T2i Best Lens for T2i

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Hello, I will be buying a 550D in a month, considering my budget for the moment, I'm just wondering what's the best lens for shooting videos in weddings? BTW, I love this forum! :)
 
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These lenses are currently out of stock in BH Photo...I think it will be in the coming weeks when I purchase my 550D. Thanks Jordan
 
Tamron 17-50 2.8 with VC and a fast 70-200 will fulfill most of your needs. If you need a fast walk around prime for the reception, get the sigma 30mm 1.4. The 50mm 1.8 is much cheaper but with the crop factor, you have to back up a ways to get anything in the picture. That's the three lenses I'd concentrate on getting and then you can add from there.

Chris W
 
Chris Watson said:
Tamron 17-50 2.8 with VC and a fast 70-200 will fulfill most of your needs. If you need a fast walk around prime for the reception, get the sigma 30mm 1.4. The 50mm 1.8 is much cheaper but with the crop factor, you have to back up a ways to get anything in the picture. That's the three lenses I'd concentrate on getting and then you can add from there.

Chris W
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What are some of the most recommended fast 70-200 lenses toward the budget end of the spectrum?
 
Tamron and Sigma both make 70-200 2.8 for around $700. That's half the price of the Canon equivalent. You could probably get away with something slower like a zoom with a constant aperture of 4.0 since the places you'll need it (the ceremony and first dance) usually have good lighting. I'm using an old Vivitar 75-205 3.8 and it works okay.
 
The Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS is considered by many to be the sharpest of all four of Canon's offerings in this zoom range. If you're patient, you can find a used one from a reliable seller, such as B&H, for about $1000. I used the non-IS for about a year and stepped up to IS recently. Like switching from a Toyota to a Lexus.
 
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