My Canon 50mm f1.8 lens

The next most frequently used lens I have is the Canon 50mm f1.8 prime lens. I mainly use it when I need to do low light shooting because its aperture is so high its lets in so much light. Its also the cheapest lens too, $100 for a new one. I recommend everyone get this as their fist lens to get when they're looking for an upgrade to the kit lens, its versatile and small.

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