Flash vs Lens

AshD93

AshD93

AshD93

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Hi guys,

Following on from my thread before, we ended up buying a Canon 700d.

Pictures are lovely in light with the 18-55mm STM lens but lately, I'm taking more photos (generally portraits and similar) indoor, and a lot with low light or poor light.

So would I be beneficial buying a 50mm prime or buying a speedlite flash as my first purchase.

Canon has the 50mm 1.8 at £80 but I would need to save money to buy the 1.4 if it was suggested. Is there a huge difference with max shutter speeds? I've read so many reviews :eek:

Or would a 430 ex ii be a better buy?

Thanks for all advice in advance. Still learning so I'm :confused:

Ash

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Hi guys, sorry to bump.

Would this be okay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yongnuo-Sp...item3f2b8becbf

Thanks. Just need a quick yes or no before ordering (only got round to it.. lazy me)

Cheers

Ash
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john_s said:
How low light are you shooting in? Will the (at most) 3 and a bit stops (or 4 for the f/1.4 lens) extra from a wider aperture give you a useable shutter speed? If not, the 430 is the answer.

Personally, I'd go for the flash anway, but that's how I prefer to shoot.
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I think my low light is somewhat different to what you lot think I'm talking about.

Imagine a house or flat with those energy saver lights with only one or two lighting up a large room.

I'm honestly not sure what's beneficial hence why I ask. Would the 1.8 make a big difference if I'm shooting at f 3.5 to 5 currently compared to using a good flash?
 
Sh4rkie said:
Consider something like the YN 565 ex II instead of the Canon 430, buy the YN and you'll still have money left over for the 50mm 1.8 and it's still less than buying the Canon 430 on its own. Win, win.

http://speedlights.net/2011/08/28/yongnuo-yn-565-ex-flash-review/

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Bear in my the 50mm 1.8 is quite tight indoors unless you have a some room and are just taking reasonably tight shots. Best thing to do is use your 18 - 55 at 50mm and take lots of test shots during the day to see if the focal length would work for you.
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I'll try that for sure. I do take a lot of close up portraits so being tight isn't a nad thing for me IMO.

Is there any disadvantage to buying a YN? I did see them but was a bit weary. The 'you get what you pay for' comes into mind.
 
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