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Originally Posted by ntinlizi
what are the must have lenses that every one uses? i have a canon rebel xsi with a 18-55mm and a 55-250mm (which im now thinking wasnt the best choice). i mostly shoot landscapes, portraits, close ups/macro. and dont have a whole lot of money to be spending... so i guess im asking what you guys think is the best lens to buy for all these photography types.
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I have the original Digital Rebel, and I too started with the 18-55. My first lens was the 50 1.8. It can be used as a portrait lens on our cropped sensors. I use it in low light situations as well (which is the main reason I got it.)
My next lens was a 28-300 Tamron that is a good "walk around" lens. Excellent for outdoor family outings. Not so great in low light. But it's good enough that the 18-55 kit lens has been consigned to permanent retirement.
My next lens was a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens. For doing macros. This is a fine piece of glass, which can be used as a stand off portrait lens and a moderate telephoto, albeit with no zoom. I really love this lens.
My most recent lens is a Tamron 17-35 2.8-4.0 which I got because I wanted a wide angle lens for landscapes and for tight spaces - in particular for a trip to Disney World last fall. This is the lens I've been using most often lately - probably because it's the newest lens.