Choosing Your First Lens for a DSLR Camera

This video describes the 2-3 recommended lenses when you get your first DSLR. Get the 18-55 or the 18-200, then get the 50mm.
Canon 18-55: http://amzn.to/a4346w
Nikon 18-55: http://amzn.to/bnGGXh
Canon 18-200: http://bit.ly/9GToY3
Nikon 18-200: http://amzn.to/dlr0tS
Nikon 50mm: http://amzn.to/aqCdPD
Canon 50mm: http://amzn.to/aNNOQu
Lens Reversing Rings: http://amzn.to/cdVFeO

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[markclarisse01]

I'm just about to upgrade to a Canon DSLR and it comes with the standard 18-55mm lens. I'm planning on doing portraits and wasn't sure which lens to upgrade to, if any for those kinds of shots. Great video and you've helped me to decide to get a 50mm. Thanks for clarifying it for me. Awesome video's man, you make the technical side of photography make sense. Cheers

[PhotoExtremist]

@markclarisse01 the sigma 17-50 f2.8 would let in more light and the optics would be slightly better, plus it has VR/IS - other than that, the lenses you will be using are fine. if you don't find yourself needing more light / shorter shutter speed then just stick with the lens you already have (unless you have tons of money to spend)

[shrillionaire]

i have a nikon d3100 with the standard 18-55 lens. I was planning on selling that one to buy the 18-200, is that a good idea? Also i dont understand the 50mm lens, dont the other lenses have 50mm within them (18-55mm < over 50). what makes the 50mm so special? Cause cant i just set my other lens at 50mm at take portrait photography. (ive been obsessed with bokeh shots but the subject always gets blurred out along with the lights and my aperture only goes up to 5.6 :( . any suggestions? ).Thanks!

[PhotoExtremist]

@shrillionaire 50mm is better for the 1.8 aperture and the sharpest optics possible. 18-55 is better for range.

[PhotoExtremist]

@PhotoExtremist yes that is correct: prime lenses = best possible quality.

the 18-55 does of course have 50mm in its range, but what it does not have is the f1.8 or f1.4 aperture, which is useful for low light situations, and bokeh.

[iVideoGuru]

Hi, I'm confused! The camera has its own aperture setting and the lens has its own - is that true?? Please explain.

[PhotoExtremist]

@iVideoGuru you can adjust the aperture on a digital camera if you are using a modern digital lens. if you are using an old analog lens, you will need to set it manually on the lens itself. Sometimes the lens has both digital and manual control (like the 50mm 1.8)

[PhotoExtremist]

@XRockVstarI499 Honestly, I have never given it a thought :) camera equipment is not really my thing compared to photo ideas

[1apadilla]

hi I just got my T3I and wanted to know what's a good 50mm that a newbie like me should get.

[NicH715]

good first DSLR camera?

[jonesrulz]

Thank you so much for information you gave, it was really nice to know advantages and disadvantages of different lenses.

[DeadPxle]

@1apadilla Canon 50mm 1.8. its only like $100

[StentorianODS]

Very helpful tips...

[shrillionaire]

@PhotoExtremist thank you! your an amazing photographer :)