Portrait Photography: What kind of lenses or accessories are best for that kind of thing?
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The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens is excellent for portrait photography.
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85mm focal length, regardless of manufacturer, hands down (or longer, up to 200mm) for individual portrait shots. 50mm is too short unless you need a wider focal length like for group shots.
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If you are looking for a great portrait lens then go with the 85mm 1.4, it's fantastic. The 35 mm is a great lens too but better as a walkaround lens for general photography. You definitely want longer focal lengths for portraits.
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You bet your Canon! The focal range allows wide angle for groups... Up to short tele for portraits.
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really comes down to what you are trying to photograph. If you are really interested in photography, you may want to invest in a few different size lenses.
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I use the 100mm mostly for close-up work but it's good for portrait shots, too. I use my 50mm prime lens for "general purpose," every day type photography. The 100 brings objects too close under normal circumstances. I'm VERY pleased with this lens and highly recommend adding it to your outfit. It does come in handy.
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The lens is made for FX (full frame) sensors, not DX sensors. If you want your subjects to look like warped freaks then it might work for portraits. Stick to short to medium telephoto lenses for portrait work.
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This lens on a full frame will distort the face a little bit. If you want a good "close shots of people" lens. I would suggest an 85mm. Also known as "the best "portrait lens. You could get away with using a 50mm but, you'll have slight distortion of facial features. I'd suggest taking multiple shots at different distances. If your shooting on one of the rebel series cameras or 60d, 7d or any of the crop sensor (APS-C) cameras you'll be okay. Because of crop factor (1.6) you'll have a relatively close focal range. (50x1.6=80). If your confident with manual focus, there's a bunch of budget 85mm lenses available here on Amazon for around the same price
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The lens will work well. I have the same combination. Think about strapping both lens and camera with screws in tripod holes. you have a significant investment.
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The Nikon Df has served me well for portrait photography, and I use it more for that purpose than any other. I rely on the Nikon JPG preset for portraits, which gives slightly soft contrast and conservative color saturation, for elegant skin tones. The choice of lenses is more critical: for most candids, I use an old manual-focus Nikon "E" 50/1.8, which was a really cheap but fine lens, and for closer portraits, I use the manual focus Nikkor 105/1.8, which gives a gorgeous signature of its own at f/2.0 -- f/2.8. For autofocus and zoom, I use one of the early versions of Nikkor AF-D 80--200/2.8. It is reliable and effective but bulky. The Nikon Df has served me well for portrait photography, and I use it more for that purpose than any other. I rely on the Nikon JPG preset for portraits, which gives slightly soft contrast and conservative color saturation, for elegant skin tones. The choice of lenses is more critical: for most candids, I use an old manual-focus Nikon "E" 50/1.8, which was a really cheap but fine lens, and for closer portraits, I use the manual focus Nikkor 105/1.8, which gives a gorgeous signature of its own at f/2.0 -- f/2.8. For autofocus and zoom, I use one of the early versions of Nikkor... » Read More The Nikon Df has served me well for portrait photography, and I use it more for that purpose than any other. I rely on the Nikon JPG preset for portraits, which gives slightly soft contrast and conservative color saturation, for elegant skin tones. The choice of lenses is more critical: for most candids, I use an old manual-focus Nikon "E" 50/1.8, which was a really cheap but fine lens, and for closer portraits, I use the manual focus Nikkor 105/1.8, which gives a gorgeous signature of its own at f/2.0 -- f/2.8. For autofocus and zoom, I use one of the early versions of Nikkor AF-D 80--200/2.8. It is reliable and effective but bulky. « Show Less
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Hi, thanks question. I think this lens is good for portraits. My recommendation is AF-S 50mm F1.8G, AF-S 35mm F1.8G. If certain distance is short focus , would be good if necessary zoom can afford. Thanks in advance.
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It definitely can be used for both. It is an excellent telephoto lens, but may be too long for extensive portrait photography. Other lenses - f2 and f2.8 - will enable more background blurring and a softer focus.
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I would consider the 85mm 1.4 or 105. The 35mm is great but not my main portrait lens.
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It's not a typical portrait lens because it's wide and if you are too close to your subject you will get some distortion. Having said that I exclusively use this lens for portraits and love it. It's great for tighter spaces. (Typical portrait lens is 50mm).
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The lens has a maximum aperture of f4, if the lighting is really poor, a lens with a maximum f2.8 or 1.4 would give more flexibility. This is a nice lens and good for portraits but a prime ens may be better in there circumstances. I use a 50mm f1.4
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this lens (85 mm ) not good for group pictures. a portrait yes, is for close-ups. a wide angle like my 14-24 mm would be perfect. or the 28-300mm for most anything. hope this will help.
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Though the 200mm is a great lens (i've got one for three years), I think that the 135mm is better choice for portraits. With the 200mm you have to keep a big distance with your model and It's not always possible in a room.