Top 3 Must-Have Lenses for Canon Rebel T2i 550D DSLR Camera 2024 Edition!

[@aok6694]

Thanks for this informative video. I purchased the T2i the year it was released, and have been using it ever since. I even built an extensive lens system around it. One lens that I love to use with this camera, however, is the Tokina 11mm-16mm f2.8 Pro DX. This combination is a charm for street photography and landscapes! Although I have an advanced version of a Canon camera, the T2i is simply my go-to for almost everything!!! Keep informing and keep shooting!!!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Ohh great wide angle lens! I have used Tokina 11-16 and 11-22 a number of times over the years on various Canon bodies. Glad to hear that you are getting a lot of use out of it!

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

my grandfather uses the T2i for wildlife and macro photography using the Sigma 18-125 macro f/4 and 100-400 f/4, both full-frame glass but he is happy with his set up and he takes better photos than I do.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Very cool!!

[@josephchan4198]

I am retired but do nonprofit work and other photography just in case needed. I have the camera and still use it today.

[@pricklypearcamera]

@@josephchan4198 very cool!

[@AD4K69-a]

I just bought myself a used Canon 550D a few months ago. Been doing some candids here and there and got into portrait photography recently! I’m currently saving up for lenses and this is a great guide on what i should be buying. Thank you sir!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Wow nice! Another cool lens for portraits is the 85mm, I really love that focal length.

[@pieceofvita]

This video is perfect, just found my camera and have wanted to expand my options with what I can shoot. Thank you!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thanks for watching!

[@medleysa]

I bought a t2i used for $200 about 7 years ago and it’s served me very well. I can attest to the usefulness of the 75-300 mm. Great for zoo trips so the kids can see animals deep in their exhibits.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thanks for sharing, great to hear!

[@kelvinsakala]

THANK YOU FOF THIS VIDEO REALLY HELPFUL, I GOT MYSELF A 550D 3 DAYS AGO FOR INTERVIEWS, DOCUMENTARY INTERVIEWS, VIDEOS AT 1080i ANY OTHER LENS OR HELP I MIGHT NEED WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED, AS A BEGINER IN VIDEOGRAPHY ANY OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS ARE WELL.

[@mikedrennen7971]

Great video. I have a SL3, and those are my 3 main lenses. I find myself grabbing the 50mm more often then the others, just because I love the look the f/1.8 provides. I just find myself having to standing further away from my subject then I always expect to. It does great for low light video as well, with minimal grain that is easily removed in editing.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Nice! That's a super lightweight kit you've got there with the Sl3 and 50mm. I've probably used the 50mm (both 1.8 and the 50mm 1.4) more than any other canon lens in the last 10 years

[@shayneoneill1506]

Nifty 50 for the win

[@retouthugues4921]

I still use it with the 17-55 f2.8, and the canon efs 55-250 ( my 50mm1.8 is dead😅, it had a bad autofocus and bad quality buid but able to do very very nice photos for the price). The 18-55 of the kit is good too in good light situation. The only reason why i think about changing of camera is the bad autofocus system compared to new hybrid. Too many bad focus if subjects are too fast (like children, sport...).

[@pricklypearcamera]

Totally agree! The newer cameras out now have really amazing autofocus capability with dozens of AF points instead of a few.

[@akbaromar2209]

i have canon t2i with 50mm and 18-15mm kit lens and i like taking portrait pictures

[@pricklypearcamera]

Nice! That sounds like a great setup!

[@briangalipeau8933]

Suddenly seems to be a lot of 550D/T2i videos on You Tube. Interesting. I've been shooting two of them since early 2016. I shoot nearly anything, right now that seems to be mostly grandkids sports. Canon 70-300 lens for that. The little 24mm STM seems to love people, especially in small groups. I wanted a higher end walk around lens so I bought a used EF-S 15-85mm lens. Superb lens at 15, 24, 35, 70mm and in between. I'm looking now for a good 50mm f1.4. Just to bore you some more in closing, my T2i's also seem to work well (fully manually) with some old OM Zuiko lenses from my film days.

[@jonnyt2162]

Thank you for this just about a month ago I got a t4i it came with the 75-300 and i picked up a 50mm . I enjoy shoot street photgrophy and landscape .just getiing into portrait

[@pricklypearcamera]

Nice!! Sounds like a great couple lenses you've got there!

[@ineedstuff8286]

Very informative video, thank you for taking the time!🙏🏻

[@pricklypearcamera]

Of course! Thanks for watching 😀

[@mushtiar_Engineer]

Please make a video lantern majic how to shot raw video the camera best setting

[@uduvudoo3083]

Thanks so much for this info!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Of course-thanks for watchin' ! And hope you get some great pictures!

[@VictorvanDijkNL]

I feel the 10-18 should be on this list too.

[@pricklypearcamera]

It did make the honorable mention list! Great lens, it was just a bit over the "budget" category (new anyway), I've seen this lens refurbished in the $150-175 range and it's a great deal there for sure.

[@NurseSmolly]

Thank you for this. I still have my t2i and I wanted to some lenses to capture eagles.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Very cool, have fun! I just saw an Osprey last week, but haven't seen an eagle in a few months!

[@whateverrobert]

I have a canon T5i. And I have the slr xs. I have two of the 75 300. And 3 18 55 lense. I own now. One canon slr and dslr T5i. And Nikons. D5000. 5200. 7000. And I have some other lenses for them as well. I own some mirrorless ones as well like 2 Nikon j1 and a canon G15. And Nikon I forget the number. And I have a Sony ax camera. I own like ten digital cameras from Nikon to canon to Sony to Samsung. I do own action cameras. Some no pros. I own all go pros but not the 12 yet. I am getting into taking photos a lot. I learned a lot just watching your videos on cameras to lenses.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Wow you have a very large collection-nice! I have the newest gopro but don’t use it often because it tends to overheat :(

[@whateverrobert]

@@pricklypearcamera oh. Yeah. If you update the software put the update on the sd card. This way it restarts and reads it. This helps a lot of issues. GoPro is not that bad. Maybe bad sales people but the camera. Can be hard but easy to solve by updating the firmware.

[@raynald611]

I hope you are doing a video for unboxing diicams soon. Thanks

[@pricklypearcamera]

Released a bunch in the last few weeks!

[@besfortjasiqi5518]

Great video. is the lens ef 24-70 II series compatible with this camera?

[@AliGreen]

Hey! If I’m willing to spend for a lens for my T2i, would you still recommend the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III for sports photography? I want to get some good, tightly framed close-ups of my kids on the baseball field. Thanks!

[@pricklypearcamera]

I would probably lean more towards the 55-250mm STM lens in this situation. Handles sports better than the 75-300mm, and has quicker focus too. Still has good range up to 250mm.

[@svnhhhh]

Thank you so much for making this video! I have a T2i that I got the year it came out with the 18-15mm kit lens. I mostly use it for nature but was looking to upgrade my lens to be able to get some good moon shots. Do you have any you recommendations for that?

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hi! No problem! For longer range shots like that, I'd recommend something closer to 300mm, so the 75-300MM would be the most cost effective option, but as a longer optical range like that, I'd definitely recommend using a tripod or a fixed surface otherwise it would introduce too much camera shake when you took the picture.

[@svnhhhh]

@pricklypearcamera9151 thank you so much! I do have a tripod and I will definitely be getting that lens now thanks again!

[@ineedstuff8286]

Im messing around with this hobby, and am trying to use my iPhone… however, my dad has the T2i and says I can use it. BUT, I do want to do a youtube channel, and wonder what people were making youtube videos with when this camera came out?.. were people using dslr’s for videos in 2010?

[@pricklypearcamera]

They were indeed! And many used the original go pro and flip (no longer around) camcorders. The t2i I believe does 1080p at 30fps. The problem is it has a rolling shutter, so when its moved during filming it may not be smooth. Also, the onboard mic stinks so for youtube videos you’d want an external microphone

[@ineedstuff8286]

@@pricklypearcamera Dude thanks for the added info.! 🙏

[@Silver77cyn]

Is the EF-S 24mm compatible with the Canon Rebel SL1?

[@nickjones7026]

I have an eos 550d is that compatible with these lenses

[@pricklypearcamera]

Yep, it sure is!

[@mushtiar_Engineer]

How to lateen majic update this camera

[@pricklypearcamera]

If you google "Canon T2i Magic Lantern", it will walk through steps on how to install

[@pieceofvita]

This video is perfect, just found my camera and have wanted to expand my options with what I can shoot. Thank you!