What is the one prime lens that every single person with a Sony Alpha camera needs to buy? I just got an a7iv and honestly the kit lens is making me want to throw the whole thing out the window because everything is so blurry and dark and I dont understand why I spent so much money. I keep hearing about prime lenses but there are a million options and the numbers like f/1.8 or whatever just confuse me.
I mostly want to take pictures of my kids in the yard and some portraits for our Florida trip next month. My budget is $500 max since I already overspent on the camera body. I have no idea where to start...
Man, that kit lens is basically a paperweight once it gets dark, so i totally get the frustration. Since youre on a budget, you might want to consider starting with a 50mm lens. Basically, that f/1.8 number tells you how wide the lens opens. A smaller number means more light hits the sensor, so your photos wont be so dark and grainy even inside.
- The f/1.8 aperture is what gives you those professional blurry backgrounds for portraits.
- Primes are usually much sharper because they dont have all the moving glass of a zoom.
- Just make sure you realize you cant zoom anymore... you gotta move your body to frame the shot! For your Florida trip, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is the cheapest way to get results that actually look like you spent money on a camera. Be careful tho, the focus is a bit slow for hyper kids. If you can find a deal on the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8, it is way faster and wider for the yard.
