So, you've got yourself a nice new DSLR. That's cool. Pretty soon, though, you're going to start thinking about buying some new lenses for your camera. After all, being able to swap out lenses is one of the biggest reasons to get a DSLR in the first place.
With this in mind, how do you go about choosing the right lens? It really depends on what kind of photography you're trying to do. How much money do you have? What kind of situations will you be photographing in? These are all things you need to be considering.
Let's assume you're just a normal amateur photographer. If you're like most, your SLR probably came with a zoom lens that covers most of your basic focal lengths. Usable, but nothing spectacular. Your next lens should fulfill some need that your basic lens cannot. For example, if you want to take pictures of wildlife or sports, you'll need a serious telephoto lens. If you like concert photography, you'll probably want some fast primes.
The zoom vs. prime debate is one thing you'll certainly come across. Primes lenses are cheaper, sharper, and faster than zoom lenses, but of course they only give you one focal length. Zooms are more versatile, so its your choice as to which you value more.
If you're into low light photography, you'll want some nice, fast lens. Unfortunately, really fast lenses need a lot of really heavy, expensive glass, so you'll be paying quite a bit for the privilege of using these lenses.
One way I've found to save a ton of money on high quality lenses is to buy old manual focus versions. There is some amazing glass out there that will still mount on modern autofocus DSLR bodies. Of course you'll be loosing a lot of features, but it might just be worth it for you.
Now that you know what kind of options you have for getting a new lens for your SLR, be sure to shop around and do some research to find the one that works best for you. Thanks for reading. - 17944
With this in mind, how do you go about choosing the right lens? It really depends on what kind of photography you're trying to do. How much money do you have? What kind of situations will you be photographing in? These are all things you need to be considering.
Let's assume you're just a normal amateur photographer. If you're like most, your SLR probably came with a zoom lens that covers most of your basic focal lengths. Usable, but nothing spectacular. Your next lens should fulfill some need that your basic lens cannot. For example, if you want to take pictures of wildlife or sports, you'll need a serious telephoto lens. If you like concert photography, you'll probably want some fast primes.
The zoom vs. prime debate is one thing you'll certainly come across. Primes lenses are cheaper, sharper, and faster than zoom lenses, but of course they only give you one focal length. Zooms are more versatile, so its your choice as to which you value more.
If you're into low light photography, you'll want some nice, fast lens. Unfortunately, really fast lenses need a lot of really heavy, expensive glass, so you'll be paying quite a bit for the privilege of using these lenses.
One way I've found to save a ton of money on high quality lenses is to buy old manual focus versions. There is some amazing glass out there that will still mount on modern autofocus DSLR bodies. Of course you'll be loosing a lot of features, but it might just be worth it for you.
Now that you know what kind of options you have for getting a new lens for your SLR, be sure to shop around and do some research to find the one that works best for you. Thanks for reading. - 17944
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David Wilson is the owner of Discount Digital SLR Cameras, a site devoted to bring you great deals on Canon lenses and more.
