First DSLR

[bex]

I'm planning on buying my first DSLR and was thinking about getting the Canon t2i. I would like to just buy the body and get a better lens, but I have no idea which lens would be best. I have been looking into the Canon f1.4 50mm or the f1.8 50mm. Any suggestions?

 

[Tomasko]

There's no "best lens". What are you planning to shoot? What is your budget? Try to be more specific.

 

[Crollo]

I think he's already nudging his nose towards something, Tomasko.

I have been looking into the Canon f1.4 50mm or the f1.8 50mm.

 

[mwdoher]

I'm planning on buying my first DSLR and was thinking about getting the Canon t2i. I would like to just buy the body and get a better lens, but I have no idea which lens would be best. I have been looking into the Canon f1.4 50mm or the f1.8 50mm. Any suggestions?

I just did nearly the same thing. I picked up a T3i and the 50mm f/1.4 and I am delighted! It is fast and lets in a ton of light. I went with the f/1.4 over the f/1.8 because I liked it's bokeh better. The combo is amazing even in full auto, but the artistic modes are even more outstanding.

I'm an amateur at best. My only real experience was a trip to Europe with my father's XTi. I figured I could borrow a couple of his lenses if need be, but the 50 seemed like a great way to verse myself in the camera modes, practice on my feet, and understand the body a lot better.

Some may suggest a similar build with a Sigma-made lens (50mm f/1.4), but for the money, the Canon is a win. (even if you go 1.8. I tried it out and for the price it really is a great deal!)

Just know that a prime is going to put you in a few situations where you need to get up and move to fit your subject into the frame. If you are going to spend a lot of your time taking photos in a smaller space, it might be a better fit to get a kit lens (18-55mm with IS). You can get one used for about $100.

 

[Tomasko]

I think he's already nudging his nose towards something, Tomasko.

I have been looking into the Canon f1.4 50mm or the f1.8 50mm.

I think he obviously doesn't care a bit, Crollo.