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canon 24-105mm f4 L or canon 50mm prime L
Aug 6, 2013 09:44:50 #
nolte1964 wrote:
Get a 70-200 f2.8 lens your best bet
I tend to agree with you regarding the 70-200 f2.8 as long as cost, size and weight are not factors - also if one feels that f2.8 is critical as opposed to f4. You didn't mention it but IS is an important consideration. In my opinion, I still feel the f4 IS fits my needs perfectly.
Aug 6, 2013 11:21:33 #
Joelbarton87 wrote:
Hi everyone I need some help to choose im buying my first L series lens I mainly shoot portraits but cant deside between the canon 24-105mm f4 L or canon 50mm prime L any segestions would be appreciated.
Regards.
Joe
Regards.
Joe
I use the 24-105mm as an all around lens and find it to be excellent for portrait and scenery. With the focal range it covers you should find it to have more versatilely then the 50mm prime.
Aug 6, 2013 11:37:39 #
Assuming the 24-105 is a decent lens, I would recommend it over any fixed or prime lens. The zoom will allow you to do your cropping in camera, resulting in better prints than a highly cropped image from a fixed lens.
andrew.haysom wrote:
I have both of the lenses you mention, but my favourite portrait lens is my 100mm f2.8 L macro lens. I agree with the previous posters that the 50mm is too short. The 24-105 came as the "kit" lens with my 6D. Definitely a class above the usual kit lenses, but does suffer a bit with distortion and CA. I find most images need a bit of post production with this lens.
So, if you have any interest in macro, add the 100mm macro to your list to consider.
So, if you have any interest in macro, add the 100mm macro to your list to consider.
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Aug 6, 2013 11:46:07 #
imagemeister wrote:
Especially if you are on full frame, I recommend 100 F2 for portraiture- much cheaper than your selections ....but not an "L"
Why not then get the 135/2.0, it is an L lens and an even better focal length for portraits on a full frame, it also does not cost more??
Aug 6, 2013 12:15:11 #
speters wrote:
Why not then get the 135/2.0, it is an L lens and an even better focal length for portraits on a full frame, it also does not cost more??
Because It is twice the price of the 100 - why not get the 135 soft ??
Aug 6, 2013 12:42:42 #
Joelbarton87 wrote:
Is the 24-105mm L a good lens I read somewhere that it was only a kit lens and not as good as some of the others
I use the 24 - 105 as my "standard" lense. It's very versitile and excellent quality.
I would think the 50mm wouldn't quite work for portraits.
I've read that 100 to 135 is "ideal".
I don't do many portraits so I don't have a lot of experience to draw from.
Aug 6, 2013 12:56:16 #
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Aug 6, 2013 13:00:09 #
Joelbarton87 wrote:
Is the 24-105mm L a good lens I read somewhere that it was only a kit lens and not as good as some of the others
Where did you read that the 24-105 is a kit lens? It is one of Canon's great L lens.
Aug 6, 2013 13:26:55 #
Rich Maher wrote:
Where did you read that the 24-105 is a kit lens? It is one of Canon's great L lens.
Because it has been offered in a kit ever since 2008 (with the introduction of the 5DMII). So, it is a kit lens.
Aug 6, 2013 13:52:10 #
I have been using the CANON 24-105mm f/4 L lens on a CANON D-60 for two years. I am totally satisfied with this lash-up and it is a good combo for all around shooting. Canon has lowered the price on this lens and I consider it a bargain for under $700. Another interesting CANON lens is the so-called "pancake" 40mm f/2.8. Can be had for about $100. A good bargain option for low-light and is non-obtrusive on a DSL camera frame.
Aug 6, 2013 13:55:21 #
jeryh
Loc: Oxfordshire UK
For your information, the 24-105L is one of the best L lenses out there; it is definitely NOT a kit lens. and at a pinch could cover everything you wish to take images of.
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Aug 6, 2013 13:55:26 #
jeryh
Loc: Oxfordshire UK
For your information, the 24-105L is one of the best L lenses out there; it is definitely NOT a kit lens. and at a pinch could cover everything you wish to take images of.
Aug 6, 2013 14:10:47 #
PhotoGator
Loc: Florida
Joelbarton87 wrote:
Hi everyone I need some help to choose im buying my first L series lens I mainly shoot portraits but cant deside between the canon 24-105mm f4 L or canon 50mm prime L any segestions would be appreciated.
Regards.
Joe
Regards.
Joe
Have you considered either the 24-70mm f/2.8 or the 70-200mm f/2.8; Canon or Sigma?
These are my two dream need to have lenses but I settle it for the 70-200mm
Also take a peek at the images taken with a 24-70mm f/2.8
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/24-70mm-f28-if-ex-dg-hsm
Also take a peek at the images taken with a 70-200mm f/2.8
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/apo-70-200mm-f28-ex-dg-os-hsm
Aug 6, 2013 14:11:51 #
tequilacvx wrote:
I have been using the CANON 24-105mm f/4 L lens on a CANON D-60 for two years. I am totally satisfied with this lash-up and it is a good combo for all around shooting. Canon has lowered the price on this lens and I consider it a bargain for under $700. Another interesting CANON lens is the so-called "pancake" 40mm f/2.8. Can be had for about $100. A good bargain option for low-light and is non-obtrusive on a DSL camera frame.
I agree that it is a mighty fine lens, but that does not change the fact that it is a kit lens.
Aug 6, 2013 15:32:03 #
Just for my own edification.......what is the definition of a kit lense?
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