Honestly so fed up with my kit lens, it just cant handle the low light in my apartment and my shots look soft every time. Need something decent for portraits before a shoot next Saturday.
- Budget: under 300 bucks
- Use case: indoor portraits
- Must be sharp
What should I actually buy?
Like someone mentioned, the 50mm is a classic, but honestly, if you are stuck in a small apartment, that focal length might feel way too tight on your T7. You'd be backing into walls trying to frame a headshot! I really love the Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens for indoor stuff instead. It is super sharp and gives you enough room to actually breathe in a cramped space. Plus it is so tiny it makes the camera feel like a toy. Don't worry about the f/2.8 aperture either, it is way better than your kit lens in low light and the focus is snappy. Definitely look into getting a cheap softbox or a constant light too, because even the best glass struggles when it is dark as a cave in there. Seriously, good lighting makes a bigger difference than the lens!
> Need something decent for portraits You should grab the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM. It's super sharp, handles low light way better than that kit lens, and fits your budget perfectly.
Honestly, the kit lens is usually the first thing people ditch for a reason. Are you shooting these portraits in a tight space where you need a wider angle, or do you have enough room to step back a bit? Also, are you mostly shooting headshots or trying to get full body frames? Knowing that would help me suggest the right focal length.