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Lens for Canon DSLR

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oreopancake.
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Sorry for another Canon DSLR thread first of all.

So I've pretty much have decided I'm going to buy the Canon T1i when I get the money. Now, what would the camera buffs on this site suggest for a lens? Should I stay with the stock lens? Any suggestions for good ones?

I will be shooting mostly skiing and other action sports shots (skateboarding, etc.). I will also be using the camera for video a lot if that makes a difference.
May 2 2010 5:34PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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get a 35 or 50mm prime and not a lens but a good speedlight too.
and if your shooting lots of video, why the t1i, you should go for the t2i
May 2 2010 5:48PM
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michelle
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Shooting wide angle?

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=148&modelid=14907

All around lens?

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=149&modelid=8503

Buy this anyways, why not

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=152&modelid=7306

You wanna zoom?

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=150&modelid=14260
May 2 2010 5:52PM
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oreopancake.
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Thanks for the response, and I'm really hoping for the T2i but I don't think I will be able to afford it due to other financial obligations.
May 2 2010 5:55PM
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oreopancake.
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Thanks +k
May 2 2010 5:55PM
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Balto
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then your not gonna be able to afford a good lens...
May 2 2010 6:16PM
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oreopancake.
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Yeah, I was hoping to keep the lens under $500, but that doesn't seem realistic right now (for a good lens).
May 2 2010 6:41PM
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Keyjibbs
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This isn't the case at all. If you want a long range zoom get the 70-200 F4L, you can find them used for under $500. Hell buy the T2i for about $100 more than the T1i and buy yourself the 50mm f1.8 for like $100. There are plenty of lens options out there but you didn't specify what type of lens you wanted. Also the T2i> T1i in every aspect.
May 2 2010 8:15PM
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Keyjibbs
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Pardon my ignorance, I skimmed over the last part. Buy the T2i and the 50mm F1.8 that should run you around $900. Then buy the Vivitar/Rokinon/Bower, etc 8mm or 7mm fisheye lens for around $250.(They are all the same lens) Then you have 2 lenses for under $400 and a way better camera.
May 2 2010 8:19PM
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oreopancake.
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sick thanks!

this is my first DSLR camera so I'm a little retarded when it comes to buying lenses haha.
May 2 2010 8:31PM
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zahava
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all of those lenses are canon L series except for the 50 prime. L series have better glass, that's why there more expensive.
May 2 2010 8:46PM
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JStrathern
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i was gonna make a thread but its pretty much the same as this; I also think I might be getting the T2i soon, and obviously ive heard the included lens kit isnt that good. What's a good all-around lens for skiing and maybe trampolining and stuff like that? I'd really like something along the lines of a wide angle, but something thats decent all around would be perfect to start off with.
May 2 2010 9:07PM
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Keyjibbs
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Probably the best zoom lens for the money would be the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR DI-II VC, fixed aperture, great low light performance, vibration control, and a solid build. Pretty wide at the 17mm end. Obviously this is a little more expensive lens around $650 new but I'm sure you can find it cheaper used. I've heard great reviews on it pretty much everywhere.
May 2 2010 9:11PM
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oreopancake.
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Did some research on prices and whatnot, and everything you said here is pretty much true. The two lenses + body will run me about $1150. This is probably the best option for me at this point and time, thanks for the help!
May 2 2010 9:37PM
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brian.walker
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Also try to look for kits because with those you can usually find them with atleast two lenses ranging from around 35mm-250mm or so between the two lenses. There are always great deals around. Try Costco because they have some great kits prepared aswell as the 90 day return policy with no questions asked.

Any other questions just pm me about it

May 2 2010 11:12PM
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Aenigma
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The Canon 17-40L might work for you if you're usually shooting on the wide end. On a crop body that would effectively give you a 27-64mm range, so it'll be short for most skiing stuff unless you usually shoot in the park. Or you could find a used 70-200 f/4 on http://www.keh.com and then get a prime like the http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12091-GREY/Canon_2506A002_Wide_Angle_EF_24mm.html or something along those lines.
May 3 2010 12:18PM
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Aaaron.
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don't get a rebel. save up and get the 7d. trust me.
May 3 2010 12:44PM
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Keyjibbs
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Why? If he's a beginner there is no need to spend a few hundred extra for a few minor features on the video side. Sure the 7D is better weather sealed and has a better button layout with the top view window but really I doubt he needs all the extra features if he's mainly looking for a video camera. They both take nearly identical video but 7D does have some awesome photo features.
May 3 2010 2:02PM
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oreopancake.
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Haha yeah, it seems a bit excessive for me to splurge on a 7D...even though they are fucking sick :(. Example of 7d:

BRECK from Matthew Rudolph on Vimeo.



Also, If I'm correct, Canada used it for their JOSS video.

Although, this one is shot with the t2i:



Another question, what would people recommend for a site to buy this camera/lens off? Is B&H Photo just about the best price I'll get for a camera? Or should I go to a local London Drugs?



May 3 2010 7:08PM
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dergblerp
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With my 40D I use the Canon 17-85 which is an awesome lens.  It doesn't have the low f-stop abilities like the L series lenses do, but it's got a decent zoom range, and it's super sharp.  Besides, at 17mm, you're so wide that even at f/4 you can still take fairly sharp pictures  at longer shutter speeds.  This is an EF-S lens so it's meant for APS-C style sensors in the Rebel cameras or the 7/20/30/40/50D.  The 17-50mm f/2.8 would be a really great option as well.  That's a good all around lens that would be awesome in low light.  Definitely worth researching.

For any of these lenses, go on flickr and see some of their pictures.  Better yet, google them and read people's reviews.  I'd stay away from long telephoto lenses to start with (such as the 70-200), simply because they aren't as versatile.  Others may disagree.
May 3 2010 8:15PM
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niels043
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ef-s 15-85 f3.5-5.6 IS USM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/647013-USA/Canon_3560B002_EF_S_15_85mm_f_3_5_5_6_IS.html

720 is is obviously north of your budget but i have spotted this lens in the used store for just about 500 this would be a phenominal starter lens to compliment a rebel, (not to mention at 15mm, shooting video follow cams through the jump lines will look ballin) granted it is an ef-s lens and it wont work on a full-frame body, but your shooting with a rebel and even if you upgrade to a 50d or 7d down the line it will work on them too. bottom line is it is a great starter lens to bypass learning on kit lens with very poor image quality... if you have the budget for it.

May 4 2010 2:32PM
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Keyjibbs
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Why are people suggesting non fixed aperture lenses? Sure they will work alright but you can't really zoom with them because when you zoom you step down the aperture which causes your exposure to get messed up. Stick with a constant aperture lens preferably F4 or below so you can have better low light performance and sharpness.
May 4 2010 2:40PM
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1337
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get a 50 f/1.8 for lowlight, I have a nikon f/3.3 and i need to get something faster
May 4 2010 3:07PM
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Aenigma
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I agree with the constant aperture, there are quite a few benefits to having that little gem. However, you get better low light performance with faster lenses, and sharper images with nicer ones. My 24-70L isn't amazingly sharp until about f/5.6, although it is still better than cheap glass wide open.
May 4 2010 4:30PM
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J-Evs
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what handle do you guys recommend using?
right now i have an opteka x grip. think that will suit the job?
May 4 2010 9:44PM
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