Just picked up a Canon Rebel T7 and Im super pumped to start shooting portraits of my golden retriever and my niece! Ive been deep diving online and keep seeing people swear by the 50mm f/1.8 STM but then some forums claim the 85mm is way better for flattering faces. Im honestly just super confused about which one is actually worth it for a beginner on a strict budget. Heres what I need:
- Budget under 200 bucks
- Needs to work well in lower indoor light
- Something sharp enough for prints
Is the 50mm really enough or should I save up for the 85mm? Trying to get something before my trip to the park next weekend...
Honestly, grab the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM and dont look back. Over the years, Ive tried many lenses, and for a crop sensor like your T7, this is the absolute king of budget glass. It handles low indoor light like a champ and is plenty sharp for prints. Save the extra cash for a treat for your golden retriever!
> Is the 50mm really enough or should I save up for the 85mm? Honestly, I had issues with the focus speed of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM on the T7. Stick with the 50mm, it is way more cost-effective.
Just catching up here, honestly, stick with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM for now. On your crop sensor, it acts like an 80mm anyway, which is perfect for portraits. Dont sweat the 85mm yet.
- It is cheap enough to leave room for a SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB SDXC UHS-I card.
- Indoor lighting is no match for that wide aperture.
- Sharpness is more than enough for family prints.
Ugh, I feel your pain so much. Ive been stuck in this exact same loop for like three months now, trying to decide between the two and just ending up frustrated because nothing feels perfect.
- The constant flip-flopping is driving me crazy
- Im worried about blowing my budget on the wrong glass
- My dog is impatient and my indoor lighting is honestly terrible I wish I had a solid answer for you, but unfortunately, I am in the same boat. It is super annoying that these decisions are this hard when you just wanna get out and shoot. Hope one of us figures it out soon because I am currently just staring at my T7 and not taking any photos.