considering telephoto with t2i: I have a t2i and I am passionate of telephoto around 100~500 mm, can you tell me if the t2i is suitable or not for such high level telephoto lenses or otherwise .tell me wich limit do I have to consider with my t2i?
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The t2i is an excellent camera that is capable of using ANY lens that Canon makes. I use one with an EF100-400L, EF300 f/4L, etc with great success. It has the same sensor as the venerable 7D, and it's IQ is very near equal. The only real difference is the 7D has faster autofocus and frame rate for sports/quick critters, etc...
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I am very satisfied working in low-light conditions. How it will perform for you, is a guess, because I don't know which camera you would be putting it on. A lens will do what it is supposed to do when the camera meets or exceeds the lens' capabilities. On the Canon T1i, it does what I want it to. I'm sure it could be pushed to greater things, if attached to a more "high end" camera. I have panned a crowd, with only the stage lights burning, and gotten a satisfactory shot. Are there better lenses? Of course, but how "professional" do you have to be?
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You can absolutely use the EF 100 -400mm with the T1i. The T1i is the camera I was using when I bought the 100-400mm. You can use this lens with any Canon EOS camera.
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It will work with a T2i but personal preference I would get the Canon 10-22 EF-S lens especially if you are going for that ultra wide look.
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Actually I find out the the much cheaper Canon 55-250mm IS lens which is on sale today for 144 bucks does a superb job of taking portraits as well. You can set it to 100mm to get equivalent of this lens (of course you can't go down to f2.8 but for your situation you don't want to) also you get an excellent telephoto lens - just not a MACRO lens but again that's not what you're looking for. I would save my 300 bucks and get that lens instead - I can tell you as i have both these lenses.
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I definitely think the T49 is worth the money -- but only if you buy the nice STM lens. It is seriously an amazing lens, and I love the autofocus feature when you're taking video. Even if you're only focusing on photos, the camera is great. The enhanced auto function takes beautiful photos when you're in a hurry and don't have time to mess with ISO and aperture, and I think it takes crisper photos than the T2i (although it's probably just the nice lens). Go for it if you have the money.
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I realize your question is now 3 yrs old, but I may still be able to help someone else. My favorite lens for my T2i is the Tamron 118-270mm. Talk about versatile. I have the Canon 50mm and a zoom along with the standard kit lens, but none compare to the Tamron...no more changing the lens so often.
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I am thinking about purchasing the t1i...I am in the Real Estate business and have very little photography experience. I will be shooting mainly indoors/condos 10x10 rooms with 9ft ceilings..lots of white and minimal light narrow hallways, mirrors, direct sun on balconys. tile floors. granite counter tops stainless steel appliances, usually dark wood furniture etc...which lens for this type of setting...will be posting on websites and sending direct to clients.
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I have a nikon d5100, which is a similar size as the t2i. The lens we use is the 55-300mm with lens hood. This fits in this case, no problem, nice and snug. The lens we use has a 58mm diameter and before we used one with a 62mm diameter, no problem. If your lens is a lot bigger, than maybe it'll be too tight. Hope this helps.
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Initially, I was also thinking of purchasing XSi earlier but now zeroed in on T1i (or 50D - wallet permitting) because (1) higher Effective Pixels in T1i / 50D - 15.1 M as against 12.2 M. ( I agree not a big factor for casual / normal photography) (2) HD Video in T1i (though one of my last considerations , but still it's a cool feature to have - managing a DSLR & Camcorder during an event / ceremony is difficult for me ) (3) DIGIC 4 Image Processing engine in T1i / 50D is better than Digic III in XSi (4) Lower ISO Rating / range in case of XSi (100-1600) as compared to T1i / 50D (100-3200 expandable to 6400,12800) meaning better performance in low light for T1i / 50D. (5) Number of LCD dots (in the LCD screen) is much higher in T1i / 50D (920,000) as against XSi (230,000) meaning better LCD visibility in bright sunlight. (6) Last but not the least , XSi was launched in January'08 as against March'09 for T1i - so you have already lost ~1.5 years out of 5 year life!! However , in case of Pixel density and price XSi scores over T1i/50D. Btw, cost difference is not much for T1i with and without the kit lens - better go for T1i kit. Canon 28-135mm zoom lens is ok but I like Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens. Hope this will be helpful for you.
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I'd say most DSLR's. I've used a D90, GH2, and 5D II on it. Only thing that might inhibit is size of lens. My 70-200 2.8 was a little tight. It'll more than likely work with your T2i.
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It's a very good lens, but a bit of overkill. You'll have pro glass on a consumer grade camera. Also, because the T3i is a crop body sensor your actual range will be 45-168, so you'll lose the wide end.
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I realize your question is now 3 yrs old, but I may still be able to help someone else. My favorite lens for my T2i is the Tamron 18-270mm. Talk about versatile. I have the Canon 50mm and a zoom along with the standard kit lens, but none compare to the Tamron...no more changing the lens so often.
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Sad. Now that the T2i can be purchased at the same price, I'm afraid Nikon will lose out to Canon. I'd prefer the Nikon if the price was better, but at the same price, I think I'm leaning toward the T2i. I will wait a few days to make the purchase, but if it was today, I'd have to buy Canon.
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Sounds good! I'm buying my first digital camera for my daughter and her family. I've locked in on the t1i and 15-85. I really like my 24-105 lens and think that the 15-85 should be a great match for the camera.
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I too have wanted to buy a T2i for a while, ever since I noticed the announcement in February. Then, it was seemingly always out of stock at Amazon. Perhaps I haven't waited long enough, or maybe it just wasn't meant to be. Although I have bought 5 Canon cameras over the years, and I considered myself a Canon loyalist, I am beginning to wonder if maybe I should buy a Nikon as my first digital SLR.
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I have a Cannon T2i. I ordered a lens that was a wide lens for at Cannon. The lens you sent, is not for a Cannon. To top this off, it was a Christmas Present, and was not opened until Christmas. My embaressment. Because your advertizement said it was for a Cannon T2i, wide lens. I need my refund please.