mrs.hankIII
No longer a newbie, moving up!
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Beginner, here. And ready to upgrade from my kit 18-55mm lens. I've had some suggestions for the 35mm f/1.8 (read reviews that distortion is an issue?) and as usual, the 50mm f1/1.8. I'm using a Canon t3i. Beginner, so obviously beginner budget body and lens.
Budget: Preferably under $200 USED. I don't need a brand new lens, it's not a requirement or important to me. I can pick up the 50mm f/1.8 for $125 new and have one saved on Amazon right now. But I'm not positive on that one. If I can get an even better lens but used for under $200, I'll be all over that.
What I do: Outdoor portraits. I'll also photograph other random things but I've grown fond of portraits so that'll be the main use.
I would like something a lot sharper than the 18-55mm kit lens. I'm not terribly fond of the quality it gives me. Right now I just want to step up to something a little bit better, and once I'm pretty comfortable with my photography skills I'll step up to a better, more expensive lens.
Is the 50mm f/1.8 as good as people say it is? The harsh bokeh is a con on most reviews I've read but I'm not sure if that will bother me. The reviews seem to be hit or miss and it scares me. So any thoughts on this?
Budget: Preferably under $200 USED. I don't need a brand new lens, it's not a requirement or important to me. I can pick up the 50mm f/1.8 for $125 new and have one saved on Amazon right now. But I'm not positive on that one. If I can get an even better lens but used for under $200, I'll be all over that.
What I do: Outdoor portraits. I'll also photograph other random things but I've grown fond of portraits so that'll be the main use.
I would like something a lot sharper than the 18-55mm kit lens. I'm not terribly fond of the quality it gives me. Right now I just want to step up to something a little bit better, and once I'm pretty comfortable with my photography skills I'll step up to a better, more expensive lens.
Is the 50mm f/1.8 as good as people say it is? The harsh bokeh is a con on most reviews I've read but I'm not sure if that will bother me. The reviews seem to be hit or miss and it scares me. So any thoughts on this?