Guide me on this: Lens
- Thread starter riz
- Start date
Kit lens is a great place to start. You will use it and be happy, until your not.. then you will know what you want in another lens..
From what I hear, you can't go wrong with the $100 Canon 50mm f/1.8 -- I haven't personally used it however.
If you happen to like the look and usage of the prime lens, then I would recommend your next step up be to look at the Rokinon manual prime lenses (the branding may also be Bower or Samyang, but they're all the same). I'm still working within my means to get more of their lenses (I currently use the 35mm one: http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-35mm-Lens-Canon-Cameras/dp/B004X1SG12 and the 85mm is on the way). These are considerably more expensive than the kit lens and Canon 50 f/1.8, but they are of the quality of much more expensive lenses. So keep these in consideration as you improve and build up in the future.
Hope this helps!
If you happen to like the look and usage of the prime lens, then I would recommend your next step up be to look at the Rokinon manual prime lenses (the branding may also be Bower or Samyang, but they're all the same). I'm still working within my means to get more of their lenses (I currently use the 35mm one: http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-35mm-Lens-Canon-Cameras/dp/B004X1SG12 and the 85mm is on the way). These are considerably more expensive than the kit lens and Canon 50 f/1.8, but they are of the quality of much more expensive lenses. So keep these in consideration as you improve and build up in the future.
Hope this helps!
Wheatgrinders "The Noob Cinematographer Path to Happiness"
... (may not be applicable to the OP)...
... (may not be applicable to the OP)...
- Buy camera and kit zoom lens
- Learn to use manual exposure, shutter and frame rate settings
- Learn to manual focus
- Create test movie that has indoor, outdoor sun, and outdoor low light (night) shots.
- Post test movie for feedback
- Solicit advice on next lens
