Getting a t3i/600d. What lens(es)?

[The-Dream]

Hi,

I'm going to buy a Canon T3i/600d. I want it primarily for shooting interviews with people close up but also for filming concerts so I want one with more zoom too. Budget isn't too high... what would you recommend?

Should I get the camera with one that comes with it then get another one or body only and buy 2 new ones?

Thanks.

 

[baoliun]

Try adapting old manual lenses you can get some incredible stuff cheap before you commit to a more expensive lenses

 

[ChimpPhobiaFilms]

Used body. Buy (older) lenses separately.

Adapters are your friends

 

[8salacious9]

could get a used t3i and a used 50 mm mk2 that would be dead cheap

 

[knightly]

Just picked up a Tamron 28-200mm. It's not really fast (3.8 wide open), but really good image quality and nice range of zoom.

 

[brunerww]

Hi Dream - I would avoid the kit lens unless you can get it for free.

I recommend a £370 600D body and a £75 50mm f1.8 lens for interviews.

Youĺl need a fast telephoto for concerts (minimum f2.8). For that reason, I recommend a used £500 Sigma 70-200 f2.8.

If that is outside of your budget, you should look at a £420 new or £375 used Canon 100mm f2.8.

With APS-C´s built-in 1.6x crop and the 600D´s terrific 3X crop mode, the 100mm will be a 480mm equivalent telephoto.

Hope that´s helpful!

Bill