Which DSLR and Lens to go for?

[edchuang (retired)]

Hi all photography Sifus,

Thinking of buying a Entry/Upper entry level DSLR, more towards shooting close up portrait to full length portrait. Recommendation for Brand, model and lens is much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[tlchuan]

Nikon D1000 less than 2k

[edchuang (retired)]

Nikon D1000?

[chlesoh]

At least Nikon D3000 la. But D5000 is slightly better with video. Slightly more expensive only.

If can afford... the D90 is the best for a price of about RM4.2k

[edchuang (retired)]

Wokayy.......what lense is best for portrait shooting?

[chlesoh]

I think the one 18-105mm zoom lense that comes together with D90 should be good enough. If you have a deep pocket, you can buy those fixed focal length lense with ultra-large aperture (eg <f/2).

However, I did come across the Panasonic Lumix GF-1 with its f/1.7 20mm pancake lense. It is a micro four third system camera - a compact sized camera with DSLR image quality. It is about RM3.3k. Super compact and solid with excellent quality. It is one of my favorite too.

[edchuang (retired)]

Which fixed focal length lens good for portrait? I mean in term of length?

[chlesoh]

The AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G. A super compact and lightweight lense perfect for focusing on a single object with a blurring-effect background.

But, friend, I really don't know how much is that lense is gonna cost you. It might cost a bomb to your pocket.

[edchuang (retired)]

35mm need to go very near to the model wor......worried they might feel uncomfortable and lost their natural face..... Unless pro model where I can't affort to pay....

[drsec]

Wokayy.......what lense is best for portrait shooting?

If you are serious, a prime lens of 50mm is what many pros would use.