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 say you're just an average user. Your camera probably came with a decent, versatile zoom lens. You probably want your next lens purchase to fill in a gap left by this zoom lens. 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.
Another issue you will come across is the debate about prime (fixed focal length) vs. zoom lenses. Fixed focal lengths lenses are considerable cheaper, sharper, and faster than zoom lenses. However, zooms are extremely convenient because they cover a broad range of focal lengths. It's all about finding the one the works for you.
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.
You can also save money by checking into older manual focus lenses. Depending on which brand of camera you have, you might find that you have access to a wide range of manual focus lenses that will give you awesome images at low prices. This is my favorite budget option.
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. - 16035
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 say you're just an average user. Your camera probably came with a decent, versatile zoom lens. You probably want your next lens purchase to fill in a gap left by this zoom lens. 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.
Another issue you will come across is the debate about prime (fixed focal length) vs. zoom lenses. Fixed focal lengths lenses are considerable cheaper, sharper, and faster than zoom lenses. However, zooms are extremely convenient because they cover a broad range of focal lengths. It's all about finding the one the works for you.
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.
You can also save money by checking into older manual focus lenses. Depending on which brand of camera you have, you might find that you have access to a wide range of manual focus lenses that will give you awesome images at low prices. This is my favorite budget option.
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. - 16035
About the Author:
David Wilson is the owner of Discount Digital SLR Cameras, a site devoted to bring you great deals on Nikon fisheye lensesand more.
