Filter and lens(portrait)

[aladynna]

Hi, this is my first post here and I'm very, very new to DSLR. Recently, I bought a Canon EOS 400d Kit II, which includes the 17-85mm lens.

My questions are:

1. is it really necessary to get a filter? If so, which kind(s) and brand(s)?

1. what affordable(less than $1000) lens is good for portraits?

I'd really appreciate your kind advice. Thanks.

[LittleWolf]

Originally Posted by aladynna is it really necessary to get a filter?

No.

Quote: [*]what affordable(less than $1000) lens is good for portraits?

For starters, the 17-85mm kit lens.

[coolsigg]

Originally Posted by aladynna what affordable(less than $1000) lens is good for portraits?

depends on wat type of portraits (full/half/indoors/outdoors) u wanna take, here are some recommendations:
1. 50F1.8
2. 50F1.4
3. 85F1.8

[aladynna]

Thanks for the input guys. I'm trying to make full use of my 17-85mm AND bought the 50mm f1.8 yesterday.

[noob117]

u should use a UV filter to protect ur front lens element...

[xunjas]

portrait lenses recommendation
1. 50mm f/1.8 - value for money
2. 50mm f/1.4
3. 85mm f/1.8

All below 1k and need a UV filter to protect the front lens element. =)

[xunjas]

UV filters can buy Hoya or Tokina ones, low price.

High end UV filters would be B+W.