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Canon 50 fixed focus (preferred for portrait shooting)

What is Canon 50 fixed focus?

Canon 50 fixed focus is a lens introduced by Canon Company, also known as Canon EF50mmf/ 1.8STM lens. This is a standard fixed-focus lens suitable for Canon Quan Huafu and APS-C SLR cameras. The maximum aperture of Canon 50 fixed focus is f/ 1.8, which can shoot the effect of shallow depth of field and make people look more prominent. In addition, it has the characteristics of portability, portability and low cost, so it is widely used in portrait photography.

Advantages of Canon 50 fixed focus

1. Large aperture: The maximum aperture of Canon 50 fixed focus is f/ 1.8, which can shoot the effect of shallow depth of field and make people look more prominent.

2. High quality: Canon 50 fixed focus adopts high quality optical lens, which can take high quality photos.

3. Low price: Canon 50 fixed focus is a low-cost lens, which is the first choice for entry-level portrait photographers.

How to take portraits with Canon 50 fixed focus?

1. Choose the appropriate aperture: The maximum aperture of Canon 50 fixed focus is f/ 1.8, but it is not necessary to use the maximum aperture in all cases. When shooting portraits, you can choose the appropriate aperture. It is generally recommended to choose f/2.8-f/4, which can ensure that the portrait is clear and the background is blurred.

2. Choose the appropriate focal length: Canon 50 fixed focus has a focal length of 50mm, which is suitable for shooting half-length and full-length portraits. If you need to take a close-up portrait, you can choose a longer focal length.

3. Choose the right shooting angle: When shooting portraits, you can choose different shooting angles, such as front, side, overhead, overhead, etc., showing different portrait styles.

4. Pay attention to composition: composition is a very important part of portrait photography. You can use head-centered, bisecting, diagonal and other composition methods to make photos more attractive.