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Reddit mentions of Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
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    Features:
  • 50 millimeter focal length and maximum aperture of f/1.8
  • Great for portraits, action, and nighttime photography; Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal): 40º, 27º,46º
  • Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 feet (0.35 meter) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x
  • Stepping motor (STM) delivers near silent, continuous move Servo AF for movies and smooth AF for stills
  • 80 millimetre effective focal length on APS C cameras, 50 millimetre on full frame cameras. Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height2.71653 Inches
Length1.53543 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateMay 2015
SizeLens Only
Weight0.35 Pounds
Width2.71653 Inches

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Found 107 comments on Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens:

u/buttscratcha · 83 pointsr/itookapicture

Thanks! I shot it with the 50mm 1.8, at 2.2 and 1/200s exposure.

u/iggyfenton · 16 pointsr/photography

Here are lenses I suggest: (I shoot Canon, but you can find these focal lengths and aperture in any brand.)

If you don't have a Nifty Fifty, get one today.

This is the cheapest lens you can buy and it's great. Easily the best buy in lenses.

For indoor closer photos: 85mm f1.8

I use this for basketball. It will help you freeze the action by having a faster shutter speed. I shoot canon and I find that the lens performs best at f2 not wide open at f1.8

You also need to buy a 70-200 f2.8

This is a real go-to lens for sports. I carry it on my side for everything I shoot and I use it as a primary for many sports as well.

If you want me to give you some tips on your composition and shooting let me know. I have some notes on these images that can make them better in the future.

u/papercraft_dildo · 10 pointsr/photography

I've taken perfectly capable shots with the Kit 18-55 lens that came with my old T3i. If you can swing it, you might want to spring for a 50mm 1.8 STM lens. They're dirt cheap, and take gorgeous pictures.

The zoom lens is made for versatility, not necessarily tack sharp pictures. That's why I like primes for portraits and things like that.

u/BrandanG · 9 pointsr/cars

I use Canon because I had access to Canon lenses when I first started shooting cars, but Nikon also makes great cameras.

Right now a Canon T6 with an 18-55mm lens is $450. Add a 50mm f/1.8 and you can have a lot of fun shooting cars.

u/strawcat · 8 pointsr/photography

Get yourself the nifty 50 so you can shoot in low light and the book Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson (in fact, I LOVE all of his books). Photoshop is pretty important to me as well, but I'd start there.

u/fatherjokes · 7 pointsr/photomarket

It's $110 on Amazon. Can't beat that with a stick.

If that's too much, check out the Yongnuo f1.8. I picked one up on eBay for $40. Amazing value. It takes great photos.

u/wh0ever · 5 pointsr/photography

I don't shoot Canon and this is a little more expensive at $110 but here's a 50mm lens that should work for your friend.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qfotybE2CB266
Any Canon shooters can correct me if I'm wrong but this should mount to your friend's camera and it seems pretty popular. Good luck! You sound like a thoughtful friend.

u/Streetiebird · 5 pointsr/Beginning_Photography

Kit lenses are actually pretty good. Which ones do you have? 18-55mm and 55-200mm?

If you feel like you'd be swapping lenses too much you could get the 18-135mm which would cover most of that range in a single lens.

If it were me I would use your kit lenses to their fullest, and purchase something with a wider aperture like a 50mm f1.8.

u/sigmoidx · 4 pointsr/astrophotography

What do you guys think about the gear I'm planning to buy for astro?


I have a canon Rebel Sl2 unmodified camera.

Skytracker 390 https://www.ontariotelescope.com/skytracker.html
(I'm considering the skyguider pro also)


Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 133 https://www.amazon.ca/Canon-50mm-Normal-Lens-Cameras/dp/B00X8MRBCW

Celestron 15x70 100 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/283197-REG/Celestron_71009_15x70_SkyMaster_Binocular.html


GEEKOTO Tripod 200cm, Camera Tripod for DSLR 106 https://www.amazon.ca/GEEKOTO-Tripod-Camera-Compact-Aluminum/dp/B07N67D14D


Rokinon 135mm f2.0 690 https://www.amazon.ca/Rokinon-135mm-Telephoto-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00T48CE7G

u/StradlatersFirstName · 4 pointsr/videography

Check out the 50mm f/1.8. It's a perfect pairing for your 550D because of its wide aperture (which means more light) and low price. Just be aware that this lens has a fixed focal length which means you won't be able to zoom in or out.

u/superish64 · 4 pointsr/rawdenim

So I’m looking into buying a nicer camera. I have a buddy that’s really into photography who recommended a Canon t3i or t4i and then a 50mm lens.

I was wondering if anybody here had some suggestions on sources for explaining differences in lens types or could explain the difference between a 50mm and a “75-300mm” lens. I’ve also been comparing the t3i, t4i and t2i using this and can’t really see a reason to go for the more expensive options rather than just finding a used t2i on craigslist.

I’m also totally open to other camera/lens suggestions.

It’s worth noting that I’d mostly be using the camera to take pictures of people/what they’re wearing. My max budget is $400 and I’d prefer to find something ~$300 used off craigslist or something.

Cheers!

In other news, the semester's almost done (thank god) and I'm getting more excited to go to Seattle/Portland the closer it gets.

What's everyone up to?

u/gingerstick · 4 pointsr/Filmmakers

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UO9AzbNR5W4SC

Called the "nifty fifty"

Super cheap and great for learning composition

u/maximaLz · 4 pointsr/astrophotography

Hey,

Sadly, around the 150 mark, you won't find much for widefield.

However, at this price point, your best bet is a prime 50mm f1.8 lens, the f1.8 means it will collect a lot of light, but the 50mm means you'll have a much tighter field of view. It is not a bad thing though, as you can start to capture some details on some DSOs like M42 pretty easily if you are in an okay light pollution area. You can also make panoramas, some of the best milky way shots I've seen are actually exactly that. Huge panoramas!

This is a great article about just that.

Let me know if you need more informations about that, and good luck!

EDIT : Be aware though, that at 50mm, your maximum exposure should not exceed 10s. This is not very much, especially if you go to f2.8 for better image quality. The amazing panorama stitches you see out of 50mm lenses are done with tracked mounts such as a Orion SkyAdventurer mount!

u/Applestodapples · 4 pointsr/MakeupAddiction

Thanks! A decent eyelash curler and layering two types of mascara made a huge difference in my mascara game. The lens is dis one

u/kabbage123 · 3 pointsr/videography

When I started, I had this lens for general shooting and this prime lens for when I did interviews/beauty/lowlight type of shots. That's a good combo to get you started.

u/k3v1n8t0r · 3 pointsr/AmateurPhotography

Thank you for the detailed feedback! I never thought I'd get this much help on this sub. I follow the rule of thirds pretty closely. I use a canon t3 currently. Just got into this hobby at the beginning of summer so I'm kinda just getting started. I don't have a laptop so I do everything on my phone. I use adobe photoshop express which I am still getting a grip on. I primarily use this lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nD9SzbD9SR2JY. I also use a 75-300 mm lens.

Which leads me to an age old question I've had that I can't find the answer to. What am I losing going from the 50mm lens to the 75-300 mm lens?? You'd think the lens with more zoom would be more expensive but it's not. Can you help with that answer?

u/rhinokitty · 3 pointsr/DSLR

Double check the fit, but I use one similar to this for a T2i and it's great.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

u/evan1123 · 3 pointsr/personalfinance

Ah, I misunderstood it as the amount you make from photography. Gotcha.

The big gotcha with the SL1 to 6D Mark II is that the 6D Mark II can only accept EF mount lenses. Your SL1 accepts EF and EF-S mount, and I am willing to bet that all of your lenses are of the EF-S mount variety. The easy way to tell is to check the alignment dot. EF mount has a red alignment dot and EF-S has a white dot. Purchasing the 6D would require you to purchase new EF lenses as well, since the 6D is sold as body only, and EF lenses generally come at a higher price. Right now, if you want an upgrade, I would focus on purchasing EF mount lenses and using them with your SL1. One to grab if you haven't already is the 50mm fixed lens. It's EF mount, so it'll work with the pro bodies when/if you upgrade you upgrade, and around $100, so it's a cheap addition to your collection that opens up many more creative choices due to its wide aperture. https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

u/greekplaya990 · 3 pointsr/Glocks

Im looking at getting the "new nifty fifty" 50mm from cannon to maybe have a better angle for me to work with than the stock Cannon T6s with the 18-135mm Lense. Would that help me get these close shots and angles and views? Im still learning so thanks for anyone's input

u/zclevenger · 3 pointsr/photography

Example of mine and this. I have this lighting kit because I bought it off of a friend for $50. I also have some diffusers and white boards as needed. My camera is a Canon t3i and lens is typically this. I just can't figure out how their light on the glass and can/bottle is so soft. Or maybe a lot of it is post processing?

u/literallyanonion · 3 pointsr/canon

From what you're planning on using it for I think the t6i is probably going to be your best option. Some people seem to just be anti-Rebel, but honestly they boast a lot of features as long as you don't need a top lcd or lots of external controls. I still have my old t3i that is honestly one of my favorite cameras, especially for video. It's not the most advanced and is missing a lot of features that higher up canon dslr's have, but it's still a great camera.

I would definitely recommend putting more into your lenses than your body, and if you're considering upgrading to a FF sometime in the next couple years, it might be worth it to look for EF lenses rather than EF-S, since EF lenses are compatible with both crop sensors and full frame sensor bodies.

A favorite lens of many photographers is the 24-70mm f/2.8 L II because it has a nice range of focal lengths and is part of the canon 'L' series. However, it's priced accordingly and if it's not in your price range, that's completely understandable.

A very inexpensive lens that will give you much better results than the kit lens is the 50mm f/1.8 STM EF, which, at $120, is quite the deal. It's also featured on Ken Rockwell's Best Canon Lenses. It is a prime, meaning you can't zoom in or out, but I find 50mm to be a nice general focal length, especially for portraits and street photography. You might also consider the 24mm f/2.8 STM EF-S($150) for slightly wider angle, which can be nice on a crop sensor body. It's not compatible with FF cameras, but at $150, it's probably worth getting just for your t6i, especially if you aren't sure if you'll go FF anytime soon.

Check out Ken Rockwell's guide and maybe compare it to other guides online, there's a lot of people that have posted their favorite lenses or what they find to be the "best" lenses

Good luck!

u/Harriv · 3 pointsr/AskPhotography

Click number is probably the number of photos taken with the camera. There's some mechanics inside camera which will eventually wear (except in mirrorless cameras).

> 50mm 1.8

This is only 90$ as new, very good quality lens for the price: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

Most cameras use these day CMOS sensor (as well as phones). Only color issues I can think now is chromatic aberration, caused by the optics. It can be corrected by using better lens or in post processing. Anyway, even the cheapest DSLR camera has much bigger sensor than any phone, which means better image. Modern phones do magic in the processing and of course newer sensors are better than ancient.

Here's some information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_sensor_format

iPhone 6 sensor is 17.3 mm², smallest DLSR format ("micro four thids") is 225 mm² and the sensor in the example Rebel t2i is 332 mm².

u/Enduer · 3 pointsr/photography

So your shutterspeed is low in dark environments? That's totally normal. The image is dark and so the camera is trying to leave the shutter open to collect more light.

You need a faster lens. Look into the nifty fifty if you'd like to take low light pictures!

Also, research the exposure triangle. I imagine it'll help you understand what's going on. Then you can compromise with your settings in manual to get a good picture.

If you don't want to do that, go into shutter priority mode on the camera (Tv), and set it to like 1/60. Your shots should stop being blurry but they may have ISO noise or be underexposed.

u/aishiteru-wa · 3 pointsr/canon

Macro photography is one of my favorite things!
This setup is around $100 (50mm lens is optional and not part of this total) and a great place to start.

The extension tubes, when used on an (optional) 50mm lens, allows you to be anywhere from 21cm away from the subject, to 4.2cm depending on how you stack them :)

The lightbox kit comes with various backdrops and lighting. You can also use paper as a background if need be.

I also extremely recommend a tripod, when you're that close to the subject the depth of field becomes shallow. You may also want to set a timer that way pressing the shutter doesn't cause shake.

You'll probably eventually want an actual macro lens, as well as a better tripod for outdoor excursions, but if you're just doing this and staying in one place this is just fine :)

u/bfordclark81 · 3 pointsr/Filmmakers

My favorite low cost investment when I started shooting live footage for underground bands was the Canon 50mm 1.8 lens (link below). By setting my shutter speed between 30 - 50 aperture at f1.8, and hopefully keeping ISO below 800. I was able to get a much better image than I was getting with my kit lens. Also, a mounted LED light will do wonders for you, as well.

Lens link: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1517929821&sr=8-3&keywords=50mm+canon+lens+1.8

u/finaleclipse · 3 pointsr/photography

I recommend a Canon/Nikon/Pentax with 18-55mm kit lens, then add on the 50mm "nifty fifty" after the fact. If you buy used or refurbished, you can definitely go under budget there. Canon Refurbished in particular I've had good experiences with, though their stock can vary. For used, KEH is an extremely reputable used vendor and personally I've had absolutely no issues with them. Here's a pretty simple Canon kit for under $500:

  • Canon T2i, body only for ~$250
  • Canon 18-55mm IS STM for ~$100
  • Canon 50mm f1.8 STM for ~$125

    You can upgrade to the T3i for ~$50 more. If you search, you'll be able to find a Nikon setup for pretty much the same price.

    Alternatively, Pentax has their K-50 deal of body + 18-55 for ~$400, and then you can pick up their 50mm f1.8 for ~$115. These are new, so if you go used you might be able to find them even cheaper.

    The kit is nice to have for its flexibility. I personally bought my first camera with only the 50mm f1.4, and while I was able to make it work, there are tons of situations when having the kit zoom would have been really nice.
u/Simplyrowbear · 3 pointsr/canon

I’d say look at a Rebel t7i or 80D, and invest in some glass. You can pick up a 80D refurbished, 50mm, 24mm stm, a used Tamron 70-200 2.8 VC for under $2000 and that will be a solid base!

Refurb 80D Kit $779.20

50mm $125

24mm $149.

Tamron 70-200 used $799

$1853 Enough for some accessories

u/Bossman1086 · 3 pointsr/AskPhotography

I have a Rebel T3i. I got my lens kit with it and was soon looking for more lenses, too. For cheap next lenses, two that I would highly recommend are the Nifty Fifty or the EF-S 24mm f/2.8.

The nifty fifty is a great lens and one that many pros even recommend. It's a good focal length to have to portraits and such and will work on even full frame cameras if she gets one in the future. The 24mm lens only works on crop sensor cameras (like the T5 your girlfriend has). But it's still a great cheap addition to her kit. I just used mine recently for a photoshoot with a model and the shots came out great. The focal length is good for portraits on a crop sensor. With the 50mm, I sometimes have to back away further than I'd like to frame the shot right. But the 24mm in the same situation doesn't limit me.

The 50mm also has the advantage of having a f/1.8. This allows some great shallow depth of field in the images she can take (blurry backgrounds) if she so chooses. It makes the subject pop more. Both are lenses I'm very happy to have in my bag. I don't think you can go wrong with either.

u/blazefalcon · 3 pointsr/photography

Just got my first DSLR- a Canon 70d with the kit 18-135 3.5-5.6 lens- and I'm very interested in getting the Canon 50mm 1.8 STM lens. My only question is, there are listings for The lens itself for $125, then there's stuff like the lens with all kinds of accessories for $125 as well, even still from Canon. Reading the reviews, the accessories are far from the best, but is there really any reason at all not to get the kit?

u/unrealkoala · 2 pointsr/photography

Canon 77D is $750 refurbished. 50 mm f/1.8 STM is $125 brand new and you can grab that dreamy bokeh that every new photographer wants. A Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 (version 1 is fine) is probably $300, no more than $350 and that should be great for your landscapes.

u/n1ywb · 2 pointsr/PlantedTank

that's awesome, DSLR has really come a long way. I'm impressed that the stock lens performs so well such low light but I suppose that's also saying something about the sensor. I stopped using my DSLR after the lens AF died, but now I kind of want to get a really fast lens specifically for tank shots

what would be uber cool for a small tank would be to shoot it with a light-field camera so you can refocus the image :)

u/jbeer · 2 pointsr/flying

Just buy the Nifty Fifty - You can't afford not to own it! 1.8mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

u/kirinlemons · 2 pointsr/CameraLenses

??? I have these lens and it widens my face: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

u/HybridCamRev · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

Yes - they will fit, but you might want to get a faster 50mm lens (the 50/1.8) [for $125] (https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) and a longer telephoto (a certified refurbished 75-300/4-5.6) [for $73.34] (https://www.amazon.com/Canon-75-300mm-Telephoto-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B01MCUQP4X//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) and save yourself some cash.

Again, hope this is helpful!

u/trolllante · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

O wouldn’t sell your lens kit, instead I would buy a 50mm 1.8f . Not only they are great for portrait but they work good during night.

u/jessemaner · 2 pointsr/photography

What is the reason for price difference between these two lenses
Lens 1 & Lens 2

u/bastiano-precioso · 2 pointsr/photography

Okay, here is a better list, sorry for the mess:

Flash -- around $65.

Transmitter --around $35

Light stand + umbrella + flash bracket // around $30. I got this one used for $20 on Amazon. There are different ones and with different quality.

Canon 24mm f/2.8 -- around $150

Canon 50mm f/1.8 -- around $110.

Also, Yongnuo makes their version of the 50mm ($50), the 35mm ($88) and some others. I can only vouch for the 50mm, I either got a great copy or it is just great.

u/alexanderreel · 2 pointsr/videography

Check this up my wish list amazon link canon lens

u/HollieBB · 2 pointsr/battlestations

Yup I'm using it as a webcam for streaming. I currently have this lens but I want to upgrade to one a bit better eventually. Just haven't bit the bullet yet. https://www.amazon.ca/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

My cam runs on an adapter so it's not reliant on battery life. I've done 24 hour marathon streams without issue.

u/TheRealMattyPanda · 2 pointsr/gadgets

Using DSLRs as a example.

A Canon 6D is 20.2 megapixels.

To that you can use a Canon 50mm lens for $125 or you could use a Zeiss 50mm lens for $615, both are still going into 20.2MP sensor.

Or, that Canon 6D is $999 before you get a lens, or you could get this Canon Powershot point and shoot for $209. Both are 20.2MP, but one's definitely takes a hell of a lot better pictures than the other.

u/perpterds · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

So, I didn't see the post I originally found, so you might need to do some google research. I can't speak to the quality of anything honestly, as I've no experience with them, myself.


Anyhow, I did also find the Amazon listings:


Body only, no lens, $999.00 US
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-Megapixel-Sensor/dp/B01BUYK04A/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1550152289&sr=1-3&keywords=canon%2B80d&th=1


Body + Kit lens 18mm-135mm (it's a pretty solid zoom), $1399.00 US
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-Megapixel-Sensor/dp/B01BUYJX6G/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1550152289&sr=1-3&keywords=canon%2B80d&th=1


Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM lens
This is possibly *the* best lens you can get below $400-$500, especially in terms of sharpness. It's what I used for that photo linked above, and it's nearly the only lens I use (despite having about 4 other lenses). And it's only $125. I recommend this even higher than the 80D itself, if you get *any* Canon.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1550152582&sr=1-3&keywords=canon+ef+50mm+f%2F1.8+stm+lens

u/Dotjiff · 2 pointsr/photography

First budget lens anyone should buy is the "nifty fifty" (Canon 50mm 1.8) as most people find the 50mm focal length to be the most versatile prime. It's also less than half the price of the lenses you are referring to and a great performer. I own the Canon L series 85mm and 24-70mm, which are top of the line, and the 50mm still holds its own among those in terms of performance. It is very lightweight and portable as well.

People who use multiple DSLRS love the 50mm as well as a video lens because of its price, focal length, and performance. Highly suggest you check it out.

u/apileofhobbies · 2 pointsr/boudoir

Let me know if this doesn't belong here

So I get asked what camera or gear people should get to start out.

My usual answer is this: anything. The camera itself won't help you with your rules or techniques. You have to develope your eye for that.

The main difference between an expensive camera and a cheap one is image quality and flexibility with your settings

I have a lot more on this but I'll leave it with that for now. I'm sure people will chime in below

https://imgur.com/a/yLXhSZp

This photo was taken with a 5ish year old crop sensor camera. And a $140 lens

Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera Body Only (discontinued by manufacturer) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004M170YC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vS9nDb8B31D5A

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Cu-nDbZWEEDT3

u/OPisTheBoss · 2 pointsr/photomarket

The 50mm f1.8 is great for this. They're $125 on Amazon, but you can find the older version (still good, what I have) for less than $100. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_m0suxbTEB11S4

u/notsamharper · 2 pointsr/BurningMan
  • Find a used Canon T3i, T5i or something similar
  • Get a canon 50mm f/1.8 lens (doesn't zoom, so it won't suck dust into the lens). Solid quality, cheap, can take great portrait style photos if you want to get artsier. https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW
  • Take 10 minutes to google "aperture" before you go...play with the camera a bit.
  • Leave it in AV mode (aperture priority). Then you don't have to play with the settings but can get some killer photos.
u/wanakoworks · 2 pointsr/canon
  1. It all really depends on your budget, but for Macro: EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro, or the EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro. For portrait, I'd say to start of with the EF 50mm 1.8

  2. Your T5 is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

  3. Buying used is a great way to save some money on quality lenses. Like most things, it depends on the reputation of the person selling. Private sellers, make sure you do your research on them if buying on Ebay or Amazon or something. KEH.com, B&H Used and Adorama Used are great places to buy used and inspected equipment with a decent warranty. Also the Canon USA Refurbished store is an excellent place to buy. They have stuff that Canon has officially looked over and comes with the same 1 year warranty as their new stuff. I've bought a lot from them and have been very happy with it.

    Hope this helps!
u/avlarios · 2 pointsr/Photography_Gear

This 50mm is always a good buy
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=canon+50mm+1.8&qid=1566085118&s=gateway&sprefix=canon+50&sr=8-3

It's one of the first lenses I bought when I first started. And its cheap.

A wide angle prime lens would be a good choice too, if you're looking to get more landscape in your photos while out on your hikes!

u/Griffith · 2 pointsr/Cameras

First of all I'm going to start by saying that these cameras have different sensor sizes, namely APS-C, Micro Four Thirds and 1inch sizes. There are advantages and disadvantages to either ones but In general these are the main characteristics:

APS-C sensors - medium to large-sized lenses, slightly long minimal focusing distance (around 0.5m with a normal focal range lens), shallower depth-of-field (more blurred backgrounds in pictures)

Micro Four Thirds sensors - small sized lenses, very short minimal focusing distances (20/30cm with normal focal range lenses), more depth-of-field than ASP-C (less blurred backgrounds in pictures)

(I'll talk about the 1inch sensor further below)

There are other differences that vary on a camera by camera basis but those are the most important things for you to keep in mind. I will mention for each of the examples you gave the sensor size and some of the characteristics of each camera system as briefly as I can.

> Canon 750DKIS 24MP Digital SLR Camera (with 18-55mm IS STM Lens $764

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> Canon EOS 700D 18MP Digital SLR Camera (Twin IS Lens Kit) 18-55mm STM & 55-250mm STM Twin Lens K $849

APS-C sensor cameras - both of them will offer relatively similar performance. The 700D deal with two lenses is a nice one, but it's only useful if you like to shoot telephoto pictures (pictures of things that are very far away from you). I would prefer to get the 750 because the sensor is slightly better and it has wireless, so it is a bit more future-proof and better performing. For the price difference between the 750D and the 700D you could buy one of the many budget lenses for the system that offer surprisingly good results. I recommend the Canon 50mm f1.8 which will give you very beautiful results with shallow depth of field: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469622115&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+50mm+f1.8

Olympus OM-D E-M10 MKII Compact System Camera with 14-42mm EZ Lens 764

Micro Four Thirds - a very small but well-performing camera that is just an all-round good package. It has better image stabilization than the Canon built into the body. What that means is that for most situations you practically don't need a tripod. If you want a camera that is capable of giving you very good image quality but still be small and compact enough to carry around without much hassle, this is a good option. Most of the lens options aren't as cheap as the ones for the Canon systems, however Sigma makes a few lenses that are very affordable and high quality so I recommend checking those out if you are on a tight budget.

> CameraPro FUJIFILM X-T10 Mirrorless Compact System Camera Silver Body Only $597 ($797, Cashback $200) - Do I need to buy a lens still?

APS-C sensor camera - Yes you will need to buy a lens for it. Fuji cameras tend to be slightly more expensive than other cameras that compete with theirs but in terms of "raw" specifications they fall behind in some aspects. Video recording on most Fuji cameras is very poor. Even so, people that shoot phtoos with Fuji cameras love it because they usually have great ways to operate the camera that make them very enjoyable to use and most importantly, I'd argue that they offer the best images out of all APS-C cameras without tweaking them. In the long-run I think Fuji would be the most expensive choice but it would also deliver the most pleasant results. If you want a lens recommendation to start off with I suggest the Fuji 35mm f2.0 https://www.amazon.com/Fujinon-XF35mmF2-R-WR-Black/dp/B016S28I4S/ref=sr_1_33?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1469622522&sr=1-33&keywords=fujifilm+x+lenses . Although Fuji is expensive, it is the camera system I mostly appreciate at the moment, and the one I'd like to own in the future due to its lens selection which offers a lot of very high quality glass and the absolutely gorgeous image quality. Another note is that Fuji's lenses tend to be some of the smallest ones in APS-C lens systems.


Sony Cybershop RX100 or RX100 II? (599 vs 795) -

1inch sensor (the smallest, meaning more depth of field) - these cameras are very compact and actually small enough to be pocketable but they are also the most limited in terms of performance, particularly low light. When I compared an RX100 to my Olympus which has the same sensor as the E-M10 camera you linked, it didn't perform as well in low light both in terms of focusing speed and image quality but in outdoors with decent lighting you can get really excellent results. In my opinion the RX100 is the perfect "secondary camera" if you own an APS-C camera but don't always want to carry around with you, but if you end up going with a Micro Four Thirds camera you don't have as big of a need for a secondary smaller camera.

I hope this is helpful to you, I know it's a long post but I tried to make it as short as I could without entering into small minutia. Let me know if you have any further questions.

u/Aperson3334 · 2 pointsr/photography

Besides the closer minimum focal distance, is there any reason to buy this lens over this one?

u/mgrosvenor · 2 pointsr/Beginning_Photography

The nifty fifty is a $100 50mm prime. It probably the best bag for buck lens you can buy and an absolute must have. https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

If I were you, I'd put the 50mm on one camera and a zoom on the other and never change that setup.

u/provideocreator · 1 pointr/videography

You'll probably want to look at the STM lenses since they're fairly quiet.

The Canon 50mm f1.8 [affiliate link] is very quiet for this and fast. That's worth checking out.

  • Here's a clip demonstrating the noise.

    I can't help but point out though that you should be using some sort of dedicated mic, especially with that kind of camera, and that helps a lot to avoid autofocus noise.
u/jam6618 · 1 pointr/videography

some say the sony a7sii "makes light", rather it is just great at low light capture and has amazingly clean images/video at a high iso. That combined with a lens with a wide aperture and you get great performance. I would recommend you get a sony a7s mk1 or mk2 or a sony a6300 or a6500, depending on your budgets as all have fairly good low-light performance with the a7sii being the best of them. As for a lens, you could go for an adapter to use your canon lenses but if you do not have a canon lens with a nice wide aperture like f/1.8 or better, it would be good to pick up a lens like that. If you choose to move entirely to sony as so many people have recently, you will want a good all around lens too. Let me know if you need more help!

u/BustaferJones · 1 pointr/Bladesmith

My wife is the photographer. It's a new lens, so I happen to have the info handy. It is mounted on a Digital Rebel SLR. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X8MRBCW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's been doing some very artsy stuff with the depth of field in the recent knife pics.

u/SpectrusYT · 1 pointr/streetwear

also, when I had only kit lenses, the aperture only went to F5.6. I got this lens off of amazon to get the "blurred backgrounds" that you may want. (the lower the aperture, the less light the lens lets in, therefore blurred background) link

u/electricsheep12345 · 1 pointr/solotravel

I highly recommend against a tripod. They are cumbersome and a pain to carry around.

If you are thinking to use the tripod for low light/night shooting I recommend buying a fast lens. I have a Canon and I have this lens.. Great for low light and not expensive!

Regarding video ... what do you actually plan to do with the video? I shoot the odd video buy just with my iPhone and hand held.

u/qrpyna · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

What's your budget?

You can get an used 5D Mark II for around $500 and a 50mm f/1.8 for about $100.

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u/BlindlyTyping · 1 pointr/photography

Nifty fifty, if you don't have it start there.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00X8MRBCW/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

u/TheEyeofEOS · 1 pointr/analog

The Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM is a much better lens than the 1.4.

Personally if you're looking for just primes and not a zoom lens, I'd snag a 40mm STM for street photography/general walk around and a 85mm f/1.8 for portrait work and skip the 50. You can buy them used for cheaper with warranties from places like BH Photo or Adorama. If you need anything specialized like a 600mm for a project, just rent it from any lens rental company.

If you want an off camera flash for portrait work, these work great. Fully ETTL II compatible, it does all the flash power calculations for you automagically, even wirelessly. You can have up to like 24 of them or something crazy, all controlled by the camera.

u/pridebrah · 1 pointr/photography

Could someone give me a reasonably priced (<$1000) camera and lens I should use for fashion-based photography such as these pictures?:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_vcqHA2Qh/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqptocyBbEJ/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvOsI2EnOdm/

So far I've been looking at the Rebel line of cameras from Canon and a 50mm f/1.8 lens ( https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ )

u/notaneggspert · 1 pointr/photojournalism

$80 flash that supports HSS

$110 Canon 50mm f/1.8

$250-$300 Canon 50D That link might not work I just searched Amazon for used 50D's. Again Fredmiranda.com and even a reputable ebay seller is a good option for used stuff. Be sure to pay the paypal fee's for protection and look for sellers with a 99% rating after a decent amount of sales.

The 50D is definitely long in the tooth but it has a professional build and controls. Here's a review article. It's 15mp which is plenty and has a pretty good autofocus system 9 cross type autofocus points iso: 100-3200 expanded to 6,400 and 12,800 with H1 and H2 not the best performance but for $250 you wont beat it. The multi direction controller set to direct AF point selection is imho necessary for PJ stuff. I'm always changing my focus points and I won't own a camera without the direct selector. That and the all magnesium body is what makes it a "professional" camera in my eyes.

You also need a CF card and reader. ~ $30

Totals $520

u/Abalamahalamatandra · 1 pointr/photography

Start with the 50mm 1.8 STM, if she doesn't have that she can't go wrong getting it. I use it for portraits outside quite nicely and on EF-S it has a little bit of zoom over the same lens on a full-frame camera.

It's the fact that it goes down to 1.8 (the lower the f-stop number, the more background blur or less depth of field you can get with it) that you're looking for. I believe there's also a 1.4, but it's more expensive and overkill for this stage.

IMHO every EF-S photographer should have this lens in their kit, especially because it's so cheap.

edit:autocorrect

u/gamerlinkon · 1 pointr/photography

Which Budget Camera to buy for an absolute beginner ?

I'm planning to purchase a camera this Black Friday . This will be my first camera ever , did a lot of researching and finally it came down to two

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Canon EOS RP Mirrorless

Finally decided to go with Canon EOS 6D Mark II for the battery life and also because RF lenses are comparatively expensive and I'm on a budget . Don't want to get the adapter either .

As for the lenses , I went for the budget wide and macro / telephoto lens

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens

As you can probably tell , I just based my search on the cheapest full frame sensors and lenses and ended up with this list .

Something about me , I am totally new to photography and don't even consider myself as an amateur . It's been almost 11/2 months since i started learning about the ins and outs of photography day in and day out , all i have right now is passion and theoretical knowledge but 0 practical skills . So this purchase is just to help better myself as a photographer ( If i can call myself that ) .

And all the Youtube videos are referring to APS-C Cameras when I search for "Best Camera under 1000$" . Not a single one of them talks about Full Frame Cameras , I know that the company would have to cut some corners to justify the full frame under 1000 but I can't think of how an APS-C can beat a Full Frame when it comes down to it .

If you could tell me what makes them so special than a full frame equivalent . It'll be helpful for me to weigh the pros and cons to finally make a educated decision . So please guide me in the ways of Photography , thank you all .

u/pnw_wander · 1 pointr/astrophotography

It was $299 on B&H a few days ago and I waffled. Should've jumped on it then. I know it's only another $40, but I need to get a new bag and remote shutter too. I should say I was eyeballing this too https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=pd_bxgy_421_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00X8MRBCW&pd_rd_r=JPQRZ1MVN3RM57MMZB8Y&pd_rd_w=6V3G5&pd_rd_wg=uc7ku&psc=1&refRID=JPQRZ1MVN3RM57MMZB8Y as Lonely Speck did a decent review on it, but I feel like it isn't wide angle enough and I spend just as much money getting some on Fiverr to stitch my photos together.

Would you trust the Amazon Warehouse Deals for the same used Rokinon lense?

u/Minus-Celsius · 1 pointr/financialindependence

Hmm. Your friend's not wrong. I live within 10 miles of a college, so craigslist might be more active in my area than yours, but they're $125 MSRP ($110 on Amazon)

I regularly see them on Craigslist for about $50.

Definitely I would stick with just the kit lens and the nifty fifty for a while. Sounds like they will cover your shooting needs at least to start. As you grow to know more about photography, you might want to get telephoto zooms, wide angle lenses, etc. but they have more specialized purposes.

u/phylouis · 1 pointr/photography

Hi ! My first camera was a canon 70D too ! A great all around camera especially if you are into videography. About what lenses you should get, you should definitely buy the nifty fifty, it is just a fantastic lens for its price !
If you are a video enthusiast, you should consider buying the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 which has a great IQ, a nice optical stabilizer and a constant f2.8, video I made with the sigma+70d here.

Or if you can afford a canon lens, the equivalent that is this one.

Anyway, the 70D is probably one of the best camera out there to start. Make sure to read a lot of books about photography, exposure, etc.. And even consider joining /r/photoclass2017/ !

Have a great day !

u/roguereversal · 1 pointr/astrophotography

I am trying to choose between the Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM prime lens ($150):

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-24mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453663389&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=canon+24mm+ef&psc=1

or the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM prime lens ($125):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X8MRBCW/ref=s9_simh_hd_bEfbKvb_p421_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=07NDGBMY1PF9QVKZFADQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=eede5008-87c3-576d-9581-6d6f182e32c3&pf_rd_i=13440588011

I just want to take just some general night sky shots (when I get the opportunity). I am leaning towards the 24mm lens because I would like a wider field of view. Which lens would you recommend I get? Thank you very much!

Edit: I'm a college student on a tight budget so I really can't afford to spend more than $150

u/l4adventure · 1 pointr/photography

I'm a beginner. I have a rebel T5 camera and I have the 18-55mm lens that came with it.

I've struggled a bit with low light with this lens, and read a lot about how a 50mm can teach you better about positioning yourself and framing. I read up about how it's great to start off with these.

So, is this a good lens? Canon EF 50mm 1.8 STM lens. The price is perfect for me, and the reviews are crazy good on amazon. Would you recommend I spend slightly more money on something else? Actually, just saw this bundle, it's the same lens plus a bunch of stuff I don't have. Maybe Ill buy this instead.

Your advice is much appreciated

u/gatorsss1981 · 1 pointr/photography

I am interested in getting into photography and recently ordered my first camera. I bought a Canon T5i w/ EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens and a EF 75-300mm F/4-5.6 III Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens.

I am mainly interested in taking portraits, landscape and event photos. The events I work at are in everything from hotel ballrooms, private homes to convention spaces, almost always indoors with fairly dim lighting.

I've been trying to do some research on different equipment and gear that I would need, and came up with the following list. Is there anything that I don't need or a better alternative than I have listed? Is there anything I'm missing?

Thanks

"Nifty Fifty" Lens - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00X8MRBCW

Bag - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00CF5OGP8

Memory Card - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007NDL54C

Battery Grip - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0039VYN1Y

Speedlite 430 - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B010W2MAOO

Lightsphere - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01JPY41RO

Book 1 - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1446302172

Book 2 - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0134007913

GorillaPod - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B002FGTWOC

Battery Charger - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00JHKSMJU

Extra Batteries - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00JHKSL28

u/Mrblakesonny · 1 pointr/Cameras

Sounds like shes lookingfor this lens --> Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vjsRAb4Y5JWN6

Its an awesome lens, very sharp and a good upgrade from the kit lens.

u/JinxKwB · 1 pointr/Cameras

Actually, yes I really like the camera. I've taken some pretty awesome pictures with it. We bought it so we could take photos of my kid after they were born and it was worth every penny spent. We've bought a few lenses for it. If you think she might like doing any portraits you might want to pick up a 50mm lens to play around with too. You can spend thousands on lenses, but for amature photogrophy this one would be a fine addition for that.


I'm sure someone will more knowledge than myself may have more to say about it, but I personally love the camera.

u/Raichu93 · 1 pointr/LosAngeles

This lens or this lens are great all-round and good in lowlight. Half of my album is with an equivalent lens like this.

If you're into ultra-wides (the other half of the album is an ultra-wide), then this lens is great, and this lens is even better but more expensive.

Those two focal lengths have carried me for the past 4 years without me ever feeling the need to get anything else. That being said, this lens I think is a must have for all Canon users. At just over $100, it will deliver great results in lowlight. Honestly it might be the best bang for buck lens in all of photography. And because it's so cheap, plus you're getting the camera free, I might even recommend getting all three, if that's in the budget.

If you want to be a little more conservative, here's what I would do: Get one of the first two I linked, shoot and play around with that for a while, and see what you find you need next. Do you want something a little more zoomed in for shallow depth of field and delicious bokeh? Get the 50mm. Do you crave getting some sweet wide shots? Get one of the ultra-wides. Let your needs decide what your second lens is, because it's a very personal choice and no one can know what you want to shoot until you try it out for yourself.

Software: Adobe Lightroom is all I use really, and it's all you need. It's designed as an all-in-one management, editing, and publishing platform.

Good luck!

u/want2homestead · 1 pointr/photography

What are the differences between these 2 lenses? Looking to do some still shots, but mostly youtube videos / vlogs / etc

I have a canon m50 and it came with this lens: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-15-45mm-3-5-6-3-Image-Stabilization/dp/B0167Q0I5W

But someone suggested I pick up this one too: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

What are the differences and is it worth having both?

u/chubbysheep · 1 pointr/Beginning_Photography

As someone who loves photography and recently got into it as well, I would recommend getting the 18-55mm STM, and then buying the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM (https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW) for $125. It's pretty sharp, and the bokeh effect on your pictures could make for some really cool shots, especially if you're interested in street photography. Hope this helps!

u/n0gtree · 1 pointr/Cameras

There are a couple of differences. The Sony A5000 is a mirrorless camera whereas the Canon 100D is a DSLR. Therefore the Canon 100D will have a larger form factor. Here's a nice resource for comparison.

In terms of differences between a mirrorless and DSLR, without getting technical, the main one is that generally you are paying a premium for a smaller form factor. DSLRs are generally more rugged, do the same job as a mirrorless, but they are larger and so are their lenses.

Also, the 100D is actually slightly smaller than other DSLRs. A 1200D is slightly larger, has the same features, and is slightly newer (2014 vs 2013) and also a bit cheaper as it's larger. My recommendation for you at your budget of ~$450 is to go the used/refurb route.

For the camera I'd get the Canon 1200D - about $250 used, you can probably find it cheaper in the Black Friday sales. For the lens I might go for something general purpose like the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8. The reason for choosing the Tamron is that it is a zoom lense - covers multiple focal lengths. At the wide end, it's the equivalent of 27mm or 66° horizontal viewing angle. This is pretty standard for the wide end of a zoom lense and will be ok for taking landscapes. If you want a better wide angle lense, consider the 10-18mm Canon f4.5 lense. This lense is slower a f4.5 (i.e. has a smaller aperture - lets in less light), however it has a horizontal viewing angle of 95° - a lot better than 66° before. Take into consideration though that while the Tamorn won't be as wide angled, it will be capable of letting in more light (better at taking the northern lights/night time photography), and will be better at taking portrait photos (you want a larger aperture to get a better blurred background.) Ideally you would get a combination of lenses - such as the Canon 10-18mm and a dedicated portrait lense for awesome background blurs - however this would fall out of your budget. Good luck on finding a camera!

u/greedz · 1 pointr/canon

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

50mm 1.8 is cheap and amazing. Great for portraits, great for beginners. In simple terms, its focal length gets you that "blurred background".

http://stalman.com/camerasorwhatever/24

u/nathanpollon · 1 pointr/VideoEditing

Wrong thread, but here goes anyways. (you still get a downvote.)

In terms of sharpness, your phone will most likely look a lot better. The video footage will also be smoother because it's at 24fps. However, your camera will (maybe...) have more manual settings to work with. You'll be able to adjust things and change your picture profile to something flatter for color correction.

On top of that, you'll have a zoom lens to work with so you can choose different focal lengths as well as get shallow depth of field with other lenses (like the ever popular nifty fifty

u/mechagrue · 1 pointr/photoclass2017

Heh, I am going to pass on this assignment, since I did all of this work last week when I was picking out a camera to buy. The main Photography Reddit has a great buying guide pinned on the sidebar, which I used to evaluate cheap DSLRs.

In the end I bought a Canon 20D off eBay for about $170. It came with a standard EFS 18-55mm lens, f/3.5-5.6. I'm saving up money for a nicer lens, I kinda have my heart set on the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens.

Apparently this is the type of lens used by the Humans of New York photographer, and I really love the color, clarity, and depth of field I see in his photos. Obviously there's more to his work than the lens, but... I want the lens. :D

u/Chokingzombie · 1 pointr/photography

Sorry, I made this a post then saw the sidebar


So I finally decided to ditch videogames as the only hobby I have and pick up photography. I went out and bought a few things that I deemed required after I researched a little bit.


u/9HomeWorlds · 1 pointr/photography

hello! I am here to ask for some advice on a pancake lens purchase for my Canon EOS Rebel SL2

50 mm pancake (just lens) (Amazon)

50 mm pancake lens with "ZeeTee" kit (Amazon) - is it worth it to get the lens cover and filter etc for a few extra bucks?

I checked Facebook and kijiji and could not find this lens for cheaper used. Seems to be an OK deal unless I am mistaken.

I am wanting to take pictures of my wood crafts (spoons and other kitchenware) as well as family and individual portraits and nature scenery as well. I hear that this particular lens should cover all of those bases. I dont really know much about the hardware just yet (for instance, i dont yet know the difference between 40 mm and 50 mm pancake lenses or why the price seems to increase the smaller you go).

thanks in advance!

u/WineEm · 1 pointr/Photography_Gear

Just get the nifty fifty. Also known as the fantastic plastic. It’s a good lens for the price. Also maybe get a light source, these led video lights are all you need, just learn white balance editing.

NEEWER 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light, LED Light for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Panasonic,SONY, Samsung and Olympus Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Xrx4CbRPNS69Z

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Apx4Cb5AGTZ3S

u/CatBugForever · 1 pointr/photocritique

ahha thank you! now that I'm looking at it, I wish I was at a slightly different angle too. next time, hopefully. I'll have to look up difusers. I've heard that term but I'm not exactly sure what it is. I get bouncing light off walls, yeah ill look stuff up. haha.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_Nn01wbS7AJ2CJ

I also bought this for shows. I haven't had the chance to use it yet though.

u/SubHomesickAlien · 1 pointr/indieheads

From the little I know about photos and models, I'll try to sound like I know what I'm talking about (but I don't):

Some of your images aren't very sharp. 1/60, 1/100 shutter speed shows. Perhaps try going for bigger apertures so you can bump that shutter speed. Whatever your lens allows. (Suggesting cheap lens that's kinda nice for starters)

All I know about modeling is: don't look stiff, don't look awkward. And well, she kinda does look stiff or awkward in some of these.

Hard to take her seriously holding that thing like a cigarette because it's not a cigarette and it's a little weird.

Watch your values and lighting. It can get weird like this when her legs blend in with the chair. It's kinda cool here how it turns into a silhouette on the bottom half, but then what about this silhouette? Try covering the top of that photo and see what you can get only from the silhouette. Does it look as good as intended?

Framing looks good.

You both look amateurish because, well, it takes years and years to be a pro. I'm sure you are doing better than I would. These seem like they were a good exercise though. Keep it up. Keep trying stuff. Keep shooting, photos.

u/pusanua · 1 pointr/SonyAlpha

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Normal Lens for Canon EF Cameras https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2mEACbW8B7EM8

u/CreeDorofl · 1 pointr/postprocessing

Oh no, not at all... $800 is fairly high for a 'nifty fifty'. The price is because the Sigma Art 50 is pretty much the sharpest lens on earth (which makes it a bargain when you compare to, say, a Zeiss Otus

Actually, on the subject of those Sigma's... I got the 50mm first, but I found 50mm on a crop sensor camera is kind of an awkward focal length. You can't go wide enough to capture, say... a building across the street, or the head+shoulders of a friend sitting across from you at a small table. But you can't zoom in either.

Later I got the 18-35, and now the 50mm basically gathers dust. The zoom range of the 18-35 is limited, but it's just 100% more useful than 50mm. It's kind of my default lens now. It's a great lens.

But anyway, if you don't wanna spend a ton and you want a 50ish mm, and below f/2, there's a bunch of options.

The basic Canon 50mm 1.4 is $300 and is pretty sharp.

The Canon pancake lens is really well loved, surprisingly sharp and so small that it weighs nothing. A sigma art is quadruple the weight lol.

This Sigma Art 30mm seems to be on sale right now. $130 off. That's an outstanding deal, and you might find 30mm more useful than 50. https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-30mm-F1-4-Lens-Canon/dp/B00BQXL8BU/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=50mm+1.4+lens&qid=1568732777&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A3130996011%2Cp_89%3ASigma&rnid=2528832011&s=photo&sr=1-1

u/trefur · 1 pointr/photographs

50 1.8

Great starter lens, will give you some bokeh to play with without the crazy price tag. 35 is also a great focal length. Closest you will get on a crop us this 24 (38 ish with the crop factor)

24 2.8 pancake

u/GoExistential · 1 pointr/photography

I would recommend finding a great deal on a (better) body, like a t5i/t6i and then purchasing a lens like this. But that also really depends on what you want to shoot, this lens is NOT very wide. But is much sharper and can get a very shallow/blurry background in portraits. It also can shoot much better in low light conditions.

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In regards to camera body, that decision is tough because of price differences. The two I mentioned will most likely feel higher quality. The t5i has a similiar sensor, same resolution and can possibly shoot better in low light. T6i has a much better sensor, higher resolution and again i'd assume better low light performance

u/kiramiryam · 1 pointr/photography

It’s this one. I shot towards the sun in the past and it was fine, this session was the first time I noticed an issue.

lens

u/J03K · 1 pointr/photography

You might try the canon 50mm 1.8. It's cheap and I hear it has an awesome DoF for portraits.

u/randomanalysis · 1 pointr/NewTubers

If you're shooting with a DSLR and not getting enough light, try buying a prime lens, such as this one. They have a lower F-Stop number (or aperture),so it allows more light in and lowers the depth of field (creates a bokeh/blurry background that looks nice for youtube).They are also cheaper than a big lens, but remember, they don't zoom in. It's a "fixed" lens.


50mm might be too close, so if you are in a smaller room, try the 24mm. This creates a nice wide-angle appearance too. Both of these have a quiet auto focus (CANON STM) if you absolutely need it too.

u/justfred · 1 pointr/photography

A 50mm (or similar) "prime" lens is a great way to practice improving your photos. The quality will be better than your zoom, but what may help more is developing the discipline of framing your shots without using a zoom.

Plus, it doesn't cost much (for the Canon f1.8), so it's worth a try!

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

u/MegsHusband16 · 1 pointr/Cameras

I fell in love with photography the exact same way! Started with my first iPhone which was a 5s and I was in love hah! Eventually decided to buy a canon rebel T3i. A few photographer friends of mine all suggested this camera and it was a GOOD buy! I had it for at least a year before I upgraded to a canon 7D. To this day I still use the T3i alongside my 7D.
Though the T3i is a discontinued camera you can sill buy it on amazon or eBay for pretty cheap along with a kit lens that will be enough to get you started.

I STRONGLY recommend buying something used! Especially for your first camera. Cameras and lenses hold their value and quality for YEARS so there is usually no worry when buying a body used in good quality. Both my T3i and 7D, along with almost all my lenses including my L series lens I got all used! No problems whatsoever.
This is a Canon Rebel T5i it’s an upgraded version from the T3i, which is discontinued and pretty old at this point. The T5i will be a GREAT starter camera! It’s a little out of your budget brand new but scroll down and click USED to see many other used options all within your budget. Select one that’s “very good” or “like new” and you’ll have no problem! Along with the 18-55mm kit lens that comes with you’ll want to purchase one more lens.. the Canon 50mm f1.8 aka ‘nifty fifty’. This is the suggested first lens purchase by thousands. Literally ask a thousand photographers what’s the first lens you should buy and that’s what they’ll tell you the nifty fifty! And it’s only $125 brand new! (The only lens I’ve bought new), though you can get it cheaper for used.

This is a phenomenal professional grade starter DSLR that will last you years! And I promise oh won’t be disappointed with it.

Finally you’ll want to invest in an Adobe Lightroom subscription. For $10/Mo you can get both Lightroom and Photoshop. Lightroom will be your hub for organizing photos as well as editing them. The program is super powerful and can be a bit tedious to learn, but follow some YouTube videos and tutorials like some from Anthony Morganti and you will learn quick! I’ve watched almost all of his videos (there’s hundreds) and every video I learn something new!

Best of luck to you and I’m excited for you to get started in such a great hobby!


edit: oh BTW! Once you get a DSLR you will have total control over all settings in your camera, which you probably didn’t have before on your phone. So the first step with a DSLR is learning how Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO interact with each other. This is how you can get those awesome short depth of field shots you mentioned with the background blurry and bokeh’d. this is a great video to help understand the “focus triangle” and learn how those 3 settings interact with each other! That’s also another great tutorial YouTube channel so I suggest subscribing to them and watching some other of their videos as well.

another edit: btw the 750D you mentioned is a newer version of the T5i. 750D is called the T6i in America, also another great option! I didn’t suggest it because it’s a bit out of tour budget but again I’m sure you can find it used in your budget! If the T6i fits your budget then definitely opt for that option as it’s newer and has a few more features upgraded features, but the T5i is great as well!

u/nuckingfuts73 · 1 pointr/photography

Someone just posted this but this is a wonderful starter camera with a decent lens for $300 and if you have the money I would buy this as well its a fantastic lens that is especially good for portraits

u/idiosyncproductions · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

Get yourself one of these, they call it the "nifty 50". Godsend of a lens at a shallow budget like yours, with a fast aperture that usually yields beautiful bokeh. They're $125 on amazon, but I've seen them for around $90.

There's also this video which highlights some alternative choices for lenses.

Whatever you do, look for lenses that have a constant aperture for their focal range. Those EF-S lenses will darken as you zoom in, which could end up being a big problem as you use them.

u/DemoFly · 1 pointr/photography

If I were in your shoes I would buy this lens:

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-24-105mm-USM-Lens-Cameras/dp/B000B84KAW/ref=sr_1_5?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1485163295&sr=1-5&keywords=canon+lens

Then, you should go out and shoot the crap out of everything and learn what focal lengths you like.

Most will say to buy the 50mm F1.8 STM lens, as it's essentially the right of passage for new Canon owners.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1485163295&sr=1-3&keywords=canon+lens

u/iamchopin · 0 pointsr/photography

I nearly always recommend canon's "nifty fifty" (link below) for people who are relatively new to DSLRs. It is a deal for the quality you will get (over your kit lens), and is a great introduction to purposefully framing your shots. Other people may not agree - it doesn't zoom, it's pretty tight on a crop camera, and it might not be the fanciest lens out there, but it is an awesome general place to start.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1457304211&sr=1-1&keywords=canon+50mm