Four Reasons Why I Love a 50mm Lens
I believe a 50mm lens is an important staple in any photographer’s kit. Here are the top 4 reasons why I love mine:
- 1. Aperture – A 50mm prime lens will open up nice and wide, allowing you to shoot with apertures below f/5.6 (many zoom lenses that cover the 50mm focal range do not open up below f/5.6 at 50mm)
- 2. Sharpness – As a general rule, prime (fixed focal length) lenses are sharper than zoom lenses
- 3. Angle of View – A 50mm focal length allows me to shoot small group portraits and tight single portraits with a lovely bokeh (with a wide aperture so that is your blurry background)
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