Canon 60mm macro lens
Sep 4, 2012 17:42:45 #
What are your thoughts on using the 60mm as a portrait lens? The aperture is nice wide @ 1:2.8. Same question for the nifty-fifty. Can either of them be used for portraits if your on a budget?
Sep 4, 2012 17:47:22 #
The calculated "normal" lens for a Canon APS-C sensor is about 37-mm. Both the 50-mm and the 60-mm will act like short telephotos. A longer lens places camera bit farther from subject, to capture the same field. What distance do you want between camera and subject, and what field-of-view (bust portrait, toe-to-head portrait, shoulder portrait)?
Sep 4, 2012 18:28:47 #
I have used my 60mm on both a full frame and crop sensor for portraits. Works nicely!
Sep 4, 2012 19:13:58 #
Sep 4, 2012 20:43:22 #
Shooting with a crop or full frame? With a crop you will get some extra reach. With a full frame shooting portraits that are not full length, you will be right on top of the person which won't be as flattering. However, for a full length portrait you will be fine.
Sep 4, 2012 20:50:41 #
If you are shooting in a studio setting, my question "What distance do you want between camera and subject?" is important and was not answered. A full length portrait requires more distance than a head shot.
Sep 5, 2012 01:37:20 #
Sep 5, 2012 06:28:57 #
gemlenz wrote:
What are your thoughts on using the 60mm as a portrait lens? The aperture is nice wide @ 1:2.8. Same question for the nifty-fifty. Can either of them be used for portraits if your on a budget?
I think the 60mm will work well, I remember the advice from film days was 90mm to 105mm for portraits, with the crop factor you should be right in there, I know I use a zoom at 70mm and like the results, Bob.
Sep 5, 2012 08:36:37 #
I use the Canon 60mm Macro as a portrait lens all the time on my 7D and 20D. With the crop factor of 1.6 it gives me a nice 96mm. Just perfect for portraits! I love this lens and it gives me fantastic results!
Sep 5, 2012 09:55:42 #
Whatever your subjects will feel comfortable with. If you don't know your subjects personally, the 60 is an "in your face" issue. Most people I know use 100 mm on a full frame or 150 - 160 on a cropped sensor. But it's what ever you can get the subjects to relax with.
Sep 5, 2012 11:45:51 #
gemlenz wrote:
What are your thoughts on using the 60mm as a portrait lens? The aperture is nice wide @ 1:2.8. Same question for the nifty-fifty. Can either of them be used for portraits if your on a budget?
The 60mm can be used for portrait work . If you are using Canon equipment, you might also look at the 100mm, 2.8F macro lens. Many people report that they use it for both macro and portrait and like the results.
Sep 5, 2012 17:52:48 #
I own the 100mm macro, and it is one of the sharpest lenes I own. It is a little tight for me indoors. B&H photo has the 60mm for $60 off until sept. 29 for a total price of $409. Plus free shipping. There are 353 reviews, all very good.
Sep 5, 2012 18:27:13 #
Sep 7, 2012 00:01:10 #
I have both the 60mm Macro and the 100mm L IS Macro. They're both great for portrait and macro but I tend to grab the 100 for most macro work with it's super duty IS. The 60 is handy if your shooting portrait in a confined space. The 100 gives better bokeh
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