 Jenny Stokes |
Best lense to take pics of children? What is the best lense for taking pictures of children?
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W. |
Hi Jenny, what "the best lense [is] for taking pictures of children" depends on 1) the circumstances (distance to subject, light situation, etc.) and 2) the effect(s) you are looking for. Telephoto (zoom) lenses allow you to keep some distance so that the kids aren't too distracted by you, the photog, and act more naturally. FYI: "lens" (singular) is spelled WITHOUT an "e" at the end.
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Michael A. Bielat |
The "best" would probably mean that same as most versatile for mostly all portrait situations. If you want to photograph kid portraits without being "in their face" then go with a zoom lens like 28-105mm or 18-200mm. Maybe even 50 or 70-300mm
Usually, wide angle lenses aren't the best for traditional portraiture (maybe for funny distorted shots) because they introduce distortion to the subjects and can make their featured elongated or widened to product un-flattering portraits. Also, get a fast lens. Something like f/2.8 so you can take a nice portrait with the subject in focus and a blurred background. Unfortunately, by getting that fast lens could double or triple the price of a a slow f/3.5 to f/5.6 lens. But if you are confident that you can get a lot of natural or flash lighting then you could get away with a $300 slower zoom lens at f/3.5 - f/5.6. hope it helps.
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Debby A. Tabb |
Jenny, I find it best to work with my 200mm. When doing portraits 100-300 is recommended, you do not want to be switching lens alot in a portrait sitting and you are working with a space that allows you little control of your background. Typical "portrait" lenses are therefore between 90 and 135 MM long. most professionals use 70-200/2.8 or 80-200/2.8 zooms as portrait lenses, or better yet 100 or 105 macro. A lot depends on where you want to start and you pocket book. I hope this helps, Debby Tabb * In my reg portrait sitting camera bag I have: Nikon D200 and Fugi S2 Nikon 24-120mm 1:3.5 Vr Lens Tamron 28-300 AF 1:3.5 macro lens Tamron 28-200 AF 1:3.5 macro lens on site extras: SB800s Polorizers, soft focus and Centre Soft and asst. other filters depending on the job. * Also when Photograping Children, I use a 16foot corded remote for my cameras. I have the cordless as well but find them less dependable.
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W. |
I must strongly disagree with your advice to use polorizers, Debbie. Most subjects better keep their shirt on.
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Debby A. Tabb |
LOL,LOL will you are to much! have a great day, Debby
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