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Buying Your Next Camera Part 1: Lenses and Bodies

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Buying Photography Gear Without Wasting Your Money — Part 1: The Lens Comes First

Thinking about upgrading your camera? Before you spend your money on the latest body, stop and think about the lens.

In the first of this two-part series, we look at how to make smarter decisions when buying photography gear — starting with what is arguably the most important part of your kit: the lens.

We explore:

Why the lens can have a greater impact on your photography than the camera body

Choosing the right focal length for landscapes, portraits, wildlife, travel and more

Prime vs zoom…

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