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DSLR Lens setup?

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Kekambas.
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So i have a T3i(not really worth it over the T2i but that's not the point) anyways i was wondering what lenses would be good to have.  I only have 4 basic ones, but 2 are just shit. 

This is what i have:
55-250 - F/4-5.6(yes i know, blows, but it came with it)
18-55 (kit lens)
Rokinon 8mm Fisheye
50mm F/1.8

I definitely plan on getting rid of the first two but im not sure what to get after i sell them. 
Thanks for any help. 


Nov 7 2011 1:59AM
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Downtofilm
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Depends what your budget is.

If I was given that setup this is what I would do.

Sell all 4 lenses.
Buy a tokina 11-16 & a Canon 24-105 4L

If you're just looking to sell the first 2 I would invest in a nice zoom lens like the Tamaron 17-50 or something like that.
Nov 7 2011 2:01AM
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Kekambas.
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Dont exactly have a lot of money, im a poor college kid. 

But thanks a lot, will definitely look into those lenses. 

+k if that even matters to you at this point hah
Nov 7 2011 2:05AM
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eheath
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unfortunately, video/photo equipment is expensive, don't cheap out on glass.
Nov 7 2011 2:20AM
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Kekambas.
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yeah i hear that
Nov 7 2011 3:07AM
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HeadyTopper
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24-105L would be a good all around lens to use until you raise up money for more glass. definitely don't invest little money into glass at the moment because you're a "poor college kid." sell the lenses and buy that lens, and then continue to raise up for more high quality glass.
Nov 7 2011 8:15PM
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erikK
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Are you doing photo or video? If photos are your main interest then constant aperture shouldn't be as big of a concern and you could look into a 15-85, it has a better range than the tamron 17-50 but is slower and more expensive. If you have enough $$$ then I second DTF's idea.
Nov 7 2011 9:17PM
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Kekambas.
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Thanks a lot guys! I'm more into photo at this point, a little video here and there, maybe will get into it more later down the road. 

+k to all
Nov 7 2011 9:20PM
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S.C
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24-70 and 70-200 on APS-C is super legit for tripod shooting. For glidecams, you'll want the IS/a wider lens. IF you can only afford ONE lens. 24-105 is super legit, I'm selling mine just because I'm getting a 24-70, check my threads and maybe you'd be interested in that. If I could have 1 lens for my whole life on APS-C, i would do 24-105 for sure
Nov 7 2011 9:23PM
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