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What lens should i add to my bag next?

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tacotom
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I have have found the need to add another lens to my bag like the title says.
I currently have a Canon t3i w/ the kit lens (Junk) and a tamron 70-300.
I dont really know what i should buy next. Just looking for some help to keep building on my photography.

Thanks
Oct 14 2013 7:43PM
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SeanTom
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copy-pasta
tokina 11-16 f2.8
tamron 17-50 f2.8
canon 70-200 f4
rokinon 8mm f3.5

the kit lens isn't junk. probably the only opinion ken rockwell and I share.
shut up, take more photos and shoot more video


Oct 14 2013 8:25PM
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erikK
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how are we supposed to recommend you a lens if we don't know what you want to do with it? if you're finding you're using your kit lens a ton, like the range, and find yourself not satisfied with its results, upgrade it for something with a similar zoom range. if you feel like you're limited for low light capability, get a fast prime. if you need something wider than your kit lens, buy a UWA.
we can't read your mind man, help us out a little.
Oct 14 2013 8:46PM
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tacotom
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sorry you are correct. i shoot a lot of motocross and some skiing here and there. the 70-300, works good for motocross, but for skiing i want something that you dont have to be super close but something that you can still be back away (if that makes sense). when i said the kit lens is junk i meant for moto because you cant always get close enough. hopefully this provides a little more info
Oct 14 2013 8:55PM
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erikK
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canon 24-105 f/4
Oct 14 2013 9:06PM
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JuliusJ
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budget?
Oct 14 2013 9:21PM
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tacotom
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500 and under
Oct 14 2013 11:12PM
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No.Quarter
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Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

They can go for pretty cheap used, like 200-300ish on KEH.com
Oct 14 2013 11:31PM
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CheddarJack
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a nifty fifty wouldn't hurt
Oct 15 2013 12:02AM
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Belzebub
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15-85mm maybe?
Oct 15 2013 3:02AM
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raymondcabral
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Canons new 18-135 STM lens is pretty dope. The autofocus on it is almost usable for video.
Oct 15 2013 5:52PM
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eheath
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I don't think a still camera lens will ever have useable autofocus for video.
Oct 15 2013 6:01PM
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plorr
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my olympus 12mm does. Irrelavent though.

To OP: Saving up a couple hundred more dollars for the Canon 24-105 would probably be your best bet. Keep your kit lens to use on the wide end.
Oct 15 2013 7:52PM
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eheath
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Sorry, mirror DSLRs. Mirrorless autofocus can work well although auto focus for 12mm is irrelevant ha
Oct 16 2013 12:16AM
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Laurent.
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Clearly you want the Angenieux Optimo 24-290 f2.5.

Nice compact piece of glass.
Oct 16 2013 12:52AM
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Spiri7o
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This!
Oct 17 2013 3:06PM
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