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D5100 - which lens is best with low aperture setting
Started by jen_storm, Feb 10 2018 05:09 PM
#1
Posted 10 February 2018 - 05:09 PM
Hi
I currently am learning to use my camera but my lens only allowed my aperture to be 3.5. I would like a lower aperture, can you recommend a good lens that is reasonably priced? I want to take photos of portraits mainly family or kids plus my dogs.
Eventually I want to be good enough to do newborn and family photo shoots professionally so ideally a lens good enough for this without breaking the bank please
Thank you
I currently am learning to use my camera but my lens only allowed my aperture to be 3.5. I would like a lower aperture, can you recommend a good lens that is reasonably priced? I want to take photos of portraits mainly family or kids plus my dogs.
Eventually I want to be good enough to do newborn and family photo shoots professionally so ideally a lens good enough for this without breaking the bank please
Thank you
#2
Posted 11 February 2018 - 04:04 AM
You will probably end up with three of the fastish primes sooner or later with those interests. I would start with an AF-S 50/1.8 or a used AF-S 50/1.4 as they give a comfortable working distance with a natural perspective. A 35/1.8 is good for environmental portraits or full-body shots. An AF-S 85/1.8 can be a wonderful portrait lens, even if it is a bit on the long side on a DX body, so you need room to use it.
Remember that the D5100 doesn't have a focus motor in the body, so you need AF-S lenses for the AF to work.