Whether you just bought a Canon DSLR or received one as a gift, chances are good you don’t have much money left over from the holidays for lenses. Unfortunately, the stock glass that come with these cameras can only go so far. To get the most out of your new DSLR, you need to upgrade the lens. In the spirit of post-holiday penny pinching, here are five amazing Canon EOS-mount lenses that will improve your shooting experience without burning a hole in your pocket.

Note to Nikon users: Don’t fret, your guide will be posted next week.
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The Canon G11 PowerShot [$441.98] is the best camera money can buy short of one of those hulky DSLRs. Forget about the Kodak crap you saw at Wal-Mart. Featuring a 10 MP sensor, 5x zoom wide angle lens, and a 2.8-inch flip-out LCD, it’s hard to go wrong with this bad boy.

The Canon G11 is unique in that it offers many features commonly found on an SLR but in a much smaller package. This includes the option for fully manual controls, a DIGIC 4 image processor, RAW shooting, and a very durable outer casing. This is a PowerShot camera I would have no problem stuffing in a bag or dropping on the beach. While the price might be difficult for some to swallow, it’s still a great buy for the money.

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I have yet to see a more enticing camera as of late than the upcoming Canon T1i. A budget DSLR set to be released this May, it has several features that make it stand out from the crown, namely: 15.1 megapixels, full 1080HD video, and a three-inch LCD with LiveView…

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Photography is a fun hobby, but unfortunately, it is also quite expensive. No matter how much gear a photographer has, true followers of this obsession are always looking to get more. First you buy the camera body, then you need a new lens, next comes the new flash, then you need a flash diffuser, after that you need a battery back, and finally, you need a backpack to carry it all in. Before you know it, you’ve burned $2,000 on your camera setup. It’s a little shared secret among photo enthusiasts that a good setup doesn’t have to cost that much money. Through buying used or refurbished cameras and accessories, one can get the same high quality equipment for 30%-40% less. In this guide, you’ll learn how to find good deals on camera gear and avoid getting ripped off.

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