Just bought my first DSLR, now need a lense

Regy53

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HI all

Just bought my first DSLR camera, it came with two pack lenses which I was not going to bother with but I thought it gives me a start.

The camera is a Canon D600. Lense 1 is a 18-55 and lense two is a tamron 75-300mm

I cant believe I did not buy a DSLR already but anyway that's another story. I will be taking pictures of my family, pets and general sunset / scenery pictures.

Initially I was going to get a D600 body only and something like a 18-200mm lense which a friend has recommended for being able to use the camera without changing lenses to often.

Now I kind of think I should still go with this but am unsure on lenses and there quality. Any recommendations? If I am honest I would rather spend as little as possible but I know that its pointless if I do so say £500 or below?

Cheers
Ross
 
For landscape and Portraits, I would pick up a 35mm F1.8 and a 50mm F1.8, the 50mm will be great for portraits and the 35mm okish for landscapes, although I think you might do better using the 18-55mm for landscapes to start with. You'll easily afford both for quite a bit less than £500, Maybe pick up a flashgun too :)
 
I would suggest using the 2 lenses you have for a couple of weeks and then run back through your shots looking at the exif data as it will show the focal length used.

You may find you naturally tend to use a particular focal length and then you can hunt out a lens best suited for what you shoot.
 
As above, keep to what you have. Wouldn't bother with an 18-200, it'll be compromised when it comes to image quality and is a bit of a lazy man's travel lens.
 
I wouldn't swap what you have for an 18-200. As above, play with these lenses and see what types of photos you like.
 
...Don't know what the Canon 18-200 is like but the Nikon version is fine and takes great shots. Don't be put off by the negativity towards these types of lenses. All lenses are going to be compromised as far as image quality is concerned it just depends by how much, none are perfect, some are expensive but are well liked.
Cost will obviously make a difference to your choices as will the type of photography you're interested in.
No matter where you stand on lens type just remember you can't take a picture without one on your camera ;)
 
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