# Looking at getting another lens for T1i..suggestions? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [September 29, 2011, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-another-lens-for-t1i-suggestions/260638 "2011-09-29T08:18:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-another-lens-for-t1i-suggestions/260638/21 "2011-10-06T13:17:28Z")
> [@Recommend me a good transmission shop](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-good-transmission-shop/45689/6): > > What focal length do you find that you use most often? Do you like the flexability of a zoom or do you prefer a fixed length (prime) lens that opens up a lot? > > If you find that you like the 18-55 but want a faster/sharper lens you may want to look into these: > > Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM > Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 > Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 > > If the prime is where you want to go I’d check out these: > > Canon 28mm f/1.8/Sigma 30mm f/1.4 > Canon 85mm f/1.8 > > I’d ditch the 75-300 because it’s really not that great of a lens. If you’re not looking to spend a fortune yet want to upgrade from that lens, I’d pick up a 55-250 IS or maybe even the 18-200 IS. > > It really depends on the range you shoot the most. It’s hard to recomend a lens because there are so many great ones out there. I can vouch for the 17-55 f/2.8. I have it and combined with my Canon 7D (I decided not to go with the 5D for now), it’s a great combination. The 17-55 is regarded as quite possibly the best ‘every day’ zoom lens. Love it. I also had the 18-200 IS which I sold to fund the 7D and 17-55 and that was a very good lens as well. I’m transitioning to mostly a wedding photographer. If you look at my site, [www.ilyakolproductions.com](http://www.ilyakolproductions.com) , the last wedding I did (Slavik and Tanya) was with the 7D, 17-55, and 50 1.8. ---
**Author:** ![dsblk93gt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@dsblk93gt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsblk93gt)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-another-lens-for-t1i-suggestions/260638/22 "2011-10-06T17:18:31Z")
Thanks, some people also suggested a Canon 10-22 for landscapes, car shows, etc. so I checked that out as well. Also looked at a Sigma 10-20. I was thinking maybe one of those plus another lens like maybe the 18-200? I wish I could get 2 for $1000 but not likely. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-another-lens-for-t1i-suggestions/260638/23 "2011-10-06T17:31:48Z")
When I had my 30D a few years ago I had a 17-55 f/2.8 IS. I used it a lot for walk around work, the IS was great for handheld low light photos. 10-22 was a great lens too. ---
**Author:** ![dsblk93gt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@dsblk93gt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsblk93gt)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-another-lens-for-t1i-suggestions/260638/24 "2011-10-06T18:22:46Z")
Are the Sigma lenses good? ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2011, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-another-lens-for-t1i-suggestions/260638/25 "2011-10-07T07:28:45Z")
> [@FS: 1996 Volkswagen Golf](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-volkswagen-golf/45110/15): > > Are the Sigma lenses good? Its spotty, I hear good and bad, 50/50. ---
**Author:** ![dsblk93gt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@dsblk93gt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsblk93gt)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2011, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-another-lens-for-t1i-suggestions/260638/26 "2011-10-07T07:39:43Z")
I might stick with Canon and be safe… ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2011, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-another-lens-for-t1i-suggestions/260638/27 "2011-10-07T07:42:48Z")
I have 2 simgas and the features for the price are good in my opinion. Havent had a problem yet! ---
**Author:** ![dsblk93gt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@dsblk93gt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsblk93gt)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2011, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-another-lens-for-t1i-suggestions/260638/28 "2011-10-09T09:05:26Z")
Is it worth the $$ to upgrade to a better 50mm lens like the f/1.4?? ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2011, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-another-lens-for-t1i-suggestions/260638/29 "2011-10-09T18:34:45Z")
Go **L** and never look back. Fuck paying rent. Fuck eating. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2011, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-another-lens-for-t1i-suggestions/260638/30 "2011-10-10T16:19:21Z")
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