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09/08/2026 5:06 pm
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Ugh, sorry if this is a super dumb question but I just bought an R5 and I am totally lost. I saved up forever to get this body but now I have no idea which lens to put on it. Everything looks so expensive and complicated! I am just gonna be shooting photos of my golden retriever in the backyard and maybe some family trips, nothing professional.
- Need something easy to use for beginners
- Budget is around 800 bucks maybe?
- Not looking for anything heavy
Is there like one "do it all" lens I should get? I am kinda panicking that I spent all this money on the camera and picked the wrong gear...
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09/08/2026 5:06 pm
Dont panic! You made an amazing choice. Seriously, the R5 is a beast. For your golden retriever and trips, just grab the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM. It is super light, fits your budget perfectly, and handles basically everything.
- It is really sharp
- Great for backyard candids
- Fits your gear bag easily Honestly, you really dont need anything else to start having fun. Go out and take some shots!
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