Cannon rebel t2i beginners tips on what lens to buy?

[JJphoto]

As a first lens, go with the kit 18-55 or perhaps the 18-200 (on Roger's suggestion). Add a tripod and medium flash, then do a 50/1.8 or 85/1.8 prime. Then decide what you need next.

I can't agree more. the 85mm 1.8 will let you understand what is fast, sharp, DOF, bokeh..... for less than $400, don't forget hood and filter!


since you mentioned you will buy your T2i from Amazon, I believe they sell T2i with kit lens for $850, so why not get a refurbished 50D with or without kit lens for less than $900 from Adorama instead?

[dragonmojo]

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[Caleb]

wow i didnt think that this many people would respond good golly, kit lens it is then and then see what i want from there cool thanks for the advice helped a ton!

[Caleb]

oh and any suggestions on good tri pods? yes i want to take video too

[Caleb]

okay thats sweet your right i wont be buying a diffrent camera/full frame for the next 3-5 years thanks

[Caleb]

thanks jan

[Daniel Browning]

oh and any suggestions on good tri pods? yes i want to take video too

Tripods are very important for still photography, but they exponentially more important for video. A lot of people make do with a $200 tripod for still photography because once they setup the shot, they don't have to move it. (Though I recommend spending at least a grand on your still photo tripod+ball head.) But when it comes to video, you can't just setup the shot and leave it -- many of the shots involve panning, tilting, zooming, and focusing. To accommodate this, the tripod has to be much better mechanically, which means more expensive.


At a bare minimum, I would suggest the Manfrotto 503HDV head (~$400) and at least that much for the sticks to go with it, like the 536 ($550) or a compatible 75mm ball Gitzo (~$900).


Of course, the best tripods are more in the $10,000 - $20,000 range, but that should be able to give you really good results.



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