SilentSeth
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Rashkae said:
There, bro Rashkae already gave a very good suggestion.
If you're not sure, rent first.
cant decide to get which prime lens! Sigma? Nikon?
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There, bro Rashkae already gave a very good suggestion.
If you're not sure, rent first.
FYI, you can use any lenses to do a portrait of a person, kit lens is just as fine.
portrait is not about getting the bokeh, sharpness
portrait is about how the way you see your subject, telling people story about your subject with your camera.
if you photos has no content, will be just a snapshot, whether you use kit lens or pro lens, it does not make any different, it is still a snapshot without any content.
portrait is not about getting the bokeh, sharpness
portrait is about how the way you see your subject, telling people story about your subject with your camera.
if you photos has no content, will be just a snapshot, whether you use kit lens or pro lens, it does not make any different, it is still a snapshot without any content.
for "inner peace", get the Nikon one. Get the best forget the rest
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*btw, since you said you are new to portraiture, why don't you use the kit lens first?*
The problem is, there is no best among the 50mm... all are good in their own way, with strength in different areas.
True :embrass:
Fudgecakes
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Prolly the 50mm. Can't fathom the thought of a newbie having 2k of "spare cash" to invest in a nikkor 35/1.4 hahha
Fudgecakes
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spree86 said:
True story
GReddyZC76
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Nikkor af.s 28mm F/1.8g 
Brother your d5000 outdated already.
You should get the new d800 or at least the d600.
As for lens, the Nikon 85 1.4G without a doubt. Many say Sigma one cheaper and as good but that is often only if they get a good copy, with 3rd party lens there is a lot of tikan and gambling hlaf the time you end up with a piece that needs to be returned for adjustments. Also pro experiencr with my friend is that it doesnt hold up or last as good as the nikon version. Only a few weeks of use it starts to go soft and develop focusing errors. Very troublesome one lah. If you newbie donno how to see, best stick to original for piece of mind.
You should get the new d800 or at least the d600.
As for lens, the Nikon 85 1.4G without a doubt. Many say Sigma one cheaper and as good but that is often only if they get a good copy, with 3rd party lens there is a lot of tikan and gambling hlaf the time you end up with a piece that needs to be returned for adjustments. Also pro experiencr with my friend is that it doesnt hold up or last as good as the nikon version. Only a few weeks of use it starts to go soft and develop focusing errors. Very troublesome one lah. If you newbie donno how to see, best stick to original for piece of mind.
Outdated D5000 ? Hmmm .. i understand ur point ... Expensive equipment = nice photo.
No wonder i seen ppl shooting jpeg on auto mode, auto iso, on D4 .. so guys, if u want nice photo, just buy the most exp equipment u can afford .. confirm the cam will produce best photo even if u close ur eyes and shoot.
No wonder i seen ppl shooting jpeg on auto mode, auto iso, on D4 .. so guys, if u want nice photo, just buy the most exp equipment u can afford .. confirm the cam will produce best photo even if u close ur eyes and shoot.
Yes, exactly! The D4 is a great recommendation as well, the focusing fast and good. Shoot with eyes closed pics still sharp. If pictures still no good, can try other brands like Leica.
Shizuma
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suggest that thread starter try shooting portraits outdoors on the Tele end, getting close enough to subject for half or just full body . the depth of field effect might be quite surprisingly interesting .
newbie look for gear
advanced users look for light
masters look for vision
wise man told me :
newbie look for gear
advanced users look for light
masters look for vision
Fudgecakes
Senior Member
JasonB said:
Lol This has got to be the most poisonous and dumb advice thus far
JasonB said:
U obviously cannot sense miao's sarcasm LOL
you see,
upgrade experiences take years,
upgrade equipment you can do it instantly as long you have the dough.
most people want instant gratification, that explains why people seeking rely on gears instead of building their crafts with hard work plus tears and sweat.
upgrade experiences take years,
upgrade equipment you can do it instantly as long you have the dough.
most people want instant gratification, that explains why people seeking rely on gears instead of building their crafts with hard work plus tears and sweat.
Fudgecakes
Senior Member
catchlights said:
Well said -applause-
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