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Re: Basic question on lenses

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Originally Posted by mickeymax View Post
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?
Yup, if this is your lens Canon UK - EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III then min is F/32-45

and Canon UK - EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

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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!!
The most cost effective lens is the 50mm, Canon UK - EF 50mm f/1.8 II
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