Potrait Lens
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For portrait, when I need to zoom I use the Tamron AF 28-75MM F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)
Review : http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=246&sort=7&cat=43&page=2
For full body shots, I use the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM. It produces very beautiful bokeh. Once you start with the Sigma you will always be looking out for diffused backgrounds for your portraits. You will be addicted.
Review : http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=320&sort=7&cat=38&page=1
I have the cheap Canon 50mm. Though it is cheap, it is very good and resonably sharp.
Review : http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=246&sort=7&cat=43&page=2
For full body shots, I use the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM. It produces very beautiful bokeh. Once you start with the Sigma you will always be looking out for diffused backgrounds for your portraits. You will be addicted.
Review : http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=320&sort=7&cat=38&page=1
I have the cheap Canon 50mm. Though it is cheap, it is very good and resonably sharp.
engrmariano
Senior Member
this thread would help...
gymak90
Senior Member
85 f1.2L came out top in that thread :bigeyes: This lens will definitely break the bank.
If TS wants to go all out for portraiture, get the 50 f1.8 and 85 f1.4. Will cost more than 1k. But it will be more worth it than just a 70-200 f2.8. Although it may be more versatile, it will be more expensive and impractical to carry it around everywhere.
icelava
Senior Member
erm, ok now you are looking to spend $3K instead of $1K? 70-200 won't let you capture full-body unless you stand FAR away.
Solidify your photo-taking requirements. They are practically opposite ends of the viewing angle.
I am not going to make another lens suggestion because others have already suggested some good lenses. However, which ever ones you are thinking about buying, I would go down to a local camera store and try out with your camera. And if you are thinking about doing portraits bring a friend and see the distance you will need for each lens, and see if the lens is right for you before you purchase it.
really depends on what type of shoot you do.
85 F1.8
its less than 1k.
for crop... you probably do half body or head shots
if u dun mind walk a bit more than full body
however if distance is not a problem... you really have to consider 135F2
its about 1.3K, cheapest of the Ls
great for portraits only con is the dist for crop
do rent the lens before buying, it would helps on your buying decision
85 F1.8
its less than 1k.
for crop... you probably do half body or head shots
if u dun mind walk a bit more than full body
however if distance is not a problem... you really have to consider 135F2
its about 1.3K, cheapest of the Ls
great for portraits only con is the dist for crop
do rent the lens before buying, it would helps on your buying decision
wow guys... thanks... now i am spoilt for choices! but can anyone please tell me the estimate price for the lenses???
I kena poison by u all... tml will be going to test out... now preparing how much piggybanks to break!
Zoom Lens:
17-50 f2.8 ($1078)
70-200 F4
15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Tamron AF 28-75MM F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)
Prime Lens:
50f1.8
85f1.8
sigma 30mm 1.4
I kena poison by u all... tml will be going to test out... now preparing how much piggybanks to break!
Zoom Lens:
17-50 f2.8 ($1078)
70-200 F4
15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Tamron AF 28-75MM F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)
Prime Lens:
50f1.8
85f1.8
sigma 30mm 1.4
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dleugene
New Member
wow guys... thanks... now i am spoilt for choices! but can anyone please tell me the estimate price for the lenses???
I kena poison by u all... tml will be going to test out... now preparing how much piggybanks to break!
Zoom Lens:
17-50 f2.8 ($1078)
70-200 F4
15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Tamron AF 28-75MM F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)
Prime Lens:
50f1.8
85f1.8
sigma 30mm 1.4
From your list of poison, recommend you this:
17-50F2.8 non-vc ($650) - if you dun mind the AF noise
70-200F4 - good for outdoor portrait, more leg power required
50F1.8 - cheapest prime len you can find
85F1.8 - good bokeh & low light, myself i would prefer this for portrait lens for crop.
Thats my 2cents worth
dleugene
New Member
magicianhisoka
Senior Member
if just looking at portrait id just go with
sigma 30mm + 50mm 1.4 for both. covers most of the shots one would usually take. add in 85mm 1.8 only if you really want headshots
sigma 30mm + 50mm 1.4 for both. covers most of the shots one would usually take. add in 85mm 1.8 only if you really want headshots
Hi all,
I heard Sigma has one potrait zoom lens that should be just slightly over $1000. it is the 50 - 150 mm f2.8 EX DC HSM. With 1.6x gives about 80 - 240mm equivalent of a full frame. Hear it is a pretty sharp lens on Nikon, there is a Canon mount version. You can check it out in Photozone.de. But so far haven't seen anyone talking about it in Clubsnap. You can consider along the 70 - 200 (112 - 320mm on FF) to see which one you like.
I heard Sigma has one potrait zoom lens that should be just slightly over $1000. it is the 50 - 150 mm f2.8 EX DC HSM. With 1.6x gives about 80 - 240mm equivalent of a full frame. Hear it is a pretty sharp lens on Nikon, there is a Canon mount version. You can check it out in Photozone.de. But so far haven't seen anyone talking about it in Clubsnap. You can consider along the 70 - 200 (112 - 320mm on FF) to see which one you like.
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