Friend with a Cannon question..
Dec 2, 2014 05:22:59 #
Mrsmoses wrote:
The lenses mentioned already cover the range 50mm to 105mm. I've been taking headshots and candids of my work collegues over the past few weeks and have been amazed with the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM.My photography partner has a Cannon 7D and has been getting a lot of request for portraits..her question is what is the best portrait glass for her camera..my choice of camera is Nikon so I'm no help to her..
Dec 2, 2014 06:22:32 #
Dec 2, 2014 06:28:35 #
Canon 70-200mm L F2/8 lens . You can research why on youtube if you like .
Dec 2, 2014 06:31:43 #
TexasBadger
Loc: Wylie, TX
Mrsmoses wrote:
My photography partner has a Cannon 7D and has been getting a lot of request for portraits..her question is what is the best portrait glass for her camera..my choice of camera is Nikon so I'm no help to her..
With a crop body like the 7D, I recommend the 50 mm f1.8. It is very, very sharp and is a very good low light lens. It is also one of the least expensive lenses that Canon makes.
Right now it is $105 after a $20 rebate from Adorama:
http://www.adorama.com/CA5018AFU.html
Dec 2, 2014 06:48:12 #
alggomas
Loc: Wales, United Kingdom.
What lenses does he already have?
Any good 50mm/80mm or as suggested a small telephoto up to 105mm.
Does not have to be IS or very fast.
I am sure he could shoot some portraits with the lenses he has.
Try them first .
Upgrade , if needed , later.
Any good 50mm/80mm or as suggested a small telephoto up to 105mm.
Does not have to be IS or very fast.
I am sure he could shoot some portraits with the lenses he has.
Try them first .
Upgrade , if needed , later.
Dec 2, 2014 08:44:57 #
ralphc4176
Loc: Conyers, GA
For that camera, a fast 50 mm lens should do the job for portraits, in my opinion.
Dec 2, 2014 08:45:56 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
The best lens for portraits is the lens she has. She can walk closer or retreat further if need be.
What she has to worry about is pose, composition and light not lens!
What she has to worry about is pose, composition and light not lens!
Dec 2, 2014 08:46:53 #
I use my Canon 85mm F1.2L lens. Don't want to be too close to the subject otherwise the nose can be out of proportion. Also the 1.2 can give you great bokah if you want/need it. Also the 85mm is a prime lens which has better IQ.
Dec 2, 2014 08:47:09 #
Dec 2, 2014 08:47:18 #
LOL! I peed a little.
:lol:
Kmgw9v wrote:
If you are shooting a Cannon, you need a really big lens.
:lol:
Dec 2, 2014 08:55:25 #
Mrsmoses wrote:
My photography partner has a Cannon 7D and has been getting a lot of request for portraits..her question is what is the best portrait glass for her camera..my choice of camera is Nikon so I'm no help to her..
On the 7D, you could go as far down as a 35mm or even 30mm, but a 50mm like the awsome Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art lens will be a better general portrait lens on the 7D, if you want to go prime. But a budget would be helpful in answering your question.
Dec 2, 2014 08:58:10 #
Mrsmoses wrote:
My photography partner has a Cannon 7D and has been getting a lot of request for portraits..her question is what is the best portrait glass for her camera..my choice of camera is Nikon so I'm no help to her..
My go to lens for portraiture is the Canon 70-200 f/2.8. Excellent quality and sharpness and can control the amount of crop in camera without moving the tripod. Sometimes use the Canon 100 f/2.8.
Dec 2, 2014 09:00:22 #
fuzzypaddle wrote:
My go to lens for portraiture is the Canon 70-200 f/2.8. Excellent quality and sharpness and can control the amount of crop in camera without moving the tripod. Sometimes use the Canon 100 f/2.8.
And you are doing that with an APS-C camera?
Dec 2, 2014 09:09:36 #
Mrsmoses wrote:
My photography partner has a Cannon 7D and has been getting a lot of request for portraits..her question is what is the best portrait glass for her camera..my choice of camera is Nikon so I'm no help to her..
Best is subjective, what you want, traditional full frame portrait lens would be 90 to 105 (for Perspective), and not the sharpest in the box, center sharpness with noticeable fall off was the norm, more sharpness was desired for men and less for women, I think you can guess why, Bob.
Dec 2, 2014 09:12:59 #
BigBear wrote:
I got all of the 'crazy' glass when I was single. Then my wife married me for my lenses when she found that they fit her Rebel. :mrgreen:
Love it!
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