There are two things that pair a lens with a particular camera: the mount, usually a proprietary series of flanges that connect the lens to the body, and the Flange Focal Distance - also sometimes called the “register” or the “flange to film distance” depending on what party full of camera nerds you’re at. For that wow factor, you need to step away from the kit lenses. The kit lens that comes with most cameras is okay at many things but is excellent at nothing. From a fisheye with a 180 degree field of view to a super fast telephoto, lenses give you perspective, add mood and determine the frame of your movie.
The lens is where a lot of the magic happens.
Your camera is basically just a light-tight box.
