Nikon SLR Cameras

Best inexpensive Nikon lenses for portraits?

Guest
Guest

I have a Nikon d3100 and I'm getting into portrait photography, for example, engagement pictures. I'm looking to buy a new lens for this purpose, but being a poor college student, I need a fairly inexpensive one. Suggestions are appreciated!

fhotoace
fhotoace

The Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.8 lens is the perfect lens for shooting portraits.

I assume that you have the necessary lighting and know how to use it when shooting portraits.

Hint:

* Key light
* Fill light
* Rim or hair light
* Background light

GOD
GOD

Definitely and absolutely, and without a shadow of a doubt, this lens:
Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens

http://www.amazon.com/...001S2PPT0/

deep blue2
deep blue2

The 50mm f1.8 would be ideal. It comes in 2 versions - AF (which will not autofocus on your camera, it would still work but you'd need to manually focus it, but it's cheaper) or the AF-S version (which will autofocus).

I use it (and the 85mm f1.8, which is also good for portraits but is pricier) for portrait work.