Essential Lenses?

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12-02-2019 12:23 PM
I’m curious as to what people would consider an “essential lens”. I currently have the 70-200 4.0 and the 18-55. I mainly shoot wildlife and landscapes but want to open up what i can shoot with different lenses. What are some suggestions?
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12-02-2019 02:53 PM
A Macro is always good, you don't say which camera, but for EF-S the 60 mm Macro is a good buy.
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12-02-2019 05:39 PM
" I currently have the 70-200 4.0 and the 18-55."
You've got what might be called "essential". Unless your definition of essential has specific requirements. However, there are better lenses than what you have that do what you do.
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12-02-2019 06:52 PM - last edited on 12-02-2019 11:48 PM by Crista
I'm a wildlife photographer.
I mainly focus on general wildlife photography and I'm using Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR.
If you are planning to buy one now is the right time because of the ongoing [Link Removed Per FORUM GUIDELINES] Cyber Monday.
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12-02-2019 06:54 PM
@DomnickLolas wrote:I’m curious as to what people would consider an “essential lens”. I currently have the 70-200 4.0 and the 18-55. I mainly shoot wildlife and landscapes but want to open up what i can shoot with different lenses. What are some suggestions?
What camera body are you using? I would suggest Canon's "Portraut & Travel" two lens kit.
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/portrait-and-travel-two-lens-kit
The 70-200mm f/4L is a very good lens. There are different versions of the 18-55mm kit lens. The STM version of 18-55mm kit lens is also a pretty good lens. It just does not have a wide aperture.
Another good investment would be a professional grade tripod or a high quality camera bag.
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12-02-2019 11:42 PM
That kit might not work, we don't know if his camera can handle EF-S lenses
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12-03-2019 12:46 AM
@kvbarkley wrote:That kit might not work, we don't know if his camera can handle EF-S lenses
He has one of the 18-55's. They're all EF-S, aren't they?
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12-03-2019 09:55 AM
"I'm using Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR."
I'm sorry.
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12-03-2019 10:54 AM
@ebiggs1 wrote:"I'm using Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR."
I'm sorry.
Um ... The OP who asked the question isn't the person who mentioned the Nikon lens.
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12-04-2019 10:53 AM
"The OP who asked the question isn't the person who mentioned the Nikon lens."
Your point, Robert? I am still sorry for that individual.
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