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Good versatile lens for 7d

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lukewalnuts
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alright guys so i'm getting a 7d at the end of the summer and from what i've heard the lens kit is garbage so i was wondering what would be a good lens for everything basically because i wont have enough money for awhile so.....

WHAT LENS
Jun 15 2011 10:16PM
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S.C
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Tamron 17-50mm. Great upgrade from the kit!
Jun 15 2011 10:21PM
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lukewalnuts
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thanks man! +k i'll check it out!
Jun 15 2011 10:24PM
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lukewalnuts
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i'm lookin at the tamron 18-200 right now anyone have anything to say about this lens?
Jun 15 2011 10:32PM
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blatt
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meh, start with the 17-50. It's a great wide-angle/standard lens.
Jun 15 2011 10:45PM
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S.C
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Yup and also, I'd say get a t2/3i or 60d instead of a 7th
Jun 15 2011 11:21PM
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S.C
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Sorry, instead of a 7d
Jun 15 2011 11:22PM
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lukewalnuts
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why not?
Jun 15 2011 11:30PM
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123+ski
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I think he means don't spend your whole budget on the body, you need to spend quite a bit more on accessories before you begin shooting (sd cards, a viewfinder, lenses, a tripod, a handheld rig, a microphone etc.). With that said, if the features unique to the 7d are necessary/justify the price and you can afford it, then go for it
Jun 15 2011 11:54PM
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blatt
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All of them have the same sensors, so you wont get better quality. T2i has a stable version of magic lantern, T3i has the articulating screen, and 60d is an all around step up from the t3i (ergonomically, and has manual gain control built in).

The major thing the 7d has going for it is that its got a rugged body and the HDMI out. If you really want the rugged weatherproof body, go 7d. If not, save yourself a few bucks and get one of the cheaper bodies and put more money into glass. Here's a great article to read: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?249562-Difference-between-APS-C-Camera-models-(7D-vs-T2i-vs-60D-vs-T3i)

Jun 15 2011 11:54PM
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blatt
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sorry for dub post, but I forgot the T3i also has manual gain control
Jun 15 2011 11:57PM
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lukewalnuts
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thanks to everyone +k to all i'm thinking maybe 60d now?
Jun 16 2011 12:00AM
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lukewalnuts
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BUMP
Jun 16 2011 12:48PM
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Gretchen.
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I'd go try them out before you decide, make sure its the one you want.  I was really surprised at how small the T2/3i line was.

 FYI its really hard to find a 7D right now because of the earthquake in Japan.  Also the 7D takes a CF card instead of an SD card (something little but they are pricier.)
Jun 16 2011 1:11PM
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lukewalnuts
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ya i went and checked it out and i think i'm leaning towards 60d with tamron 17-50
Jun 16 2011 1:20PM
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.Max.
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60d also has the HDMI out. They're essentially the same camera except the 60d has a swivel screen and the 7d has the magnesium body. They also have a different control layout. My 60d comes in tonight! I'm so excited!
Jun 16 2011 2:42PM
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HeadyTopper
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https://newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/627051/
Jun 16 2011 3:37PM
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123+ski
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but the 60d puts out SD once you press record. Little difference, but an important one if you are going to use an external monitor
Jun 16 2011 5:12PM
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Kangbang
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Future Shop?
Jun 19 2011 5:22AM
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snorlax-one
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what are you going to be doing with the camera ?
video or photography ?

the 7d has a much better autofocus system and can shoot 8 frames/sec
it also has micro adjustments to calibrate the focus on lenses.
the 7d has weather sealing and dual digic 4 processors ( 60d only has one )

60d has the screen and the audio control.

what is your budget ?
Jun 19 2011 7:28AM
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Gretchen.
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What?
Jun 19 2011 11:17AM
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jason...
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ehh if you're gonna go for something along the same lines as the kit lens i think money would be better spent on the canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS. not an L lens but still very sharp, strong contrast and overall good build quality.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425812-GREY/Canon_1242B002AA_EF_S_17_55mm_f_2_8_IS.html
Jun 19 2011 1:27PM
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TijmenDal
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Imo, you either get the T2i or 7D. If you got the cash for a 60d, just save up a little more for the 7D. Not that big of a difference right?
Jun 19 2011 3:07PM
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eheath
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and 3x as much as the tamron...
Jun 19 2011 3:12PM
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kzrstf
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but the tamron is like 400, the canon is 1000
Jun 19 2011 4:04PM
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WillStart
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eh idk, i have the canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS and don't get me wrong, i love it, but i think the tamron is a much, much better value and i would have had a ton left over for other things
Jun 19 2011 4:17PM
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blatt
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For the price of the 17-55, you can get the tamron AND a 70-200 f/4
Jun 19 2011 6:13PM
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