Good low light camera upgrade?

[R-evans]

I'll start by saying I am very amateur with photography. I have a Nikon D3200 which is basic but fine for me, or maybe not.

I use it for Holiday pics and a walk around the local parks but mainly use it indoors for beer photos (I drink and rate them on Instagram) and food (my wife makes and shares it on Instagram)

I've got the stock lens but also bought a Nikkor af 50mm 1.8d from MM which I know doesn't work perfect with my camera (manual focus only) but I find is better in low light. I also have a wireless flash I use.

Question is, I want a bit better quality in low light, what would be the best upgrade? It's my birthday this week and I usually get cash so will have a little money to spend but wouldn't want to spend a fortune.

Couple of sample images to get an idea... (which all seem out of focus since I uploaded them to Flickr)

Spoiler

New camera, new lens, better lighting equipment?

Cheers

 

[R-evans]

Thanks for the info.

I think for what I would like to spend, the Nikon 50mm is the only one I'd consider at this moment. What would be the positives to that over the 50mm I already have? Just the AF or better quality overall?

I don't mind the manual focus on the lens I have but I know as it is not completely compatible with my camera it has to be locked constantly at 1.8, not sure if that would have a massive impact on quality? Or does that just effect Depth of Field?

As said, I'm still a novice with all this but it was a cheap lens and I like it

Cheers

 

[R-evans]

Cheers guys, I'll have a little mess around with the settings and see how it works out.

I'm planning on getting a tripod and remote anyway but might grab the G lens too for easier use.