good choice, you cant go wrong with itOriginally Posted by Ladybug09
Thanks Everyone! Overcome by all the choices.
I have picked up the Canon 50mm f/1.8.
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good choice, you cant go wrong with itThanks Everyone! Overcome by all the choices.
I have picked up the Canon 50mm f/1.8.
Fantastic choice - I love my nifty fifty...
Canon EOS 400D (aka. Rebel XTi / KISS Digital X)
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II (Kit lens)
EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 II (Kit lens)
EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Kenko extension tubes
you'll love your nifty fifty, I have one and it's hardly ever off my camera
Happy to take all constructive Critique, please don't rework or edit my photos. Thanks!
Canon 6D, 2 Canon 50D's gripped, Canon 1000D, Canon 70-200 F2.8 ( non IS),Canon 70-200 2.8, Canon 24-70 2.8, Sigma 85 1.4, Canon 50mm F1.8.. yongnuo speedlights and triggers, and manfrotto tripods.
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Thanks! I can't wait to use it on the weekend and post some new pics for C&C
Ladybug Photography
www.ladybugphotography.org
Gear: | Canon 450D | 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 | 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 | 50mm f/1.8 | Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 |
Personally, my Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM is my portrait lens of choice.
I also use my 35/1.4L and 135/2L.
85mm is classic portrait length, and is flattering on human subjects.
The bokeh this lens delivers has a unique look, and I've found myself able to tell that an 85L was used before even seeing the EXIF data.
However, it comes at a significant price; it's not a cheap lens at all, but if you have the budget, I'd recommend it. It delivers awesome results.
Thanks Everyone! Overcome by all the choices.
I have picked up the Canon 50mm f/1.8.
good choice, you cant go wrong with it
Told ya Mel ...
And I dont even use Canon ...
Hi Im Darren
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SONY A850 (FF)] + GRIP | SONY A350 (APS-C) + GRIP | SONY NEX-5 +16 2.8 + 18-55 E-MOUNT LENSES | CZ 85 1.4 | 50 1.4 | 28-75 2.8 | 70-200 2.8 | 2 x 42AMs | 24" imac | LR | CS4 | + loads of other junk
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I know...
Now I just need to get ready for tomorrow.... I got the Tamaron today
Sweet ... you all set then ?? Dont forget to charge your batteries
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All set - the batteries are on charge now!!!
Now I just need to get rid of the nerves!
Youll be right ... If people are relying on you to supply images, I highly recommend putting it in AUTO and let the camera take care of things this time.
Take your time, and think about compositions, angles, and perspectives. Choose your lenses appropriately, take your kit telephoto and use it outside when the kids are playing. Use it at 200mm to grab great candids of the kids. Its sometimes fruitless to try and get kids to pose so just capture them in their own world, makes for some very memorable images.
Use the Tamron inside for the key moments like the ceremony and cake etc ... the IQ will be better than your kit gear.
Most of all, stay cool ... After the first half hour you should be a lot calmer and the nerves will disappear.
Good luck. Look forward to seeing the results !!
Struth!!!!!!!!!
Richard
I've been wrong before!! Happy to have constructive criticism though.Gear used Canon 50D, 7D & 5DMkII plus expensive things hanging off their fronts and of course a "nifty fifty".
I have used my 300/2.8L IS for a few portraits. Here's one:
http://www.xenedis.net/viewimage.php?i=3991564077
Naturally, I didn't need as much distance. :-)
I would have to agree and say the Nifty Fifty.
This should be the first lens everyone should buy!
On an APS-C DSLR, a 50mm lens offers a field of view equivalent to an 80mm, which is the right type of focal length for portraits.
However, it should be noted that a 50mm lens is not a telephoto lens when used on an APS-C camera; the only thing telephoto is the framing; it won't offer the compression of a true 80mm lens.
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