eyob_kidanmariam Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I am diving into Studio Photography and would like to get suggestion on what lens to use. Since space is an issue, I am thinking Wide Angle lens. My make shift studio is approximately 14X20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarence1 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 You're using a Canon 40D, right? 85mm/1.8 would probably be too long for a 14x20 room. 50mm/1.4 would work nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Laur Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wide angle? What sort of subjects will you be shooting? Wider angle lenses rarely flatter portrait subjects. On an APS-C format sensor, a 50mm lens means that you can get a full-body shot of a typical standing adult from about 15 feet away. That doesn't leave you a lot of room for backdrop and lights, etc, unless you're able to shoot diagonally - which also has problems, depending on your set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan_stiles Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 There is no "best", but for a good lens, I use a 16-45 ED (Canon's "ED" are called L-series) for a lot of my work. I also agree w/ Matt's comments: I normally shoot around 32mm-45mm. If I did standard portraits, I'd want the 80mm prime for head shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarence1 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 If your room is already configured, take some test shots with a model (close-ups and full body) with your lighting and tripod positioned. Then check the max and min focal lengths that you used. This is a great article comparing perspective distortion on 85mm vs 100mm vs 135mm: http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/reviews/85_100_135/perspectest.htm So it would be roughly comparable to comparing 50mm and 85mm on a crop sensor. I'd love to see the same comparison showing wide-angle perspective distortion using 16-35mm vs 50mm lenses for portraiture on a 40D or XSi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarence1 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Another good read: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Canon-Portrait-Lens.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_levine Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 150mm Sonnar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullmetalphotograper Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I use these three lenses 14-24mm f/2.8, 28-70mm f/2.8 and the 70-200mm f/2.8. I have used these lenses in such tight areas with my portable studio (<a href="http://www.geocities.com/stalker+of+the+web/norman.html" target="_blank">Norman ML600R</a>), with the DX and FX format. My favorite lens for head shots with FX format is the 70-200mm. When space is tight and I am shooting DX format I like the 28-70mm for Head shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mg Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 14 x 20 what ? Feet...? There is no ideal lens, only ideal lenses for a given situation and subject matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_dewberry Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 For full frame 70-200 2,8L IS ; for Dx, convert the numbers, and find the nearest L lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggles Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I love my 18-200 Nikon VR and use it 95% of the time in my studio shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyzz Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 i use a mix of the canon 24-70 f2.8L 17-40L f4 70-200 f2.8L they are all nice crisp sharp lenses, i personally prefer zooms over primes :) there is no perfect lens but there are some very good ones out there ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniolombardi Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 i use 24-70mm f/2.8L awesomely sharp at above F8. Sometimes i find it too short though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsan Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 <p>Its about 8 years that i am doing social documentary photography, I have also done a small studio photography based on products. now I have a Canon 30D with the lens 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 IS. I am trying to learn studio photography, I am wondering if this lens is any good for studio photography? can anyone help me in this matter?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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