New lens photos

[justiceischeap]

I've been shopping for a DSLR for years now and finally took the plunge right before Thanksgiving and bought a Nikon D5100. Then, of course, I spent some time searching for lenses (though from what I've read the 18-55mm kit lens that comes with it is good) I wanted a prime lens with lower light capabilities 'cause I plan to do some night photography. I also hope to get the nerve to do some street portraits/photography with the kit lens. Anyway, here's some stuff I was playing around with...both taken around the same time of night.

With my 50mm prime (focus is slightly off though it looked sharp through the finder at the time):



And this is with my 18-200mm zoom lens:

[Blue_In_AK]

1. Congrats on the new camera and lenses.

You're going to have fun.

[liberal N proud]

2. Nice

The camera is a great one, lots of features to learn.

[justiceischeap]

3. I'm daunted by the amount of features

but pleased so far with the photos I've taken (as far as camera quality). Tonight was the first night I finally got the manual settings with the remote to work. I did a little happy dance.

[rDigital]

6. You've got a good one. The D5100 has the exact same APS-C sensor as the D7000.

It's a High ISO, Low Light Picture taking machine! Have fun. I love the fast 50mm for low light. It's one of my go to lenses.

[Callalily]

4. Looks like you are having

fun with your new toy!

Poor or "off" focusing isn't always the camera or lens - it takes a steady hand too. I always keep my head tilted slightly down and take a deep breath - then shoot! Hey . . . I'll try anything to get a good shot!

[justiceischeap]

7. I think the problem with the recycling bin

is my eyes. I was on a tripod and there was no wind... May need new glasses.

When hand-holding, I too take a deep breath before shooting. I figure if it works for shooting a gun, it'll work for shooting a camera.

[Solly Mack]

5. Experiment! But most of all - have fun!

[Whovian]

8. Great camera and lens.

I don't think it was out of focus just not the DOF you may have been expecting which of course you can change with the f-stop.

[Fumesucker]

10. Yep, if you have a fast lens on a large sensor it's going to have a shallow depth of field

One of the nice things about a fast lens is that it lets you isolate the foreground from the background while you're taking the shot.

And you can always stop it down if you want more depth of field.

[Major Nikon]

9. The 18-55 is surprisingly good

I have that one as well as the Tamron 17-50, which I like better for most things. My daughter has the D3000, so the 18-55 still sees a lot of use.