camera lenses for beginners
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for camera lenses for beginners.
Whether you're a professional photographer or a hobbyist, a good lens is one of the most important investments you can make in your camera kit. And with the dizzying array of lenses available, it's hard to know which is best for you. To help you navigate the world of lenses, we've put together this list of our recommendations for camera lenses for beginners.
Sony - FE 20-70mm F4 G Full Frame Standard Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL2070GSKU: 6532169Top comment"Doing this allows me to carry just one lens with the two camera bodies. The lens feels very robust and well made, exactly what I expect from Sony and why they’re my main camera brand. ...I am using it on a Sony Alpha 6000 camera, body ILCE-6000. The camera came with a 16-55mm lens and a 55-210mm telephoto lens. ...Solid multi function lens...Great all around lens"
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FE 20-70mm F4 G - Sony Alpha full-frame constant-aperture wide standard zoom lens - extend the range of the standard zoom lens to 20mm for wide field of view required to include yourself, your friends and the background with G series resolution and naturally rendered bokeh. Fast, precise, silent autofocus together and advanced optics provide peak performance for stills and video.Top comment"Doing this allows me to carry just one lens with the two camera bodies. The lens feels very robust and well made, exactly what I expect from Sony and why they’re my main camera brand. ...I am using it on a Sony Alpha 6000 camera, body ILCE-6000. The camera came with a 16-55mm lens and a 55-210mm telephoto lens. ...Solid multi function lens...Great all around lens"
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FE 20-70mm F4 G - Sony Alpha full-frame constant-aperture wide standard zoom lens - extend the range of the standard zoom lens to 20mm for wide field of view required to include yourself, your friends and the background with G series resolution and naturally rendered bokeh. Fast, precise, silent autofocus together and advanced optics provide peak performance for stills and video.See all Camera Lenses
Sony - FE 50mm F1.4 GM Full-frame Large-aperture G Master Lens - Black
Model: SEL50F14GMSKU: 6536910Top comment"The lens is a not too heavy, but it feels solid and well-built in the hand. ...Amazing Lens!...This lens I did a lot of research on before I purchased and I compared this to the sigma and the Sony 1.2 50 mm G master. "
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Sony’s G Master lens technology delivers extraordinary resolution and bokeh in a compact, lightweight 50mm lens. With outstanding image-wide resolution and contrast from F1.4, this fast, responsive lens offers sharp realism for stills and movies that will satisfy users from advanced amateurs to the most discerning professionals.Top comment"The lens is a not too heavy, but it feels solid and well-built in the hand. ...Amazing Lens!...This lens I did a lot of research on before I purchased and I compared this to the sigma and the Sony 1.2 50 mm G master. "
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Sony’s G Master lens technology delivers extraordinary resolution and bokeh in a compact, lightweight 50mm lens. With outstanding image-wide resolution and contrast from F1.4, this fast, responsive lens offers sharp realism for stills and movies that will satisfy users from advanced amateurs to the most discerning professionals.See all Mirrorless Lenses
Fujifilm - XF50mmF2 R WR Midrange Telephoto Lens - Silver
Model: 16536623SKU: 5760715Top comment"Excellent lens but......This 50mm is so cool, sharp, very nice lens but it was just too much for my needs. In a beginners perspective, i bought the product with poor judgement. ...Great portrait lense...The lense is great, gives you a decent zoom and has great bokeh."
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Minimize photographic distortions with this Fujifilm 50mm F2 lens. It has a special aspherical lens layer to prevent color fringing and spherical image distortions, and the fast, quiet stepping motor of the autofocus won't startle wildlife or draw unwanted attention. This compact, lightweight Fujifilm 50mm F2 lens is easy to carry and handle.Top comment"Excellent lens but......This 50mm is so cool, sharp, very nice lens but it was just too much for my needs. In a beginners perspective, i bought the product with poor judgement. ...Great portrait lense...The lense is great, gives you a decent zoom and has great bokeh."
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Minimize photographic distortions with this Fujifilm 50mm F2 lens. It has a special aspherical lens layer to prevent color fringing and spherical image distortions, and the fast, quiet stepping motor of the autofocus won't startle wildlife or draw unwanted attention. This compact, lightweight Fujifilm 50mm F2 lens is easy to carry and handle.See all Mirrorless Lenses
National Geographic - 114mm Achromatic Reflector Telescope
Model: 80-10114SKU: 6442999Top comment"Great beginner telescope!...Great beginner telescope! Seems to be built very well!"
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Observe the sky with this National Geographic 80-20114 carbon fiber wrap reflector telescope. The 500mm focal length and 114mm aperture provide an excellent definition of deep-sky photography, while the interchangeable Plossl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens deliver enhanced magnification. This National Geographic carbon fiber wrap reflector telescope has an adjustable tripod with an accessory tray for convenient stability and storage.Top comment"Great beginner telescope!...Great beginner telescope! Seems to be built very well!"
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Observe the sky with this National Geographic 80-20114 carbon fiber wrap reflector telescope. The 500mm focal length and 114mm aperture provide an excellent definition of deep-sky photography, while the interchangeable Plossl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens deliver enhanced magnification. This National Geographic carbon fiber wrap reflector telescope has an adjustable tripod with an accessory tray for convenient stability and storage.See all Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics
Tamron - 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 for Sony E-Mount
Model: AFF053S700SKU: 6424126Top comment"Great for beginners. Lightweight and works great on my A6000...Great for beginners - fixed lens - slow autofocus...This lens is great for entry level photographer. I paired this lens with an a6000 and when matched with some good lighting it works wonders. "
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The Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is lightweight and compact. It is the ideal lens for any shooting situation. This slightly wide natural perspective is great for general photography and is a great first lens to have in your bag. The fast 2.8 aperture allows picture taking in low light and the use of low dispersion glass and glass molded aspherical lens elements provide outstanding optical performance. One of the key features is the ability to take pictures as close as 5.9 inches from your subject. This close-up feature will allow you to take pictures of small objects and fill the frame.Top comment"Great for beginners. Lightweight and works great on my A6000...Great for beginners - fixed lens - slow autofocus...This lens is great for entry level photographer. I paired this lens with an a6000 and when matched with some good lighting it works wonders. "
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The Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is lightweight and compact. It is the ideal lens for any shooting situation. This slightly wide natural perspective is great for general photography and is a great first lens to have in your bag. The fast 2.8 aperture allows picture taking in low light and the use of low dispersion glass and glass molded aspherical lens elements provide outstanding optical performance. One of the key features is the ability to take pictures as close as 5.9 inches from your subject. This close-up feature will allow you to take pictures of small objects and fill the frame.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Standard Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20101SKU: 6489694Top comment"Limited for beginners...Being a prime lens, it has its limitations but its hard to complain avout it at the price....Great Lense...We recently bought the Nikon Z FC and this lense is a great addition to it."
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The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 excels at the capture of daily snapshots comfortably and intuitively. What’s more, you can respond immediately to the fast changing moments of street photography; and more. Get excellent image quality with its street smart 28mm perspective—42mm on DX cameras (35mm equivalent) and fast f/2.8 maximum aperture.Top comment"Limited for beginners...Being a prime lens, it has its limitations but its hard to complain avout it at the price....Great Lense...We recently bought the Nikon Z FC and this lense is a great addition to it."
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The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 excels at the capture of daily snapshots comfortably and intuitively. What’s more, you can respond immediately to the fast changing moments of street photography; and more. Get excellent image quality with its street smart 28mm perspective—42mm on DX cameras (35mm equivalent) and fast f/2.8 maximum aperture.See all Mirrorless Lenses
Sony - FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Zoom Lens for Most a7-Series Cameras - Black
Model: SEL2870SKU: 4450019Top comment"Love this lens.The photos are sharp and it is a hood lens for a beginner...Nice lens. Would recommend this lens for any beginner photography"
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Utilizing Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, this dust- and moisture-resistant Sony SEL2870 zoom lens helps you achieve sharp images with minimal blurring while shooting with your compatible Sony a7-series full-frame camera.Top comment"Love this lens.The photos are sharp and it is a hood lens for a beginner...Nice lens. Would recommend this lens for any beginner photography"
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Utilizing Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, this dust- and moisture-resistant Sony SEL2870 zoom lens helps you achieve sharp images with minimal blurring while shooting with your compatible Sony a7-series full-frame camera.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
Canon - RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM Standard Zoom Lens for RF Mount Cameras - Black
Model: 4111C002SKU: 6402249Top comment"Lense...I got this lens with my first "expensive" camera (beginner in photography) and it really serves the purpose....CANON RF 240105 LENSE...GOOD LENSE THAT I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT AS PACKAGE WITH CAMERA. "
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Capture clear shots consistently with this Canon RF standard zoom lens. Optical image correction provides up to five stops of shake correction for clean shots, and the Center Macro Focus helps capture photos as close as an inch away. This Canon RF standard zoom lens features an optical control ring that lets you quickly change the settings.Top comment"Lense...I got this lens with my first "expensive" camera (beginner in photography) and it really serves the purpose....CANON RF 240105 LENSE...GOOD LENSE THAT I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT AS PACKAGE WITH CAMERA. "
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Capture clear shots consistently with this Canon RF standard zoom lens. Optical image correction provides up to five stops of shake correction for clean shots, and the Center Macro Focus helps capture photos as close as an inch away. This Canon RF standard zoom lens features an optical control ring that lets you quickly change the settings.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
Sony - FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Power Zoom Lens for Full-Frame, APS-C and Super 35 E-Mount Cameras - Black
Model: SELP28135GSKU: 9250019Top comment"Super dooper lens....Great lens a Must Have...Bought this Lens at Best Buy after watching many You Tube videos , Got it a week ago and now its the time to play with it try to learn how to use is as I am a beginner ....Great Cine lens for the Sony E-mount...A great Cine lens for the Sony E-mount cameras. Lens is quite big but what do you expect for such great quality. "
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This Sony FE PZ SELP28135G 28-135mm f/4 G OSS power zoom lens features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and a SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) drive system, so you can capture clear images with your full-frame, APS-C or Super 35 E-mount camera.Top comment"Super dooper lens....Great lens a Must Have...Bought this Lens at Best Buy after watching many You Tube videos , Got it a week ago and now its the time to play with it try to learn how to use is as I am a beginner ....Great Cine lens for the Sony E-mount...A great Cine lens for the Sony E-mount cameras. Lens is quite big but what do you expect for such great quality. "
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This Sony FE PZ SELP28135G 28-135mm f/4 G OSS power zoom lens features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and a SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) drive system, so you can capture clear images with your full-frame, APS-C or Super 35 E-mount camera.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black
Model: 20085SKU: 6385418Top comment"Z 50-250 Zoom lens...Great lens for the money. Most Z lenses are upwards of $899 and up. ...Great kit lens with great range. Great for beginners and is a must have to determine what kind of prime lens you'll eventually want after playing with the range a bit."
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Expand your photographic options with this NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens. The telephoto capability lets you get closer to the action and capture sports, concerts and wildlife shots and takes closeup portraits without distortions against a soft background. This NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens integrates Vibration Reduction image stabilization system to deliver non-shaky videos and sharp, clear photos.Top comment"Z 50-250 Zoom lens...Great lens for the money. Most Z lenses are upwards of $899 and up. ...Great kit lens with great range. Great for beginners and is a must have to determine what kind of prime lens you'll eventually want after playing with the range a bit."
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Expand your photographic options with this NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens. The telephoto capability lets you get closer to the action and capture sports, concerts and wildlife shots and takes closeup portraits without distortions against a soft background. This NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens integrates Vibration Reduction image stabilization system to deliver non-shaky videos and sharp, clear photos.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
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