Last month I decided to invest in a zoom lens (18-200mm) because I like to travel a lot and I hate changing lenses. I decided on a Sigma lens as it’s significantly cheaper than a Canon but just as good.

Before this lens, I had the 18-55, and while I could get a wide range at 18mm, I couldn’t get up close at things at 55mm. I’m really happy with my 18-200mm lens so far!

Here’s some example shots I took with the lens.. They’re not great shots since it was a horribly cloudy day, so just disregard the image quality for the moment and check out the zoooooooooooooooom.. Professional photographers are probably rolling their eyes at me right now thinking “amateur……” Hahahaha.

Here’s the lens at 18mm. See how it’s really zoomed out.

This is my lens at 55mm (the closest my old lens could get)

This is my new lens at 200mm. See the difference!

So last week I decided it was about time I stepped up and got myself a proper camera. I was heavily debating whether it was worth the big bucks (never spent too much on a camera) but after much encouragement from my friends I decided to bite the bullet. Dell was also having a sale so I thought I might as well take advantage of it.

It was posted the next day and I got it the following business day. I haven’t had much time to play around with it (or had good weather either) but I’m quite happy with it. Was very sad, however when Hann didn’t mention at the time of my purchase that I could’ve paid a bit more to have HD video but then told me afterwards….. *glares at him* But I suppose I should’ve done my own research. HANN – YOU TOLD ME 4K! I HATE YOU… Kidding.

Anyway, I hope to take some shots… soon! I probably won’t get a lens for awhile and hope to make use of the kit lens for now.. I don’t know what I am doing yet! Hah.. I just like to hang it over my neck and look “pro” for now.  Haha!