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Lens help.

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grilledsteezeyo
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ok so i recently got my first dslr(canon rebel xsi) and i'm looking to upgrade lenses. Obviously i don't want to use the kit lens amymore, so I'd like to get a new one as soon as possible. However, like many of us, money is an issue. I was looking at the Canon 50mm f/1.8 and from what i heard it's a great lens for the cheap price. There are also a few wide angles/fisheyes i was looking at for a more expensive price. What my question was is should i buy the 50mm now and use it to shoot with until i get the fisheye or wideangle?? or should i just go for getting the fisheye or wideangle right away? and if so...any reccomendations?

I know it's kind of all up to me and an opinion question, but i'd just thought i'd ask what you guys thought.

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Feb 27 2011 3:00PM
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canterbury
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It's all personal preference man. From the kit lens you know what 50mm is going to look like on your camera. if you enjoy shooting at that focal length a lot, then of course you're going to like the 50. If you tend to keep the kit lens at it's widest focal length, then I'd go for something wide. I don't have a fisheye, but I think that the effect would get old pretty quick if that was the only lens that you'd be using. I've got the canon 50mm f1.4 and tokina 11-16mm f2.8 and I prefer the 50 for an everyday lens over the tokina, getting closer shots at the expense of a fixed focal length. it's up to you though.
Feb 27 2011 3:55PM
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MACAQUE
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I'd go with the 50. Much more versatile than a fish or wide.
Feb 27 2011 7:07PM
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grilledsteezeyo
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i feel like ill be shooting mostly skiing or skateboarding though, still the 50?
Feb 27 2011 9:57PM
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