 Susana Ms Heide |
Best Lens for Shooting Portraits Is there such a thing as THE best lens for portrait photography? I own a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and would like to get a really SHARP lens for it! Any suggestions and advice would be appreciated!
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Peter M. Wilcox |
The short answer is probably no, but a medium telephoto (80mm to 100mm for 135 or 35mm film) is usually regarded as the proper length for portraits. Get the best lens you can afford in that range... The longer-than-normal length allows a shallower DOF, backs you away from your subject, etc.
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Susana Ms Heide |
Thanks Peter! I've been using a Tamron 28-300 for portraits and it's being repaired right now. Even though it is not the sharpest lens I have been very comfrotable using it because of the wide range it offers. I can always do my sharpening in PS as long as the original is in focus. But having the photo tack sharp straight out of the camera sure would be a trest!!Thanks for your advice!
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Susi Lawson |
I use a canon 50mm f/1.8 for 'studio' work and it does a wonderful job on portraits, super sharp! I also have a tamron 18-200 which is great for outside portraits, but would not trust it for inside work.
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Maria Melnyk |
How about getting a Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5? It might be more convenient to use because you won't have that extra 200mm hanging around. And why would you want to spend time sharpening after the fact? This lens is very sharp, and my main lens for portrait photography. I also use the Canon 85mm f/1.8 for portraits, and this one especially if I need a very wide aperture. It's also a very sharp lens; you will be much more pleased with either of these for portraits than with your Tamron.
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Susana Ms Heide |
Susan and Maria thank you for taking the time to give me your opinions on lenses. I am still looking around and hope to make a good decision after doing my "homework".
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Debby A. Tabb |
I USE MY 28-80MM, MY 100MM, 300MM A PORTRAIT SHOULD USUALLY FILL THE FRAME- THE CONSENTRATION BEING TOTALLY ON THE SUBJECT OR SUBJECTS. THIS ONLY DIFFERS IN VINTAGE , FAILY TALE STYE, AND STORY TELLING PORTRAITS. THESE TYPES WERE CREATED TO TELL THE PERSON VIEWING THEM A STORY- SO THE CONCENTRAION IS ON THE "SCENE" NOT JUST THE SUBJECTS. I DO HOPE THIS HELPS, DEBBY
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Debby A. Tabb |
OH BTW, THE LITTLE GIRL- THAT IS NOT A PERFECT SHOT-I SHOT INTO A FLAT HAND- IF I HAD HER LIFT HER ELBOW A TAD AND SLIDE HER AHND CLOSER TO THE OTHER ELBOW I MOST LIKLY WOULD HAVE GOTTEN RID OF IT-BUT WHAT WAS DONE WAS DONE- AND I STILL KEEP IT BECAUSE I LIKE IT AND REMEMBER HOW MAD SHE WAS, MOM INSISTED ON THIS DRESS AND HAT! SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO "USE" THE FACE YOUR SUBJECT IS CARRYING AROUND THAT DAY- AND I THINK IT WORKS FOR THIS SHOT. JUST A THOUGHT
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Susana Ms Heide |
Sorry it took me so long to respond Debby! Thank you so much for your professional advice!! Your work is G-R-E-A-T!!
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