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Originally Posted by danniexi
1. Buy used if you can. Once you become experienced in photography and well versed in the hardware aspect of it, then you can upgrade the body. As for now, a used Canon T3i/T4i will suit you well. Hell, even the older ones would suffice.
2. Yes, get the 50mm f/1.8. It is a great starting point when you are learning photography. No need for a zoom when you are learning the fundamentals of shooting. Use your feet to zoom if you must.
3. Study Study Study. Shoot Shoot Shoot. Study some more. Shoot some more. Once you KNOW what you want out of your photos, know the limitations of your gear, and know what you absolutely NEED, then you should be able to purchase bodies/lenses without asking.
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Agreed, but the 50mm (on a crop body like the t3i) might be a little bit too tight to learn on. It might not be so bad to have the kit lens (as crappy as it is) to experment on as well, or a 35mm f/2, which is a fine lens for the money.