Comments on: How To Blur The Background http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/04/11/how-to-blur-the-background/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:35:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: learningthelight http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/04/11/how-to-blur-the-background/comment-page-1/#comment-1293 learningthelight Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:12:43 +0000 http://www.learningthelight.com/?p=441#comment-1293 Hi Francisco. If it's really portraits you want to specialise in with a new lens, then I'd go for the 50mm f/1.8 - the wide aperture will allow you to not only get really blurred backgrounds, but to also take portraits in lowlight (such as indoors) without having to use flash. Hi Francisco. If it’s really portraits you want to specialise in with a new lens, then I’d go for the 50mm f/1.8 – the wide aperture will allow you to not only get really blurred backgrounds, but to also take portraits in lowlight (such as indoors) without having to use flash.

]]> By: Francisco http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/04/11/how-to-blur-the-background/comment-page-1/#comment-1279 Francisco Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:10:54 +0000 http://www.learningthelight.com/?p=441#comment-1279 Amazing explanation! Now what is the best solution? I want to get beautiful portraits with blurry background, I've been reading that a Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR is one of the best option for portrait photography with blurry background (I have a Nikon D3100). But I just have one opportunity per year to buy a lens. Which one would allow me to do more? [having in mind that I'm kind of a beginner in photography] and thinking that I really desire portrait photography with blurry background, but I don't want to like get married with lenses that only allow me to do blurry. Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S or Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR? I know, thanks to this article that I can get a nice blurry background with a longer focal lenght. But I still don't know what's best. Greetings from Venezuela. Amazing explanation! Now what is the best solution?

I want to get beautiful portraits with blurry background, I’ve been reading that a Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR is one of the best option for portrait photography with blurry background (I have a Nikon D3100).

But I just have one opportunity per year to buy a lens. Which one would allow me to do more? [having in mind that I'm kind of a beginner in photography] and thinking that I really desire portrait photography with blurry background, but I don’t want to like get married with lenses that only allow me to do blurry.

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S or Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR?

I know, thanks to this article that I can get a nice blurry background with a longer focal lenght. But I still don’t know what’s best.

Greetings from Venezuela.

]]> By: sanjeev http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/04/11/how-to-blur-the-background/comment-page-1/#comment-1258 sanjeev Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:24:35 +0000 http://www.learningthelight.com/?p=441#comment-1258 Nice explanation. Im new to DSLR club, i also have same KIT lenses 55mm. yesterday i tried to take a blurred backgroud but nothing works in that kit lens. but investing in new lens if dream for me. let see. but thanks for your info Nice explanation. Im new to DSLR club, i also have same KIT lenses 55mm. yesterday i tried to take a blurred backgroud but nothing works in that kit lens. but investing in new lens if dream for me. let see. but thanks for your info

]]> By: sanoj mohan ram http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/04/11/how-to-blur-the-background/comment-page-1/#comment-1251 sanoj mohan ram Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:15:27 +0000 http://www.learningthelight.com/?p=441#comment-1251 well informative and funny( comment about ur wife) well
informative and funny( comment about ur wife)

]]> By: learningthelight http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/04/11/how-to-blur-the-background/comment-page-1/#comment-1239 learningthelight Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:04:08 +0000 http://www.learningthelight.com/?p=441#comment-1239 Thanks Devora! I think my main tips would be to use a long focal length (around 50mm +, even trying some at 200mm). These longer focal lengths achieve a more flattering look for portraits generally, and help blur the background. Use the widest aperture you can too (probably f/5.6 at the longest focal lengths). Thanks Devora! I think my main tips would be to use a long focal length (around 50mm +, even trying some at 200mm). These longer focal lengths achieve a more flattering look for portraits generally, and help blur the background. Use the widest aperture you can too (probably f/5.6 at the longest focal lengths).

]]> By: learningthelight http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/04/11/how-to-blur-the-background/comment-page-1/#comment-1236 learningthelight Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:01:03 +0000 http://www.learningthelight.com/?p=441#comment-1236 Hi Hollie! Yep, the Canon T2i can definitely do this - you just need to focus on what you want to be sharp/clear (like the bride and groom), and use a wide aperture. This will cause the foreground to be blurry, achieving your desired affect. You may need to choose your focus point, so that the camera doesn't automatically focus on the nearest thing - see my guide at http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/09/05/how-to-graduate-from-fully-auto-in-2-easy-steps/ for more info on how to do this. Hi Hollie! Yep, the Canon T2i can definitely do this – you just need to focus on what you want to be sharp/clear (like the bride and groom), and use a wide aperture. This will cause the foreground to be blurry, achieving your desired affect. You may need to choose your focus point, so that the camera doesn’t automatically focus on the nearest thing – see my guide at http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/09/05/how-to-graduate-from-fully-auto-in-2-easy-steps/ for more info on how to do this.

]]> By: Devora http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/04/11/how-to-blur-the-background/comment-page-1/#comment-1235 Devora Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:42:04 +0000 http://www.learningthelight.com/?p=441#comment-1235 I just bought a D5000 and after searching for numerous tutorials, I have finally found a website I understand =) Thank You! My first order of business is to take photographs of my lovely mother outside while the weather is cloudy. Any tips? I have both the 18-55 and the 55-200 lense. I just bought a D5000 and after searching for numerous tutorials, I have finally found a website I understand =) Thank You! My first order of business is to take photographs of my lovely mother outside while the weather is cloudy. Any tips? I have both the 18-55 and the 55-200 lense.

]]> By: Hollie Brown http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/04/11/how-to-blur-the-background/comment-page-1/#comment-1230 Hollie Brown Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:13:33 +0000 http://www.learningthelight.com/?p=441#comment-1230 Great site - thanks for the easy to understand tips which are way confusing in the manuel. One thing I want to do with my camera is blur the close object and focus the background. For example, you see this a lot in wedding photos - there is a bouquet of flowers that are closest to camera and its blurry and the bride and groom in the background are clear. Can the canon rebel t2i do this? and how? Thanks for your time. Great site – thanks for the easy to understand tips which are way confusing in the manuel. One thing I want to do with my camera is blur the close object and focus the background. For example, you see this a lot in wedding photos – there is a bouquet of flowers that are closest to camera and its blurry and the bride and groom in the background are clear. Can the canon rebel t2i do this? and how? Thanks for your time.

]]> By: learningthelight http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/04/11/how-to-blur-the-background/comment-page-1/#comment-1227 learningthelight Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:24:30 +0000 http://www.learningthelight.com/?p=441#comment-1227 Hi Rebecca. Congrats on your first DSLR - the T3i is a great choice. Regarding getting a blurry background for your Christmas tree bulb; if you use the lens at its longest focal length of 55mm, then the widest aperture you can use will be f/5.6 - so it won't produce a massive background blur... You'll need to either get a longer lens, as you say, or a lens with a wider aperture, such as the Canon 50mm f/1.8 (really great value at around $100). Have a great Christmas! Hi Rebecca. Congrats on your first DSLR – the T3i is a great choice. Regarding getting a blurry background for your Christmas tree bulb; if you use the lens at its longest focal length of 55mm, then the widest aperture you can use will be f/5.6 – so it won’t produce a massive background blur… You’ll need to either get a longer lens, as you say, or a lens with a wider aperture, such as the Canon 50mm f/1.8 (really great value at around $100). Have a great Christmas!

]]> By: learningthelight http://www.learningthelight.com/2010/04/11/how-to-blur-the-background/comment-page-1/#comment-1226 learningthelight Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:22:19 +0000 http://www.learningthelight.com/?p=441#comment-1226 Hi Josh, thanks for your comment. Yep, the theory is just the same for the photo of your car; good luck with it, and feel free to post a shot on our Facebook page too if you want! (www.facebook.com/learningthelight) Hi Josh, thanks for your comment. Yep, the theory is just the same for the photo of your car; good luck with it, and feel free to post a shot on our Facebook page too if you want! (www.facebook.com/learningthelight)

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