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Canon 1.8 50mm

Started Mar 3, 2015 | Questions thread
Robin Empson Regular Member • Posts: 111
Re: Canon 1.8 50mm

vin sanity wrote:

So I am fairly new to shooting, I enjoy the canon 1.8 that the seller included. However it is after all a prime lens.

Now I do not enjoy the stock 18-55mm at all. Can someone recommend me a replacement for my 18-55m that basically gives me what my 1.8 does except with the ability to zoom.

Sorry If sound like an amateur, just trying to learn.

Thanks!

What is it that you want?  An f/1.8 zoom?  A lens as sharp as the 50mm f/1.8?

A zoom with an f/1.8 aperture is not a real common thing, it will be pricey and it will be much heavier.  For example:  a Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens for Canon weights about 1.5 lbs more than the 50mm f/1.8 and retails for $800.

A prime lens is really a lot of fun to shoot with and you can buy one from $100  to well over $1,000. I guess it depends on what you are really asking for and what zoom range you are looking for and how much you are willing to pay.

If you could be more specific, we could give you some suggestions.

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