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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.
So, you're getting some lenses, but which ones? It really depends on a lot of different factors. What kinds of things do you want to photograph? What do you want to spend? You'll have to be thinking about all of these things.
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. However, there will be some gaps in what this lens can do, and thats where your new lens comes in. Like to take wildlife or sports pictures? Then you'll need a fast telephoto lens. Like to do landscapes? Then a wide angle zoom (or fixed) lens might be in your future.
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.
You might want to look into getting some fast lenses if you're into low light photography. Fast lenses use large amount of glass to let in a lot of light, but at a significant cost premium. Still, these are pretty essential for a lot of applications.
If you're on a budget but want the kind of image quality a mid grade consumer zoom can't give you, check into using old manual focus prime lenses. Many modern DSLRs can take excellent manual focus lenses from as long as 45 years ago. You'd be amazed at the quality of some of these lenses.
I hope this has helped you get a good idea of the different lenses options you have for your new DSLR. Be sure to shop around and really know your preferences when looking for a new lens.
So, you're getting some lenses, but which ones? It really depends on a lot of different factors. What kinds of things do you want to photograph? What do you want to spend? You'll have to be thinking about all of these things.
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. However, there will be some gaps in what this lens can do, and thats where your new lens comes in. Like to take wildlife or sports pictures? Then you'll need a fast telephoto lens. Like to do landscapes? Then a wide angle zoom (or fixed) lens might be in your future.
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.
You might want to look into getting some fast lenses if you're into low light photography. Fast lenses use large amount of glass to let in a lot of light, but at a significant cost premium. Still, these are pretty essential for a lot of applications.
If you're on a budget but want the kind of image quality a mid grade consumer zoom can't give you, check into using old manual focus prime lenses. Many modern DSLRs can take excellent manual focus lenses from as long as 45 years ago. You'd be amazed at the quality of some of these lenses.
I hope this has helped you get a good idea of the different lenses options you have for your new DSLR. Be sure to shop around and really know your preferences when looking for a new lens.
About the Author:
David Wilson is the owner of Discount DSLRs, a site devoted to bringing you great deals on used Nikkor lenses, Canon fisheye lenses, and more.
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