5 reasons to get the 50mm prime lens

This blog is for those who have been planing to upgrade from the kit lens or considering their first prime lens with limited budget. It really does not matter what brand camera you use(I use a canon) but you definitely require a 50mm prime lens if you are serious about taking quality picture in a budget.

Well, here are my top 5 reasons why you should get a 50mm f/1.8 prime lens.

1. Price - Seriously guys, this lens is one of the cheapest in the market considering camera gears being generally expensive. For the price you pay, this lens will change your game and believe me you are getting best value for your money.                             
2. Low Light Capability - At f/1.8 aperture, it makes a very versatile lens to be able to shoot at night or any low light conditions. If you haven't had any prior experience or hands on a professional lens, the capability of this lens will definitely amaze you.
3. Image Quality - I have been using the Canon 50mm f/1.8 ef mount lens for quite a while and boy! the quality of the images are just mind blowing. This lens is useful for portraits, especially when used in a cropped sensor DSLR which I believe most of you will be using like me:). It definitely produces very sharp images, sometimes really really sharp with the right settings. The isolation it gives to the subject you are shooting is just fantastic.
4. Bokeh - I know one of the reason why you will be looking for a new lens which is great instead of searching for better cameras. You bought the camera with the expectation of getting results like those beautiful images you see online with creamy bokeh and nice depth of field. And yes, 50mm is the gateway to "bokeh"land. This lens creates amazing bokeh and images are produced with good shallow depth of field.
   
5. Build - Although it is one of the cheapest lens, the build quality says otherwise. Unlike kit lenses, it has a metal ring on the base of the mount. The lens feels quite solid and the focus ring is smooth to handle. It is small in size which is also great for carrying around.
   
   

If you ever think about charging people for your images yet you feel the quality is not quite up to the mark, START WITH THIS LENS!.