So you’re looking for a great lens to take portraits with? It’s an investment and you?re not quite sure which lens you should be spending your hard earned money on. I totally get it. When I first started really focusing on portrait photography, I wasn’t sure which one to buy either. I?m such a frugal...
You might have wondered what the difference is with all those numbers on lenses. You may have heard people talk about their 50mm or 200mm or maybe even a 35mm. But what does that mean exactly and why does it matter for your photos? Keep reading to learn and see a quick comparison of lenses!...
In the market for a new lens? You might be thinking about purchasing a 50mm 1.4 But before you make the decision to drop that kind of money (lenses are expensive, right?) You want to make sure it’s right for you. Let’s see if it is. Clarity This lens is like it’s sister, the 50mm...
 So you may have heard many photographers talking about a “nifty-fifty” or also know as the 50mm 1.8 lens. Both Canon and Nikon have a version. If you are a new photographer, or are looking to make a purchase of your next lens you might be wondering “is the lens right for me?” Maybe...
The title of your article got my attention. As a professor, teaching portrait photography, I frequently have newbies in my classes and they ask me for advice on their next lens purchase (beyond the kit lens). The nifty-fifty (or fantastic-plastic) 50 f/1.8 is always my advice. After all, they are college students and money is something they seldom have a load of for extra lenses.
Thanks for the article – I will share it with my students.
You know I do love my 50 mm!! After a couple of years I’ve switched over to tge canon 90 mm macro. It’s the older one, BUT I bought it for $175. It is absolutely fabulous!! Mt daughter is now getting into photography and she is using my old canon t5 with the 50 mm lens. Yep! Great investment!!ReplyCancel
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Hello, Emily,
I am looking to purchase a new lens for my canon rebel t6 so of course I have the nifty fifty but now I want to upgrade. Although I love my canon 50mm I feel like I could be getting better images through a more tack sharp lens.
I see alot of pictures taken with a sigma art 85mm and they are incredibly sharp. I just feel like my canon 50mm isnt as good as the sigma art lens. My question is isn’t the 50mm and the 85mm kinda the same type of portrait lens but the bokeh is better on the 85mm? I dont want to buy basically the same type of lens that I already have if you think I should try something else.
What are your thoughts on a 135mm? What is the difference with this lens.
Thanks for your help
Vicki
Hey Vicki!
My favorite lens is the 135mm…however, it won’t be compatible on your rebel. If you are looking for a lens to give you a slightly different look and give you sharper images, I’d go with the 85 1.8 🙂 Emily
Thanks so much! Then my delimma is solved.
I usually use sigma 105mm. macro lens,I deal with macro,also have 50 mm.canon 1.8,canon 17-40mm.f/4,sigma 18-200mm.,sincerely yours
Great little article. I would love to see a sooc pic from each lense. I do have the 50mm/1.8 and it’s my only prime. I’m new to photography and purchased my first dslr in March (D5600)- so thank you for sharing your wisdom! Always appreciated!