Bokeh Issues
Kit lenses don't have large apertures, which is ONE of the controls to depth of field. A prime (non-zoom) lens that can open to f/2.0 or better can be used to throw the background "out of focus".
However, there are two other factors you CAN control. Number one being distance. Get close as possible to your subject and the background will appear blurry. Also the zoomed in setting (telephoto) has less DOF than zoomed out (the wide setting). So, zoom in, use a large aperture (smaller f/numbers) and GET CLOSE. You'll then achieve a "shallow" depth of field.
Matthew
PS if you shoot with an 85mm prime lens, you'll then see good "bokeh". Also, there is no "macro" ability with kit lenses. It takes a separate lens.
Matthew L Kees
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Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
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[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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400mm & 5.6, so even with a wider aperture Bokeh is still more than possibel as previous posts have shown
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