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I have a Nikon d40 and I'm about to get the twin lens kit that's from 55-200mm... now my question is, with the current lens that came with the camera (18-55mm), the background gets a bit blurry, but not as blurry as I want it.. this is how I want it http://meemo.deviantart.com/art/Along-the-road-Green-65086331 but the lens I currently have doesn't do that ( I don't think). I'm guessing this is because I need the 55-200mm lens, am I right about this? because I'm about to get it.
 
Gothika said:
I have a Nikon d40 and I'm about to get the twin lens kit that's from 55-200mm... now my question is, with the current lens that came with the camera (18-55mm), the background gets a bit blurry, but not as blurry as I want it.. this is how I want it http://meemo.deviantart.com/art/Along-the-road-Green-65086331 but the lens I currently have doesn't do that ( I don't think). I'm guessing this is because I need the 55-200mm lens, am I right about this? because I'm about to get it.
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It's more down to the maximum aperture of the lens, and the relative distance from the subject that defines the blurry background (bokeh). Might be worth experimenting a bit more before you buy a new lens :)

Try getting closer to the subject, then further away to see what difference it makes :)
 
mattyh said:
It's more down to the maximum aperture of the lens, and the relative distance from the subject that defines the blurry background (bokeh). Might be worth experimenting a bit more before you buy a new lens :)

Try getting closer to the subject, then further away to see what difference it makes :)
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does the aperture come with the lens or camera? like if I put a different lens in would the aperture change or stay the same because it's in the camera?
 
Gothika said:
does the aperture come with the lens or camera? like if I put a different lens in would the aperture change or stay the same because it's in the camera?
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Its built into the lens.ie your F stops like f4-5.6,depending on lens,new to all this myself but hope this helps a bit.
 
JIMC said:
Its built into the lens.ie your F stops like f4-5.6,depending on lens,new to all this myself but hope this helps a bit.
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Yeah it does. thanks a lot! I appreciate it. I'm pretty new to it too actually :lol: this is the first professional-ish camera I've haaaaaaaaad!
 
Adam Rowney said:
If you want a real nice blurry background, then you will need something like this,

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-F1-8D...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1210779665&sr=8-2

its cheap and really sharp, and great value for money. Go into a store, and try it out, if you dont like it, don't get it. Best to try out lenses before you buy.
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Oh right.. but if I were still to get the lens 55/200, would that allow me to zoom in more too?

sorry I'm like really newish at the lens thing
 
Hi Gothika (cool name).

To add to the info given above, you may find this useful here
Will help you with your understanding of aperture and bokeh (which is the correct term for what youre asking about). :)
 
Gothika said:
Oh right.. but if I were still to get the lens 55/200, would that allow me to zoom in more too?

sorry I'm like really newish at the lens thing
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That would allow more zoom yes, but you would not get such a blurry background with a lens like that. It all depends how much money you are willing to spend. Again, its good to try out a lens at a store :)
 
Daftbugga's advice is far from daft as well,
daft name though :P
 
awwh thanks everyone you've really helped. I'll have a look at those articles
 
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