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Wattyyy
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I currently have a canon t3i (I know it's not the best camera) I don't know much about cameras but I'm looking to do more filming this season. I've noticed the lens that came with it doesn't work great for action oriented shots. Any recommendations on a good action lens that will work for my t3i but also a better canon camera in case I decide to upgrade this year?
Oct 13 2015 9:24PM
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Andi_G
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It'd be better to try in the media and arts forum but it depends what you're looking for.

A standard wide angle to 50mm is the tamron 17-50 f2.8 which is pretty cheap too.

For ultra wides, the tokina 11-16mm is a good bet that lots of people love.

And for fisheye the rokinon 8mm is cheap and pretty decent.

I doubt you're using a telephoto but they're out there too
Oct 13 2015 9:28PM
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Wattyyy
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ShoelacesIt'd be better to try in the media and arts forum but it depends what you're looking for.

A standard wide angle to 50mm is the tamron 17-50 f2.8 which is pretty cheap too.

For ultra wides, the tokina 11-16mm is a good bet that lots of people love.

And for fisheye the rokinon 8mm is cheap and pretty decent.

I doubt you're using a telephoto but they're out there too

Yeah honestly I meant to post there haha but I honestly don't even want a fisheye. Just a clean shot action lens and I've gotten a lot of mixed emotions on what to get.
Oct 13 2015 9:39PM
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purplepants420
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I also have a t3i and this summer i upgraded from the kit lens to the Canon 17-85mm USM and I like it a lot more, it's really cheap too. Still not very good, it's no L grade, but it's the best for my budget
Oct 13 2015 9:42PM
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CabbyArrant
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if you need to get action oriented shots get something with a wide apeture. if you need to take faster frame rates then you need a faster lens.
Oct 13 2015 10:38PM
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Wattyyy
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CabbyArrantif you need to get action oriented shots get something with a wide apeture. if you need to take faster frame rates then you need a faster lens.


What about L lens'?
Oct 13 2015 10:48PM
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Andi_G
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Watty21What about L lens'?


An L lens is just the quality of it. They're really well made
Oct 14 2015 10:19PM
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Evan.M
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I use a T3i too! Mainly for taking photos, and I got a 10-22mm wide angle lens and its pretty dope
Oct 14 2015 10:45PM
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Ian_Fitz
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ShoelacesIt'd be better to try in the media and arts forum but it depends what you're looking for.

A standard wide angle to 50mm is the tamron 17-50 f2.8 which is pretty cheap too.

For ultra wides, the tokina 11-16mm is a good bet that lots of people love.

And for fisheye the rokinon 8mm is cheap and pretty decent.

I doubt you're using a telephoto but they're out there too

Literally you beat me to it ...I guess we have similar tastes in gear/ we know good gear cus most of the stuff listed is what I was about to say haha
Oct 15 2015 12:18AM
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uturn
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the t3i kit lens is fine... especially if you don't know that much about film making, the lens will do everything for you. most other lenses under $1000 wont have auto focus or aperture
Oct 15 2015 9:57AM
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CabbyArrant
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uturnthe t3i kit lens is fine... especially if you don't know that much about film making, the lens will do everything for you. most other lenses under $1000 wont have auto focus or aperture


he said though that the lens that came with it doesn't work well for action shots. and even though he doesn't know the technical side of photography or cinematography it is worth the time to learn.
Oct 15 2015 12:15PM
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CabbyArrant
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Watty21I currently have a canon t3i (I know it's not the best camera) I don't know much about cameras but I'm looking to do more filming this season. I've noticed the lens that came with it doesn't work great for action oriented shots. Any recommendations on a good action lens that will work for my t3i but also a better canon camera in case I decide to upgrade this year?


Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1444925291&sr=1-3&keywords=canon+camera+lens
although this is a fixed focal length this is great general lens to use.

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Wide Angle Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-28mm-Wide-Angle-Cameras/dp/B00009R6WU/ref=sr_1_44?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1444925453&sr=1-44&keywords=canon+camera+lens
this is another great lens but in my opinion the first one will work the best due to its longer focal length and cheaper pricetag but both would be a great lens
Oct 15 2015 12:17PM
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Hoodliving
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Check out the canon 10-18mm uwa its wide angle, around 300 dollars and great to pair with your kit lens. I use it for filming usually at 14mm for standard then 10 for close ups and 18 for a more cropped in feel. 10/10 recommend and its just as sharp as its 12-22mm that's like 600
Oct 15 2015 12:40PM
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Wattyyy
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Thanks everyone I really appreciate the help. I'm new to all this so I'm still learning but a friend of mine also recommended a EF 24-105mm L lens as well. I recently bought a gopro to mess around with until I make my final decision on a lens. This thread has been a lot of help though!
Oct 17 2015 10:30PM
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CabbyArrant
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Watty21Thanks everyone I really appreciate the help. I'm new to all this so I'm still learning but a friend of mine also recommended a EF 24-105mm L lens as well. I recently bought a gopro to mess around with until I make my final decision on a lens. This thread has been a lot of help though!


If you have questions with anything you can hmu I'm a freelance photographer but I do enjoy sharing my experiences on the subject. I might suggest you play around with the manual mode on your camera and watch a few YouTube videos so you can learn how your camera works that will help you down the road to make your good shots great.
Oct 18 2015 2:04PM
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Wattyyy
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CabbyArrantIf you have questions with anything you can hmu I'm a freelance photographer but I do enjoy sharing my experiences on the subject. I might suggest you play around with the manual mode on your camera and watch a few YouTube videos so you can learn how your camera works that will help you down the road to make your good shots great.


Cool! I will definitely take you up on that. I've been watching YouTube videos for the past few weeks, eager to learn!
Oct 18 2015 3:09PM
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