Recommended second lens?
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Hello Beth. I own the same camera and absolutely love it. However, additional lenses are expensive for Sony cameras. The one I've settled on is the Sony zoom (55-210mm F4.5-6.3 Lens (sel55210), which sells for about $350.00 on Amazon and other places. Have fun! - Ray Hoy, Publisher, The Fiction Works. http://www.fictionworks.com
1090991
I looove the camera, it is just great. Haven't seen the need for an extra lens yet. It is not that I hadn't had the opportunity to use it, I've had a couple of times where I wished I had one, but the price is just not worth those few times.
702149
I use the Canon 18-200 mm - a good carry around lens for day to day use. Not very expensive either.
80622
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!
582400
i found its a better piece of glass and you will only need one lens for all scenarios. I was constantly switching from one kit lens to the other, now I ack one lens and im good to go in most scenarios. I sold my kit lenses and got a nice 50m 1.8 for portraits and use this 18-200 for all other instances.
1565296
I'd start with a good 2X Barlow lens. It doubles the mag of all your other eyepieces...
80623
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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There is such a wide range of lenses. The 70-200 II IS is a winner that will work well in low light. If you are in a well-lit situation then this 70-300 is a great lens with more reach and lighter weight plus less cost.
298203
Thanks for all of the feedback. I bought the E-510 about month ago and it has been great. I am glad I went with the two lens kit for $650 on amazon. Its great to have both lenses. The E-510 is proving to be a great camera.
1946226
Thank you all so much for your input! I think I'll go with the D90 just so that I can save money for one or two lens
681557
My recommendation is Tokina 11-16mm (sharpest UWA lens)+ 18-55mm + 70-200mm f/4 IS for most of traveling and hiking in the mountain, kit lens is actually very good and light. If you are in vacation you also need fast prime for indoor activity like 50mm f/1.8 and dedicated flash like 430EX or bigger. If you only need to bring 1 lens, get 18-200mm IS, very useful and acceptable sharpness in whole range compared to any third party superzoom lenses.
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Hardy,Thanks for the info about getting better lenses. I just "bit the bullet" and bought the 24-105mm L lens. I have heard this same wise advice from other photographers, and I am looking forward to getting sharper photos with the new lens, and I will try to get only L lenses from now on. In the end, you truly get what you pay for.
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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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I only really used one lens and that was ok. never checked the others. but I will now. sorry I didn't have the answer.
298206
I own a 510 and think the second lens is a huge advantage--assuming you have a need for a telephoto--which I do. If you don't either would be fine. If you do as well, compare prices with comparable lenses and see ifyou feel the Xsi deserves the even greater price premium--it would not for me
736772
try the 24-105mm f/4l, its in a simalar price range and might be better suited, or the sigma 70-200 2.8 OS is probably best
1019388
I own a Rebel T1i. I'd say E-PL2 is good on its own and definitely not a step down. I'm taking only the EPL2 with me these days, and I couldn't be happier by travelling light. I recommend the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 lens for use with E-PL2. The 20mm focal length is equal to 25mm on a Rebel. It's a cool walkaround lens that will give you superb shallow depth of field at f/1.7.
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Just from friends words I would take the two lens. The difference is not noticeable. Not my opinion.