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Life
M
ost photographers have a
favourite lens that they’ll always
take with them when space is
limited – a tried and tested go-to lens for
all eventualities. The right lens for street
photography usually comes down to a
compromise between portability and
versatility. It should be small enough that
you can carry your camera comfortably
with you all day, yet with the flexibility
of varied focal lengths and the ability to
shoot in low-light conditions.
The EOS 100D and EF 40mm f/2.8
STM pancake lens make an excellent
combination for everyday documentary
photography. It’s small and discreet
enough to fit in your bag and its f/2.8
maximum aperture lets you keep
shooting when the light starts to fade.
Everyday life presents a myriad of
photography opportunities. Try to see
the mundane with fresh eyes. Look
for things that don’t initially seem
photogenic, such as washing on a
balcony, a dog waiting for its owner
or a greengrocer selling fruit.
If your EOS came with a standard
18-55mm zoom, you could use this
as your go-anywhere lens. They’re
lightweight and cover a useful range
of focal lengths. A more advanced and
versatile alternative is the EF-S 15-85mm
f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. It offers a wider angle
of view at the short end of the zoom and
more telephoto reach at the long end.
It’s perfect for shots on the go – Image
Stabilizer helps keep pictures sharp in
low light and USM auto focusing snaps
a scene into focus quickly and quietly.
If you shoot with an EOS-M, you already
have one of the most portable street
photography cameras available. Pair this
with an EF-M 22mm f/2 STM and you’ll
have an EOS that’s not much bigger than
a compact camera.
ONE
FOR ALL
Find your walkaround lens and you’ll never look back.
READY FOR
ANYTHING
EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM
A more portable 24-70mm standard
zoom lens that’s lighter than the f/2.8
version. The EF 24-70mm f/4L USM uses
an Image Stabilizer to guard against
camera shake.
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Enhanced quality and a wide f/2.8
aperture at all zoom settings,
perfect for low-light work and
depth-of-field control.
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
With a wider focal length range than
an 18-55mm, this is a great lens to
travel with.
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
1/40 sec @ f/5.6, ISO 400
Shot by Patrick Harrison
Find the right walkabout
lens for you.
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