Camera Lens Recs?

erkie · September 2012

We have a Olympus E510 DSLR. We just have the kit lens (14-42mm) and I'm looking to upgrade before baby girl comes. I'd like a lens that allows for more ability to focus on a subject in the foreground, leaving the background blurred. I think there were a few photographers out there- any help? My poor prego brain is getting overwhelmed sorting through online reviews and options!

hansonam446 · September 2012

Honestly I have no idea about this type of thing but you'll probably get some pretty helpful suggestions on the Photography board. Those ladies are always talking technical!

dinonugget1517 · September 2012

Sounds like your interested in a prime lens allowing a lower aperture. Not sure what lens that would be for your camera.

runlong3 · September 2012

I'm not sure exactly which lens would work best for you since I have a Canon, but sounds like you're looking for a 50mm prime, preferably < 2.0f. I absolutely love my 50mm 1.8 - it rarely comes off my camera. But, you have to keep in mind with a prime lens you have to do the zooming with your feet, not the lens.

mattdk06 · September 2012

I also have a Canon and will be getting a 50 mm f1.8 for baby pics. I agree that you should look for a fixed focal length and small f#.

2PuppiesHon · September 2012

runlong3:
I'm not sure exactly which lens would work best for you since I have a Canon, but sounds like you're looking for a 50mm prime, preferably < 2.0f. I absolutely love my 50mm 1.8 - it rarely comes off my camera. But, you have to keep in mind with a prime lens you have to do the zooming with your feet, not the lens.

This exactly!

eSynergy · September 2012

I have a 50mm 1.8 that I LOVE for my Canon....it's sometimes called the "nifty fifty." It was fairly inexpensive too (about $120 on amazon).

I was recommended to get it from my photography teacher, and I've since convinced several friends to get it. It's a great investment!

littlemaybaby · September 2012

Ditto everyone else on the 50mm prime.

Getting a little more technical, if you want a shallow depth of field AND nicer portrait compression, the 85 1.8 would be a slightly better lens than the 50 1.8, but will also be tighter to use indoors because of the longer focal length. (If none of that sounds like English, get the 50mm 1.8.)

erkie · September 2012

Thanks, ladies!

RJM050705 · September 2012

littlemaybaby:
Ditto everyone else on the 50mm prime.
Getting a little more technical, if you want a shallow depth of field AND nicer portrait compression, the 85 1.8 would be a slightly better lens than the 50 1.8, but will also be tighter to use indoors because of the longer focal length. (If none of that sounds like English, get the 50mm 1.8.)

Definitely this!

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