so i am honestly so fed up with my kit lens like the 18-135mm is fine for hiking but for portraits it is just driving me crazy. the backgrounds are never blurry enough and i feel like my shots look like they were taken on a phone or something and i just want that pro look you know? im actually super excited because my sisters wedding is coming up in about three weeks here in chicago and i really want to get her some amazing shots since they didnt hire a pro photographer for the reception part.
i really need a prime lens that can actually handle the crop sensor on the 90d without being like way too zoomed in if that makes sense. here is what im looking for:
- budget is around 500 bucks maybe a little more if it is worth it
- needs to be sharp because i hate missed focus
- something that works in low light since the reception is at night
- has to have that nice creamy bokeh for the portraits
ive been looking at the 50mm 1.8 because its cheap but then people say the 85mm is better for portraits but i worry it will be too tight on my 90d... i just want something that makes people go wow when they see the pictures instead of me fighting with my settings all day. should i just get the nifty fifty or is there something better that fits my budget?
I've shot many weddings over the years and honestly a 50mm can feel tight in a crowded room. On your 90D, I'd look into these instead:
- Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art - it's fast and gives you a more natural field of view.
- Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM - the image stabilization is a total lifesaver for night shots. Both are usually well under 500 bucks if you buy used.
Unfortunately I had issues with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM focus hunting in low light when I tried it at a party. It just wasnt as good as expected. I was so bummed tbh. For your 90D budget, Id get the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM. It is sharper and the bokeh is creamier than the 1.8, plus 85mm is definitely too tight for receptions on crop.
