Man, I totally get where you are coming from. That kit lens is decent for starting out, but once you get a taste of high-end glass, the drop-off in sh...
Ditch the kit lens for sure. For portraits and general sharpness, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is basically the industry standard for budget shooters. ...
Do you prioritize zoom range or weight? You might want to consider the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS for versatility or the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 to keep thin...
Honestly, skip the Samyang if you need reliability for gigs. If you want the best value, grab the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8. It is sharp enough and...
Honestly, 700 bucks is a tight budget for new gear. I tried a Canon EOS M50 Mark II 24.1MP Mirrorless for a trip and was pretty let down by the batter...
Honestly, buying new right now is such a headache with those fixed prices! If you want to hit that budget, definitely skip the retail giants and go st...
Honestly, you should avoid those cheap third-party autofocus lenses. I had issues with their quality control in the past and the autofocus was just to...
I started out with the Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS zoom lens because people said it was the best cheap starter option. Unfortunately, I had nothing b...
To add to the point above: the lack of IBIS on the R8 means you're relying entirely on lens stabilization. The Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM gives yo...
Quick reply while I have a sec because Ive been through the ringer with used gear before. My advice after years of shooting is that reliability beats ...
Jumping in here... Ive tried a bunch of these over the years and for a city shoot, the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary is a total hidden gem. It fit...