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Oct 15, 2017 06:56:34   #
bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.
 
i'd also go with the 18-55mm, you'll be doing a lot of shooting n the run . changing lenses a lot will be a pain.

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Oct 15, 2017 07:03:36   #
Nikonman44
 
dsiner wrote:
My son wants me to do some Christmas scene family pictures. I haven't done much in this area. I have been researching lenses. I would like some recommendations. I am shooting a Nikon D7200. From what i read the 85mm 1.4 lens seem to be popular for this type of work. I currently have, Nikon 18-55, 55-200 kit lenses, Tamron 16-300, Sigma 100-400 and a Nikon 35mm f1.8. These pictures will probably be done inside in a make shift studio with a couple backdrop scenes. I will be renting the lens.


The 85 is a perfect lens and will do wonders but the 16 to 300 will allow for various combinations of shots. You might wish to set the camera and be able to crop as you are shooting and the zoom of 16 to 300 will allow numerous variants .

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Oct 15, 2017 07:31:28   #
Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida
 
cthahn wrote:
You are overloaded with lenses and you don't know which one to use. You already cover 85mm several times.


One cannot be "overloaded" with lenses. Period.

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Oct 15, 2017 07:34:51   #
DaveO Loc: Northeast CT
 
cthahn wrote:
You are overloaded with lenses and you don't know which one to use. You already cover 85mm several times.


Yeah, every time this topic comes up it's buy, buy,buy. Plus, the new lens will automatically make for a better picture. Whatever you do, don't use your existing lenses and experiment to find a focal length you'd like to use. Also, make sure and pee away extra money on a 1.4 as it will make a huge difference.

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Oct 15, 2017 07:39:19   #
DaveO Loc: Northeast CT
 
Kmgw9v wrote:
One cannot be "overloaded" with lenses. Period.


One can end up with lenses that receive little or no use, so whatever floats your boat. Some enjoy collecting lenses, guns, matchbooks, etc.

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Oct 15, 2017 07:42:20   #
Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida
 
DaveO wrote:
Yeah, every time this topic comes up it's buy, buy,buy. Plus, the new lens will automatically make for a better picture. Whatever you do, don't use your existing lenses and experiment to find a focal length you'd like to use. Also, make sure and pee away extra money on a 1.4 as it will make a huge difference.


Why the concern about other people's money?

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Oct 15, 2017 07:45:27   #
DaveO Loc: Northeast CT
 
Kmgw9v wrote:
Why the concern about other people's money?


Are you so pissy this morning that a comment like that is needed? Rarely do I see a post where the OP states he has money to burn, so what should he buy.

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Oct 15, 2017 08:08:32   #
Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina
 
Kmgw9v wrote:
85mm 1.4 is a great portrait lens.
If you are going to rent, consider the 24-70mm 2.8.


for renting the 24-70mm or even a 16-35mm perhaps...

With only 10' of space on a crop sensor you are going to need to balance the crop sensor angle of view reduction with the distortion that can come from going with wider angle lenses. There are videos on YouTube that discuss this issue of facial distortion with different focal lengths. Joe Brady has one or two IIRC. Also think about just bouncing the flash off the wall behind you if you can to create a large soft light source.

Best,
Todd Ferguson

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Oct 15, 2017 08:21:57   #
Nikonman44
 
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
for renting the 24-70mm or even a 16-35mm perhaps...

With only 10' of space on a crop sensor you are going to need to balance the crop sensor angle of view reduction with the distortion that can come from going with wider angle lenses. There are videos on YouTube that discuss this issue of facial distortion with different focal lengths. Joe Brady has one or two IIRC. Also think about just bouncing the flash off the wall behind you if you can to create a large soft light source.

Best,
Todd Ferguson
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Bounce flash can be a big help and yes it can allow for a very soft image. Its really up to what do you want..

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Oct 15, 2017 08:35:29   #
jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida
 
dsiner wrote:
My son wants me to do some Christmas scene family pictures. I haven't done much in this area. I have been researching lenses. I would like some recommendations. I am shooting a Nikon D7200. From what i read the 85mm 1.4 lens seem to be popular for this type of work. I currently have, Nikon 18-55, 55-200 kit lenses, Tamron 16-300, Sigma 100-400 and a Nikon 35mm f1.8. These pictures will probably be done inside in a make shift studio with a couple backdrop scenes. I will be renting the lens.


This would be a good excuse to buy that dream lens you always wanted like the 70-200 f2.8.

85mm works also but one can dream.

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Oct 15, 2017 08:44:31   #
Nikonman44
 
jccash wrote:
This would be a good excuse to buy that dream lens you always wanted like the 70-200 f2.8.

85mm works also but one can dream.


Buy what your wife will allow you to buy and get out of the house and shoot till the cows come home. Same time be teaching your son the skills you have.

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Oct 15, 2017 08:56:33   #
easy8
 
the 35 should be perfect for you very sharp lens good contrast

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Oct 15, 2017 09:09:54   #
jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida
 
easy8 wrote:
the 35 should be perfect for you very sharp lens good contrast


Maybe my all time and least expensive lens is the 35mm f1.8.

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Oct 15, 2017 09:44:26   #
RolandDieter
 
It sounds like he wants the whole family in the shots, and probably shot indoors during present unwrapping. To get everyone in the shot in close quarters and 85 (or 85 equivalent) is too much telephoto. You will probably need a 24, 28 or at most a 35mm. But adding an 85 would be great where you only want one or two people in the shot. Due to the range i would suggest a zoom that covers this range. In your APS-C format Nikon has 16-85mm and 18-55mm. For more versatility when shooting other things a longer reach, such as their 18-140mm or 18-300mm might be the better longer term choice. I don't shoot Nikon, so i cannot give advice regarding the quality of these lenses. Based on their prices, I think two of these should be quite good and two would be kit quality.

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Oct 15, 2017 10:19:38   #
bsmith52 Loc: Northeast Alabama
 
DaveO wrote:
For starters, I would experiment with my existing lenses to find a focal length that suits my needs...


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