{"id":134592,"date":"2015-09-30T09:16:20","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T16:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/?p=134592"},"modified":"2024-02-14T01:48:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T09:48:35","slug":"camera-lens-every-fashion-blogger-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/camera-lens-every-fashion-blogger-use\/","title":{"rendered":"The Camera Lens Every Fashion Blogger Should Use"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The one lens that will give you the best ROI of any piece of photography equipment you can buy has to be the 50mm f\/1.8 lens. It's also known as a “normal” lens because it's\u00a0the closest you can get to the perspective of the human eye.* The awesome thing is these days they are quite inexpensive\u2014you can buy a good one for around $100. They're also super versatile, lightweight, and available\u00a0for pretty much any DSLR camera body.<\/p>\n

A 50mm lens is also called “fixed” or “prime,” meaning there's no zoom. If you want the subject to appear closer, you have to walk closer to it. Typically, however, to get a head-to-toe shot, you'll be walking further away. You'll need to stand about 10 to 15 feet away to get everything from hat to shoes. It can be a small drawback to using the lens, especially if you're in a crowded area and have to dodge passersby. But the benefits greatly outweigh the negatives:<\/p>\n

Sharper Photos<\/h2>\n

You tend to get much sharper images because the lens has fewer moving parts that can affect image clarity. For perfect focus in outfit photos, try\u00a0setting\u00a0your\u00a0auto-focus point (refer to your camera\u2019s manual for instructions) to the exact center and aim at the subject\u2019s chest.<\/p>\n

Depth of Field Control<\/h2>\n

A typical 50mm lens has an aperture (or f-stop) of of 1.8, which is very fast.\u00a0That means the foreground and background can be slightly blurred, with crisp focus on the subject. That creates warmth, depth and\u00a0you can use it to guide\u00a0your readers' attention to what you want them to look at. Or, you can try minimizing depth of field to showcase the environment, making it part of your image.<\/p>\n

Lighting Options<\/h2>\n

The f\/1.8 takes\u00a0fantastic photos inside or out when there's good\u00a0light. However, you can get an even faster f\/1.4 lens, which is great in darker situations\u00a0because the aperture is more open and allows more light in. It's also more expensive ($300-400), and probably isn't\u00a0necessary unless you are consistently shooting in low-light situations or really need the extra versatility.<\/p>\n

With any 50mm, you'll have the ability to take excellent photos in lots of different lighting. Experiment, and use lighting to your advantage. If something isn't working, move, turn around, point up or down. Find a way to get the lighting you want without a flash and you'll be rewarded.<\/p>\n

Better Composition<\/h2>\n

Without a zoom, you have to really think about how to\u00a0frame your shot. It might take an\u00a0extra 5 seconds to think about, but that often forces you to be more creative, and your results\u00a0will be better for it. So use the limitation as an advantage. Never just shoot an image and be done\u2014compose a photograph.<\/p>\n

Lastly,\u00a0make sure the lens you buy is compatible with your camera. Older DLSRs may not be able to power an auto-focus lens, and not all older lenses had autofocus abilities. Most newer cameras will do great with the lenses listed below. If you're unsure, Amazon's “Questions & Answers” typically\u00a0list which body the lens will work with.<\/p>\n