What lens(es) should I get (for Canon?)

[daydreambeliever]

Hi, I love doing portraits and have recently purchased a Canon 450d but not sure about lenses? I don't have a great budget and don't know which lenses would fit either? Any suggestions anyone? Would be much appreciated!

Very new to this!

 

[gingerweasel]

I have recently purchased the 50mm f1.4 which I'm very pleased with - it's great for candid stuff and lets in bags of light for those indoor shots.

For a cheaper option look at the 50mm f1.8.

These will have a 80mm field of view on your crop sensor so ideal for portrait I believe.

 

[daydreambeliever]

Thanks! Any links for these at all?

 

[SealBeard]

what kind of budget do you have in mind, as its an important factor

 

[gingerweasel]

50mm f1.4 review: http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_50_1p4_c16/
50mm f1.4 samples: http://www.flickr.com/groups/canon_50mm/

50mm f1.8 review: http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_50_1p8_ii_c16/
50mm f1.8 samples: http://www.flickr.com/groups/canonef50mm/

 

[daydreambeliever]

what kind of budget do you have in mind, as its an important factor

About 100 quid? If needed can buy second hand if I could get my hands on one from someone reputable.

 

[SealBeard]

if that's the budget you have to play with, your only option really would be the 50mm 1.8 - have a look at the links posted above to see what its like.

anything else is going to be around £250 second hand realistically

 

[Robbo]

I think you can get the 50mm 1.8 on the class adds on here for 70 at the min...sure I have seen it for 80 (maybe amazon?)

 

[Rolyratman]

+1 for the Canon 50mm f/1.8 it is a cracking lens for not a lot of money and although lacking in build quality it certainly has fantastic image quality.

 

[The23rdman]

Yep, it may be built like a kiddies toy, but the picture quality from f2.2 is fantastic. Just don't drop it!

 

[petersmart]

If you go here:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?

you can see charts for various lenses and the "nifty fifty" 50mm f1.8 comes out extremely well.

I have on for my 450D and it's a cracker for the price - and it can usually be picked up on here for about £60.00