What’s the best way to find a cheap lens (good for portraits) for a digital camera?

Posted by admin on November 26th, 2009 and filed under portraits | 3 Comments »

I’m an aspiring photographer who’s really into the artistic side of the field. I’m really into portraits and outdoor photography. I recently bought a $600 digital rebel xt but because i wasn’t paying attention I didn’t realize until too late that it came without a lens. So now i’m left with a camera with no lens. What’s the best way to shop for a lens when you’re on a low budget?

The Canon 50mm 1.8 for around $80 new makes a great portrait lens on a DSLR.

Not only is it one of the least expensive lenses available for your camera, it’s also one of the sharpest.

3 Responses

  1. fhotoace Says:

    craigslist … You know what lens you need, you just have to be patient.
    References :
    ProPhotog

  2. Ben H Says:

    The Canon 50mm 1.8 for around $80 new makes a great portrait lens on a DSLR.

    Not only is it one of the least expensive lenses available for your camera, it’s also one of the sharpest.
    References :

  3. dodol Says:

    I second the 50mm f1.8 lens based from my personal experience. Not only it’s great for portraits, I also found it pretty useful for low light conditions such as stageplay (if you’re near enough that is), or candids as well.
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