New Age Outlaw Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 OK, so the camera I bought has a lens with it that is f3.5-5.6 16-105mm. So far, it seems a very versatile lens and has great flexibility. However, I have found an interesting looking lens on ebay that has a wider aperture (f1.7), it's 50mm. What sort of shots would it be best for? What other lenses (if any) should I looking at, keeping in mind I am just a hobbyist, with no intention of photography being anything more than a hobby. Thanx in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) OK, so the camera I bought has a lens with it that is f3.5-5.6 16-105mm. So far, it seems a very versatile lens and has great flexibility. However, I have found an interesting looking lens on ebay that has a wider aperture (f1.7), it's 50mm. What sort of shots would it be best for? What other lenses (if any) should I looking at, keeping in mind I am just a hobbyist, with no intention of photography being anything more than a hobby. Thanx in advance... A 50mm f/1.7 ? Fast 50s are good for low light stuff and portraiture. No zoom though. The winder aperture allow shorter depth of field (smaller DOF = more background blur) and faster shutter speeds. I'd be thinking about something longer (allowing you to zoom closer) before thinking about a fixed 50mm. Edited March 16, 2009 by Luke W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Age Outlaw Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Thanx Luke. Maybe I should wait and see what others turn up on ebay. Given that I already have the f3.5, I am thinking a wider aperture one (eg f2.8)is what I would like to get, just to play with (and if the price is right). Any suggestions about what sort of length I should be thinking of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Maybe something like a 70-300? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 What do you like to shoot? In that is your answer :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Age Outlaw Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Good question Tess32. No one thing, I guess I'm still experimenting but so far I am shooting dogs (of course ) and I also like wildlife stuff. I have had some fun taking close-ups of flowers and plants too, experimenting with focal length a bit. I would also like to take good pictures of cars, when I am out on car club events. Both standing still and racing cars. Edited March 17, 2009 by New Age Outlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Looks like a telephoto or macro lens would be a good choice for you then. If you are mostly shooting outside and not shooting anything with fast moving action, then you don't really need a very fast lens. I'd say try either a dedicated macro lens (which can also double as a portrait lens) or a telephoto zoom in a range up to 300mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Age Outlaw Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Kool, I shall see what I can find on ebay. What about for fast stuff (dogs running, cars racing etc)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 For dogs running most of the telephoto lenses will still do you fine - you're outside so you'll be able to get good shutter speeds anyway. Is best to find a lens that is known to have good auto focus speed for those things, but you get what you pay for sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Age Outlaw Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 OK. I might stick with the one I have for the moment and keep an eye out for a good macro. Thanx for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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