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Old 12-02-2010, 04:10 PM   #8
moncton golden flames
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If it is portrait photography you don't need the Macro lens, usually for portrait photography you don't want a wide angle lens either (but I'm no expert). Below a 50mm lens you can distort the picture, such as making the face look wider. You probably want a 'prime' lens. You can get a nice F2.8 50mm prime lens for usually under $200. faster lenses get more expensive of course.
i know the macro and wide angle are not made for portrait, but i do know that she likes to do more than portrait photos too. so i was thinking to diversify her lens collection.

i've never heard of a prime lens before....i have some homework to do!
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