New photographer (: lens question

[tommy]

im new to being a photograper and im wondering what would be the best lenses for me to take landscaping pictures and wild life pictures?

[i speak in math]

What camera do you have? What lenses do you already have? What is your budget?

[tommy]

i have a canon EOS 1000D and say about 400 pound

[inkista]

For the landscapes, use the 18-55 IS kit lens that came with your camera.

What kind of wildlife? Bugs, mammals, or birds?

(My kneejerk recommendation would be 55-250 IS or 70-300 IS USM, but the 55-250 IS isn't going to be good for birds, and neither is particularly great for bugs. For that, you'd probably want a non-L/non-IS 100mm f/2.8 Macro if you can find one [it's been discontinued].)

[tommy]

Oh okay, what would recommend for taking photos of birds and bugs? and do you have any idea were i could find non-L/non-IS 100mm f/2.8 Macro?? how much would it cost?

[RichardTaylor]

Bugs means a macro.

The Canon one is arguable the best however there are good third party ones around.
Sigma, Tamron, Tokina

As for where to find them and cost; Are you in the UK (you mentioned pounds)

Birds mean long telephotos, or zooms to, =>300mm

[inkista]

Actually, I think of birds as needing 400mm or more. But that's reaching into $1000 territory.

You may still be able to find a 100/2.8 USM Macro in the stores. Just because Canon stopped making it doesn't mean someone doesn't have one on a shelf (Jessops still has it listed for £419.00). You'll know if it's the non-L by the price.

[tommy]

ohhh sorry lol, i dont know all the lingo xD and yeah im in the uk, would the 100/2.8 USM Macro be best for taking landscaping pictures thats within my budget?

[Dirt_Bike_Ryda]

depands on the photo you want to take. sometimes a long telephoto is good for landscapes, sometimes not..

[Michael_2010]

I agree about the 18-55 IS kit lens for landscape work. It is a great starting point while you learn more about your camera and composition techniques, if that is needed. It won't take long before you start to decide if you like the wide angle or the telephoto when it comes to landscapes. Then you can make a wise investment in a good piece of glass.