Choosing the right lens for a shoot can be a difficult task. Especially when you don’t know exactly what you might see. Hopefully I can provide some insight by sharing the lenses' I use most and where I use them.
18 - 55 mm lens (Standard)
This lens range is most common for the lens your camera will come with. Many people are quick to dismiss it because they believe it delivers lower quality images. While in some cases this can be true, I have gotten so much use out of it. It is great for doing something like landscape shots where you have a lot of ground to cover. This lens is very versatile and should not be overlooked.
75 - 3000 mm lens (Telephoto)
A telephoto lens is great for long range shots. A common shot I recommend when you get this lens is to try and photograph the Moon. It can be tricky and you might not get right your first time but it is a great way to learn about camera settings and, who knows, maybe you’ll get a supper cool shoot out of it. Overall I am of the belief that is a lens everyone should pick up at some point.
50 mm (Fixed)
I’m sure you’re thinking, “Why would you want a lens that is stuck at 50 mm when you have a lens that can do that and more?“ That’s a good point but the benefits of a fixed lens are that you won’t need to worry about the zoom changing on accident. I have also noticed personally that it produces better quality images than the 18 - 55 mm lens. If you get more into photography, fixed lenses’ would be a good thing to look at.
- Spencer Messmann