Caleson
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Hell, everyone. I'm looking for a new lens within the $150-350 range that's good for portrait photography and, if possible, better than my other two lenses for HD video. I primarily want a strong lens for portraits, people, events, and macro. I'm considering the 55mm f/1.8 II but it seems too good to be true at such a low price and with its cheap parts, and I wonder if it's any better than the Canon 18-55mm kit lens I already have (I also have a Tamron 18-200mm telephoto lens). I'm also looking at the much pricier Canon 50mm f/1.4 as an option.
Aside from this, I'm also beginning a documentary project and want something that would be effective with recording video (not necessarily the same lens as my next purchase). Between the 18-200mm, 18-55mm, and my upcoming lens purchase, I'd appreciate if anyone can help me know what would be most effective for recording indoors with controlled lighting and recording video outdoors, such as a pow wow dance event. Currently the 18-200 telephoto with its dramatic zoom seems the best for the pow wow. But the event is coming up soon, so I need to make a decision. I'm mainly concerned with the portrait/events photography than video.
Thank you in advance.
Aside from this, I'm also beginning a documentary project and want something that would be effective with recording video (not necessarily the same lens as my next purchase). Between the 18-200mm, 18-55mm, and my upcoming lens purchase, I'd appreciate if anyone can help me know what would be most effective for recording indoors with controlled lighting and recording video outdoors, such as a pow wow dance event. Currently the 18-200 telephoto with its dramatic zoom seems the best for the pow wow. But the event is coming up soon, so I need to make a decision. I'm mainly concerned with the portrait/events photography than video.
Thank you in advance.