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~300$ lens for T2i / EOS 550D ?

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DILLINGER
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Like the title says, I'd like advice on what lens to buy. (Build quality, image quality, etc.)

Nothing ridiculous on the zoom, 18-55mm works fine.

Nothing more expensive than 300 dollars.

For photography & filming, I'll buy other lenses in the future, just trying to decide on a good all-rounder to get me started.
Nov 27 2012 12:47PM
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andrew.ski
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yeah go for the 28 f/2.8 or f/1.8 - its like a 200 dollar price diference between the two. Obvy the 1.8 is a bit of a better lens, but the 2.8 is great too.
Nov 30 2012 1:52PM
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gusestomp
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wat.

That doesn't look like an 8mm at all, it looks actually good.
Dec 4 2012 3:47PM
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.qzyxya
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Holy shit that shot is amazing. I might want to get that lens just because of that sick distortion haha.
Is anyone selling a 8mm fisheye here on NS?
Dec 4 2012 4:37PM
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Downtofilm
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Yes, by christmas time.
Dec 4 2012 9:46PM
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Bart.Man
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Just slapped the Canon 40mm f/2.8 on my t3i and I love it. Razor sharp images and pretty speedy AF. I recommend it, but idk if it would meet your needs as an all-arounder
Dec 5 2012 4:35PM
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