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Recommended Lens for Canon T2i/550D
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[Norman Willis] “If I get a good 50mm prime, will that remove the distortion?”
I think with a good prime you’d be allright. Got the 50II 1.8 myself and have only very slight distortions. With rented more high quality lenses, I didn’t notice any distortions at all, but must admit, I haven’t looked for them 😉
You could try to remove them in post. In After Effects there’s the “optics compensation” filter that does a good job. Used it sucessfully on a couple of clips.
HTH
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To add: Forgot to mention that we use the 7D and the T2i (550D), so distortions may be more problematic with the 5DMkII due to it’s full frame sensor… So even with a lens that shows no/very little distortions on the smaller sensors could cause stronger ones on the 5D. Best would be to check different lenses, before buying… But a hq 50mm prime should nevertheless be more clean than your wide-angle zoom… imho
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Hey Peter.
Just to follow up, the lines on the 1.4 are very close to straight.
It is close enough I don’t feel the need to ‘take anything out.’ I will probably just deal with the lines by creative framing, and/or perhaps the creative use of fake foliage in order to camouflage the relatively minor curves in my new prime. : ]
Norman Willis
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I bought the 7D, 1.6x crop sensor and have been using the canon 17~55 f2.8 IS and the Tokina 11~16 f2.8; has been a great combination for me, I went with the non L lens because I wanted the IS for hand holding and am happy with my decision. Next lens 70~200 f4.0 IS. I have a few old nikon fast primes, pain to use them as the meter does not function properly. For my work, they have not been necessary.
Malcolm
http://www.malcolmproductions.com
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