camera play

a couple of weeks ago i ordered a new lens for my camera.

i needed a lens with a wider aperture, the kit lens just wasn't working since it only goes to 5.8.

after doing some research i decided to order a prime lens, 50 mm  f 1.8 aperture, 

what i failed to realize was that this lens does not come with autofocus, oops.

it has been a challenge to get used to, but i guess it will only make me work harder at my craft.

 i really wanted to order this 24-70 mm f 2.8 lens but it is super expensive, like $1,880.

i don't have that kind of scratch. photography as a hobby can be quite expensive.

these shots of my doggy were taken with the new lens.
i like the pictures that i get {when they are not out of focus}.

the picture looks nice and crisp even though it was taken in the afternoon,

something i couldn't have done with the kit lens.

i especially like the {bokeh} blurry background that i get.

for now i need to continue practicing with the lens to get better.

the more i learn about photography, the more i realize i have so much more to learn...

 ahhh the joys of learning...good thing i enjoy learning.