I just bought this Canon R6 and honestly Im so lost. I thought it came with everything but apparently I need to buy a separate lens and I have no clue what Im doing. I spent most of my savings on the camera and now I see these lenses cost a fortune. Im going to my sisters wedding in three weeks in Seattle and I really need just one lens that can do everything because I cant afford to keep buying more stuff. All the talk about f-stops and millimeters is just making my head spin. I have about $800 left to spend and I just want something that works for portraits and far away stuff too. Whats the best lens for a beginner who just needs one good one?
TL;DR: Grab the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM used. Over the years, I have found its the best budget one-lens solution for portraits and far away shots.
Caught this a bit late but wanted to chime in. Like someone mentioned, that superzoom is a solid choice, but I had a slightly different journey when I started out with my R6. I actually ended up with the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM for a friends backyard wedding last summer. I was so worried it wouldnt be pro enough because of the price, but honestly? I was really satisfied with how the photos came out. It is super light, which was a lifesaver after four hours of standing around. The technical side can be a headache, but basically, that lens works well in daylight. If the wedding is indoors or in a darker part of Seattle, you might struggle a tiny bit when you zoom all the way in because the f-stop goes up. My R6 handled it fine tho. Here are a couple things that helped me out:
- Keep your shutter speed above 1/125 for people moving so they arent blurry.
- Use the Eye Tracking AF, it makes portraits a breeze. If you can find a used deal, the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM is the beefier version of that lens. It has a constant f/4, meaning it stays at the same brightness even when you zoom in. It is basically the gold standard for a do-it-all lens if you can swing the price. No complaints from me after two years with it... it just works.
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Canon glass technically provides the best data throughput for that sensor. Just get any used zoom from their brand and you wont have communication issues.
Same setup here, love it
