Basic equipment

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I started out with a kit lens for the Canon 1300D. The lens is an 18-55 millimeter zoom lens. 

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For macrophotography, I bought extension tubes (3 pieces, and 65 millimeters in total) which allowed me to "extend" the capabilities of the kit lens.

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Just recently, I also bought an inexpensive prime lens. This 50-millimeter lens is "fixed," which means it has no zoom capability.

 

Based on my own experience, it has better capabilities than the kit lens, particularly when it comes to shooting portraits.

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I am not into reviewing equipment, and I base my decisions to acquire additional lens by reading multiple references online. And I admit, budget is also a major consideration, knowing now that some really good, high quality lens are sometimes much more expensive than the camera (or "body") itself.

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So far, I am thoroughly enjoying what I can do with the Canon 1300D and the lens. As an amateur enthusiast, I am more than satisfied with my modest equipment. Of course, I do intend to buy more, but this can wait.

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