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Someone help me get a lens!

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andrew95
Posts: 2090 - Karma: 124
so i just picked up a t2i and im looking for a lens to go along with it, im going to give you as much info as i can think of here, if you need more just let me know

camera is a t2i as said

not looking to spend over 500, 450 range is nice

looking for a do it all versatile lens

mostly used for video, both ski and non ski related

still would take photos but probably 75% video

here is something i found and liked from the sounds of it but any help would be awesome

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/423714-REG/Tamron_AF016C700_17_50mm_f_2_8_XR_Di.html

thanks!

Oct 2 2011 9:59PM
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[evan]
Posts: 5628 - Karma: 117
Haha that's weird, we both have lense threads and this is what I had open in my next tab::

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/550954-REG/Tamron_AF016NII_700_17_50mm_f_2_8_XR_Di_II.html

Yeah dude I've looked at some samples with the tamron and it looks really fresh.
Oct 2 2011 10:13PM
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the.cheat
Posts: 2859 - Karma: 171
as i read down i was thinking i was going to recommend that, but you answered for yourself. i have it, love it, also on a t2i. make sure you get the non vc version. i picked mine up on here for 350 used if you want to go used.
Oct 2 2011 10:18PM
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ChuckTesta
Posts: 960 - Karma: 258
opteka 10-20 fisheye $300 and it isnt as bad as it sounds i know someone who uses it on his t2i and it looks great
Oct 2 2011 11:15PM
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Balto
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tam 17-50 non vc, which is the answer that everyone that asks this question gets
Oct 3 2011 2:18AM
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eheath
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really? what a terrible recommendation. And i think you mean sigma 10-20. Just having a fisheye is not enough, a 17-50 would be a much better start then he should buy a fisheye/ultra wide angle.
Oct 3 2011 2:53AM
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erikK
Posts: 3245 - Karma: 2,329
Man this guy has really been blowing it in lens threads. Why on Earth would OP want a fisheye for a do it all lens?
Oct 3 2011 2:57AM
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TijmenDal
Posts: 4849 - Karma: 1,296
You answered the question yourself.
Go for it.
Oct 3 2011 5:40AM
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the.cheat
Posts: 2859 - Karma: 171
by the way i am revoking your right to recommend lenses. people are going to spend money on the shit you recommend, don't say stupid things.
Oct 3 2011 4:33PM
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