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D5100 body, going to get a D750 soon.
Lens is a 50mm 1.8 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nikon-af...&skuId=3188049
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Great shots! Portrait work has always been a favorite of mine.
Tip: With aperture that high, always put your focal point on your subjects eyes! That is where the human eye looks first when studying a portrait! The portrait can look soft if the eyes aren't sharp.
You will love your 50mm! Keep taking and posting pics!!
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Nice shots!
It's interesting what different people consider the ideal portrait lens. I have taken portraits with almost all my lenses at one time or another. I have a 50mm f/1.2 prime and have also used it for portraits, but would probably consider that somewhat on the low end of portrait focal length. I think most of my portrait shots probably happen from about 70mm to about 100mm.
But one thing I really love about using a 50mm prime for candid portraits is that, because it's physically short, the people you're shooting tend to underestimate the magnification that's involved. I can point my 70-200mm at someone and even if I'm farther away from them and only have it dialed to 70mm, they tend to get a little paranoid. Whereas I can walk right up and take what is actually a tighter shot with the 50mm and it's no big deal to them. That can be very helpful for getting some good candids in a crowd.
You will love that lens!
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Originally posted by Snakelover View PostNice shots!
It's interesting what different people consider the ideal portrait lens. I have taken portraits with almost all my lenses at one time or another. I have a 50mm f/1.2 prime and have also used it for portraits, but would probably consider that somewhat on the low end of portrait focal length. I think most of my portrait shots probably happen from about 70mm to about 100mm.
But one thing I really love about using a 50mm prime for candid portraits is that, because it's physically short, the people you're shooting tend to underestimate the magnification that's involved. I can point my 70-200mm at someone and even if I'm farther away from them and only have it dialed to 70mm, they tend to get a little paranoid. Whereas I can walk right up and take what is actually a tighter shot with the 50mm and it's no big deal to them. That can be very helpful for getting some good candids in a crowd.
You will love that lens!
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Originally posted by Hillary View PostGreat shots! Portrait work has always been a favorite of mine.
Tip: With aperture that high, always put your focal point on your subjects eyes! That is where the human eye looks first when studying a portrait! The portrait can look soft if the eyes aren't sharp.
You will love your 50mm! Keep taking and posting pics!!
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