So I finally got a Canon Rebel T7 for my sisters wedding coming up in two months and I really wanna take some nice portrait shots of her. My budget is pretty tight since I already spent a ton on the camera body, maybe under 200 bucks? Ive been reading about the 50mm f/1.8 everywhere, but then someone on another thread said that the crop factor makes it way too tight for indoor group photos in small apartments, which is basically my living room. Im totally lost now between that or maybe looking for a used 35mm lens? What should I actually get that wont break the bank?
> someone on another thread said that the crop factor makes it way too tight for indoor group photos Theyre right about that. If you really want portraits, I would suggest looking for a used Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM anyway because the blur is unbeatable for the price. Just be careful in small rooms since you wont have much space to back up. For group shots, you might want to consider just using your kit lens at the widest setting.
Honestly, skip the 50mm. It was way too tight for me indoors. Get a used Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM instead, it fits the budget and wont cramp your style.
> Honestly, skip the 50mm. It was way too tight for me indoors. Totally agree! How big is that apartment? I really love the Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM for those cramped spaces!
> someone on another thread said that the crop factor makes it way too tight for indoor group photos in small apartments Theyre definitely right. Over the years I've shot plenty of weddings in tight spaces and tried to make a 50mm work, but you just end up backing into walls and knocking things over. It gets stressful fast when you're trying to capture the moment. Adding my two cents, if you want something reliable that wont let you down, just stick to the kit lens for those group shots and focus on lighting. In my experience, a cheap lens with bad focus is worse than a kit lens you know how to use. If you need a prime for portraits, pick up a used Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM for the versatility. It's built like a tank for the price and has never failed me on a shoot. Just keep it simple and dont overthink the gear, honestly.
