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Most beginners drop all their cash on a flashy camera body and treat the lens like an afterthought. It is a massive mistake. From unflattering focal lengths that distort faces to the confusing alphabet soup of mounts, here is a no-nonsense guide on how to choose a Canon lens without wasting your hard-earned money on the wrong glass.