Question...

[Gothika]

I have a Nikon d40 and I'm about to get the twin lens kit that's from 55-200mm... now my question is, with the current lens that came with the camera (18-55mm), the background gets a bit blurry, but not as blurry as I want it.. this is how I want it http://meemo.deviantart.com/art/Along-the-road-Green-65086331 but the lens I currently have doesn't do that ( I don't think). I'm guessing this is because I need the 55-200mm lens, am I right about this? because I'm about to get it.

[Gothika]

I have a Nikon d40 and I'm about to get the twin lens kit that's from 55-200mm... now my question is, with the current lens that came with the camera (18-55mm), the background gets a bit blurry, but not as blurry as I want it.. this is how I want it http://meemo.deviantart.com/art/Along-the-road-Green-65086331 but the lens I currently have doesn't do that ( I don't think). I'm guessing this is because I need the 55-200mm lens, am I right about this? because I'm about to get it.

[mattyh]

It's more down to the maximum aperture of the lens, and the relative distance from the subject that defines the blurry background (bokeh). Might be worth experimenting a bit more before you buy a new lens :)

Try getting closer to the subject, then further away to see what difference it makes :)

[Gothika]

It's more down to the maximum aperture of the lens, and the relative distance from the subject that defines the blurry background (bokeh). Might be worth experimenting a bit more before you buy a new lens :)

Try getting closer to the subject, then further away to see what difference it makes :)
does the aperture come with the lens or camera? like if I put a different lens in would the aperture change or stay the same because it's in the camera?

[JIMC]

does the aperture come with the lens or camera? like if I put a different lens in would the aperture change or stay the same because it's in the camera?

Its built into the lens.ie your F stops like f4-5.6,depending on lens,new to all this myself but hope this helps a bit.

[Gothika]

Its built into the lens.ie your F stops like f4-5.6,depending on lens,new to all this myself but hope this helps a bit.
Yeah it does. thanks a lot! I appreciate it. I'm pretty new to it too actually :lol: this is the first professional-ish camera I've haaaaaaaaad!

[Adam Rowney]

This may help you understand aperture
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/aperture/
You will want a lens with a high aperture like a 50mm 1.8

[Gothika]

This may help you understand aperture
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/aperture/
You will want a lens with a high aperture like a 50mm 1.8
sooo I'll need the 55/200 lens?

[Adam Rowney]

sooo I'll need the 55/200 lens?

If you want a real nice blurry background, then you will need something like this,

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-F1-8D-F-Nikkor-Focus/dp/B00009V39E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1210779665&sr=8-2

its cheap and really sharp, and great value for money. Go into a store, and try it out, if you dont like it, don't get it. Best to try out lenses before you buy.

[Gothika]

If you want a real nice blurry background, then you will need something like this,

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-F1-8D-F-Nikkor-Focus/dp/B00009V39E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1210779665&sr=8-2

its cheap and really sharp, and great value for money. Go into a store, and try it out, if you dont like it, don't get it. Best to try out lenses before you buy.
Oh right.. but if I were still to get the lens 55/200, would that allow me to zoom in more too?

sorry I'm like really newish at the lens thing

[InaGlo]

Hi Gothika (cool name).

To add to the info given above, you may find this useful here (http://dryreading.com/camera/index.html)
Will help you with your understanding of aperture and bokeh (which is the correct term for what youre asking about). :)

[daftbugga]

hi gothika ,heres another that might help you.


http://www.berniecode.com/writing/photography/beginners/

[Adam Rowney]

Oh right.. but if I were still to get the lens 55/200, would that allow me to zoom in more too?

sorry I'm like really newish at the lens thing

That would allow more zoom yes, but you would not get such a blurry background with a lens like that. It all depends how much money you are willing to spend. Again, its good to try out a lens at a store :)

[Adam Rowney]

Daftbugga's advice is far from daft as well,
daft name though :P

[Gothika]

awwh thanks everyone you've really helped. I'll have a look at those articles