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Buying a lens

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So, you want to buy a lens for your camera? So did I, and became overwhelmed by the options. I am a hobbest, and

Before we go

Finding your crop factor!!!

Deciding a mm range

I like 16-50

Honestly though, its not about the focal length, it’s about how it feels to shoot.

What mount?

Ok so now what

Find a few lenses

Read pro reviews

Non-Red Flags

Distortion

Ignore distortion, most lenses have it and its corrected easily with software

Read amazon reviews

Get down to three

Buying

First rent/ask to try

Local camera stores

Buy used if you can!

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