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Which Lens should i buy for portrait photography?

Created On: 05/06/2011 06:44 PM

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05/06/2011 06:44 PM

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Raihan Quadir
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HI i started photography recently. and i like to take portraits. but i don't know actually which lens should i buy for. this. now i am using canon EOS 50D with 18-55 mm lens.

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05/10/2011 03:34 PM

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Toomas Kirss
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Dedicated portrait lenses are best. These are primes f/2.0 or f/2.8.

Other option will be macro lens like Canon 100mm f/2.8 EF, Tamron 90mm f/2.8 1:1, or Sigma 105mm f/2.8

Macro primes have same beautiful bokeh as dedicated portrait lenses.

05/10/2011 10:09 PM

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Sven Brogren
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I suggest the Canon 85mm, f1.8. A portait lens should a short telephoto with wide open iris being f2.8, preferably beyond f/2. You want shallow depth of field. Go to dpreveiw.com for really good info. Peace, Sven

05/12/2011 07:45 AM

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William Carlson
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I agree with Kisats. Back in the day of film, I used a 100mm in all circumstances whether it be taking photos at concerts or portrait studio, it was perfect.

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Maria Adelaide Silva
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Maybe a 100m is too much if you use a 1.6-crop sensor?

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