Nikon camera lens question?

michael l

i just bought a Nikon D3100 18-55 VR camera and i don't know much about photography. it came with the basic 18-55 lens. i am looking for the kind of lens that will give a clear picture of the person or object but will make the background blurry like a magazine photo. i just dont know what lens will do this. was hoping someone can give me the name of the lens i need to get the blurry back ground. also i just need the lense for close or portrait photos. thanks

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Here is a list of Nikon lens that can give you what you're looking for (close up shot with blurry background), some are pricey though. I didn't mention the 35mm & the 50mm because for close up shot you'll need to be very close of the subject with those two, especially the 35mm (and this one has a bit of distortion), if you're looking for more room between you and your subject have a look at those:


85mm 1.8 (AF won't work with your DSLR, only manuel focus)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/84151-USA/Nikon_1931_AF_Nikkor_85mm_f_1_8D.html

85mm 1.4
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2195/AF-S-NIKKOR-85mm-f%252F1.4G.html

105mm 2.8 macro
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2160/AF-S-VR-Micro-NIKKOR-105mm-f%252F2.8G-IF-ED.html

70-200mm 2.8vr
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2185/AF-S-NIKKOR-70-200mm-f%252F2.8G-ED-VR-II.html

80-200mm 2.8 (AF won't work with your DSLR, only manuel focus)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/124669-GREY/Nikon_1986_AF_Zoom_Nikkor_80_200mm_f_2_8D.html

Best fisheye lens for a Nikon D3100 (DSLR Camera)?

Brandon

I want to get a fisheye to film with on my DSLR. Ive been looking into a Rokinon 8mm and an Opteka 6.5mm. Im not trying to sound cheap, but im not in a good financial position to pay alot of money for a Sigma. So if theres any other fisheye lens I can put on my DSLR, that are 250 or less, Id appreciate it if you told me about it.
-Thanks

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The 6.5 mm lens will give you better coverage.

But when a Nikkor and Sigma costs nearly $1,000, the Rokinon or Opteka are about as low a price as you will find

Just save your pennies just wait until you can budget for one of them. Unless there is an assignment that requires you to use a fisheye, you will have to wait

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What are some nikon slr attachments and accessories?

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noshoesont

I know attachments are gimmicky and stuff, but what kinds of attachments are there out there for nikon dslr cameras. Also, what kinds of accesorries are out there. I have the Nikon d3100 if that makes a difference.

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Lenses
Flash + diffusers & gels
Tripod
Remote shutter release cord
Filters: UV for protecting your lens and a circularly polarized filter.
Gray card if you need to have accurate color.

What camera is most like the Nikon D3100 but not a DSLR?

tennismnky

i really love everything about the nikon D3100 except for the fact that it has interchangeable lenses. i know that more professional photographers like the interchangeable lenses, but i'm "not ready" to get a camera that doesn't have a built in zoom for very far away objects. is there any cameras that are similar to the D3100 in picture quality, depth of field, video capabilities, etc, but not interchangeable lenses? thanks so much!

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Well, Sony used to make a camera called the Sony R1. You can still buy it used on eBay for a good price. It has a fantastic lens worth far more than the price you'll pay for the camera, BUT it is not nearly as responsive as the D3100. Those who can live with the R1's limitations love the camera for it's lens.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscr1/

You could just buy a D3100 body and put Nikon's 18-200mm zoom lens on it and leave it on all the time. That's a 11x zoom...

http://www.bythom.com/18200lens.htm

[I have a feeling that if you did this you would eventually get curious enough to try another lens, and maybe then another lens. It's not that hard to carry a few lenses and swap them.]

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