What budget lens gives great bokeh effect on the Canon EOS SL1 dSLR camera?

Courtney B
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Portrait business owner with 6 lenses & 4 cameras, B.S., & fine art macro shooter! Adorama gear helps me capture it!

 

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Shopper conversation with Courtney B on August 10, 2016

Courtney B
Hi! How are you? I noticed that you were looking at the Canon SL1?
yes
Courtney B
Ok!
Great!
What questions do you have?
where do the cameras from this site come from
Courtney B
These are all shipping from our warehouse in NY and NJ
They're US warrantied cameras and include the full 1 year Canon USA warranty
and why do they have such a high discount
Courtney B
These are open box models
from their original price
Courtney B
So that means that they may have been returned, used in the store for a brief demo, or the box might have some damage
If you want the normal brand new cameras, we also sell those
Those are the ones that are normal price and don't say "open box" in the product description
ok i understand but do they still work?
Courtney B
Yes, absolutely!
You also have 30 days to return it for a full refund if you're unhappy for any reason at all
ok does this camera come from interchangable lenses
Courtney B
It's able to be used with interchangeable lenses, but this particular one includes the body alone. No lenses are included
how much are those lenses for example do be able to use bokeh?
Courtney B
You can get a good lens with a lot of bokeh for $125
This would be my top recommendation for something like that
how about one simply that is 50mm
Courtney B
That would be this one.
The f/1.8 isn't optional. It's either f/1.8 or f/1.4
The f/1.4 lens is a bit more expensive
so my friend go one of these for 40 dollars
Courtney B
Ok! It may have been a used lens?
yes do you have a link to that to?
Courtney B
Let me see if we have any
We have one used copy for $84
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Autofocus Lens
ok so would this camera work for me to take pictures and video?
Courtney B
Absolutely!
It's great for both
ok so im a begining photographer would this be a little too much?
Courtney B
No not at all! This would be perfect for a beginner
The SL1 is developed for beginners since it's a very simplistic camera. The buttons are really streamlined and simple to use
Do you have any other questions? Or is there anything else I can help you with? I'm happy to help if there is!
ok would the lens it come wiyth be good for boke?
Courtney B
No
The kit lenses do not provide very much bokeh at all
what would that lense be good for?
Courtney B
The 50mm that I sent you a link to earlier is the best option for bokeh
You can use that lens with any of the Canon DSLR cameras
whats its use
Courtney B
Portraits, everyday shooting, etc
how long does shiping take
Courtney B
If you order tonight, it would ship out tomorrow
The free expedited shipping is 1-3 days
alright thanks for the help mam
Courtney B
You're very welcome! :-)