We have a Canon EOS Rebel T2i, and I am looking at getting one or two decent lenses for taking interior and exterior car shots as well as close-ups or our parts. Any recommendations or advice would be appreciated as I know nothing about cameras. Thanks in advance!

 

Anyone???

 

Am I understanding this correctly, you want to take interior and exterior shots of your parts on cars, right?

A 24.70 f2.8 would be good IMO as it would allow you to get into enough nooks and crannies, yet have enough zoom to really showcase the parts.
If you want overall interior shots, you will need to go wide. I like my 12-24mm Tokina, Canon 10-22 is said to be very good as well. Pricier, though.

Or you could settle for a 50mm or 100mm macro, but it will most likely limit you. ie if you want to shoot center console straight on, you won't be able to fit all of it considering the camera can't go further than the roof or panel behind a 2 seater.

Ideally you want a wide angle and macro lens.

All of this being said, it won't be so much about the lenses, but about the lighting. Get a flash, 430EX or 580EX and bounce the flash off a large white sheet. Or a smaller diffuser and show the reflection.

This is really a question of lighting first and foremost.

 

Any of the L lens is good. I have a 24-70L. It may be an overkill for what you need though.

 

Can't believe I forgot to mention this earlier.

Rent!!!

Most reputable photo stores have a renting service for lenses. Go in there and try out a few different ones, as your application is really specific.

 

17-40mm 4.0
50mm 1.2 or 1.4

 

Thanks for the responses, this really helps me out a lot.