Given that the mirror flips up when shooting video (blocking the viewfinder), would a split focus screen make any difference?
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Need help on choosing a zoom lens for Canon T2i.
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Ignoring that moment of madness jabbott probably has a point. The inexpensive canon primes do not have USM motors.
I was not aware of that. I have an cheap 35-135mm Canon lens that has USM, but it's an older lens. Maybe the new ones do not have USM?
You don't even want to consider the kit lens? The kit lens is as sharp as some of the $1000-$2000 lenses, and some of the lenses you seem to be interested aren't fixed aperture, or even large aperture lenses, so there would be no advantage in aperture either.
And you don't know much about lenses other than what several hours of research got you, and you already have a 5D Mk-III picked out in 2 years? Why? You probably wouldn't even need to upgrade your camera in 2 years. The camera won't get you better photos unless you truly need significantly faster focusing (e.g. sports, low-light events, birds, etc). That may be true even if you become a good, or great, photographer.
Most of the things you said only indicate that you're a beginner photographer, despite what you told us, so why not just start with the kit lens and see whether you want to shoot wider or longer? It's no risk, and you won't just appear to be a kid who simply has money to spend.
And you don't know much about lenses other than what several hours of research got you, and you already have a 5D Mk-III picked out in 2 years? Why? You probably wouldn't even need to upgrade your camera in 2 years. The camera won't get you better photos unless you truly need significantly faster focusing (e.g. sports, low-light events, birds, etc). That may be true even if you become a good, or great, photographer.
Most of the things you said only indicate that you're a beginner photographer, despite what you told us, so why not just start with the kit lens and see whether you want to shoot wider or longer? It's no risk, and you won't just appear to be a kid who simply has money to spend.
You don't even want to consider the kit lens? ...
I've never +1ed before, but I think Abstract has it dead on.
The kit lens gets no love, but it is quite an amazing little performer.
Super lightweight. Very sharp in the center (slightly less so in the corners). IS that is DEAD SILENT. Very useful focal range. Inexpensive.
Super lightweight. Very sharp in the center (slightly less so in the corners). IS that is DEAD SILENT. Very useful focal range. Inexpensive.