Newcomer here.....

[Kobegoat]

Just bought my first DSLR Camera, have spent the last week learning about it and taking photos. I have had no prior experience, but I can seriously say that I enjoy taking pictures, here are some of the pictures that I have taken over the last week....

Canon t2i with 18-55mm lens, 50mm 1.8

I have been considering purchasing an external flash, as well as a tamron 28-75 2.8, but was looking for advice before purchase

 

[dxqcanada5]

I would suggest you shoot some more before adding more equipment.
Why do you think you need that particular lens ?

 

[Kobegoat]

I can't afford the Canon lens and I could use the flexibility it gives me when shooting my animals, or subjects in general.....I am definitely going to take more pics before buying more equipment, but I do think a flash could help tremendously