Starter Lenses
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A lens is the most important part of a camera. It's what captures the image and turns it into a digital file that you can edit and share with friends and family. Browse the top-ranked list of starter lenses below along with associated reviews and opinions.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Standard Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20072SKU: 6292232Top comment"Great lens...Nice starter lens for the new Nikon Z6 camera. Lens in light weight and makes it easy to carry around all day....Great starter lens. Versatile middle of the road. I only wish it went even wider and narrower:) but very useful and good value"
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Capture everything from wide-angle views to close-ups with this 24-70mm Nikon NIKKOR Z zoom lens. A constant f/4 max aperture allows consistent exposure at any zoom setting, while the new optical formula provides faithful color reproduction with virtually no flare or chromatic aberration. This lightweight Nikon NIKKOR Z zoom lens is durable for everyday use.Top comment"Great lens...Nice starter lens for the new Nikon Z6 camera. Lens in light weight and makes it easy to carry around all day....Great starter lens. Versatile middle of the road. I only wish it went even wider and narrower:) but very useful and good value"
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Capture everything from wide-angle views to close-ups with this 24-70mm Nikon NIKKOR Z zoom lens. A constant f/4 max aperture allows consistent exposure at any zoom setting, while the new optical formula provides faithful color reproduction with virtually no flare or chromatic aberration. This lightweight Nikon NIKKOR Z zoom lens is durable for everyday use.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $899.95The comparable value price is $1,049.95
Fujifilm - XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Model: 16443072SKU: 3722019Top comment"Good starter...This lense is a nice mid range lense. You need to get a little close to the subject to make it work, the aperture (sp*) is acceptable . ...What a Amazing lens...I read a lot of reviews before i decide to give 1300$ for Lense but i do believe this is worth every penny especially low light i spend night in Boston taking a picture from 7-9 pm various light condition and its just Amazing how crisp and nice pictures are. "
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This Fujifilm XF16-55MM telephoto zoom lens offers Nano-GI along with HT-EBC coatings across the surface of the lens to prevent ghosting and flaring from diagonal light. The Linear Motor offers fast, quiet autofocus.Top comment"Good starter...This lense is a nice mid range lense. You need to get a little close to the subject to make it work, the aperture (sp*) is acceptable . ...What a Amazing lens...I read a lot of reviews before i decide to give 1300$ for Lense but i do believe this is worth every penny especially low light i spend night in Boston taking a picture from 7-9 pm various light condition and its just Amazing how crisp and nice pictures are. "
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This Fujifilm XF16-55MM telephoto zoom lens offers Nano-GI along with HT-EBC coatings across the surface of the lens to prevent ghosting and flaring from diagonal light. The Linear Motor offers fast, quiet autofocus.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesNone in your area.
Canon - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM Standard Zoom Lens for EOS R-Series 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....A great lens for starter and an opportunity to be a great vloger ot photographer"
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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....A great lens for starter and an opportunity to be a great vloger ot photographer"
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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 $459.99Sold Out
Canon - EF-M22mm F2 STM Standard Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: 5985B002SKU: 6499937Top comment"All rounder lens!...Great starter lens for for beginner photography. Excellent lens for travel and street photography. ...Love this lens!...Great all around lense! Love the quality and captures some amazing pictures!"
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Capture high-quality shots with your Canon EOS M DSLR camera using this Canon 5985B002 EF-M lens that features an f/2 aperture for stunning image capture, even in low-light conditions. The stepping motor offers smooth and quiet continuous autofocus.Top comment"All rounder lens!...Great starter lens for for beginner photography. Excellent lens for travel and street photography. ...Love this lens!...Great all around lense! Love the quality and captures some amazing pictures!"
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Capture high-quality shots with your Canon EOS M DSLR camera using this Canon 5985B002 EF-M lens that features an f/2 aperture for stunning image capture, even in low-light conditions. The stepping motor offers smooth and quiet continuous autofocus.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $249.99Sold Out
Panasonic - Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. Zoom Lens, H-FS45150K - Black
Model: H-FS45150AKSKU: 4411800Top comment"Nice starter lens...I was not overly thrilled, but after playing with this lens a little...it became much easier to maneuver....Good starter lens"
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. Zoom Lens: Capture subjects and scenes in sharp detail with this 45-150mm zoom lens, which works with most Panasonic Lumix G compact system cameras with a Micro Four Thirds mount. The Mega O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer) helps keep your shots steady to minimize blurring.Top comment"Nice starter lens...I was not overly thrilled, but after playing with this lens a little...it became much easier to maneuver....Good starter lens"
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. Zoom Lens: Capture subjects and scenes in sharp detail with this 45-150mm zoom lens, which works with most Panasonic Lumix G compact system cameras with a Micro Four Thirds mount. The Mega O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer) helps keep your shots steady to minimize blurring.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $199.99The comparable value price is $349.99Select pickup
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Tamron - 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount - Black
Model: AFB070S700SKU: 6458609Top comment"Best Starter Glass for Beginners...I love this glass it’s definitely an awesome little starter lens would definitely recommend for new photographers. ...Overall great lens, works perfectly for starters and worth the price"
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The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model AFB070S700) is a large aperture everyday zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Fast, sharp, quiet, and small—this new APS-C zoom lens is extraordinarily versatile and perfect for everyday photography. The lens was created to achieve a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), it’s the world's first 17-70mm F2.8 standard zoom lens with a 4.1x zoom ratio for APS-C cameras. The 17-70mm F2.8 includes Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation). When shooting video, by utilizing AI technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models. Designed specifically for use with APS-C mirrorless cameras, the lens is light weight and compact, even with VC. Its small size and versatility make it a great choice for outdoor, travel and vacation photography, where compact camera bags are preferred, and of course for daily use. Additionally, photographers / users can take advantage of a close working distance. It features an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide-angle end and 0.39m (15.4 in) at the telephoto end. The lens is equipped with Tamron’s RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) AF drive system, a high-speed, precision stepping motor unit. It also incorporates a wide variety of other features, including Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added durability. In your everyday life and on your trips to distant places, this lens captures all the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.Top comment"Best Starter Glass for Beginners...I love this glass it’s definitely an awesome little starter lens would definitely recommend for new photographers. ...Overall great lens, works perfectly for starters and worth the price"
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The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model AFB070S700) is a large aperture everyday zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Fast, sharp, quiet, and small—this new APS-C zoom lens is extraordinarily versatile and perfect for everyday photography. The lens was created to achieve a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), it’s the world's first 17-70mm F2.8 standard zoom lens with a 4.1x zoom ratio for APS-C cameras. The 17-70mm F2.8 includes Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation). When shooting video, by utilizing AI technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models. Designed specifically for use with APS-C mirrorless cameras, the lens is light weight and compact, even with VC. Its small size and versatility make it a great choice for outdoor, travel and vacation photography, where compact camera bags are preferred, and of course for daily use. Additionally, photographers / users can take advantage of a close working distance. It features an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide-angle end and 0.39m (15.4 in) at the telephoto end. The lens is equipped with Tamron’s RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) AF drive system, a high-speed, precision stepping motor unit. It also incorporates a wide variety of other features, including Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added durability. In your everyday life and on your trips to distant places, this lens captures all the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $599.99The comparable value price is $699.99Select pickup
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Nikon - AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Wide-Angle Zoom Lens for APS-C F-mount cameras - Black
Model: 20067SKU: 5936001Top comment"Good starter lens...Good lens but lacks low light capabilities which can limit your shooting....Starter wide-angle lens...Good value wide-angle lens for amateurs or hobbyists."
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Capture creative photographs with this Nikon NIKKOR 10-22mm wide-angle zoom lens. Its Vibration Reduction image stabilization and nearly silent autofocus make this lens ideal for use in video production, and its high-end optics handle challenging lighting conditions easily. Pack this compact, lightweight Nikon NIKKOR wide-angle zoom lens in your kit for travel and outings.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesTop comment"Good starter lens...Good lens but lacks low light capabilities which can limit your shooting....Starter wide-angle lens...Good value wide-angle lens for amateurs or hobbyists."
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Capture creative photographs with this Nikon NIKKOR 10-22mm wide-angle zoom lens. Its Vibration Reduction image stabilization and nearly silent autofocus make this lens ideal for use in video production, and its high-end optics handle challenging lighting conditions easily. Pack this compact, lightweight Nikon NIKKOR wide-angle zoom lens in your kit for travel and outings.
Canon - EF-S10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: 9518A002SKU: 7170116Top comment"Should be an L lens - Don't pass this up...Enough said... this should be a Canon L lense. Once of the few EF-S lenses that has superb glass. ...Best lens for a starter"
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Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens: Get the whole picture with this ultra-wide zoom lens that allows you to fit more of the shot into the frame without backing away from your subject. This Canon EF-S lens is ideal for architectural photos, landscapes, panoramic views and wide shots in enclosed spaces. The lightweight and compact body is comfortably designed for handheld shooting.Top comment"Should be an L lens - Don't pass this up...Enough said... this should be a Canon L lense. Once of the few EF-S lenses that has superb glass. ...Best lens for a starter"
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Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens: Get the whole picture with this ultra-wide zoom lens that allows you to fit more of the shot into the frame without backing away from your subject. This Canon EF-S lens is ideal for architectural photos, landscapes, panoramic views and wide shots in enclosed spaces. The lightweight and compact body is comfortably designed for handheld shooting.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $529.99The comparable value price is $729.99Select pickup
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Canon - RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Model: 2963C002SKU: 6298183Top comment"Great lens...This is the best lens if you don’t want carry around multiple lenses. ...Lens...Good starter lens. Great value for the price I got when I bought it."
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Photograph with clarity, speed and precision by using this 24-105mm Canon zoom lens. The refined, lightweight design attaches easily, while the broad zoom range and optical image stabilization let you capture quality images indoors and out. The fluorine coating protects this Canon zoom lens from dust and water to ensure durability.Top comment"Great lens...This is the best lens if you don’t want carry around multiple lenses. ...Lens...Good starter lens. Great value for the price I got when I bought it."
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Photograph with clarity, speed and precision by using this 24-105mm Canon zoom lens. The refined, lightweight design attaches easily, while the broad zoom range and optical image stabilization let you capture quality images indoors and out. The fluorine coating protects this Canon zoom lens from dust and water to ensure durability.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $1,299.00The comparable value price is $1,399.00Select pickup
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Canon - RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Model: 3684C002SKU: 6359980Top comment"Great all around lens...Great all around lens. Took this lens for a 2 week vacation and left my other lenses at home. ...Great lenses for starters dont even think twice for buying these you will be happy trust me."
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Capture and preserve special life moments with this Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM lens. Lightweight and compact, this 10x zoom lens is perfect for travel and routine photography. Canon's RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM lens offers the broad range required to spend less time exchanging lenses and more time capturing remarkable photos plus videos.Top comment"Great all around lens...Great all around lens. Took this lens for a 2 week vacation and left my other lenses at home. ...Great lenses for starters dont even think twice for buying these you will be happy trust me."
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Capture and preserve special life moments with this Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM lens. Lightweight and compact, this 10x zoom lens is perfect for travel and routine photography. Canon's RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM lens offers the broad range required to spend less time exchanging lenses and more time capturing remarkable photos plus videos.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom LensesNone in your area.
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