lens for modeling/portraits

[doziergraphic]

concerned about distortion that I may not be aware of while shooting, wondering which lens is best (other than trial and error I need to go through).

I have a sigma 18-250 F3.5-6.3 which I think gives me very nice sharp shots, but obvious distortion at the low end, aperture isn't an issue as I have plenty of light.

also still have the 18-55 kit lens that came with the Canon XS (I don't ever use it as I leave the Sigma on full time for convenience).

wondering if a fixed lens like a 50 f/1.8 (about $99) would make a better studio/modeling lens?

thoughts?

 

[tirediron]

Prime lenses have inherently better IQ than their zoom-able counterparts. For portrait work with an APS-C size sensor I would look for something in the 50-60mm for upper/whole body shots and in the 85-100mm range for head/bust shots. If the budget will allow it, look at the 50mm 1.4; that reduced DoF (and increased sharpness at larger apertures) will definitely pay off.

 

[o hey tyler]

Well judging by the studio space that you have (from your previous thread), I'd recommend the Canon 35mm f/2. The 50mm will probably be too restrictive in that environment on a crop frame body. Sigma also has a 30mm f/1.4 which would be nice.

 

[ghache]

in a 24 X 16 studio, the 50mm on a crop sensor is kinda hard to work with for full lengh shots.

 

[tirediron]

Well judging by the studio space that you have (from your previous thread), I'd recommend the Canon 35mm f/2. The 50mm will probably be too restrictive in that environment on a crop frame body. Sigma also has a 30mm f/1.4 which would be nice.

Missed the dimensions - agree, the shorter lenses might work better in these more restrictive environments.

 

[doziergraphic]

Well judging by the studio space that you have (from your previous thread), I'd recommend the Canon 35mm f/2. The 50mm will probably be too restrictive in that environment on a crop frame body. Sigma also has a 30mm f/1.4 which would be nice.

Good points all - thanks!

So the 30 won't give me distortion?

 

[John Mc]

Get it the 50mm,its awesome!and quaility is good

 

[Blake.Oney]

Do you have lightroom? If there is any distortion LR can fix it.

 

[vtf]

A 50mm would be ok if you're looking for upper torso portraits or closer but you'd have to be pretty creative for full body shots. A 30 or 35 mm range would be a better bet imo.