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25/04/2026 12:05 pm
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i just got this r5 but i’m totally lost. i’m going to new york in two weeks for a trip and i want to try street photography but i dont know anything about lenses. i have $800 left to spend. what prime lens should i buy for a beginner like me? sorry if this is basic...
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25/04/2026 12:06 pm
I would suggest being careful with focal lengths in NYC. The Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM is solid, offering 0.5x magnification and decent corner sharpness. Watch out for chromatic aberration tho. Alternatively, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM is lighter, but you lose that optical IS. TL;DR: Buy the 35mm. It is more versatile for tight streets. Fits your budget too.
