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<blockquote data-quote="scgfiddlesnpics" data-source="post: 63585" data-attributes="member: 9967">Thank you all for your quick replies! The 85mm f/1.8 does look to be a very good choice, and I've heard that although it's great to have the f/1.4, the 1.8 takes better quality photos in general (is this true?) My question on the 85mm, however, is that if I put in on the D5000, won't the focal length actually be about 127.5mm? (Since it's a DX format). Will that be too long of a length for portraits, whereas putting on the 50mm will put it at 75mm? In your different experiences, what is the ideal length to shoot people, both full body and head shots, and weddings? Pedroj, the photos I take are outside, since at the moment I neither have my own studio or access to one. Unless that changes, I'll continue to do portraits outdoors. I have considered trying different lighting and flashes, but never really followed through. That's definitely something to try! Also, I didn't know it was possible to try out a lens before buying it! What sort of stores do you suggest I try this at?Thanks again!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="scgfiddlesnpics, post: 63585, member: 9967"] Thank you all for your quick replies! The 85mm f/1.8 does look to be a very good choice, and I've heard that although it's great to have the f/1.4, the 1.8 takes better quality photos in general (is this true?) My question on the 85mm, however, is that if I put in on the D5000, won't the focal length actually be about 127.5mm? (Since it's a DX format). Will that be too long of a length for portraits, whereas putting on the 50mm will put it at 75mm? In your different experiences, what is the ideal length to shoot people, both full body and head shots, and weddings? Pedroj, the photos I take are outside, since at the moment I neither have my own studio or access to one. Unless that changes, I'll continue to do portraits outdoors. I have considered trying different lighting and flashes, but never really followed through. That's definitely something to try! Also, I didn't know it was possible to try out a lens before buying it! What sort of stores do you suggest I try this at? Thanks again! [/QUOTE]

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