portriats

[epaige]

hey guys i was wondering what your favorite nikon lenses are for full body portraits?

 

[robbins.photo]

My favorite?

Nikon 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR Lens 2205 B&H Photo

See, I really hate people. Especially listening to people, being near people, etc. So I like to be as far away from them as I possibly can.. lol.

Ok, but seriously I'm not a pro photographer at all but my favorite lens for full body portraits is actually my Tamron 17-50 2.8. I prefer the 70-200 mm 2.8 for face shots, by far.. but for a full body shot I've found the Tamron does a pretty respectable job overall.

 

[tirediron]

For a single person full-body shot, I favour the 85 if space permits. If not, then I'll use my 24-70 at the longest possible length. Worst-case scenario, 50.

 

[Designer]

Yup, the 85mm if you've got the room to back up. Should be in the range of 20 to 25 feet, but check it out.

 

[jcdeboever]

85mm 1.8g followed by 17-50mm 2.8

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[SoulfulRecover]

depends on space but 85mm, 50mm, 35mm.

if you can swing the 70-200mm at 200, its wonderful

 

[sleist]

If the OP was shooting DX, would you all give the same answers? Just curious.

 

[robbins.photo]

If the OP was shooting DX, would you all give the same answers? Just curious.

Since I shoot DX.. umm.. Yes?

 

[The_Traveler]

No, any 50 would be the 85 equivalent - and so on.

 

[tirediron]

If the OP was shooting DX, would you all give the same answers? Just curious.

DX, wee-x-schmee-x. Focal length is focal length.

 

[robbins.photo]

If the OP was shooting DX, would you all give the same answers? Just curious.

DX, wee-x-schmee-x. Focal length is focal length.

In related news, Nikon announced it's new schmee-x format today. When asked to comment, head of product development Yuki Tanaka replied simply, "Oy Vey".

 

[SoulfulRecover]

Sure why not. Longer lenses for portrait work is fine and typical. I used the 25/50/85 on my DX prior to shooting FX

 

[Alexr25]

DX, wee-x-schmee-x. Focal length is focal length.

True, but angle of view and camera to subject distance both of which will affect the perspective in the portrait are a function of sensor size so the focal length of the lens you choose should be influenced by whether your camera is FX or DX.

 

[tirediron]

...camera to subject distance both of which will affect the perspective in the portrait are a function of sensor size...

Could you explain that?

 

[table1349]