Jrits

I have the Canon T1i and the standard lens it came with. I mainly take pics of my family, but I want to do more & learn more about photography. Is there a lens that you would suggest I invest in as a newbie or should I stick with what i have for now?

BethC

I don't have a Canon, but I would suggest a 50 mm 1.4 or 1.8 lens. Prime lenses are so nice and with lower Aperatures you can get in a lot more light. I have the kit lens, a 55-200 mm lens and my prime 50 mm1.4 and that one rarely ever leaves my camera. Love it! They are relatively inexpensive too. good luck!

Jrits

Where's can I get a good price?

lovedrunk

I second the 50mm 1.8 Its a great lens and hardly ever leaves my camera. It can take some getting used to shooting at 1.8 though. It runs about $100 just about anywhere. Adorama.com, bhphoto.com and amazon are all great places to check.

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Jrits

$100 is not too bad since I plan to use this camera for a very long time

BethC

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...0mm_f_1_8.html

I've ordered from them before and they are really good to deal with. also, free shipping!

When Pigs Fly

There are lots of great lens and depends on what you want to spend. The 50mm 1.8 and good, and cheap. I love my 50mm 2.5 Macro (sold my 50mm 1.8 because I love my macro more). 85mm 1.8 is fab, and the Tamron 28-75mm 1.8 is another that is fab.

With the 50mm being only $100, I have had one break on me. It was never droped or anything the focusing just locked up and wouldn't work. But it is cheap to replace.

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Jrits

Thanks Beth!