New lens for Nikon D5100, specific purpose, what lens?
I take selfies and portraits.
I'm going to take pictures for my aunt's wedding and I'm actually getting hired a few other places.
What lens would be best for taking pictures of people?
I have a Nikon D5100.
The best portrait lens for your D5100 is the Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 depending upon your budget
The primary lens used by wedding photographers is the Nikkor AF-S 24-70 mm f/2.8. You will also need a flash like the Nikon SB700
If you bill enough for your work, you can buy what you need in the future. If you continue shooting events and weddings, you will eventually want to buy a 70-200 mm f/2.8 lens
Here is the link to all the Nikkor lenses
http://www.nikonusa.com/...index.page
NOTE: What you need to shoot self-portraits
* tripod
* posing stool (or seat)
* remote shutter release
* lighting (key and fill light)
The Nikon 50mm f/1.8 G AF-SIS the perfect lens for the D5100 camera. This lens specs:
Fast, upgraded f/1.8, compact FX-format prime lens
Newly developed optical system with Aspherical lens element
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
M/A Focus Mode Switch, Filter Thread 58 mm, Autofocus: Yes
Optimized for edge to edge sharpness on both FX and DX-format D-SLRs
Fast f/1.8, compact FX-format prime (fixed focal length) lens
Optimized for FX-format D-SLR cameras but equally at home on any Nikon DX-format D-SLR, this updated classic with a fast maximum aperture is ideal for everyday shooting, perfect in low lighting situations and great for producing images with beautiful background blur (bokeh). The AF-S 50mm f/1.8G includes Silent Wave Motor technology (SWM) for fast and precise autofocus, M/A Focus Mode Switch for seamless changes between manual and autofocus operation and an aspherical lens element for outstanding optical performance with high contrast.
You can buy this lense at am azon store here >> http://amzn.to/....to/Rz9QT4
You will also get a Filter Set + Tripod + Accessory Kit for you camera.
Be sure to check the customers review at the bottom of the page to see what people who buy this camera have said about it.