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Trying to get the best portrait images I can get from my Canon 1100D for about £100 -£150.. any advice?
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80 - 100mm were always regarded as the best portrait lenses for 35mm, so reduce that a bit proportionally for that size of sensor
Not sure if I understand this, i'll get the best image quality while aiming for a proportionate (of a 35mm to a canon 1100d dSLR) focal length between 80 and 100mm?
I'm abit of a newbie at this, and you have confused me a tad..
basically your kit lens will do - around the 50mm mark
Take you camera to the store and try out a nifty fifty
I think i'll do exactly that, I almost bought one from amazon the other night.
Do you have any experience of them?
I have the f/1.4 which is my favourite lens, but the f/1.8 gets fantastic reviews and everyone I know who has one absolutely loves it. Feels a bit plasticky but don't let that put you off. For the price you can't buy a better lens.
I'm gonna buy this lens now for some shots over the festive period. Thanks for your advice AB22
I'll be using said lens too mate. Good luck!I'm gonna buy this lens now for some shots over the festive period. Thanks for your advice AB22
Buying a prime lens is the key. Burn your zoomy shite!
Why do you want depth of field for portrait work? You want enough for the subject to be in focus, but the background is usually best out of focus to avoid detracting from your subject.
I wouldn't spend a fortune on an L-series to pair with an 1100D, the sensor won't be good enough to record the quality of the lens. Totally agree with the nifty fifty as others have said, it is a very good lens for the price.
My old man's got the 24-105L and it's a stonker. Zooms are pish at the budget end of the market though.
Why do you want depth of field for portrait work? You want enough for the subject to be in focus, but the background is usually best out of focus to avoid detracting from your subject.
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Were you responding to my comment there? If so, I meant shallow DoF.