https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:43:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1643583 Sun, 18 May 2014 22:08:50 +0000 NurseMommy 1643583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to update: Got the 35mm and I. LOVE. IT. I've only used it for a day or so, and it's taking some getting used to, but I adore the pics I'm getting with it! Thanks for all the advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627339 Sun, 11 May 2014 12:39:32 +0000 jetsa 1627339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NurseMommy: as Mae said it is a cropped sensor, that's why I liked the 35 over the 50 if you google reviews you can see the difference with the cropped sensor so the 35 is great :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627314 Sun, 11 May 2014 11:56:41 +0000 lamariniere 1627314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Major photo lover here. I would suggest a 35mm lens, either 1.4 or 1.8, whichever fits your budget, but preferably 1.4. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627307 Sun, 11 May 2014 11:51:38 +0000 blackbird 1627307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Get a 50!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627282 Sun, 11 May 2014 11:18:11 +0000 citymouse 1627282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wedding photog here! Get the nifty fifty for sure!!! Great lens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627266 Sun, 11 May 2014 10:56:31 +0000 photojane 1627266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to chime in to say that the 35 is a great choice. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627257 Sun, 11 May 2014 10:39:33 +0000 NurseMommy 1627257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: Thank you! SO glad you weighed in . :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627256 Sun, 11 May 2014 10:38:26 +0000 Mae 1627256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NurseMommy: sorry! neither in labor nor sleeping... just hadn't been online yet :) I don't know Nikon lenses because I shoot canon, but I always prefer a prime lens to a zoom lens because they tend to be faster and better quality at a lower price. And I think the camera you have is a cropped sensor one, so a 35mm would be a great choice!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627248 Sun, 11 May 2014 10:25:41 +0000 NurseMommy 1627248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Quick bump in case anyone else has an opinion before I order?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627040 Sat, 10 May 2014 23:48:00 +0000 NurseMommy 1627040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was hoping @Mae: would chime in - is she busy having a baby?? Oh, or sleeping. :/ Didn't realize how late it is. ;) Maybe I'll just wait until tomorrow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627039 Sat, 10 May 2014 23:47:28 +0000 NurseMommy 1627039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok! Decision made! Thanks all! And I'll even have some $$ leftover to start saving for my next lens (50mm? Telephoto? Macro? Lol). Ordering now so I can have it for my daughters birthday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627027 Sat, 10 May 2014 23:15:12 +0000 jetsa 1627027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: @NurseMommy: I just checked my amazon account, I agree with the 35 suggestion. I had the 50 and returned it for the 35 bc I had to get too far away with the 50 so taking pictures indoor was hard! :) sorry I was thinking it was the other way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627024 Sat, 10 May 2014 23:06:12 +0000 IRunForFun 1627024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NurseMommy: I recently got an f1.8 50mm lens for my Nikon and I do love it, but agree with @sunny: that it's a bit tight when using it indoors. If you're primarily going to shoot photos.of your LO inside and you're only getting one lens, I'd say go for 35mm. I want a 35mm next!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627020 Sat, 10 May 2014 23:00:26 +0000 Pepper 1627020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: @NurseMommy: I want a 35mm so badly! I feel like that would be a great focal length for indoors.</p> <p>I want all the lenses, haha. I wish they weren't so $$! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627017 Sat, 10 May 2014 22:56:57 +0000 NurseMommy 1627017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: yep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627013 Sat, 10 May 2014 22:51:31 +0000 sunny 1627013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Between the two, I would go for the 35mm! What is the max aperture of that one? 1.8? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627006 Sat, 10 May 2014 22:46:29 +0000 NurseMommy 1627006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: do you recommend a 35? </p> <p>I mostly take photos of my daughter, often indoors, but am hoping to get out a bit more this summer. Would a 50mm be better then? I'm so torn! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627002 Sat, 10 May 2014 22:41:43 +0000 sunny 1627002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would buy something that has a wide aperture. Generally you can get more bang for your buck with a fixed lens. I find that the 50mm is a bit too zoomed in for indoors (where I am always wanting for extra stops) but it works great outdoors (where you generally have enough light). It is a very budget friendly lens if you get the 1.8 version though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1627001 Sat, 10 May 2014 22:40:05 +0000 lawbee11 1627001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NurseMommy: I have this one and :heart: :heart: :heart: it!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-35mm-1-8G-Digital-Cameras/dp/B001S2PPT0" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-35mm-1-8G-Digital-Cameras/dp/B001S2PPT0</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1626999 Sat, 10 May 2014 22:37:55 +0000 Pepper 1626999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NurseMommy: I second the f1.8 50 mm if you're just starting out. I shoot video with DSLR, so my priorities are a bit different, but regardless of photo/video, I think it's an excellent fixed lens to start out with. It's not great for tight spaces because it's a tight shot, but it's fantastic if you have some room to move around. It's great in low light settings.</p> <p>I use Canon, but there is another lens that is 3x the price, a f1.4 50 mm. It's even better in low light situations, is a bit sharper.... it's actually on my list of lenses to buy, eventually. I'm planning on replacing my 1.8 with it.</p> <p>I also have a Rokinon 14 mm f2.8 in that price range that I like a lot, but it's a manual focus (if that matters to you). It's a wide angle lens, and you can get some really impressive shots with it. The glass on it is amazing for the price, and it comes in a version that's compatible with Nikon, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1626989 Sat, 10 May 2014 22:20:59 +0000 NurseMommy 1626989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1626983 Sat, 10 May 2014 22:03:25 +0000 jetsa 1626983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my f1.8 50mm lens, it won't be that expensive so there may be a better option </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photog-bees-please-help#post-1626979 Sat, 10 May 2014 21:59:14 +0000 NurseMommy 1626979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, I have a Nikon D3100 with kit lens. I'm trying to get more into photography but am still very much in the beginner stages. I have $350 (CAD) to buy a lens for myself, and I don't know what to get! Obviously a fancy macro or telephoto are out at that price point, but I can't decide whether to get a better 18-55 (or similar) or a fixed lens, maybe portrait? Could really use some guidance. </p>