Choosing the best beginner lens

7 years 3 months ago #512825 by rik_sengupta36
I want to know which one is better for a beginner Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II or Canon 75-300mm?


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7 years 3 months ago #513209 by Neillien
I think that the best course of action is to do some research and understand what the differences are between different lenses before committing to a purchase. Knowing what separates one lens from another makes choosing the right option infinitely easier, because you can then make a choice based on your own preferences and priorities.


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7 years 3 months ago #513987 by albinpix
Completely dependent on what you are looking for as a photographer. The range of a zoom lens is always nice to have, especially because a 75-300mm runs outside of the range of a standard 18-55mm kit lens. But, if your a beginner looking to get into landscape photography, it won't do you much good. I much prefer using prime lenses given the option between the two, but they may not be versatile enough for beginners. If I were to get a prime lens for someone just starting out, however, I'd probably either opt for the 50mm you mentioned or a 28mm.


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