Beginner ( Do we need Zoom Lens )

[zombiesniper]

Yes a lot, but many are not what I consider affordable lenses.
non-L there is nothing above 100mm.

I agree but a affordable was not a criteria.
As for the Non L above 100mm. Longer lenses NEED quality glass. Crap get magnified as well as the good. Long lenses cost. No way around it.

 

[dennybeall]

I find the 18-140 zoom to be an almost ideal "walking around" lens. The 10 -20 and the 70-300 sit in the bag for quick access.

 

[ac12]

I find the 18-140 zoom to be an almost ideal "walking around" lens. The 10 -20 and the 70-300 sit in the bag for quick access.

That is my 80/20 lens. The lens that is used 80+% of the time.
The only thing, is that it is a slow lens, so it struggles with night sports under lights and gym sports. But for daytime work, it is GREAT.

 

[DennyN]

I am new to this too. Here is an example of why it helps to have some sort of zoom on hand if you are shooting scenery. I took a picture of a beautiful little pond with some Geese on it this past weekend, this pic - Pond
Decided to zoom in on the Geese and got this - Zoom on Geese

The camera was a point and shoot Canon SX10-IS on a monopod. Quality not bad on this zoomed picture I have had ones that had terrible quality because I had to zoom too far and/or didn't have a tripod/monopod available. but I captured some interesting things that I may have otherwise not captured. I learned a lot from the answers that were posted. Thanks.

 

[Lorrilia]

I have a Canon 1300d and I always use my zoom 75-300mm lens. As Shane mentioned about the composition. It works for me.

 

[chuasam]

you can put any lens you want. the lens police won't show up and arrest you.
my travel kit consists entire of zooms.
an OMD EM10 III with a 14-42EZ and 40-150R
neither are the best lenses but produce sufficient quality for instagram, facebook and 8x10 prints.