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New wide angle and telephoto lens recommendations

hokumto1
Apprentice

Hello I have a EOS R8 and only have the “nifty fifty” I want some other lenses to use like wide angle and telephoto lenses. I’ve been looking at the 24mm f1.8 and 28mm f2.8 for ultra wides. And I would like recommendations on which to get. I plan on taking landscapes, street, and architectural photos so I want something versatile too! I’m not sure what to look at for zoom/telephoto lenses so any recommendations for those would be great too. My budget is 700 USD and I don’t want too go above the budget but I also don’t mind having something cheap.(for all lenses)

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ebiggs1
Legend
Legend

"I want some other lenses to use like wide angle and telephoto lenses."

That's not going to happen if you want a WA and a tele. $700 may get you one or the other but not both. As you have found the 50mm prime as an only lens is a poor choice. This time make sure you look for a zoom lens. The lens Canon ships with an R8 is the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens I believe and it is a good place to start. I don't remember or know the price but it will be well under $700 bucks.

EB
EOS 1D, EOS 1D MK IIn, EOS 1D MK III, EOS 1Ds MK III, EOS 1D MK IV and EOS 1DX and many lenses.

Tronhard
VIP
VIP

Hi and welcome:
24mm is not 'ultra wide' but it is wide enough for many landscapes.  If you want one lens that does a lot, extremely well then get the RF 24-240 IS USM lens.  It is an excellent optic with image stabilization, fast focus and covers a phenomenal focal range.  I have one and shoot with it more than my RF 24-105L f/4.

Sample images at these links:
Trying out the RF 24-240 on Wildlife with the R5 - Page 2 - Canon Community
One Test of a RF 24-240 Super Zoom Lens - Does it ... - Canon Community
Moody Morning the the R6 & RF 24-240 - Canon Community

For $719,  which is only slightly above budget, you will get a refurbished one from Canon. These refurbs are often over-stock but new, new but open box, display or demo units, but 'good as new' and come with a Canon 1-year warranty.  You won't get a better deal!  Here is the link:
Shop Canon Refurbished RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM | Canon U.S.A., Inc.


cheers, TREVOR

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