Its the lens that opens the world of photography to beginners, and were going to explore why.
You may not remember your first photograph, but youll never forget your first DSLR.
The journey of photography is marked by many milestones.
You may not remember your first photograph, but youll never forget your first DSLR.
Whats the next step after youve gotten comfortable with your DSLR?
It features a wide maximum aperture which allows for excellent low-light performance and firm control over selective focus.
“Tacos and Jarritos” – 50mm f/2.8 ISO 100 1/200th – Note the smooth blur in the foreground and background, with tight focus on the texture of the fish. This is a result of the wide apertures available on the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens.
Its compact and lightweight, making it ideal for travel or other situations where space comes at a premium.
It does a bit of everything, and it does it at an accessible price point.
You have to frame with your feet by moving toward or away from the subject.
While this may sound like a limitation at first, it teaches an important lesson about framing a photograph.
As the photographer, only you know what exists beyond the corners of the frame.
As the photographer, only you know what exists beyond the corners of the frame.
This allows you to remove context from a scene and imply your own story.
Its a lesson that cant be explained, it can only be experienced.
A walkabout with a 50mm lens is an instructive experience.
Both are essential to professional photographers, but they should be just as important to serious enthusiasts.
This smooth background blur isnt just stuff we photographers love.
Its noticed by everyone with a set of eyes as the mark of a professional.
It cant be understated just how important this shallow depth of field is to a photographer.
Its a look you cant get on a smartphone, and its championed by a 50mm lens.
This smooth background blur isnt just stuff we photographers love.
Its noticed by everyone with a set of eyes as the mark of a professional.
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This makes a 50mm lens like the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM an ideal option for travel.
Additionally, theres the price factor.
It forces a photographer to frame shots with creative intent.
It creates smooth background blur that separates the subject from the environment.
It excels in low-light scenarios.
Last, its among the most affordable lenses that money can buy.
Personally, Ill never forget my first DSLR.
I doubt you will either.
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