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**OixKKcj1** · 05-27-2006, 06:20 PM

I know this is strictly a Digital Art board but I just bought a brand new Canon EOS 300X body for £40 and I want to know what would be a good lens to get started with? I know the kit lens is a 28-80mm would that be a good starting point?
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**RLRWai4B** · 05-27-2006, 08:41 PM

50mm 1.8 prime

**Nurse_sero** · 05-27-2006, 09:39 PM

Yor kit lens will be fine for you for the moment until you get the hang of your camera. Then you will realize what you want, either wider or telephoto. But i agree with solidshot, the 50mm f/1.8 would be very good to play around with and learn from since it has a large max aperture, great for portraits and low light.

**85IbLcwQ** · 05-28-2006, 04:16 AM

50mm 1.8 prime

Yup yup what a wonderful lens it is

05-27-2006, 06:20 PM	#1
OixKKcj1 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 393 Senior Member	What's a good starter lens? I know this is strictly a Digital Art board but I just bought a brand new Canon EOS 300X body for £40 and I want to know what would be a good lens to get started with? I know the kit lens is a 28-80mm would that be a good starting point? Thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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RLRWai4B Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	50mm 1.8 prime Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-27-2006, 09:39 PM	#3
Nurse_sero Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 562 Senior Member	Yor kit lens will be fine for you for the moment until you get the hang of your camera. Then you will realize what you want, either wider or telephoto. But i agree with solidshot, the 50mm f/1.8 would be very good to play around with and learn from since it has a large max aperture, great for portraits and low light. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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85IbLcwQ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 437 Senior Member	50mm 1.8 prime Yup yup what a wonderful lens it is Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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