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05/19/2005 02:26:04 PM · #1 |
| I need a good portrait lense for my Canon, what would some of you intelliget people suggest I buy? Starting to do weddings and portrait work and my lense that came with the camera is just not cutting it anymore. |
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05/19/2005 02:32:00 PM · #2 |
You can't go wrong with a good ol' 50mm 1.8 and it's cheap! :-)
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05/19/2005 02:33:51 PM · #3 |
I've only heard good things about the 50mm/1.8. Its really inexpensive and very good for portraits.
If you want a more versatile lens, that can do both portraits/macro, try EF-S 60mm/2.8. I got it two weeks back and am loving it. (See my portfolio for some samples).
Message edited by author 2005-05-19 14:34:47.
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05/19/2005 02:53:46 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by vfwlkr:
If you want a more versatile lens, that can do both portraits/macro, try EF-S 60mm/2.8. |
I'm not trying to be smart here, this is a genuine question:
Why is the 60mm/f2.8 more versatile?
Edited to say: Big DUHHHHHHHHHHH, I missed the MACRO bit...... minor detail, right? LOL .... sorry, had a senior moment
Message edited by author 2005-05-19 14:54:49. |
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05/19/2005 03:01:30 PM · #5 |
Some other great portrait lenses.
85mm f/1.8 USM
85mm f/1.2L USM
And for studio/full-body shots.
35mm f/1.4L USM
24mm f/1.4L USM
These are higher end choices. There are definitely cheaper lenses out there with outstanding quality. I am not sure your exact intentions and limitations so here ya go!
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05/19/2005 03:03:14 PM · #6 |
or for the same price as that 60mm ... you could buy both the 50mm 1.8 AND the Sigma 105mm macro
just a thought
Originally posted by vfwlkr:
If you want a more versatile lens, that can do both portraits/macro, try EF-S 60mm/2.8. I got it two weeks back and am loving it. (See my portfolio for some samples). |
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05/19/2005 03:06:43 PM · #7 |
Sigma 30 mm f1.430 mm
Message edited by author 2005-05-19 15:08:01. |
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05/19/2005 03:06:47 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by hopper:
or for the same price as that 60mm ... you could buy both the 50mm 1.8 AND the Sigma 105mm macro
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I HAVE and LOVE both of those. |
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05/19/2005 03:14:03 PM · #9 |
Add me to the Canon 50mm f/1.8 junkies
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For more versatility, consider the Tamron 28-75mm XR Di f/2.8 (toward the long range). Obviously, you lose a bit of low light capability, but this lens is at least as sharp as the Canon 50mm and gives you the added flexibility of zoom. (I don't have any sample portraits handy for that one). |
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05/19/2005 03:33:27 PM · #10 |
i use the 24-70 2.8 L
cant go wrong with a zoom
but you would have to have the money, its a wallet scraper for sure |
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05/19/2005 03:57:56 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Fetor:
i use the 24-70 2.8 L
cant go wrong with a zoom
but you would have to have the money, its a wallet scraper for sure |
Agree!! Love the lens, but it set me back ALOT!! Worth every penny!! |
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05/19/2005 04:02:11 PM · #12 |
Possibly one of my favourite lenses, but I find on a 1.6x crop camera it's a little too telephoto for anything but headshots.
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05/19/2005 05:42:19 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Fetor:
i use the 24-70 2.8 L
cant go wrong with a zoom
but you would have to have the money, its a wallet scraper for sure |
Yet another vote for the 24-70 as a very versatile portrait lens. It's only possible shortcoming would be its tendency to be just a very little bit soft at 2.8 and 70mm. |
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05/19/2005 05:43:39 PM · #14 |
The 85mm f1.2 is a great lens.
Message edited by author 2005-05-19 17:44:26. |
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05/19/2005 05:48:05 PM · #15 |
I'm going for the 50mm 1.8 myself. It's a great lens!
There is also the 50mm 1.4 version, but it's way much more expensive! |
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05/19/2005 05:48:23 PM · #16 |
I love the 16-35mm L lens - great for working in close quarters too and smaller studios..
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05/19/2005 05:57:14 PM · #17 |
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05/19/2005 06:00:37 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
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And second that as well, it's fantastic for candids at a distance. you wouldn't buy a $1600 USD lens just for candid work unless that were your strong specialty, though, or unless you were just made of $$$$ |
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05/19/2005 06:10:40 PM · #19 |
I bought a new lens today , I think it will take great portraits
16-35 2.8 |
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05/19/2005 06:32:40 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS |
The f/4 L version ain't too shabby either if you have the working distance.
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05/19/2005 07:12:46 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by Fetor:
i use the 24-70 2.8 L
cant go wrong with a zoom
but you would have to have the money, its a wallet scraper for sure |
Yet another vote for the 24-70 as a very versatile portrait lens. It's only possible shortcoming would be its tendency to be just a very little bit soft at 2.8 and 70mm. |
You can also pick up a used 28-70 f2.8 L on ebay and save a few $$$ |
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05/19/2005 07:14:14 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by pitsaman:
Sigma 30 mm f1.430 mm |
Should be a nice lens, if it ever makes it to the stores. |
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05/20/2005 09:12:57 AM · #23 |
| Thanks all for your suggestions, I will look into all the suggestions and hopefully make the right decision for me. |
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05/20/2005 10:24:19 AM · #24 |
Add me to the list of 50mm f/1.8 fans.
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05/20/2005 10:27:02 AM · #25 |
Nice work, Tina. Branching out from sports shooting?
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