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Lens for Cannon 550D

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Hubsta
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Hey all; I am stepping up to enter into the DSLR range with a Cannon eos 550D. I plan to use it primarily to take action sports photos (Mainly Skiing, skating and Biking) but I will also be using it for scenic shots when I see the opportunity. It looks like I'll be needing two lenses? in order to achieve this, but what lense/s would meet my requirements?
May 4 2010 1:29PM
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Hubsta
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..and yeah I fail 'Canon'.
May 4 2010 1:30PM
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niels043
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what is your price range?

May 4 2010 2:16PM
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Hubsta
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Well as I'm purchasing the camera as well as the lenses, I'd rather go for something not overly expensive to start with.
May 4 2010 2:43PM
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niels043
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not overly expencive could be 1000 or 100
May 4 2010 2:44PM
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Hubsta
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We'll say $600
May 4 2010 2:54PM
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eheath
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there are a ton of threads about this, theres one about 3 or 4 down so check it out
May 4 2010 3:07PM
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niels043
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save up another 200ish and find yourself a used 70-200 f4L USM about 500$ then get a 50mm 1.4 USM for about 300$. that's a great start to a lens collection and just start saving for a wide angle lens.
May 4 2010 11:14PM
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