https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:02:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dslr-lense-help-please#post-742732 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:20:42 +0000 Photo Book Girl 742732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jetsa: Yes, it's the lens I use 99% of the time on my Nikon D90. I don't consider myself a pro at photography but an avid hobbyist. In terms of tips, the higher the f-stop (aperture setting) the more in focus the whole photo will be (f22). To get the bokeh, and focus on just a smaller area, you want a low f-stop which 1.8 would be the lowest. With a 1.8 or slightly higher number, you'll keep the focus on your subject and blur out any distracting background (which is useful if you haven't had time to tidy your house). :) This lens also lets you shoot in much lower light than say the kit lens the OP wrote about above and will still retain it's sharpness. I also prefer natural light and will try to position my LO by a window or some other natural light source. You want to get those flecks of light in your LO's eyes to make them look lively. Oh, and shoot a lot, just keep shooting. Now with digital we can just erase the bad ones! I pinned a lot of tutorials (I've been meaning to read) on my Pinterest that you may find helpful too: <a href="http://pinterest.com/photobookgirl/photography-tips/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/photobookgirl/photography-tips/</a> and I have a post about my camera gear here: <a href="http://www.photobookgirl.com/blog/photo-book-tools-my-digital-camera-gear-computer-lineup/" rel="nofollow">http://www.photobookgirl.com/blog/photo-book-tools-my-digital-camera-gear-computer-lineup/</a> Hope that helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dslr-lense-help-please#post-742110 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:43:07 +0000 jetsa 742110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Photo Book Girl: I just bought this lens. You like it then? Any tips I should know about it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dslr-lense-help-please#post-738560 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:26:07 +0000 Photo Book Girl 738560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agreed on the prime lens. I have the 50mm 1.8 and I love it. Great bokeh! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dslr-lense-help-please#post-719431 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:21:35 +0000 Mrs. Twine 719431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Primes also tend to be tack-sharp. You really have to get an excellent zoom to get the image crispness of a prime. If you're used to a zoom it can take some getting used to, but I think you'll love it once you get going. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dslr-lense-help-please#post-718544 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:04:46 +0000 78h2o 718544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awesome, thanks ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dslr-lense-help-please#post-718526 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:47:33 +0000 mrskc 718526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, it's the lens. The 35 mm will give you much better results. It's the lower f-stop number that creates the bokeh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dslr-lense-help-please#post-718481 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:26:31 +0000 FarmWifeGina 718481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's a cropped sensor camera, right? Then yeah, I'd go with the 35mm, as opposed to a 50mm. You'll be amazed at the bokeh a good prime lens can give you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dslr-lense-help-please#post-718427 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:49:45 +0000 Freckles 718427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the 35 mm lens. It draws in a lot of light, so it's great for portraits. You can't zoom in and out, but overall, i've been happy with the lens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dslr-lense-help-please#post-718374 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:13:46 +0000 Mrs. Twine 718374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you'll be doing mostly inside I think the 35 would be a good choice for you. If you want a "portrait" style shot (say of just the face) you're going to have to get in pretty close, and you might even need to do a little cropping. Inside/outside doesn't really matter, except outside you have more room to maneuver (usually) and so you can go for a larger mm lens and still get lifestyle or full body shots. Am I making sense? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dslr-lense-help-please#post-718371 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:10:23 +0000 78h2o 718371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Twine: Yes, mainly just to photograph my LO... probably more inside than out... though I'm sure I'll want to take pictures of her outsdie too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dslr-lense-help-please#post-718362 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:05:52 +0000 Mrs. Twine 718362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's totally your lens. You need a lower f-stop to get better dof (depth of field) and thus bokeh. Are you shooting mostly indoors or out? The 35 1.8 would definitely give you better bokeh, and would also shoot in lower light situations than your current lens, but what would work best for you depends quite a bit on when/how you would be shooting. I'm assuming that this is for personal use? That makes a difference because then since it's your own child and you can get as close as you want without them being nervous you can afford to have a lower mm lens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dslr-lense-help-please#post-718341 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:51:17 +0000 78h2o 718341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a Nikon DSLR for by birthday last year. I haven't had much time to try and learn how to use it yet. My pictures are nice and clear but don't have the bokeh effect I want. Maybe a different lens would be better? Or can I achieve that effect with the stock lens I have? Basically, is it me or the lens? (I'm sure clueless folks like me are super annoying to people who actually know what they're doing, but I'd appreciate any input! Thanks in advance!)</p> <p>Here's my specs:<br /> D3100 + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens </p> <p>Should I get the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens that I've seen mentioned here?! </p>