I’ve always liked the excessive bokeh/blur in front and behind an object or subject. Little did I know how good the lens actually is. It is by far one of the best investments I’ve made when it comes to photography. It’s a high-quality lens for a great price and the photos are always incredibly sharp and buttery smooth.
But what I love most about this lens is the low aperture. At f/1.8 you can let in SO much light which allows for capturing the most satisfying bokeh photos such as this.

This photo was taken at f/2.2, f/1.8 would’ve been a bit extreme.
Because the lens has such a low aperture, it also makes it perfect to shoot in low light conditions. Whether that’s just after sunset, at night or even just taking pictures of something in the shadow.
Another bonus of the lens is it’s incredibly small and light, which makes it effortless to carry around. It’s definitely understated. It might not “look” professional, because it’s such a tiny thing, but just wait until you see the photos you took. After all this time I’m still amazed by the results it produces.
Why the 35mm and not the 50mm? Because this camera has an APS-C CMOS sensor and not a full-frame sensor. This means a 35mm lens on an APS sensor is equivalent to around 53mm. A 50mm lens on this sensor would be equivalent to a 75mm. Which is zoomed in a little bit too much for me.
It’s quite an intimate lens. Because it’s a fixed prime lens, meaning it can’t zoom, it encourages me to get up close with what I’m shooting. I have to physically move if I want a wider shot or a close-up. It has made the process of photography much more interesting and fun.
So if you’re someone who wants more bokeh in your photos and are willing to move around more, I’d recommend giving this lens a try.
I don’t understand the lingo, but I love your photos. No translation needed there 😉
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Thank you so much, Gabriela 🙂
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I really like the image, but for some reason I can’t get enough depth from this picture. As if it’s not showing the full depth of the beautiful flower arrangement. But that’s just me.
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That was exactly what I was going for, a shallow depth of field 🙂
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I have this exact lens – I bought it hoping to use it for Milky Way shots, but I love the effects you have achieved with it. I’ll have to play with it more.
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It can take incredibly beautiful shots of the Milky Way. I did so last year in Namibia. It’s so much fun to play with the shallow depth of field. Have fun!
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I’m actually an oddball who takes most of my photos with just this. It’s a good lens because I can’t wait to see the finished product. The shop recommended it to me.â
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Haha. That makes two of us. I also use this lens most of the time.
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I’m really enjoying the photography insights you are sharing. Your posts encouraged me to get back into photography and I’m picking up some new lenses – keep sharing your methods please, I really appreciate them and find your work inspiring!
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I’m so glad to hear that! What lenses did you get? I will keep on sharing what I learn along the way 🙂
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Interesting 💯💖
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nice 👍
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Thanks Jim
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