Why do I say "considered"? Because the truth is all go back to their respective photographers. The lens is just a tool; tools used to satisfy photographers. So, really all comes back to your shooting needs and style: the lens is right for you and which is suitable for me may be different :)
Guide below is written using APS-C DSLR cameras as a guide, but the concept is still supposed to be translated into other types of cameras. Please write your comments below the article if there are less obvious :)
Allround lens
What I meant as an allround lens is a lens that is flexible enough to meet the needs of everyday photography.
Lens Kit
If you are just going to buy a camera, I highly recommend you to buy a package / kit with lens. Price lenses cheaper than if you buy separately.
In quality, I recommend the kit lens 18-55. These lenses usually have higher quality than the kit lens that has a range of further, for example 18-105, 18-135. (Check back on a review of each lens, to be sure)
Because it has a higher range, the lens is more difficult to produce, so the quality is likely to be more ugly. This is usually reflected in: a lack of sharpness (especially in a large focal length), the more visible chromatic aberration (color bias along the edge of the object of the photo), and a convex distortion is more visible in a small focal length.
The lens range further also relatively more expensive, so I would recommend buying a combined 18-55 with a special telephoto zoom lens (to be discussed below). But this means you need to replace the lens change. If you really need a large range of focal lengths without changing lenses, it is worth considering a new kit lens with a big range.
Tamron 17-50/2.8
Tamron 17-50/2.8 is the lens that most people use to upgrade their kit lens. With relatively the same FL range (compared to 18-55), better sharpness, this lens is ideal to replace the kit lens. Besides using this lens also allows a faster shutter speed and a more narrow DOF (= more bokeh).
A lot of people complain about this Tamron is slow and noisy autofocus, color tone somewhat yellowed, and Quality Control of Tamron lenses that produce multiple copies of a misfokus bad. I suggest to try directly at the store if you want to buy this Tamron lens.
This lens has two variants: with VC and non-VC. I recommend buying a non-VC as rumored VCnya mechanism rather quietly that actually can reduce the sharpness.
If you are more concerned with tele than wide, and have more budget, Tamron 28-75/2.8 might be more satisfying to you. By sacrificing FL 18-28, FL you get a range of up to 75mm. :)
Lens Sapujagad
The so-called sapujagad lens is a lens that has a range of FL are very high, so it can be used for 99% of their photos. As already mentioned above, the range of high FL resulted in the manufacture of the lens is more difficult, and there may be a sacrifice in quality.
Sapujagad lens that I can recommend is Tamron 18-270 and Sigma 18-250. Only, I admit I did not follow the review lens sapujagad respective brands (Canon, Nikon, Sony). Please check and compare for yourself.
As a reminder, I do not recommend this sapujagad lens.
Bokeh lens
The so-called bokeh lens is a lens with a max aperture is quite large (small number) for a satisfying bokeh effect. This large aperture also allows for faster shutter speed, making it ideal to use in dark conditions.
I recommend the 50/1.8 lens. This lens has a relatively low cost in each model (except Nikon and mirrorless cameras) and good quality.
50/1.8 FL lens has a relatively short winded when used in entry-level DSLR. There are some other alternatives if you want more specific FL:
- Nikon and Sony have a 35/1.8 lens wide making it easier to use everyday.
- Nikon and Canon has a 85/1.8 lens ideal for use shooting people / portraits. Sony "only" have a 85/2.8.
Guide below is written using APS-C DSLR cameras as a guide, but the concept is still supposed to be translated into other types of cameras. Please write your comments below the article if there are less obvious :)
Allround lens
What I meant as an allround lens is a lens that is flexible enough to meet the needs of everyday photography.
Lens Kit
If you are just going to buy a camera, I highly recommend you to buy a package / kit with lens. Price lenses cheaper than if you buy separately.
In quality, I recommend the kit lens 18-55. These lenses usually have higher quality than the kit lens that has a range of further, for example 18-105, 18-135. (Check back on a review of each lens, to be sure)
Because it has a higher range, the lens is more difficult to produce, so the quality is likely to be more ugly. This is usually reflected in: a lack of sharpness (especially in a large focal length), the more visible chromatic aberration (color bias along the edge of the object of the photo), and a convex distortion is more visible in a small focal length.
The lens range further also relatively more expensive, so I would recommend buying a combined 18-55 with a special telephoto zoom lens (to be discussed below). But this means you need to replace the lens change. If you really need a large range of focal lengths without changing lenses, it is worth considering a new kit lens with a big range.
Tamron 17-50/2.8
Tamron 17-50/2.8 is the lens that most people use to upgrade their kit lens. With relatively the same FL range (compared to 18-55), better sharpness, this lens is ideal to replace the kit lens. Besides using this lens also allows a faster shutter speed and a more narrow DOF (= more bokeh).
A lot of people complain about this Tamron is slow and noisy autofocus, color tone somewhat yellowed, and Quality Control of Tamron lenses that produce multiple copies of a misfokus bad. I suggest to try directly at the store if you want to buy this Tamron lens.
This lens has two variants: with VC and non-VC. I recommend buying a non-VC as rumored VCnya mechanism rather quietly that actually can reduce the sharpness.
If you are more concerned with tele than wide, and have more budget, Tamron 28-75/2.8 might be more satisfying to you. By sacrificing FL 18-28, FL you get a range of up to 75mm. :)
Lens Sapujagad
The so-called sapujagad lens is a lens that has a range of FL are very high, so it can be used for 99% of their photos. As already mentioned above, the range of high FL resulted in the manufacture of the lens is more difficult, and there may be a sacrifice in quality.
Sapujagad lens that I can recommend is Tamron 18-270 and Sigma 18-250. Only, I admit I did not follow the review lens sapujagad respective brands (Canon, Nikon, Sony). Please check and compare for yourself.
As a reminder, I do not recommend this sapujagad lens.
Bokeh lens
The so-called bokeh lens is a lens with a max aperture is quite large (small number) for a satisfying bokeh effect. This large aperture also allows for faster shutter speed, making it ideal to use in dark conditions.
I recommend the 50/1.8 lens. This lens has a relatively low cost in each model (except Nikon and mirrorless cameras) and good quality.
50/1.8 FL lens has a relatively short winded when used in entry-level DSLR. There are some other alternatives if you want more specific FL:
- Nikon and Sony have a 35/1.8 lens wide making it easier to use everyday.
- Nikon and Canon has a 85/1.8 lens ideal for use shooting people / portraits. Sony "only" have a 85/2.8.
Tamron 28-75/2.8 lens can also be used as an alternative if you are quite satisfied with the 75/2.8 :)
Tele Lens
For telephoto lenses, the best brands are made in each:
- Canon 55-250
- Sony 55-200 (or Minolta 70-210 or 75-300 or 100-200)
- Nikon 55-200 or 55-300
Of particular interest is the presence of a telephoto lens features Image Stabilization (if in Canon) or Vibration Reduction (on Nikon), to reduce the tendency of the blurry photos due to camera shake. Sony (besides NEX) and Pentax do not need this feature on the lens, because it uses image stabilization in the camera. So (for example) Tamron 70-300 (which has no features VC / IS / VR) would be recommended if you are using a Pentax or Sony, than if you use a Canon or Nikon.
Macro Lens
Price macro lenses are usually expensive (except Sony 30/2.8 Macro), so I do not recommend buying a macro lens in the beginning. Better to use additional tools be used, such as Macro Extention Tube or macro or reversal filter ring :)
Tele Lens
For telephoto lenses, the best brands are made in each:
- Canon 55-250
- Sony 55-200 (or Minolta 70-210 or 75-300 or 100-200)
- Nikon 55-200 or 55-300
Of particular interest is the presence of a telephoto lens features Image Stabilization (if in Canon) or Vibration Reduction (on Nikon), to reduce the tendency of the blurry photos due to camera shake. Sony (besides NEX) and Pentax do not need this feature on the lens, because it uses image stabilization in the camera. So (for example) Tamron 70-300 (which has no features VC / IS / VR) would be recommended if you are using a Pentax or Sony, than if you use a Canon or Nikon.
Macro Lens
Price macro lenses are usually expensive (except Sony 30/2.8 Macro), so I do not recommend buying a macro lens in the beginning. Better to use additional tools be used, such as Macro Extention Tube or macro or reversal filter ring :)
