Would this be a good lense for my XTi?

Question:http://www.wolfcamera.com/product/541161...

I am looking for one that will allow a lot of zoom.

But I need it to be good in lowlight settings.

If this would not be a good lens, or you think you know a better one. Please recommend it.

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I am looking for one that will allow a lot of zoom.

But I need it to be good in lowlight settings.

If this would not be a good lens, or you think you know a better one. Please recommend it.

NO - and your flash question gives this away in my view!

Are you a wildlife or sports specialist? If not why would you want a lens that is equivalent on a 35mm to a 112-480mm lens!? (Your camera has a lens multiplication factor of 1.6!)

And then why would you want to use a flash on it: have you considered that the minimum focusing distance for this lens will probably be at least 10-15'? Will you use it indoors?

I think you'll be much better off with a wider zoom. In 18 years as a pro / generalist photographer I'd say I've only used a lens over 100mm around 2%of the time or less.

I'd be considering a wide to telephoto - a 17-55mm should see use every day, not a couple of times a year.

This lens is excellent for shooting action and sports outdoors as well as shooting wildlife.

In low light situations you will have to either shoot at higher ISO's or spend a LOT more money and buy a Canon lens like the 70-200mm f/2.8 -- just under $2,000

http://www.wolfcamera.com/product/541166...

Hi Lauren,

That lens is an excellent lens, I have the same model... I use it mainly for shooting sports outdoors (horse shows and football games). The IS feature makes it great for such activities. (you can buy that same lens for a lot less at http://adorama.com )

It is not the best in low light situations. You may want to consider something with a shorter focal range, and an aperture of 2.8 on the wide end of things. Also, if you plan on using a flash with this camera, you'll need a flash extender, to bring the flash physically closer to the opening of the lens.... you'd be better off getting something with a wider range... ideally the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L ... it's pretty expensive, but well worth the price.

If that is not in your budget you may want to consider one of the Tamron or Sigma lenses

http://www.adorama.com/SG1770EOS.html

http://www.adorama.com/SG247028NEOS.html

http://www.adorama.com/SG50150H2EOS.html

http://www.adorama.com/SG120300DEOS.html

http://www.adorama.com/TM2875EOS.html

http://www.adorama.com/TM70200EOS.html

( Wolf/Ritz are always more expensive than Adorama or BHPhotoVideo.)

Ace will give you the better answer, he is the expert, but I have found using this lens with a flash on my camera creates a shadow. When stretched out the lens is so long it gets in the way of the flash. Now if you are bouncing the flash that won't be an issue.

The lens I use indoors with my flash is the 28-135mm IS. Nice lens and the IS allows me to handhold to some relatively slow shutter speeds.

Ace also makes a good point, start collecting those L lenses. Great glass, and perfect for low-light situations.