Looking at getting another lens for T1i..suggestions?

[Ilya]

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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 , the last wedding I did (Slavik and Tanya) was with the 7D, 17-55, and 50 1.8.