How do I take sharp pictures with a 50mm lens?

Use f/2 or f/2.8 and focus lock on the part you want sharp. Then very carefully lean in toward your subject or away looking critically through the viewfinder. As you see the part of the picture you want in the sharpest focus, stop and slowly depress the shutter. Good Luck!

Why is my Canon 50mm 1.8 not sharp?

Another weakness of the EF 50mm f/1.8 family is that they need to be stopped down a bit to reach their maximum center sharpness. Wide open at f/1.8 even the center of the image is a little soft compared to when the lens is stopped down a few clicks.

How do I take a picture with 50mm?

The rule of thumb for handheld photography is that your shutter speed should be one divided by your focal length. With a focal length of 50mm, you use a shutter speed of 1/50 of a second or faster. However, in many lighting conditions, setting your shutter speed at 1/50 or faster will render your image underexposed.

How do you take portraits with a 50mm lens?

Since the 50mm 1.8 lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.8, it’s possible to create perfectly blurred results while keeping your subject in focus. Simply hold any object in front of your lens so that it partly covers it, and voilà! Your simple portrait will instantly look more interesting.

Why is my Canon 50mm lens not focusing?

This is a known issue with the EF 50mm f/1.4. The most common cause of the problem is that the guide slots at the end of the focus collar inside the lens have become bent. The most likely cause for the bent collar is an impact to the lens, such as being dropped, when the focus is set to a short distance.

Is the canon T7i a good entry-level camera?

The latest model in Canon’s entry-level Rebel DSLR series, the T7i, is a great entry-level camera with plenty of room for you to grow your skills. In this guide, we’ll go into detail about what settings to use in specific shooting situations.

How do I change the camera settings on the T7i?

If you’re just starting out, we suggest you use the T7i’s default settings and built-in help system. Go to Menu>Function Settings (yellow tab with a wrench)>Menu 4>Clear Settings>Clear All Camera Settings.

Can I use a 50mm lens for portrait photography?

If you are used to a using a zoom lens it takes a little while to get used to putting yourself in the right position in the first place. As a side note, the 50mm focal length on a cropped body makes an excellent portrait lens due to your distance from subject, and the pleasing background blur you can get with it!

What is the sharpest F for a 50mm lens?

This can vary from lens to lens, but generally it will be sharper two stops down, so around F2.5 to F2.8 for the Canon 50mm F1.8, but test your own to see what you think, and how your particular lens performs. 8) It’s not the gear that matters, it’s the person holding it!