Photography 101- A new favorite lens

Sometimes all you need is simple and sweet when it comes to photography.

Something that gets the job done and does it well 

and doesn't require a handbook to use.

What if I told you that in the world of expensive cameras and lenses 

that a certain inexpensive

lens is a new fast favorite of mine?

It takes shots like this one 

with that incredible amount of blur in the background

and sharp details in focus.

And it takes shots like this one...

with a whole table in focus 

and capturing the right amount of light and dark layers.

It is versatile big lens- in a small body.

Something different about this one- 

no zooming or pulling back to capture more- 

this is not an adjustable zoom in or out lens. 

It is a prime lens- meaning it is fixed.

It takes some getting used to when you are used to normally being able
to zoom in or zoom out with a simple twist. 

Because when using this- if you want a closer or further view- 

you have to actually zoom yourself in or move further out physically. 

Hey, look at it this way- you burn a few more calories.
 You can do some squats or lunges as you move back and forth...
 it could be a great workout.

;)

But even without zooming-

this lens takes amazing all around photos. 

And when I bought it- 

I was buying it literally for one reason.

It is small and light.

When I travel for a job and I bring my big camera along with me
and carry it all day long

those bulky heavy lenses can really start to really weigh on my shoulder after
hours and hours of lugging it.

And I usually have my computer in my bag as well-
 double heavy- double the damage. 

So I wanted a lens to swap my big do it all lens 

with a small one that does the job 

AND 

that keeps me from needing to see the physical therapist when I get home.

;)

Hello new Canon 50mm  f/1.4 lens

This little cutie does a lot more than it looks like.
Depending on how you set the camera- it can take a large (but not super wide) shots- 

like this which was handheld while standing on a chair.

And it can take crisp close ups- 

I set the camera differently and was able to capture the tiniest bits of detail-
 this was handheld about 2-3' from the flower.

Even better- as I mentioned in a world of expensive cameras and lenses-
this one is about $350- depending on if you get it on sale.

So this lens won't break the bank

 or your shoulder

 but it will dazzle you

and it is a great lens to try for a good all around photography.

I am thinking of starting a series sharing a few basic photography tips
What do you think?

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

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