I've been experimenting and getting better with close-up product shots using the Nikon D5100's 18-55mm AF-S kit lens, but I'm still a bit baffled when it comes to getting better depth of field. For example, though I've messed with aperture settings in the M mode, I'm still not getting the depth...
I think I may have found the right lens for product close-up and portraiture in the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 AF-S DX lens. For starters, with hundreds and hundreds of reviews on Amazon, it rates a 5 star average. I also found reviews mentioning low distortion and great close-ups of smaller items -...
Hello All!
I am the proud owner of a new D5100 with the 18-55mm kit lens. Besides plenty of planned personal use, this camera will be used extensively for close-up product shots for online sales. Any help you can offer would be much appreciated.
I have just 2 questions for now:
1. What type...