New Lens Help?

[u14inferno]

I got my canon rebel Xs a few months ago and i'm going to get another lens

for portrait and landscape ect. but can't decide between these two... or any

other suggestions. max $650

Thanks.

EF 50mm f/1.4 USM standard telephoto
or
EF 24mm f/2.8 wide angle
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[Sherman Banks]

50mm won't be that great for landscape work if you want wide shots. And that looks like a prime, not a telephoto.

 

[musicaleCA]

On a crop sensor the 50mm effectively brushes against the telephoto range (as effectively it's an 80mm), but I agree; I wouldn't necessarily call it a telephoto lens.

The first will be great for portraits (not so sexy for landscapes). The second will be great for landscapes (and I would almost never use a lens that wide for a portrait).

 

[Sachphotography]

I would recommend something really wide. Tokina Makes a great lens for wide shots. It is the 11-16 f/2.8 This is going to be one of my next lenses. Check it out. Has great reviews.
Tokina | 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Autofocus | ATX116PRODXC

PS this lens is made for the smaller sensors so there is no crop effect.