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Background

When buying a camera you normally need to purchase a lens to use with it. Some lenses vary in price from cheap to expensive. With the amount of lenses available, it's sometimes difficult to know which one to choose. The lens that I normally have on my camera is the 50mm f/1.8 Lens also referred to as the Nifty Fifty. The well-known photographer Peter Mckinnon posted a video on why your camera kit should include the nifty fifty lens. You can view Peter Mckinnon's video below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdHV7Uzw2E4

Why Your Camera Kit Should Include the Nifty Fifty Lens

Here are a few reasons to add the Nifty Fifty to your lens collection:

Light Weight

Compared to most lenses, the 50mm f/1.8 is incredibly small and light-weight. Most DSLRs are very heavy to carry. Putting the Nifty Fifty lens on your DSLR makes your camera light and easy to carry around.

Wide Large Aperture

Having a Lens that has a large aperture allows you to sharply focus on your subject as well as blur out your background.

Affordable

The 50mm f/1.8 can currently be bought for under $125 for many resellers.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the 50mm Nifty Fifty is a great choice if you're on a tight budget. If you're not a Canon shooter, Nikon offers their own Nifty Fifty the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G Lens. It is slightly more expensive currently selling for $216 but still affordable compared to most lenses. Sony's 50mm F1.8 Lens is the most expensive of the three priced at $250. Either brand option you select you should be happy with a Nifty Fifty lens in your camera bag.