kit lenses
4UThomas wrote: Nothing is wrong with them, they are just slow. You are limited with what you can do with them.
They are an inexpensive way to get started. Your next step up (other than something like a 50mm f/1.8 prime) is usually hundreds of dollars. You will lose a bit of clarity, especially if you do a big enlargement (minor distortion, etc.) and they are not very good in low light but most of the time, you will do fine. Th e"glass" is not the same quality and the manufacturing tolerances are lower to keep cost down.It's like saying, ditch that Ford Explorer and get a Lincoln Navigator. Budget is a major factor. A lot of the "chuckers" are not spending their money.
Yes, I would love to have some faster lenses but won't go in debt to finance them.
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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with the posts above. My wallet is in no hurry to replace my kit lens.Usually this advice comes from pixel peepers or enthusiasts starting out with a body that is over $1000 just by itself. Affordable lenses are appropriate for affordable bodies.advises people to chuck them and get this lens or that lens
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