Canon 24 -70 f/2.8
Apr 2, 2012 15:48:33 #
Need a good lens for portrait with a low F stop. Any comments pro on con before I open my wallet on Wednesday. From all I've researched it reads great. A new version is coming out with the IS factor, but it drives the price up almost $1,000. thanking everyone in advance.
Apr 2, 2012 16:39:04 #
georgeretired wrote:
Need a good lens for portrait with a low F stop. Any comments pro on con before I open my wallet on Wednesday. From all I've researched it reads great. A new version is coming out with the IS factor, but it drives the price up almost $1,000. thanking everyone in advance.
As far as focal range for portraits goes, on a cropped sensor camera, I've used Nikon's equivalent and it works great. For full frame, I found it a bit limited. Should be just as sharp as Nikon's. One Newfie's opinion.
Apr 2, 2012 16:42:34 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
quote=georgeretired Need a good lens for portrait... (show quote)
Okay....Newfie's are great just like us Prairie guys
Apr 2, 2012 16:43:29 #
I have the 24-70 and it's on my camera 95% of the time (if not more). I use it for portraits, you can see a samples of my work on my flickr page, feel free to take a peek. (link is in my siguature).
Apr 2, 2012 20:01:25 #
Apr 2, 2012 20:27:31 #
georgeretired wrote:
thanks for the comments....neat WM "Just a mom with a camera"
Thanks. :thumbup:
Apr 2, 2012 20:32:27 #
I have a sigma ex 2.8 105mm macro . Does a great job . About 600 back in 98 i think . Love the thing
Apr 2, 2012 21:18:58 #
Apr 2, 2012 21:50:30 #
The only short lens I have is the 17-40 f/4.
It does portraits and any other shots I need with no flash.
It does portraits and any other shots I need with no flash.
Apr 3, 2012 02:57:53 #
Apr 3, 2012 06:33:24 #
I think you'd be happier with the Canon 24/105. It's a stop slower at f4 but has IS which the 24/70 lacks.
In a nutshell you have longer telephoto, image stabilisation, slightly cheaper. You'll love this lens and youll be able to shoot in much lower light than the 24/70 with its only one stop advantage.
In a nutshell you have longer telephoto, image stabilisation, slightly cheaper. You'll love this lens and youll be able to shoot in much lower light than the 24/70 with its only one stop advantage.
Apr 3, 2012 06:54:17 #
I'm looking at getting the same lens and went to my local camera shop. The owner of the shop said the Sigma lens was just as good for a couple of hundred dollars less and the tamron lens was also getting good reviews. Anyone have any experience with th Sigma or tamron?
Apr 3, 2012 06:59:58 #
Have you considered the Sigma 85 F1.4 its very sharp and fast.Great arount 900 new
Apr 3, 2012 07:37:06 #
I use the same lens. I do not miss the IS at all. Great on a monopod when hiking in less than ideal light
Apr 3, 2012 08:09:33 #
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