Best Canon lens for portraits???
Apr 10, 2012 09:28:08 #
I use a 24-105 f/4L for portraits and cameo shots when others are holding our two-week old granddaughter. It's perfect on a FF camera body... so is the 100mm f/2.8 macro.
Apr 10, 2012 10:03:25 #
one of the same questions as Gary, what camera are you using?
Also I suggest the canon pro series, as the glass and construction is of a higher quality. Take your camera to a store and try several lenses in the store, with the restrictions of your space. Find what works best for you. Don't be afraid to be a pain in the butt, a good store will appreciate your business.
Also I suggest the canon pro series, as the glass and construction is of a higher quality. Take your camera to a store and try several lenses in the store, with the restrictions of your space. Find what works best for you. Don't be afraid to be a pain in the butt, a good store will appreciate your business.
Apr 10, 2012 10:16:51 #
Apr 10, 2012 11:34:26 #
westernlifestyles wrote:
How far away would yu have to be to use the 100 macro???
These were taken with my 100mm 2.8 macro. 6 to 8 feet from the subject depends on how closeup you want to be.
I think the Canon 85 1.2 is still the best option. If you can't afford the 1.2 the 1.8 is also a good lens.
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Apr 10, 2012 11:48:38 #
r u shooting with FF or crop body
crop 50 f/1.8 or 1.4, 1.2 I would not need account
1-to expensive
2-f/stop is going to be something around f8
also 24-105 would be my other choise
if FF mine would be 24-105 L is usm or 85 f/1.8
crop 50 f/1.8 or 1.4, 1.2 I would not need account
1-to expensive
2-f/stop is going to be something around f8
also 24-105 would be my other choise
if FF mine would be 24-105 L is usm or 85 f/1.8
westernlifestyles wrote:
:shock: :shock:Hello friends, I am setting up a small studio for ... (show quote)
Apr 10, 2012 12:59:39 #
westernlifestyles wrote:
Hello friends, I am setting up a small studio for ... (show quote)
My opinion is the 50mm f/1.8. I recently did a portrait shoot with this lens with only window light and I was impressed with the result. I won't post the shot here but you can see it at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimsphotostuff/6967828875/in/photostream
Good luck with your studio. I hope all goes well for you.
As a guy who had a small video production business for
10-years I understand the in's and out's of hanging your own shingle. One thing I will pass along, and you probably already know this but, when those of us who've been business tell you expect to take 5-years to turn a profit, we mean it. So again, best of luck.
Apr 10, 2012 13:36:57 #
MWAC wrote:
You didn't give a budget, but I would go with the 24-70L
This is what I would suggest too. Canon is due out with a new model that is a little lighter, and has a larger objective glass, but the current 24-70mm is an awesome lens that will fill the gap and give you tack sharp images. It's fast too. f2.8
Apr 10, 2012 13:39:43 #
westernlifestyles wrote:
My 24-70 is also a newer "L" also, but it is still not as crisp as my old lens.
Something is wrong if you don't get crisp images with this lens!
Apr 10, 2012 14:21:25 #
I'm trying to have an "quick set up" for upper body shots, individuals and coulples. The cam is a 5D Mark ll (Canon full frame).
Apr 10, 2012 14:32:18 #
I'm not sure of what body your using. I use a 7D which has a crop sensor. The lens I use is a Canon 15-85mm IS f3.5
It is claimed to use L glass without being designated as such. Probably because of the for sure comparison to the Canon 24-105mm f4 L. The 15-85 run about $775.00
Here's a couple of examples
Ron
It is claimed to use L glass without being designated as such. Probably because of the for sure comparison to the Canon 24-105mm f4 L. The 15-85 run about $775.00
Here's a couple of examples
Ron
Apr 10, 2012 14:42:54 #
Canonshot: Congrats on your grandbaby! Yes, i will try the 100, thank you. Mfoley: I'm using the "L" series lenses, it may be something I'm not doing right, your shots are terrific! Thank you.
Melphoto: I'll try those two lenses again I'll play with aperture, (my old lens is so forgiving of my incompetence), thank you. Jimma: Thanks for the advice, and I'm afraid you're going to be right on about being patient for the profits! Nice shot on your portrait, nice detail even when I zoomed in, I'll try your recipe for the shot. Thank you, .........and thanks so much everyone else who has offered suggestions, I learn so much from this forum. :) WSL
Melphoto: I'll try those two lenses again I'll play with aperture, (my old lens is so forgiving of my incompetence), thank you. Jimma: Thanks for the advice, and I'm afraid you're going to be right on about being patient for the profits! Nice shot on your portrait, nice detail even when I zoomed in, I'll try your recipe for the shot. Thank you, .........and thanks so much everyone else who has offered suggestions, I learn so much from this forum. :) WSL
Apr 10, 2012 14:45:27 #
Daythedog: Those are crisp, clean shots, I can only get those on my old lens, I haven't tried the 15-85, I'll check it out, thank you :) WSL
Apr 10, 2012 15:10:54 #
Ahanonymous: Sorry, just realized I got my suggestions mixed up, your portraits were great, thanks for the help! :) WSL
Apr 10, 2012 17:14:59 #
westernlifestyles wrote:
Hello friends, I am setting up a small studio for ... (show quote)
I have nothing but Canon L lenses. All of them are good for portraits, but two. The 400mm F2.8 would require you to move way too far out to shoot a portrait, then tend to flatten the image. The 16-35mm F2.8 is a wide angle lens which tends to magnify the facial features that are closest to the camera. Do not use these.
Great portraits can be take with the following:
24-70mm F2.8
50mm F1.2
85mm F1.2
Even the 70-200 mm F2.8 can take a decent portrait, although that is not its forte.
All the lenses I esouse as portrait lenses have given me great hand-held shots that blur and produce bokeh, as well as studio shots with backdrops and proper lighting.
Apr 10, 2012 17:38:31 #
AS LONG AS WE ARE JUST SUGGESTING THINGS, I LIKE THE FLEXABILITY THAT MY CANON 24-105 IS L GIVES ME.
GREAT FOR PORTRAITS, BUT, CLEARLY HAS MANY MORE USES
KEN
GREAT FOR PORTRAITS, BUT, CLEARLY HAS MANY MORE USES
KEN
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