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No 1 Canon Telephoto EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Autofocus Lens
Canon Telephoto EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Autofocus Lens ratings

Released 1 year ago

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11 People Recommend
for Novice
"even though i am a serious amateur, they replied back saying…"

- Amazon.com User

"i am just an amateur enthusiast but i am very pleased with…"

- Amazon.com User

"i am an amateur photographer, but desire excellent quality…"

- Amazon.com User

"i am an amateur photographer, but i recently purchased the…"

- Amazon.com User


No 2 Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital AF016C700 ratings

$380 - $450

Released over 2 years ago

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10 People Recommend
"it was my first lenses for my 350d and i am really happy…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"firstly, let me begin by admitting that i'm new to the…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"advanced amateur pros:…"

- Adorama.com User

"one of my first objectives was to find a lens that will…"

- Amazon.com User


No 3 Canon EF 70-200mm 1:4L USM Lens
Canon EF 70-200mm 1:4L USM Lens ratings

$1,040 - $1,254

Released 1 year ago

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5 People Recommend
"the last $50 instant rebate from canon as my first l lens.…"

- Amazon.com User

"yes, it was time to buy my first l-series lenses.…"

- Amazon.com User

"a joy to use for photographers new to is and an attraction…"

- Amazon.com User

"quality control at canon, my first copy was obviously…"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC for Canon EOS ratings

$339 - $400

Released over 2 years ago

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5 People Recommend
"that is my first eos 350d digital camera, so i am not really…"

- Buydig.com User

"if you are considering buying this as your first lens…"

- Amazon.com User

"i am a photographer on a budget, not a pro, not a novice, i…"

- Amazon.com User

"(i'm a serious amateur but not a pro.) pros: …"

- Adorama.com User


No 5 Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 Zuiko Digital Lens
Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 Zuiko Digital Lens ratings

$379 - $500

Released over 2 years ago

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4 People Recommend
"at home and this is my first trip with the lens…"

- Adorama.com User

"this is my first digital camera and i am really crazy about…"

- Amazon.com User

"i have used this lens for nature photographs at home and…"

- Adorama.com User

"this is my first digital reflex. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom Lens
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom Lens ratings

$1,169 - $1,530

Released over 2 years ago

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4 People Recommend
"i shot a low light wedding (my first) with this lens and an…"

- Amazon.com User

"of the amateur and professional photographers that i know.…"

- Amazon.com User

"got it actually one year after my first decision, but i…"

- Amazon.com User

"strong as it would have been had it had been my first climb.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 7 Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens
Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens ratings

$749 - $1,000

Released over 2 years ago

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4 People Recommend
"it's my first prime af-s lens, and i prefer carring this one…"

- Buydig.com User

"a bit heavy but once you shoot your first shot you will…"

- "BluAlien" at Wolfcamera.com

"up a field of photo opps that is new to this photographer.…"

- Amazon.com User

"the only thing i don't like about this lens is that it is a…"

- "BluAlien" at Wolfcamera.com


No 8 Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical IF
Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical IF AF Lens ratings

$439 - $499

Released 1 year ago

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3 People Recommend
"said before, my first concern is sharpness and clarity for…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"as an amateur photographer and using a nikon d50 slr, my…"

- Amazon.com User

"summary: this my only lens i bought to use with pentax k100d…"

- Buydig.com User

"i'm an artist, fairly new to serious photography. …"

- "WeAreStarStuff" at Bhphotovideo.com


No 9 Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED
Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED For AF ratings

$395 - $504

Released 10 months ago

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3 People Recommend
"and at an affordable price for amateur photo shooting - we…"

- Amazon.com User

"lens for both amateur and professional photographers.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i'm still a novice photographer but i wanted a lens that…"

- Amazon.com User

"it will produce excellent picture quality and at an…"

- Amazon.com User


No 10 Sony SAL-85F14Z 85mm f1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T Coated Telephoto Lens
Sony SAL-85F14Z 85mm f1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T Coated Telephoto Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camer ratings

$1,300

Released over 2 years ago

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2 People Recommend
"this is my first slr camera. …"

- Amazon.com User

"you'll forget the hit to your pocketbook as soon as you…"

- Amazon.com User


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ben
Close-up lenses are the cheapest, and easiest to get to use -- a perfect starting point.
jennifer
Most amateur photographers may find out that they don't need special lenses -- the camera can do it all.
GoneShoppin
Look for lens technology a few years old for beginners; tinker without breaking the bank.
katie
Consider picking a type of photography (up close, portrait, etc) and focusing your lens work on that to begin.

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