I just got a Sony camera for my sisters wedding coming up in July but honestly I have no idea what I am doing. Someone told me I need a prime lens to get those nice professional looking portraits with the blurry backgrounds but when I look online there are so many options and numbers.
I have like $450 to spend which isnt a lot I guess. I keep seeing 50mm and 85mm and I dont know if one is better than the other or if they even fit my camera. Sorry for the dumb question I am just a total beginner... what prime lens should I look at for portraits?
Honestly, for your sisters wedding, you really want an 85mm focal length. It provides that classic portrait compression that makes people look flattering. I have been very happy with the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 and it works well for exactly what you are trying to do. No complaints from me after using it for years... the results are very professional for a lens in this price range. Here are a few reasons why I recommend it over the 50mm:
- Compression: Longer focal lengths make facial features look more natural.
- Separation: It does a better job of melting the background away.
- Reach: You dont have to stand right in front of the bride to get a good shot. Since you have $450, this is basically the best bang for your buck. The 50mm is fine for everyday stuff, but the 85mm is the real portrait king. You wont have any regrets with this one.
