Portrait lens for Nikon d7500

philstanbridge · 16 Aug 2019 at 21:13

so I splashed the cash on a new D7500 and got it for £750. Body only mind so now I need to think about the glass. I am primarily thinking about portraits at this stage and my budget is £400. I’ve got a few ideas from looking around, sigma 30mm, Nikon 50mm 1.4 or 1.8.. what do you advise initially? Or maybe something completely different.

Thanking you!

ethan · 16 Aug 2019 at 23:00

I'm loving this. Get it used in excellent condition (with 12 month guarantee):
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR f/1.8G ED Lens - 85 mm

Just noticed there is this along with many more reviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P17yVyBYc4U

philstanbridge · 17 Aug 2019 at 09:58

Looks good actually. I had originally considered the 85, cheers.

i know nothing · 17 Aug 2019 at 14:24

The 85mm F1.8G is a fantastic lens at a fantastic price, one of my all time favourite Nikon lens. I got mine when I had my D7100 and I loved it. I still use it regularly with my D750 as well, but more for whole/half body shots whereas when I had it on the D7100 it was more of a head and shoulders lens for me. I have the Nikon 50mm f1.4 G as well, great lens but for portraits I really like the 85mm on a crop sensor camera.

philstanbridge · 31 Aug 2019 at 08:53

Well I invested, and it is indeed fantastic. I love it. It's very sharp. I just need to learn how to use it in different situations.

Energize · 1 Sep 2019 at 21:07

I would also recommend the Nikon 85mm f/1.8. I'm surprised you've gone for a crop camera for portraits though as you can get a 36mp full frame body like the D800 for considerably less than £750.