Lens suggestions for T3i please!
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TracieD112 said:Very true, I really hate having to stand really far back with the 50mm but i love it for newborns and toddler portraits. I know i wouldnt be able to use the 17-55mm on a full body, but I wont be upgrading to a FF anytime soon.I do need to find a place to rent a lens and get a feel for what I like. Any suggestions on lens rental places??
I haven't used either, but lensrental.com or borrowlenses.com seem reputable.
I never bothered because shipping seems like too much, but if you have some place local, that would be cheaper.
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24mm is absolutely not wide enough on a crop body. I was in your position years ago and bought a 24-105 and the 10-22 to go with my t2i.
It was a huge mistake(i have since learned that 24mm is one of my favorite focal lengths,) and I ended up switching back and forth between my 2 lenses constantly... it was very annoying and actually convinced me to move to Full frame much earlier than I otherwise would have.
I might consider even looking at an old 5D mark I camera body if you like FF. This camera takes amazing portraits. the iso and AF are not up to the 5DIII standards, but I believe for portraits or in good light it is 97% as good most of the time, and I think you can buy one on Craigslist for 700 bucks.
You could buy the 24-105 used and the 5D for 1500 dollars(possibly more or less.) I think this is much, much better than the 10-22 and 24-70(or 105) on the APS-C body.
or, if you want simple, just get the 17-55 2.8 or the 15-85 if you don't need the 2.8. This lens is really good and is the right lens for your situation. That is the lens that is supposed to be used as a step up from the kit lens on crop bodies. I wish I had just bought that instead of the 24-105 on my t2i.
I don't believe the 24-XXX zooms work well on APS-C bodies at all and I hated using mine on my old T2i.
I also think either of the wide angles mentioned earlier are fine too, the 17-40 F4 or 16-35 f2.8, but probably not as useful on the smaller sensor as the 17-55 2.8.
It was a huge mistake(i have since learned that 24mm is one of my favorite focal lengths,) and I ended up switching back and forth between my 2 lenses constantly... it was very annoying and actually convinced me to move to Full frame much earlier than I otherwise would have.
I might consider even looking at an old 5D mark I camera body if you like FF. This camera takes amazing portraits. the iso and AF are not up to the 5DIII standards, but I believe for portraits or in good light it is 97% as good most of the time, and I think you can buy one on Craigslist for 700 bucks.
You could buy the 24-105 used and the 5D for 1500 dollars(possibly more or less.) I think this is much, much better than the 10-22 and 24-70(or 105) on the APS-C body.
or, if you want simple, just get the 17-55 2.8 or the 15-85 if you don't need the 2.8. This lens is really good and is the right lens for your situation. That is the lens that is supposed to be used as a step up from the kit lens on crop bodies. I wish I had just bought that instead of the 24-105 on my t2i.
I don't believe the 24-XXX zooms work well on APS-C bodies at all and I hated using mine on my old T2i.
I also think either of the wide angles mentioned earlier are fine too, the 17-40 F4 or 16-35 f2.8, but probably not as useful on the smaller sensor as the 17-55 2.8.
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Oh okay, I really don't want to get a new body only because the fact my husband bought it for me as a gift and I really hate to make him feel bad. So I am going o use it for awhile then Ill move up . Thank you!!
. Thank you!!
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@OP, get the 17-55 mm f/2.8. I read your first post and given your requirements this is the best lens that you can get. If you wanted the best walkaround lens for your current camera I would suggest the 15-85. Get the lens that best suits the camera that you have right now, not for the camera that you may or may not have in 3 years from now. I have tried to use lenses longer than 50 mm - outside they are fantastic, but inside the house/room they are useless - just too long.
If I was confident about the quality then I would suggest you to get the new Sigma 17-70mm (to get the relative best of both worlds). But have not used this lens myself, and do not know what its optical quality is.
If I was confident about the quality then I would suggest you to get the new Sigma 17-70mm (to get the relative best of both worlds). But have not used this lens myself, and do not know what its optical quality is.
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TracieD112 said:Oh okay, I really don't want to get a new body only because the fact my husband bought it for me as a gift and I really hate to make him feel bad. So I am going o use it for awhile then Ill move up
I was on a crop for about 4.5 years... there isn't anything wrong with crop. And for what you shoot, you really don't need a big upgrade. Maybe a 5D mkii or 6D provided your photographing interests don't change too much. And by then, they may be 1 or 2 generations behind... so you can get a good condition used one at a reasonable price.
I don't disagree with the advice to get a lens that is suitable for what you have right now... but I went the other way and I can at least explain why. First, I don't like variable aperture. If you are shooting in manual, zooming from 15mm to 50mm will make a big difference in your settings provided you are shooting wide open. So if you lose 1/2 your light (3.5 to 4.8), then you have to kick up your iso, or slow your shutter speed.
But that isn't an issue if you get the 17-55 which has a constant aperture. I'm not sure if you plan on buying new... Amazon and others are selling them for around 880 right now and that is a heck of a deal, but if you plan on reselling that lens in a few years, it isn't as easy as you might hope. I sold one on Amazon for $740... and that is when the new price was $1060. With the dust issue, with it being out of warranty, with it simply being used, the lens is a challenge to sell. I fully presume the price will go up and 880 isn't a long term price, but it is something to factor in because most lenses don't lose much value... but the 17-55 is a bit of an exception... though in full disclosure, the 24-105 was selling at 1100 for a while new in a retail box, and now you can get new lenses without a warranty for $660. And the resale of the same is maybe $550, so that is about 1/2 of it's value provided you paid full retail 2 years ago.
So just be aware of resale values... because what you have is a living breathing commodity that holds its value. The lenses and body. Point and shoot cameras... they are practically disposable. But I bought my XS, the 18-55, and a 75-300 and after 1 year I sold the lens and after 2 years I sold the body. I sold them for practically exactly what I paid (I actually made $15 bucks). I did lose some money on a 60D and on a 24-105, but that shouldn't have been a big surprise. Though if I did buy a 24-70 f/2.8L, I wouldn't have lost nearly as much, if anything at all (because I buy like new refurbs or like new used). So I did err and it hit me in the pocketbook.
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Agree with a lot of above.
My advice was to buy a used clean 17-55. They are around, and it's already taken the biggest value dip that it's going to, so when, if you do upgrade, you shouldn't lose too much.
As said, nothing wrong at all with cropped sensor. The T3i can turn out great results, especially with nice glass.
Agree with a lot of above.
My advice was to buy a used clean 17-55. They are around, and it's already taken the biggest value dip that it's going to, so when, if you do upgrade, you shouldn't lose too much.
As said, nothing wrong at all with cropped sensor. The T3i can turn out great results, especially with nice glass.
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I have seen some 17-55mm for about $600-700 but they look alittle rough 
. So I am not to sure if its worth getting a new one and taking real good care of it with a filter or just wait till a nice one comes around.
. So I am not to sure if its worth getting a new one and taking real good care of it with a filter or just wait till a nice one comes around.
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TracieD112 said:I have seen some 17-55mm for about $600-700 but they look alittle rough
Rent one and see if u can still wait for a good price after u gave it back
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TracieD112 said:I have seen some 17-55mm for about $600-700 but they look alittle rough
Canon started instant and mail-in rebates on several lenses today. The 17-55 now has an instant rebate and can be had for around $829. Several stores have 4% rewards on top of that, so the effective price is around $795. Now is a great time to pick one up!
http://www.adorama.com/CA1755U.html?emailprice=t&sub=cpw-12951632&utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid62259
Good luck!
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