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Dec 10, 2012 05:22:29 #
Dec 10, 2012 05:32:39 #
What lenses do you have? I would not want to use shorter than 100mm with a full frame body.
Dec 10, 2012 05:40:53 #
Dec 10, 2012 05:55:39 #
There is no best lens for portraits.
If you want a recommendation for a good general purpose portrait lens I would choose the Canon 70-200 F2.8L. Its a couple of grand. The kit lens for the mkII the 24-105L is a nice portrait lens.
As far as focal lengths. it generally not desirable to shoot below 50mm or so unless you know what your doing. Some of the finest portrait photographers in the world shoot half or full body shots at 24mm. Lower focal length lenses can cause problems with bloating the image. Most photographers prefer longer focal lengths for image/subject compression.
What portraits you shoot and where you go photographically will determine what lenses you use.
If you want a recommendation for a good general purpose portrait lens I would choose the Canon 70-200 F2.8L. Its a couple of grand. The kit lens for the mkII the 24-105L is a nice portrait lens.
As far as focal lengths. it generally not desirable to shoot below 50mm or so unless you know what your doing. Some of the finest portrait photographers in the world shoot half or full body shots at 24mm. Lower focal length lenses can cause problems with bloating the image. Most photographers prefer longer focal lengths for image/subject compression.
What portraits you shoot and where you go photographically will determine what lenses you use.
Dec 10, 2012 06:14:25 #
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Dec 11, 2012 09:08:52 #
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Dec 11, 2012 15:05:05 #
MARLON wrote:
Before you spend big $$$ on L glass take a look at the Tamron 24-70, 2.8. It's not cheap but look up a comparison between the Tamron, Canon L, and the Nikon. You'll be surprised at the results between these 3 manufacturers and photographic results attained---best bang for the buck. Just ran a check on B&H prices of the 3 lens---Canon L f4=$1500, Nikon f2.8=$1900, Tamron 2.8=$1300. Independent reviews have shown that the Tamron surpassed the 2 major manufacturers in a number of different areas plus the L glass is only a f4 aperture. Bite my tongue I did find the Canon L 24-70, 2.8 for merely $2300----like I said best bang for the buck........Thanks I will try it...and use my remote control
Dec 11, 2012 18:47:32 #
PhotoGator
Loc: Florida
MARLON wrote:
What will be the best lens to use? I have a canon mark 11 5D.
I suggest the mighty 70-200mm f/2.8
Dec 11, 2012 18:58:55 #
PhotoGator
Loc: Florida
MARLON wrote:
What will be the best lens to use? I have a canon mark 11 5D.
Best Canon Lenses for Portrait & Others
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/best-canon-lenses-for-portraits-other/
Dec 11, 2012 21:05:33 #
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Dec 11, 2012 21:15:01 #
PhotoGator
Loc: Florida
DougW wrote:
Full frame. 135 or 120 for portraits
Did you bother to look at the link above your post?
Dec 11, 2012 21:19:34 #
PhotoGator
Loc: Florida
DougW wrote:
Full frame. 135 or 120 for portraits
Did you bother to look at the link above your post?
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/best-canon-lenses-for-portraits-other/
Dec 11, 2012 21:20:58 #
I would worry about lighting than anything else. Unless you are a paparazzi photographer.
Dec 12, 2012 12:12:28 #
DougW
Loc: SoCal
PhotoGator wrote:
Did you bother to look at the link above your post?
DougW wrote:
Full frame. 135 or 120 for portraits
Did you bother to look at the link above your post?
You have to work closer with a 85mm on a full frame. With a crop 85 would be equivalent to 136mm. So what was your point?
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