A:AnswerHi Marglo, If you want the best prime portrait lens for a5100, we recommend the SEL55F18Z (50mm f1.8) Zeiss lens. However If you want a less expensive prime portrait lens, The SEL50F18 (50mm f1.8) will do the job. -Anthony
A:AnswerHi NewVlogger, Yes. You can tilt the monitor of this camera approximately 180° upward: http://docs.esupport.sony.com/dvimag/2014/ILCE-5100_guide/en/contents/TP0000537166.html
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Vincent