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For a beginner, what is the best lens that provides the greatest flexibility?

by Kendall Akers
(Chicago, IL USA)

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Ideally, I'd like to know which one lens, or combination of 2 lenses is best for the broadest range of photographic options.

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Nov 03, 2015
 I'd pick up NEW
by: davemuller

I'd pick up a standard zoom with a constant maximum aperture and then a telephoto zoom.

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Oct 13, 2015
 Flexibility NEW
by: Christoper Chynoweth

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Sep 28, 2009
 Tamron 18-250mm
by: Anonymous

Using a Sony A350 with a Tamron 18-250mm - Although I have a Sigma 10-20mm wide angle zoom and a 50mm primary, I find this fantastic light zoom lens is hardly off the camera. 18mm is as wide a I want for outdoor work and the zoom is perfect for any framing I want to do.
Sep 27, 2009
 Best everyday lens for a Canon 400D
by: John Smith

If you're willing to spend just a bit more on a lens, you can get one with a constant maximum aperture which makes a WORLD of difference if you ever want to fiddle around with the manual controls.

So, having a Canon 400D which lens do I buy to satisfy the above.
Jul 30, 2009
 Standard Zooms
by: Digital SLR Guide

For beginning DSLR users, I often recommend what are called "standard zoom" lenses to begin with.

These are lenses that have a range from about 20mm wide angle to 100mm telephoto (or anything in between).

The reason that I like these lenses is that they are great for "everyday" photography - unlike wide angle lenses, and telephotos which are used for very specific sorts of photography.

Standard zooms also tend to be lighter than other lenses (especially telephotos) which makes them easier to stick on the camera and tote around all the time.

While most kit lenses fall into the standard zoom category (18-55mm) they have one major drawback: variable maximum aperture.

If you're willing to spend just a bit more on a lens, you can get one with a constant maximum aperture which makes a WORLD of difference if you ever want to fiddle around with the manual controls.

For a two-lens option, I'd pick up a standard zoom with a constant maximum aperture and then a telephoto zoom (70-300mm) with a variable maximum aperture.

The reason to get the variable max aperture on the telephoto zoom is PRICE: telephoto zooms with constant max apertures are extremely expensive - if you're just starting out with your DSLR photography you don't need to spend that much on a lens.

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