Advice, Plz help [t2i]

[nsteezyy]

Im thinking of getting the t2i, but the thing is
should i get the 18-55 EF-s lens with the t2i body?
Or should i just get the T2i body, and then get a sigma 18-50mm 2.8?

And can you guys also recommend a few better lenses?

 

[katerolla]

It's up to you but will you save much money doing that, I would go with the canon lens if it was for my camera another great cheap canon lens is the 50mm 1.8 its only $100 new

 

[EchoingWhisper]

I suggest the Sigma 17-50mm 2.8.

 

[tyqre]

I would get the sigma because it will get annoying if you only have a 50mm lens. I have the 50mm but i also have a 80-270 and a 10-20 wide angle.. I would go with the sigma because it has the most options, and you also get the 50mm in the package. Ofcourse its not going to be as sharp as a prime but it will be fine.

 

[nsteezyy]

It's up to you but will you save much money doing that, I would go with the canon lens if it was for my camera another great cheap canon lens is the 50mm 1.8 its only $100 new

Yeah I was planning on getting the 50mm like after I get the camera

I suggest the Sigma 17-50mm 2.8.

Its a lovely lens but its outta my price range/:

I would get the sigma because it will get annoying if you only have a 50mm lens. I have the 50mm but i also have a 80-270 and a 10-20 wide angle.. I would go with the sigma because it has the most options, and you also get the 50mm in the package. Ofcourse its not going to be as sharp as a prime but it will be fine.

What do you mean?

 

[EchoingWhisper]

Save more money for the 17-50mm 2.8! And why are you switching to Canon? XP

 

[EchoingWhisper]

Hey - Canon T2i vs Nikon D90

 

[nsteezyy]

Save more money for the 17-50mm 2.8! And why are you switching to Canon? XP

Lol i would but ehh. Canon is just for recording.

Hey - Canon T2i vs Nikon D90

Lol i know, Ill use the D90 sometimes i still have it though.

 

[Austin Greene]

I know its not what you were thinking, but I would save a bit and pick up the T3i instead, I did and I'd never go back. For the extra $80 you get a port for an external mic if your ever interested in some great video, along with the articulating screen which is a lifesaver for when you just can't get down to the level you want your camera at. There are also a few small changes to the camera's capabilities that often go unmentioned, such as improved audio metering in video mode. If there's one thing I really love about the T3i though, its the screen and being able to rotate it in (facing the body) to protect it when I wont need it for a period of time.

 

[EchoingWhisper]

Why do even want to buy it? It's like downgrading your body. Is your body broken or what? Or else I'd recommend you to buy a new lens for your D90.

 

[nsteezyy]

I know its not what you were thinking, but I would save a bit and pick up the T3i instead, I did and I'd never go back. For the extra $80 you get a port for an external mic if your ever interested in some great video, along with the articulating screen which is a lifesaver for when you just can't get down to the level you want your camera at. There are also a few small changes to the camera's capabilities that often go unmentioned, such as improved audio metering in video mode. If there's one thing I really love about the T3i though, its the screen and being able to rotate it in (facing the body) to protect it when I wont need it for a period of time.

Ok i will think about that/

Why do even want to buy it? It's like downgrading your body. Is your body broken or what? Or else I'd recommend you to buy a new lens for your D90.

What lenses,?
I'm keeping my D90. but itll be used as my 2nd camera, I just need another camera for filming.

 

[EchoingWhisper]

I know its not what you were thinking, but I would save a bit and pick up the T3i instead, I did and I'd never go back. For the extra $80 you get a port for an external mic if your ever interested in some great video, along with the articulating screen which is a lifesaver for when you just can't get down to the level you want your camera at. There are also a few small changes to the camera's capabilities that often go unmentioned, such as improved audio metering in video mode. If there's one thing I really love about the T3i though, its the screen and being able to rotate it in (facing the body) to protect it when I wont need it for a period of time.

Ok i will think about that/

Why do even want to buy it? It's like downgrading your body. Is your body broken or what? Or else I'd recommend you to buy a new lens for your D90.

What lenses,?
I'm keeping my D90. but itll be used as my 2nd camera, I just need another camera for filming.

A D5100 is also good, with the benefit of the ability to use your current lenses.

 

[Crollo]

I just need another camera for filming.

getting the t2i

Sigh.

Why did you buy your D90? Following your logic I'm surprised you didn't buy a video camera and only used the picture capture button on it.

 

[EchoingWhisper]

And about the lens, but the lens as long the range as possible without being expensive, because of the low resolution, there's no difference between any sharper lens.

 

[Dao]

Im thinking of getting the t2i, but the thing is
should i get the 18-55 EF-s lens with the t2i body?
Or should i just get the T2i body, and then get a sigma 18-50mm 2.8?

And can you guys also recommend a few better lenses?

If you are using it for video, maybe check out this site instead.

Canon T2i / T3i "Fast Lens" difference?

I believe you will get a better answer there since that site gears towards video instead of photography.