Depth of Field [Newbie]
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vallosdck [OP]
I finally got a 50mm+adapter for my m50 and while trying it out, I started learning about how depth of field works. I'm pretty sure this is at f1.8. I like the line from the rock and how that is the only thing in focus. I am not a photographer, I'm a programmer getting into photography. Is this depth too narrow? Should I have narrowed my aperture? I have not edited this photo at all, it is just straight through the camera.
As a side note, I love the 50mm 1.8 stm. It really forces me to get in close. I just worry that I'm using this lens incorrectly and im dwelling too much on a narrow depth of field. How else should I treat this lens? I have used it quite a bit since I've gotten it. It has basically become my main goto lens. My kit lens seemed so much easier to use, but the results of this lens, I feel, create so much more artistic impression.
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I would just keep making pics. There really isn’t much too say about a small rock you found and shot at a narrow depth of field. :) The 50mm on a crop camera like yours is good for portraits, but I think it is a bit tight to shoot for much else. If you are interested it close-up photography, you may like a macro lens as your next purchase. As you are a programmer and based on this pic, I would think you might enjoy getting a little scientific with the photos as the macro lens will allow. I often tell people to photograph what you love or what is important to you as a good starting point.
vallosdck [OP]
Right on! Thanks for the feedback! I'm looking at some glass. Do you have any suggestions for a lens that wont break the bank? Maybe under 400?
Also, I'm still in a phase where im trying to explore what kinds of things I like to shoot. Personally, I find mundane objects that no one notices to be interesting. I think going into putting this image up for critique, I was really after how others perceive shallow depth of fields. I now understand that it does have its limits. The picture above just mostly being blur
Thanks again!
There is no added value in using such small DoF with this subject. You like the effect, but the result is a mostly blurry image. Quite unappealing (restless/shaken feel) to look at. Focus more on compesition/viewinglines/exposure instead of an specific effect of a lens.
vallosdck [OP] 1 points · Mar 2019
Thank you for the critique! I really appreciate it.