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j.benziger
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I am very new to photography and I am wondering which would be the better lens for a noob Filmer

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_269494_-1

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_275773_-1

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_s_18_55mm_f_3_5_5_6_is_ii

Help me out NS!
Jun 5 2012 12:48AM
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Satan666
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what do you want to shoot?
Jun 5 2012 1:15AM
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ginga
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if you are looking at getting an 18-55 I have one that is brand new only used around 4 times. pm me if you are interested.
Jun 5 2012 1:51AM
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123+ski
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none of those. get a used tamron 17-50 f2.8, you can find them for a little over $300 on ebay. This is assuming you don't have any other lenses, and you need something for general use.
Jun 5 2012 2:25AM
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123+ski
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also, do you want to do photography or filming? or both? wasn't 100% clear from your post
Jun 5 2012 2:26AM
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j.benziger
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i want the lens for 60% filming and 40% photo don't want to spend too much though  at most $300
Jun 5 2012 9:47AM
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SSteezle
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this is really your best option unless you want to throw down some more cash. i have it and although it's not my favorite lens, it's well worth the money
Jun 5 2012 9:49AM
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123+ski
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this will run you just over $300, but it will be good for almost anything. It is constant f2.8, its wide end is wide enough for follow cams, and it has a decent range
Jun 5 2012 10:19AM
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j.benziger
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the tamron doesn't have image stabilization though...
Jun 5 2012 9:08PM
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Bmo.
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which you really dont need....
Jun 5 2012 9:15PM
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[J_Gasper]
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If you really really dont wanna dish out the cash for a tam 17-50, then look into sogma 18-55. Or 18-50. I cant remember the name. its variable aperture but is a step up from the kit lens.
Jun 5 2012 9:29PM
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Satan666
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they also have an 18-50 fixed 2.8, not sure how much more it is than the variable aperture one
Jun 5 2012 10:37PM
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Jpurd
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would a 18-15mm lens be good for follow cam? its f/3.5 - 5.6.
Jun 5 2012 10:39PM
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Satan666
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do you mean 18-55? that would suffice, it's nice to have a little wider though. and all the 18-55 kit lens' are really bad by the way
Jun 5 2012 11:31PM
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Downtofilm
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Click for larger image but in all seriousness get the 17-50.
Jun 6 2012 3:25AM
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@ScubaSteve
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17-50 sucks for photos.
keep that in mind.

Jun 6 2012 5:37AM
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michael_bc
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I don't have this lens, but out of curiosity, why does it suck for photos?
Jun 6 2012 6:13AM
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j.benziger
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well i have decided to go with the t2i kit so...
Jun 6 2012 6:22PM
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alexat955
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how so
Jun 6 2012 8:30PM
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Downtofilm
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Ugh...

Why even ask us then if you're not going to lisent to us.

This is like the 10th time someone has asked for help on a lens or camera and used their own advice.
Jun 6 2012 8:49PM
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steezysteeze
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They're going to regret it later too. Also to the guy above me, how does it suck for photos? I love mine, It's pretty damn sharp especially for 400 dollars. Unless you wanna be one of those guys and view every photo at 100% crop it's more than fine.
Jun 6 2012 8:59PM
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j.benziger
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I literally have barely money and my previous experience includes a Go pro for filming and a Nikon point&shoot for photo. Soo at this point i am as Noob as it gets...

Jun 7 2012 12:49AM
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Balto
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it's not very sharp and the colors are pretty meh, not a big deal for video, but for the resolution of photos its not great
Jun 7 2012 1:10AM
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eheath
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Everyone bags so hard on the kit lens and its not THAT bad. If you're just filming skiing, it will be fine until you're ready to upgrade (which in most cases means you have the money to upgrade ha). As long as you dial in your exposure and focus correctly and have a stable shot, the kit lens will be OK.
Jun 7 2012 1:40AM
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DopeNZ
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This.

I first saw this video from a friend of mine, could have sworn it was L-series...

Shot on a 7D w/ 18-55 kit and a flycam nano. Looks good to my eyes.

Jun 7 2012 9:41AM
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j.benziger
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Thanks for defending me against downtofilm(Zac) k+ for a brotha!
Jun 7 2012 9:48AM
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CliffyByro
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i don't know anything about filming, but seriously the kit lens really isn't bad at all for photography. as people have said already, fair enough it's not the best in the world but for the price it is very good, and it's really good to learn with. if you can afford something better, go for it, but if you can't, be happy with it, because it's really nowhere near as bad as everyone says.

and i'm pretty sure all that's been said already so i apologise
Jun 7 2012 10:18AM
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juicedrummer11
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this! the kit lens can be sharp. you just have to make the camera do the work like eheath mentioned ^ exposure and focus is key. i use the 18-135 kit lens on a 60D and with the right light, i am very happy with the results it produces.

i was happy with how the quality of this video turned out with that lens...(at least until the end inside the house)


and i was happy with the lens on this picture...could have had a tiny bit faster shutter speed tho

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Jun 8 2012 1:47AM
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Utard
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Get an ND filter that will help your IQ more than anything right now
Jun 8 2012 3:52AM
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juicedrummer11
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this and a polarizer are awesome additions.
Jun 8 2012 7:15PM
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TaranItUp
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Kit lens is absolutely a good starting lens, you will out grow it, and at that time you will want to upgrade which is where I just got to. Speaking of which, if anyone wants to buy a used 18-55 hit me up. Also, does anyone know where I can get a trust worthy tamron for around 350$?
Jun 9 2012 2:10AM
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TaranItUp
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Kit lens is absolutely a good starting lens, you will out grow it, and at that time you will want to upgrade which is where I just got to. Speaking of which, if anyone wants to buy a used 18-55 hit me up. Also, does anyone know where I can get a trust worthy tamron for around 350$?
Jun 9 2012 2:14AM
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Utard
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Got mine off Ebay for 300 it was in perfect condition
Jun 10 2012 2:02AM
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TaranItUp
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Hmm thanks I'll start checking around eBay then, if I can snag one for 300 I might have just enough to pick up a glidecam off this paycheck as well
Jun 11 2012 12:06PM
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