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The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC gives a slightly zoomed-in view of the world that you'd get with a
48mm lens on a full-frame camera. This is a pretty flexible focal length to have (neither too
wide nor excessively long) but what makes it valuable is a huge F1.4 maximum aperture.
This gives the option for some shallow depth-of-field shooting and ability to take photos in
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The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 offers a wide to very-wide field-of-view, making it ideal for a
range of photography. The constant F3.5 maximum aperture lets in plenty of light for this
type of lens and solid optical design helps maximize image quality.
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The Canon EF 50mm F1.8 in its various versions is something of a classic, in part because
its low cost makes it an excellent gateway to prime lens ownership. It’s worth springing for
the current STM version which adds a quieter motor to the existing optical design. At
80mm equivalent it’s a fraction short for classic head-and-shoulders portraiture, but its
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The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art is a short-telephoto prime that takes life-size (1:1)
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distortion and aberrations. As with all of Sigma's Art-series lenses, build quality is top-
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The 18-135mm is a great travel lens. The 18-135mm focal length range is highly flexible
without making the lens too big or inducing too many compromises in image quality. The
fast, quiet 'Nano USM' motor means it's as good for shooting video as it is for bringing
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