Canon EOS Rebel T2i questions

[twiggyb]

I was looking into purchasing this camera as a first time DSLR. Does anyone else own this camera or has used one and have an opinion on how well it does? I mainly want a DSLR for macro shots of the coral, but I also like taking pictures of the night, with lights from my underglow, or the moon and nature etc. What lens would be good for macro shots? If someone has a different camera in mind with a similar price range, please let me know and why it would be a better choice for what I want to do with it. I like to make 20x30 poster size pictures too, so I like that it's an 18mp so I won't lose much detail. Thanks for any help in the right direction!

 

[Zero Cool]

The T2i is an excellent camera, I've been using it for the past few months and love it. The ISO range helps in a lot of situations. For macro, I've been using the Canon 100mm (non-IS) but the Sigma 150mm is another great option, though a little pricier.

 

[twiggyb]

How much do those lenses cost? Where is a good place to find lenses?

 

[humuhumupukapuka]

I have the 2TI. Great camera at 18mp. It also has 1080p 30fps video.

Do you not know how much lens cost? Look at Canon's L USM series lens. I think they start at a $1000...

A good one is canon's 50mm f1.8 at $80-$100. Great for indoor pics...

 

[Zero Cool]

How much do those lenses cost? Where is a good place to find lenses?

Canon 100mm: http://reviews.cnet.com/lenses/cano...-30232960.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;3r
Sigma 150mm: http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cam...-33387308.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;2r

The Sigma 105mm and Tamron 90mm are also good macro lenses.

 

[kmu]

Well I sold my Nikon D90 and got the Canon Rebel EOS T2i with the 18-55 and 70-300mm IS USM...

Well looks like I got almost everything covered with the lens that I got in the camera package, but I still need a good macro lens that can also be used as a walk around lens for face pictures.

I was thinking of getting the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro lens

 

[twiggyb]

I read that the canon 100mm IS usm lens wasn't compatible with the T2i. Is that correct? Anyone know?

 

[kmu]

I read that the canon 100mm IS usm lens wasn't compatible with the T2i. Is that correct? Anyone know?

Im sorry I meant to say 100mm USM lens without the IS (its very expensive the one with the IS)

 

[twiggyb]

Yes it is, I'd like it, but it isn't compatible unless somebody know else wise. $549 for the other one isn't that bad. I'm broke at the moment for holidays, but if I get approved for financing I'm going to be purchasing a bundle package from best buy