EOS Rebel T3i Portrait lens recommendations

[amberwilson430]

So I have the rebel t3i ( old I know but it was given to me) I want to get into portraits, family sessions etc. what lenses would I need for this camera? Or do I need to get a newer camera 

[WCETECH]

Since you are just starting out stick with your Rebel until you find it restricting your creativity, as for lens's what do you currently own? You may very well have what you need to get started without spending any money on camera gear.

Now that aside are your plans to do in studio work, on location, at venues or out in the wild? All of those various locations will have an effect on determining the lens's that you may want to have on hand.

In closing do not hesitate to ask questions, there is no such thing as a dumb question.

[Tintype_18]

WCETECH has asked valid questions to get us started. BTW, good luck.

"The only dumb question is the one not asked."- Dad

[ebiggs1]

If it did not come with a kit lens buy the EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

[kvbarkley]

"In closing do not hesitate to ask questions, there is no such thing as a dumb question."

You haven't been on these boards very long, I see. 8^)

[amberwilson430]

I have the EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 and EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS II

[ebiggs1]

"In closing do not hesitate to ask questions, there is no such thing as a dumb question."

Perhaps but there are dumb answers galore! 😀 

[ebiggs1]

You have all you need right there.

[amberwilson430]

What’s that supposed to mean? I’m just trying to figure out how to get started. 

[amberwilson430]

So basically I just need to learn the camera and settings etc.