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Portrait lens for Grandchildren and picky parents

Started Sep 23, 2019 | Questions thread
Les Lammers
Les Lammers Veteran Member • Posts: 4,247
Re: Portrait lens for Grandchildren and picky parents

gshoward671 wrote:

Having been a long time Nikon user, I am new to Fujifilm and need some guidance on selecting a portrait lens that will used primarily outdoors for pictures -both random and planned- for grandkids. I have a 17 year old grandson whose parents want a "professional" look to his senior pictures and then there are the toddler grand kids that will have pictures made as opportunity presents- (there won't be much posing):-)

I own an X-T3 and a 16-55mm lens. I would like a prime lens for simplicity, flexibility, and bokeh quality. I have considered the 35 1.4; 50 2.0; and the 56 1.2. Need some suggestions and guidance along the way here.

Thanks in advance! Grear

Get a Pentax A 50mm f1.7 or f1.4 lens and an adapter. The A series is small and will be fine on your XT-3. This will cost less than $75. Learn how to use light and enjoy. I see no need to spend a lot until you KNOW you need something else for personal portraits.

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