Are you a photographer that is trying to figure out what lens you should purchase next? It’s a big decision, I know! Camera lenses are expensive and an investment. Different lenses will give you different results and you want to make sure that you’re buying the one that is right for you. I get asked...
If you are new to photography, you are probably wondering what your first lens purchase should be. It’s a lot of fun to start trying out new lenses to see how they work and what types of images you will be able to produce with them. It can be very overwhelming though when you start...
Hi Emily,
I want my pictures to be rich, warm and natural and really have that professional look. Right now I’ve got the 50mm 1.8. So my question is do the pictures I see that are all those things I want, that way because of a lense, expodisk, photoshop, or some mad skills I have not yet acquired?!ha I’d really like to figure out how to get that look and what I need to focus on to get there. ReplyCancel
Hey!
You are on the right path shooting with a 50mm. That is a great starter lens. Really, to get a professional look, it takes practice and patience. With time you will develop the style that you are really wanting. Photoshop and great editing skills will helps too:) If you check out my youtube channel here I have several free Photoshop tutorials you might want to check out;) Good luck!ReplyCancel
Dear Emily,
Thanks a bunch for all information you have beend dishing out free of charge. May continue to bless you and your family.
Please,I aquired a nikon 70 – 300 mm recently and have been experinces some challenges using it indoors on my nikon D7000 . The pictures always appear blurry or and the subject out of focus. But when used outside, it is super.
What could be the possile cause and how can I correct it.
Thank you.
Hi Adrian! I have found sometimes that when I use my camera indoors the photos are less sharp than outdoors. Make sure that indoors you have enough light and that you are exposed properly. Even with proper exposure inside, if your ISO is high, it could cause some extra grain that you do not see when taking picture outside. Hope that helps a little! EmilyReplyCancel
Hi Emily. What camera do you use the 135mm with….I have an 80d (crop sensor) would this lens be a good one for me too?
Would you still get the 135 f2.0 if you have a zoom that would cover this range, ie 70-200 f4.0.
Is this lens manual or automatic focus?
Both! I typically use it in manual though.
I agree 100%. I purchased the 100mm macro and the 135. I do a lot of event photography. One day I picked up my 135mm because I was giving it one more go before I sold it thinking I only need one of the two and OMG! Major game changer for me.
And it didn’t break my bank. Right now it’s growing my balance.
I am trying really hard to choose between the 100 2.8 for its macro ability or the 135. There are times I would like to get really close to a subject…..have you shot withthe 100? Any thoughts? I would really appreciate it. I generally shoot portraits.
Hey Mel! I wish I could be of better help, but I have not used the 100. I have considered it for macro shots, but I’m very happy with the 135 so have never added the 100 to my collection. Good luck with whichever lens you decide and feel free to send me some of your shots with either lens 😉 -Emily
Hi Emily!!! how are you? Would you use this lens for a newborn photo shoot??
Thank you 🙂
Hi Maria!
This lens would work for newborn photos, however, you would need to have a lot of space or a bigger studio to really get the most out of it. It also wouldn’t be the only lens that I would use for a newborn session. I like shooting newborns with my 50mm 1.4 🙂 -Emily