jongkookie
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From your demands, I hate to recommend the kit lens but it's probably the best option.
Yeah, you're not gonna get the delicious DOF but since you're doing indoor portraits, it really won't matter. Save the money for the lens and get a decent light kit, that'll be better in the long run.
But once you've got the cash to spend on glass, definitely pick up a 35mm for nature and an 85mm for portraits and nature closeups.
I'm no photography expert myself since I mostly do videography but I've experimented enough that I only really use 2 lenses for all my video work. A 50mm(technically a 75mm on my APS-C camera) prime for closeups/portrait style scenes, and a 28-85mm zoom for everything else.
Maybe look into "vintage" lenses? You can buy a variety of used lenses on eBay, then pair that up with an E-mount adapter, you'll be golden. But if you're just starting out, then forget about the vintage lenses. It's really not for beginners and is more of a frustrating challenge even for pros. I personally wouldn't do vintage lenses myself if I had the choice, but damn cameras these days don't have access to a physical aperture ring so eh lol.
Yeah, you're not gonna get the delicious DOF but since you're doing indoor portraits, it really won't matter. Save the money for the lens and get a decent light kit, that'll be better in the long run.
But once you've got the cash to spend on glass, definitely pick up a 35mm for nature and an 85mm for portraits and nature closeups.
I'm no photography expert myself since I mostly do videography but I've experimented enough that I only really use 2 lenses for all my video work. A 50mm(technically a 75mm on my APS-C camera) prime for closeups/portrait style scenes, and a 28-85mm zoom for everything else.
Maybe look into "vintage" lenses? You can buy a variety of used lenses on eBay, then pair that up with an E-mount adapter, you'll be golden. But if you're just starting out, then forget about the vintage lenses. It's really not for beginners and is more of a frustrating challenge even for pros. I personally wouldn't do vintage lenses myself if I had the choice, but damn cameras these days don't have access to a physical aperture ring so eh lol.