What is the best lens I can buy for my new Canon EOS R10 that wont cost me a fortune? I bought this camera last month to take photos of my dogs at the park because my phone photos were coming out blurry, but the kit lens that came with it just isnt cutting it when they are running around far away. I honestly have no idea what all these letters and numbers on the lenses mean and I feel like such an idiot reading the product descriptions online. I only have about 300 to 400 dollars to spend right now, which I know isnt much in the camera world, but I really just need something that can zoom in a bit more than what I have. Should I look for an adapter so I can use older cheap lenses or are there newer ones for the R series that wont break the bank? Im based in the US so I guess I can order from Amazon or B&H, but I am just so confused by all the options. Sorry if this is a really dumb question but I just want to take better pictures of my pups without having to sell my car to afford the glass...
TL;DR: Skip the adapter and just grab the native telephoto zoom, your R10 will thank you for it. Honestly, messing with old glass on an adapter is usually a headache, especially with fast dogs. I tried using older stuff for a while and honestly had issues with the autofocus speed being super inconsistent. Since your pups are moving fast, you need that snappy focus. Definitely look at the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM instead. It is right in your price range and gives you that extra reach you are missing. It isnt the brightest lens, so just try to shoot when the sun is out. It is way lighter than hauling around a heavy adapted lens, which is a huge plus when you are chasing dogs around the park.
@Reply #1 - good point! Honestly, messing with older glass is a total nightmare for fast dogs, the autofocus just hunts forever. Before I suggest something specific, how far away are these dogs usually? Are we talking thirty feet or across a whole field? I used to lug around the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM and it was way better than the kit lens for tracking movement, but you really need plenty of daylight for it.
Wow ok that changes things. Gonna have to rethink my approach now.
