Which lens would you reccommend for me? I have the T1i. I love my camera and the lens gets the job done (I did not purchase as a kit but I did purchase the kit lens after much deliberation) however I'd like a lens that zooms a little bit more (just a little) and also has a crisp picture, would hopefully like IS, and I don't want a huge lens. I'm also on a budget. I'm an amateur photographer but I do my sessions for free, so obviously dropping hundreds or upwards to 1,000 on a lens is not economically feasible at this time. Any help would be great! thanks Which lens would you reccommend for me? I have the T1i. I love my camera and the lens gets the job done (I did not purchase as a kit but I did purchase the kit lens after much deliberation) however... » Read More Which lens would you reccommend for me? I have the T1i. I love my camera and the lens gets the job done (I did not purchase as a kit but I did purchase the kit lens after much deliberation) however I'd like a lens that zooms a little bit more (just a little) and also has a crisp picture, would hopefully like IS, and I don't want a huge lens. I'm also on a budget. I'm an amateur photographer but I do my sessions for free, so obviously dropping hundreds or upwards to 1,000 on a lens is not economically feasible at this time. Any help would be great! thanks « Show Less
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You'll got a lot more answers on the Digital DLR or Photography forums.Anyways, the T1i is fine. You'll need an ultra-wide angle lens like the Canon 10-22mm or equivalent, a sturdy tripod (not the $25 ones) and likely need an external flash like the Canon 430EX.
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I am thinking about purchasing the t1i...I am in the Real Estate business and have very little photography experience. I will be shooting mainly indoors/condos 10x10 rooms with 9ft ceilings..lots of white and minimal light narrow hallways, mirrors, direct sun on balconys. tile floors. granite counter tops stainless steel appliances, usually dark wood furniture etc...which lens for this type of setting...will be posting on websites and sending direct to clients.
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What lenses do you own now and what's your budget? Are you asking for a longer telephoto lens or a single-lens-solution that covers a bigger range?
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I realize your question is now 3 yrs old, but I may still be able to help someone else. My favorite lens for my T2i is the Tamron 18-270mm. Talk about versatile. I have the Canon 50mm and a zoom along with the standard kit lens, but none compare to the Tamron...no more changing the lens so often.
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Did any of you read this review? http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-D5000-D90-Compared-to-Canon-Rebel-T1i-500D.shtmlD5000 seems to be an easy pick. I am now tossing my coin between D90 and D5000.
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I have this lens, I used it for several months before upgrading to the 75-300 IS USM. If you don't want blurry pictures then you will have to spend the money on better tools. I take a lot of bird pictures and was able to track them using the non IS lens but it was very difficult and unless the pools where the competitions are held are in bright light you won't get sharp pictures. I did try using this one at our dance hall, (poor light for pictures) I eventually had to go to a 50 mm 1.4 that does great in low light. You wanting telephoto though, for the money the 75-300 IS at about $450 was the way that I decided to go and I really like what I get now. I have had my t2i for nearly two and a half years. Hope this helps you a little bit. If you want to see a few of my shots with the IS lens. My flickr page is lightninrod49.
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Thanks Michael for sharing your experience. I myself ended up buying a 60d with 18-135 lens kit about a week ago from amazon and I am very happy both with the body as well as the Lens. I had a T2i with 18-55mm before this purchase, and I am not a pro but so far i haven't seen any degradation on the image quality between the two lenses. I like the 18-135 for its decent quality and a very practical zoom range. Not to mention that 60D is a far better body than T2i.
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Sad. Now that the T2i can be purchased at the same price, I'm afraid Nikon will lose out to Canon. I'd prefer the Nikon if the price was better, but at the same price, I think I'm leaning toward the T2i. I will wait a few days to make the purchase, but if it was today, I'd have to buy Canon.
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I second the recommendation for the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens. It is about the only inexpensive lens that will perform up to the capabilities of the T1i sensor. and/orThe Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Auto Focus Lens - Refurbished is the kit lens that normally comes with the T1i. Buying it refurbished will save you about $20.
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Yes, I have a T2i with 2 kit lens. I purchased the 50mm f1.8 and it's a wonderful little lens, great for portraits and closeups. I recently (literally a day ago) bought the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 without VC. All I can say is WOW. For less than $500 I finally found a lens that does everything really well. Photos and videos. It's super sharp and super fast. I didn't get the VC version of this lens as I've read mixed reviews about softness. The older lens is beautiful!
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Many say the 75-300 isn't a very good lens but I disagree. I own one and have excellent results with mine. I also own the t3i and it's an excellent camera for both stills and video... now that I have it I won't go to any other... why? The t3i has everything I want in a camera.
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I had a Canon 70-300 lens for about twenty years and continued to use it when I bought my new Rebel t1i. A year or so I fropped it and replaced with a digital one of the same focal length. Both these lenses have served me very well, as an amateur photographer. Excellent choice. A couple years ago i bought a 2x converter and have used it a surprising number of times. I like the results with that on, too.
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Just bought the D40x two weeks ago, and spent the weeks before that researching the D40x vs. the XTi.I'd go with the D40x... you can't go wrong with a Nikon, and the kit lens that comes with the XTi is terrible. I bought the D40x, and have since added a few accessories. I feel like I made the right decision and I am totally thrilled with the purchase... No regrets at all. Plus, Nikon makes a longer-lasting camera.D40x!!!
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I am very satisfied working in low-light conditions. How it will perform for you, is a guess, because I don't know which camera you would be putting it on. A lens will do what it is supposed to do when the camera meets or exceeds the lens' capabilities. On the Canon T1i, it does what I want it to. I'm sure it could be pushed to greater things, if attached to a more "high end" camera. I have panned a crowd, with only the stage lights burning, and gotten a satisfactory shot. Are there better lenses? Of course, but how "professional" do you have to be?
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I think the T5i is a better choice is you are willing to spend the extra money. It's faster and more capable, plus it comes with the newer 18-55 STM kit lens, which not only has benefits for autofocus during video, but it's also noticeably sharper optically than the older 18-55 kit lens bundled with the T5. The two have the exact same 18MP sensor, however, so image quality is probably very similar. Plus, you get an articulating LCD and capacitive touch screen with the T5i and the screen has more than double the resolution of the T5's. The T5 is not a bad camera despite its use of older technology, it's just way too expensive at it's starting price. If it were to drop down to say, $400-$450, it would be a better buy.
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Even better. The 1.4 is rock solid compared to the flimsy 1.8, and slightly faster. Ten times as expensive, but may be worth it. If you're still thinking of adding a new zoom to your arsenal, look at the 24-105L, as well. It's pretty much a coin toss, as far as IQ, with the 24-70L, but it adds IS. So, it's one stop slower, but it gains about 3 stops due to the IS, so it's actually better for low-light than the "faster" lens. And longer, too.
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I have the Canon 40D. I have the 70-200L lens, but that's the only L lens I have. I haven't regretted the switch.I've found the X-T1 image quality surpasses that of my 40D, but I wouldn't know about the 50D. I believe the X-T1 might be on a par with the 5DII or III, in terms of image quality, given that the X-T1 has the APS-C sensor and not a full frame sensor. There is superb glass available for the X-T1 and all the fuji X cameras. But no one can say that another person should switch. If you have a lot invested in Canon glass, it might be foolish for you to start investing in a lot of new lenses. All I can say, is that I am very happy switching to the fuji system. I have the Canon 40D. I have the 70-200L lens, but that's the only L lens I have. I haven't regretted the switch.I've found the X-T1 image quality surpasses that of my 40D, but I wouldn't know about the 50D. I believe the X-T1 might be on a par with the 5DII or III, in terms of image quality, given that the X-T1 has the APS-C sensor and not a full frame sensor. There is superb glass available for the X-T1 and all the fuji X cameras. But no one can say that another person should switch. If you have a lot invested in Canon glass, it might be foolish for you to start investing in a lot... » Read More I have the Canon 40D. I have the 70-200L lens, but that's the only L lens I have. I haven't regretted the switch.I've found the X-T1 image quality surpasses that of my 40D, but I wouldn't know about the 50D. I believe the X-T1 might be on a par with the 5DII or III, in terms of image quality, given that the X-T1 has the APS-C sensor and not a full frame sensor. There is superb glass available for the X-T1 and all the fuji X cameras. But no one can say that another person should switch. If you have a lot invested in Canon glass, it might be foolish for you to start investing in a lot of new lenses. All I can say, is that I am very happy switching to the fuji system. « Show Less
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I have a D5000 with the standard kit lens (18-55mm) and also the 55-200mm that you are considering. I do not use my 55-200 much for day to day shots. Unless you will be doing a lot of travel or outdoor shots where you need to zoom a lot, I would definitely go for the 35mm f/1.8g. I plan to buy one myself in the next few weeks and think it would be much more versatile for day to day shooting. I, too, have heard rave reviews about it, and speaking from experience, neither the 18-55 mm lens included in the kit nor the 55-200 are particularly good in low lighting situations. Go for the 35 mm, and let me know how you like it! I expect to order mine soon! I have a D5000 with the standard kit lens (18-55mm) and also the 55-200mm that you are considering. I do not use my 55-200 much for day to day shots. Unless you will be doing a lot of travel or outdoor shots where you need to zoom a lot, I would definitely go for the 35mm f/1.8g. I plan to buy one myself in the next few weeks and think it would be much more versatile for day to day shooting. I, too, have heard rave reviews about it, and speaking from experience, neither the 18-55 mm lens included in the kit nor the 55-200 are particularly good in low lighting situations. Go for the 35 mm,... » Read More I have a D5000 with the standard kit lens (18-55mm) and also the 55-200mm that you are considering. I do not use my 55-200 much for day to day shots. Unless you will be doing a lot of travel or outdoor shots where you need to zoom a lot, I would definitely go for the 35mm f/1.8g. I plan to buy one myself in the next few weeks and think it would be much more versatile for day to day shooting. I, too, have heard rave reviews about it, and speaking from experience, neither the 18-55 mm lens included in the kit nor the 55-200 are particularly good in low lighting situations. Go for the 35 mm, and let me know how you like it! I expect to order mine soon! « Show Less
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Did you ever get a lens? I'm making the same decision now. If so, what did you buy? Are you happy with your decision? Is there anything else you would add that would help me make a decision. Thanks!