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If you're looking to get into photography, or just want to upgrade your camera, we've got you covered. These are the lenses that will help you learn about what makes a good photo lens and how to get the most out of your camera. Browse the top-ranked list of lenses for beginners below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Portrait Lens for Select Cameras - Black
Model: 2195SKU: 1790037Top comment"Phenomenal portrait lens! Great boka! Solid lens and glass! Read the great reviews, had high expectations and this lens me them!...I love this lens. I’m a beginner but this lens takes some amazing shots. ...Phenomenal portrait lens!...Great portrait lens"
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Snap gorgeous portrait photos with this Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 2195 lens, which features an f/1.4 maximum aperture and 9 diaphragm blades for sharp shots with a soft background blur. SIC (Super Integrated Coating) and Nano Crystal Coat minimize lens flare.Top comment"Phenomenal portrait lens! Great boka! Solid lens and glass! Read the great reviews, had high expectations and this lens me them!...I love this lens. I’m a beginner but this lens takes some amazing shots. ...Phenomenal portrait lens!...Great portrait lens"
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Snap gorgeous portrait photos with this Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 2195 lens, which features an f/1.4 maximum aperture and 9 diaphragm blades for sharp shots with a soft background blur. SIC (Super Integrated Coating) and Nano Crystal Coat minimize lens flare.See all DSLR Prime LensesYour price for this item is $1,599.99
Tamron - 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD for Sony E-Mount
Model: AFA071S700SKU: 6445361Top comment"This has been an extremely versatile all-in-one lens for me as a humble beginner. The 28-200 range is very nice as you don't feel like your missing shots that you might want some extra reach. ...First lens, All In One, is the one for people who...This is my very first lens, so this review is from a beginner. I use this on the Sony A7 IV. "
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The Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 (Model AFA071S-700) is the world’s first all-in-one zoom to achieve a maximum aperture of F2.8 at the 28mm wide-angle end. Despite covering a wide range of focal lengths, the lens is lightweight and compact, making it convenient to bring along for all your picture taking needs. When combined with a compact, lightweight full-frame/APS-C mirrorless camera, it allows photographers to capture virtually every scene they encounter in daily use, travel, sports and nature. Tamron did not compromise on optical performance. The use of special lens elements—including LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion)- help suppress chromatic aberrations, making it possible to achieve high image quality from edge to edge. With a MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide end and 0.8m (31.5 in) at the telephoto end, the lens also offers high-level close-up shooting performance. The AF drive system is powered by the RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit to deliver high-speed, high-precision performance. The lens also features Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added protection.Top comment"This has been an extremely versatile all-in-one lens for me as a humble beginner. The 28-200 range is very nice as you don't feel like your missing shots that you might want some extra reach. ...First lens, All In One, is the one for people who...This is my very first lens, so this review is from a beginner. I use this on the Sony A7 IV. "
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The Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 (Model AFA071S-700) is the world’s first all-in-one zoom to achieve a maximum aperture of F2.8 at the 28mm wide-angle end. Despite covering a wide range of focal lengths, the lens is lightweight and compact, making it convenient to bring along for all your picture taking needs. When combined with a compact, lightweight full-frame/APS-C mirrorless camera, it allows photographers to capture virtually every scene they encounter in daily use, travel, sports and nature. Tamron did not compromise on optical performance. The use of special lens elements—including LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion)- help suppress chromatic aberrations, making it possible to achieve high image quality from edge to edge. With a MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide end and 0.8m (31.5 in) at the telephoto end, the lens also offers high-level close-up shooting performance. The AF drive system is powered by the RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit to deliver high-speed, high-precision performance. The lens also features Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added protection.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $649.99The previous price was $729.99
Nikon - AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Telephoto Zoom Lens for APS-C F-mount cameras - Black
Model: 20061SKU: 5580109Top comment"Great Lens...Perfect lens for beginners. Good buy for the price....Great for beginners...Got it on sale out of a whim and I was worried it wouldn’t be good enough but I think it does the job well for a beginner/intermediate photographer!"
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Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Telephoto Zoom Lens:Zoom into your subjects with this Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens. Fast autofocus ensures you can quickly get rapidly moving subjects into shot, and the wide focal length creates plenty of opportunities for outstanding images. Whether you're shooting wildlife in the day or enjoying long-range, long-exposure night shots, this Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens gets the job done..Top comment"Great Lens...Perfect lens for beginners. Good buy for the price....Great for beginners...Got it on sale out of a whim and I was worried it wouldn’t be good enough but I think it does the job well for a beginner/intermediate photographer!"
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Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Telephoto Zoom Lens:Zoom into your subjects with this Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens. Fast autofocus ensures you can quickly get rapidly moving subjects into shot, and the wide focal length creates plenty of opportunities for outstanding images. Whether you're shooting wildlife in the day or enjoying long-range, long-exposure night shots, this Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens gets the job done..See all DSLR Long-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $349.99
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 LensesYour price for this item is $399.99
Canon - EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Wide-Angle Zoom and EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Kit for DSLR - black
Model: 2515A034SKU: 5847212Top comment"Is the the perfect lens for beginners. I got this for my 14 year old son and he loves it...Nice lens kit for beginners"
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Improve your DSLR camera with this Canon Advanced two-lens kit. This set contains a versatile 50mm lens for closeups and macro shots and a 17-40mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with hood for compelling landscape photography. Caps and cases are included with this Canon Advanced two-lens kit to protect your gear between uses.Top comment"Is the the perfect lens for beginners. I got this for my 14 year old son and he loves it...Nice lens kit for beginners"
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Improve your DSLR camera with this Canon Advanced two-lens kit. This set contains a versatile 50mm lens for closeups and macro shots and a 17-40mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with hood for compelling landscape photography. Caps and cases are included with this Canon Advanced two-lens kit to protect your gear between uses.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $1,179.99The previous price was $1,199.99
Panasonic - LUMIX G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens for Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Compatible Cameras, H-H025-K - Black
Model: H-H025-KSKU: 5203501Top comment"Best lens for beginners...I'm a beginner and this lens is so great capturing pictures, portrait to be specific. ...This is nice Len for taking portraits for a beginners who’s not too savvy with cameras. "
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Take beautiful photos and hi-speed video with this hybrid Panasonic LUMIX 25mm lens. Compatible with LUMIX cameras, this lens attaches easily without adding weight to your camera. The natural viewing angle works well in a wide variety of applications, and this Panasonic LUMIX 25mm lens features motor focusing for ultra-clear images.Top comment"Best lens for beginners...I'm a beginner and this lens is so great capturing pictures, portrait to be specific. ...This is nice Len for taking portraits for a beginners who’s not too savvy with cameras. "
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Take beautiful photos and hi-speed video with this hybrid Panasonic LUMIX 25mm lens. Compatible with LUMIX cameras, this lens attaches easily without adding weight to your camera. The natural viewing angle works well in a wide variety of applications, and this Panasonic LUMIX 25mm lens features motor focusing for ultra-clear images.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $149.99The previous price was $249.99
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 & OpticsYour price for this item is $229.99
Canon - RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM Standard Zoom Lens for RF Mount Cameras - Black
Model: 4111C002SKU: 6402249Top comment"Canon RF 24-105 mm lens...I've loved photography all my life, but I would consider myself a beginner with a mirrorless camera, so I did not want to spend $2000 on a lens just yet. ...I got this lens with my first "expensive" camera (beginner in photography) and it really serves the purpose."
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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"Canon RF 24-105 mm lens...I've loved photography all my life, but I would consider myself a beginner with a mirrorless camera, so I did not want to spend $2000 on a lens just yet. ...I got this lens with my first "expensive" camera (beginner in photography) and it really serves the purpose."
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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 LensesYour price for this item is $399.99
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 LensesYour price for this item is $212.99The regular price is $249.99
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Standard Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20101SKU: 6489694Top comment"Great lens for the Nikon Z50!...I replaced my 35mm f1.8 with this lens, and paired it up to the Nikon Z50. It's a very impressive lens and is a great addition to the crop-sensor Z50, making it a 42mm lens when assuming the 1.5x crop factor. ...Limited for beginners...Being a prime lens, it has its limitations but its hard to complain avout it at the price."
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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"Great lens for the Nikon Z50!...I replaced my 35mm f1.8 with this lens, and paired it up to the Nikon Z50. It's a very impressive lens and is a great addition to the crop-sensor Z50, making it a 42mm lens when assuming the 1.5x crop factor. ...Limited for beginners...Being a prime lens, it has its limitations but its hard to complain avout it at the price."
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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 LensesYour price for this item is $279.99The previous price was $299.99
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