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Best Overall Photo Lens

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cb27.
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I'm just starting photography and filmmaking with dslr and I want to know what would be the best lens in general for mostly photography, mainly skiing and landscape photography. I have just a kit lens right now and am looking for something pretty cheap. I have a t2i by the way.
Feb 23 2016 6:54PM
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eheath
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cb27.looking for something pretty cheap


You're not gonna get the best overall photo lens for pretty cheap, or any lens really. Save up your money, it's worth it.
Feb 23 2016 7:12PM
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cb27.
Posts: 128 - Karma: 629
eheathYou're not gonna get the best overall photo lens for pretty cheap, or any lens really. Save up your money, it's worth it.


I kinda worded that weird, sorry. I'm looking for the best value lens for starters in photography. If the kit lens will work for a few years then i'll just stick with the kit lens.
Feb 23 2016 7:23PM
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Forcillo
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Kit lens is fine for most stuff, but you'll want a wider maximum aperture and more consistent sharpness throughout the range eventually. I'd go for a Tamron 17-50. 2.8 all the way through and you can usually find them for
Feb 23 2016 7:35PM
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DANIELMORTENSEN
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ForcilloKit lens is fine for most stuff, but you'll want a wider maximum aperture and more consistent sharpness throughout the range eventually. I'd go for a Tamron 17-50. 2.8 all the way through and you can usually find them for


I run a Tamron 17-50, I love it, would definitely recommend that lens.
Mar 3 2016 2:21PM
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PeteMahn
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DANIELMORTENSENI run a Tamron 17-50, I love it, would definitely recommend that lens.


Same. Things mint.
Mar 3 2016 2:41PM
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