amber1 Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I shoot a digital rebel and for most of my work, I have been able to make due with my 50 1.8 prime and my Wonderful 85 1.8. My studio is small however and am constantly in need of a wider lens for full length and group shots. Also I am shooting my first wedding in may. I usually use a sigma 28-70 zoom, but the quality is poor in comparison to my primes. I have read alot of reviews on the Canon 17-40 L but none of them have mentioned them as being suitable for portraiture. This will be my first "L" lens and Im hoping that the quality of this lens will compare with my 85 prime. Does anyone have any experience using this lens for portraiture? Thank you for your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_kim1 Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I have seen many portraits made by this lens and it produces fairly good results. It is also good for environmental portrait as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I use it all the time for portraits with a 10D. The only problem is low light, since it's f4.<p> <center><img src="http://www.spirer.com/images/colortatts.jpg"><br><i>Tattooed Man, Copyright 2004 Jeff Spirer</i></center> Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oofoto Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 See the 'Martine' folder of Nina I Anderson as I believe she used this lens frequently for the portraits there. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_sullivan Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 nina anderson?..........she apparently doesnt use that name here because it dont show up in the directory as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_sullivan Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Nina I Andersen.....andersen with an "e" not an "o".........yeah, nice kid pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber1 Posted February 10, 2005 Author Share Posted February 10, 2005 Thanks so much for your help guys! I just flipped through Nina's folder and after I viewed the picture entitled "all eyes" I immediately placed my order for this lens. Now I just have to get over my jealousy at her amazing creative talent!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauh44 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hi Amber, Just be careful of the very wide end of this lens. I'll usually use if from 35-40mm for portraits and when I do that, no one gets a "swelled head". ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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