Best Nikon Lens for Selfie-Style Blogging?

KaileneDanae · Jan 20, 2015

Hey guys!

I own a Nikon D5200 with the kit lens plus a Nikor 35mm prime. When filming a vlog at home, I usually use a 35mm and a tripod. However, I'm hoping to expand the content on my blog and walk around some while holding the camera and filming myself selfie-style. The 35mm lens zooms into my face too close to do this, and I lose the beautiful bokeh with the kit lens.

Any recommendations of a lens with a low FStop that would give me the right amount of zoom for selfie-style filming? Would a 50mm make enough of a difference? I'm partial to prime lenses, but if that's not an option, I'm open to other suggestions...?

Also AF is a must!!

runnah · Jan 20, 2015

You are going to want a lens with some sort of built in image stabilization.

Do you have a price range? The Tamron 24-70 2.8 would be perfect for you as it it fairly wide, low f/stop and has vibration control. Right now it's $1200.