Currently using 18-55mm AL II, d blur background is not blur enough although alr adjust it to the maximum 55mm f5.6. Does it mean i have to buy a new lens with higher mm? To create d blur background i need larger aperture (f2.8)?
Currently using 18-55mm AL II, d blur background is not blur enough although alr adjust it to the maximum 55mm f5.6. Does it mean i have to buy a new lens with higher mm? To create d blur background i need larger aperture (f2.8)?
I read something about how a longer focal length gives the illusion of shallower DOF even if it's the same DOF as the a narrower area of a background is more magnified thus making it appear more out of focus. (http://www.film-and-video.com/dofmyth.htm)
That's why I recommended getting a longer lens, which doesn't have to cost big money, until you go into the f/2.8 territory. If you wanna stick with the kit lens for now, try to get as close to the subject as the lens will allow you to, and keep the background uncluttered and far away, which means your flower should not be framed against a nearby bush.