provides visibility of its o-ring seals and corrosion-free performance up to a depth of 200ft (60m). Controls are provided for every camera function and kept water-tight with Ikelite pioneered Quad-Ring seal glands--proven to be the most reliable method of sealing controls. A full range of dome and flat ports is available to accommodate most macro, wide-angle and zoom lenses. Port attachment is quick and easy with a simple locking system and clear view of the port o-ring seal. Lens port not included. A large zoom control knob can be comfortably reached without removing your hand from the handle. The housing size and weight provide near-neutral buoyancy and superb handling underwater. The included tray with quick release handles allows convenient attachment and removal of Substrobe mounting arms at the touch of a button. The handle assembly itself detaches with the removal of just two screws for traveling. Addition of the #9571.3 1" (2.5 cm) ball at release handle provides an attachment point for most non-Ikelite arm systems. The Ikelite Super-Eye magnifier comes standard and offers enhanced visibility of the camera's viewfinder while wearing a diving mask. The camera's live-view feature can also be used to its full potential with an unobstructed view through the back of the housing. The housin

Tamrac 5587 Expedition 7x Camera Backpack (Black/Gray) + Accessory Kit for Canon Rebel XSi, XS, XTi, 40D, Nikon D40, D60, D80, D200, D300, D700, Olympus Evolt E-410, E-420, E-510, E-520, and Sony Alpha A200, A300, A350, A700 Digital SLR

Kit includes:
1) Tamrac 5587 Expedition 7x Camera Backpack
2) LensPen Lens Cleaning System
3) Precision Design USB 2.0 All-in-1 Card Reader
4) ImageRecall Digital Image Recovery Software
5) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
6) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
7) Universal LCD Screen Protectors
8) Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

The main compartment is completely foam padded with numerous adjustable, foam-padded dividers to protect multiple pro-size digital or film SLRs with lenses attached, a full range of lenses, and flashes. The camera with a long zoom attached is suspended on two vertical, foam-padded dividers that are internally reinforced with rigid plastic. Restraint straps hold the lens firmly in place. Three Windowpane-Mesh pockets inside the front flap visibly organize filters, film and other accessories. A plastic, foam-padded platform in the bottom provides shock protection while a LockDown rain flap protects the zipper from the elements.

The LensPen Lens Cleaning System removes dust, erases smudges, won't leak, won't leave residue, and is 100% safe for all lenses.

Easily transfer images and files from various different cards (including CF, SD, xD and more) to your Mac or PC using this USB 2.0 Multi-Card Reader.

Recover accidentally deleted or lost files from your memory card with the innovative ImageRecall software!

Keep multiple memory cards protected and organized with this durable storage wallet.

This 6-piece kit contains an assortment of useful tools such as the Hurricane air blower, lens cleaning tissues, lens cloth, cleaning solution, a blower brush, and cotton swabs.

These LCD protectors reduce glare, enhance view, prevent scratching, wear and damage, and help to maintain the LCD and camera warranty.