What do you use a 50 mm lens for?

50mm lenses are fast lenses with a fast maximum aperture. The most basic 50mm lenses are typically F1. 8 – a very wide aperture. This means they are great for low-light photography (e.g. low-light portraiture or indoor shooting) as they allow more light into the camera’s sensor.

Is a 50mm lens good for landscape?

50mm landscape photography: final words But the 50mm prime lens is a great option for landscape photography, especially if you’re a beginner; it will make you think differently about your photos, it will free you from the constraints of a heavy setup, and it will easily provide you with clear, sharp images.

Can I use a 50mm lens for portraits?

For portrait photography, 50mm lenses are great for full-length and waist-level portraits, both on location and in the studio. This is thanks to the wide field of view compared to an 85mm or 135mm lens, and you don’t need to be too far away from the model to achieve these crops.

Is 50mm lens wide angle?

Technically it is any lens that has a wider field of view than what the human eye sees. Back in the days of film a 50mm lens was considered “normal” because it is closest to what you see with your eye normally. So anything wider than 50mm (full frame) or 35mm (APS-C) is considered a wide angle lens.

What is the minimum focusing distance for a 50mm lens?

Most DSLR cameras will mark this point with a line through a circle (pictured below). The Nikon 50mm f/1.8g lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m/1.5ft from the focal plane mark. For Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens, the closest focusing distance is 0.35m/1.15ft.

What is the difference between Canon 50mm and Nikon 50mm?

For the Nikon lens and the Canon lens, the maximum aperture is identical: f/1.8. But, the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 lens has a minimum aperture of f/16; the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens has a minimum aperture of f/22. 5.

Can you use a 50mm lens with a full frame camera?

Even with a full-frame camera, a 50mm lens only allows you to work with a viewing angle of 46-47 degrees, which often makes shooting in confined areas difficult. This gets even more problematic if you’re using your 50mm with a cropped sensor camera.

What is the aperture of a 50mm prime lens?

A 50mm prime lens, on the other hand, has a maximum aperture of f/1.8, making them ideal for creating bokeh. Mastering bokeh requires precision in focus as you work with a very shallow depth-of-field.