Life Beyond the Kit Lens

50mm

What is the next step up from your kit lens? Try a prime lens! It's a lens with a fixed focal length (which means it won't zoom), but it gives you great sharpness and a wider aperture. Some are pretty affordable, too. Options under $250 include 50mm and 35mm for Nikon, and 50mm and 24mm for Canon. There are other manufacturers that make a 50mm, like Sony (about $200-$250) and Pentax (about $275).

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35mm