How does the GearFrame Gear Builder work?

Pick your camera body, and optionally a shooting style and a budget for lenses and accessories. The Gear Builder scores every compatible lens for that style on your sensor size, picks the best one within budget, adds the accessories that style needs and that fit your camera, and shows the total cost.

Can I build a complete camera kit on a budget?

Yes. Set a budget for lenses and accessories (under £500, £1,000 or £2,000) and the Gear Builder picks the best-scoring lens that suits your style within it, then fits the essential accessories into what is left. If nothing in the catalogue fits the budget, it says so and shows the most affordable option.

Which camera mount system should I choose?

The Gear Builder filters compatible lenses by mount, so you only see lenses that fit your chosen body. If you already own lenses, select your current mount to stay compatible. Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X and others are all supported.

Are the prices shown in the Gear Builder accurate?

Prices shown reflect the lowest tracked UK retail price across retailers including Amazon, Wex Photo Video and Jessops. Prices are updated regularly and clicking through takes you directly to the retailer.

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Decision tools · Gear Builder

Pick your camera.
We build the rest.

Tell us the body, what you shoot and what you can spend on glass. Every compatible lens is scored for that genre on your sensor; the best within budget leads, and the accessories are chosen to fit.

Lenses matched to your mount and sensor·Accessories by compatibility·Kit total priced up

Your camera body

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What do you shoot? optional, tailors the lens picks

🧑Portrait🌆Street✈️Travel💍Weddings & Events📱Vlogging / YouTube🎬Filmmaking🎥Documentary⚡Sports & Action🌄Landscape🦅Wildlife & Nature📷Casual🍽️Food🔬Macro / Close-up🏛️Architecture🌌Astrophotography🤿Underwater🎉Fun & simple

Budget optional

AnyUnder £500Under £1,000Under £2,000

Lenses only — the budget goes on glass, no accessories

Lens makers optional

Any makerCamera brand onlyThird-party only

Camera brand = lenses made by your body's maker. Third-party = Sigma, Tamron, Viltrox and the like.

Mount-matched lenses only, scored for your genre on your sensor. Accessories pass compatibility rules, not scores.

Your starter kit for the Canon EOS R8

Canon RF mount (full-frame) · 1 lens + 2 alternatives · Any maker · 1 accessor

Kit total

£2923

body + lens + essentials

Camera body

Canon EOS R8

£1099 · Canon RF mount (full-frame) · Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.

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🔭 Lenses · Canon RF mount (full-frame)

In your kit RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

£1249UK price

Everyday

7.4/10

Strong on focal length for the genre and optical stabilisation.

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Alternative RF 28mm f/2.8 STM

Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM

£344UK price

Everyday

7.3/10

Strong on size and weight and value for money; weaker on optical stabilisation.

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Alternative RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM MACRO

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM MACRO

£479UK price

Everyday

7.3/10

Strong on focal length for the genre and value for money; weaker on optical quality.

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🎒 Essentialschosen to fit this body and lens

Memory Cards

Sony Tough 64GB SD

£45

The right card for this camera — reliable and fast enough to keep up with your shooting.

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✦ Also considernot in the total

Batteries

Canon LP-E17 Battery

£44

A spare LP-E17 battery — the one accessory every kit runs out of first.

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Camera Bags

PGYTECH OneGo Solo V2 10L - Moss Green

£140

A dedicated camera bag protects your investment and keeps your kit organised and accessible.

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Kit manifest

Canon EOS R8 · Camera body£1629

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM · Lens£1249

Sony Tough 64GB SD · Memory Cards£45

Kit total£2923

Canon LP-E17 Battery · optional£44

PGYTECH OneGo Solo V2 10L - Moss Green · optional£140

+ Optional extras£184

How this kit is built: lenses are matched to your camera's mount and sensor and scored for your genre on the focal length they give on your body; the first lens is in the total, the others are alternatives. Accessories pass compatibility rules: the right card class for your slot, a battery and grip that fit, filters in your lens's thread, a tripod rated for the kit's weight. Prices are what UK retailers charge new today. Spot something wrong? Tell us →

GearFrame’s recommendations are guidance to help you decide, not professional advice. Specs, prices and compatibility can change, so check them with the retailer or manufacturer before you buy. Disclaimer

Pick your camera.We build the rest.

Your starter kit for the Canon EOS R8

Pick your camera.
We build the rest.