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KANGAROOJACK
Posts: 361 - Karma: 59
I need a lens for a t3i for filming, I am completely new to DSLRs so I don't exactly know what I'm looking for, any help would be greatly appreciated!
Dec 28 2013 1:34AM
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zsturtevant
Posts: 244 - Karma: 231
How far will you be away from the feature? Are you going to use this lens only for skiing? Whats your price range?
Dec 28 2013 1:43AM
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TheDetectives
Posts: 634 - Karma: 1,472
check out my thread----> https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/767031/
Dec 28 2013 1:47AM
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KANGAROOJACK
Posts: 361 - Karma: 59
Yeah fuck yeah questions! Ok, 1. I can't make a definitive answer on this, it's gonna depend but relatively close probably. 2. A lot of skiing but hopefully some narrative stuff, short films, music videos for a few local bands, and skating. 3. Like under 200 or so?
Dec 28 2013 1:49AM
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erikK
Posts: 3245 - Karma: 2,329
this tells us nothing

anyways here are the lenses on b&h for under 200

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Lens+Mount_Canon+EOS&ci=274&N=4288584247+4108103567&mxp=200
Dec 28 2013 1:54AM
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zsturtevant
Posts: 244 - Karma: 231
I cant think of a single lens that will be good for all of that and under 200. For follow caming and skating at your price range maybe the rokinon 8mm. Find those for about 220. But then you will need another lense for those other things.
Your kit lens really isnt that bad and i have seen some really good edits using just the kit lens. You could just use that and save up till you have enough for a better lens. You could also look into vintage glass which you can get super cheap on ebay. There is a thread on NS that will tell you everything you will need to know about that.
Dec 28 2013 2:24AM
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Lou.
Posts: 1787 - Karma: 3,876
Tokina 11 to 16 mm is the BEST ultra wide angle you can get and it makes shots look smoother and it really os great for follow cams
Dec 28 2013 7:03AM
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pcurran871
Posts: 263 - Karma: 152
Don't get a fish eye for your only wide lens. Save up and get the tokina 11-16. Get the older version as the newer version has no changes for canon cameras so isn't worth the extra money.
Dec 28 2013 9:03AM
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Jiberfish
Posts: 1041 - Karma: 310
IMHO the best lens you can get for under 150 bucks for Canon is the 50mm f1.8 II. I got one for about $85 on ebay and its fantastic! really sharp and the depth of field you can achieve with it is awesome. Highly suggest that you get it
Dec 28 2013 11:28PM
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AttyB
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For that price range, most defs Canon 50mm II f/1.8 - solid lens and great for sunny park laps!
Dec 30 2013 7:38PM
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