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So, you want to buy a lens for your camera? So did I, and became overwhelmed by the options. I am a hobbest, and
Before we go
Finding your crop factor!!!
Deciding a mm range
I like 16-50
Honestly though, its not about the focal length, it's about how it feels to shoot.
What mount?
Ok so now what
Find a few lenses
Read pro reviews
Non-Red Flags
Distortion
Ignore distortion, most lenses have it and its corrected easily with software
Read amazon reviews
Get down to three
Buying
First rent/ask to try
Local camera stores
Buy used if you can!
📖 stoas
- public document at doc.anagora.org/buying-a-lens
- video call at meet.jit.si/buying-a-lens