... it's a 35mm film camera that only cost me $50.
More specifically, it's a Canon Rebel T2. It's among the last film cameras Canon produced.
Reasons for buying it:
- Inexpensive ($50 cheaper than my Pentax)
- Extensive number of lenses I can buy–it uses the same lenses as my work camera (EF system)
- I'm getting tired of having to constantly have to adjust every setting on my K1000 just to take a single picture (toddlers don't sit still that long)
- Autofocus. I'm getting really tired of getting photos back and they are out of focus
Any lenses I should buy? Anyone else have experience with the T2?
It turns out that only one of the two Canon lenses I have for my work camera will work on the T2. The 18-55mm lens is actually an EF-S lens that doesn't want to play nice, but at least the 75-300mm lens works.
So I guess I'll be shopping for a new lens. I'm pretty sure I want a 40mm or 50mm prime lens, but I'm still mulling it over.
I’d vote 50mm prime. Looks like Canon still offers it as a refurb for a hundred bucks.
In reply to David S. Wallens :
I'm leaning 50mm, too–at least until I get more comfortable with the camera.
$100 seems to be the going rate no matter where I look.
Congrats on the new camera. You want a 50mm 1.8, cheep but gets you a great full frame focal length and good image quality.
You've open a wormhole directly into your wallet.
I don't know if I should kick myself or not but I found an older Polaroid "shake it like a Polaroid picture" camera at Good Will for $6. I passed.
Appleseed said:
You've open a wormhole directly into your wallet.
Oh I know, but at least it's not drugs.
Colin Wood said:
In reply to David S. Wallens :
I'm leaning 50mm, too–at least until I get more comfortable with the camera.
$100 seems to be the going rate no matter where I look.
I bought one of those refurbished Canon lenses for my wife, and she digs it.
JacquelineWeaver said:
Is it worth buying it?
Absolutely. Film cameras take the best shots of canoes and other watercraft.
I was expecting Isuzu content
The 50mm prime lens is a great choice, but I find that I take most of my best pics with a wide angle. Canon EF in 24mm f/2.8 is well-regarded.
