why are there so many lenses!

You probably clicked on this blog post because you have no idea where to start when it comes to buying your first lens, or you feel like you're ready to upgrade from the kit lens (factory lens that's usually sold with the camera) and take your portrait photography to the next level, either way I'm going to share with you my favourite lens for your first upgrade which is affordable and a must have lens to add to your kit.

The lens that I'm talking about is the 50mm prime lens, if you've ever see those super light smooth looking headshots with a blurred out background it was probably shot on a 50mm. A prime lens is a lens that has the same focal length which means it doesn't have a zoom function, you will have to walk closer or further away from the subject depending on the shot you want to capture.

Well no, one of the benefits shooting with a 50mm prime lens is that is that they have an extremely low f-stop, f/1.4 , f/1.8 and even a f/1.2. Don't worry if this doesn't make that much sense to you right now but the main thing to remember is that a lower f-stop will add more light to your pictures and will allow you to pinpoint the subject with a smooth blurred background. This lens usually weighs less, It's easy to transport and if you need to shoot indoors or lack a bit of light lower the f-stop to the minimum and you will let more light into your shot.

Iv'e seen the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM priced at €350 - €400 on Amazon, if this is out out your budget then start with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM which is valued at €150 and is an amazing lens.

So guys I hope this has helped you understand a little better and you go and get yourself a 50mm, start practicing with friends and family, then start finding paying clients who would be looking for a professional portrait style photo and start building your dream life with photography.

Instead of talking about the lens down to the last detail I'd rather show you guys some examples of the photos shot at the same time using two different lenses.

I will be comparing the Canon kit lens 18-55mm and the affordable Canon EF 50mm f/1.8