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Originally Posted by mickeymax
I have the standard 18-55mm lens but can't see anything on it relating to aperture. I also have the 75-300mm lens which from what I can see has on it 1:4-5.6. Does this mean the aperture range is maximum 4 at 75mm and 5.6 at 300mm? What then would be the minimum aperture?
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Yup, if this is your lens
Canon UK - EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III then min is F/32-45
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Canon UK - EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
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Originally Posted by mickeymax
I am trying to do natrual light portraits and have been told that a large aperture lens works best. Something around 1.8 or 2.8 is better and would give me a faster shutter speed. If this is the case what would the best lens be to use for portraits of children who move pretty fast!!
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The most cost effective lens is the 50mm,
Canon UK - EF 50mm f/1.8 II