portrait lens for group

[dwarren]

I have been using a sigma 50mm EX DG lens for portrait work. It's great except when photographing a group. The depth of field is shallow.

Next week, I'm photographing a group of 12 and I need greater depth of field. Any suggestions of a better lens to work with.

Thanks.

 

[AbsenceOfColor]

I am not up on Sigma lenses, but I would assume that they work like every other lens on the planet. If you need more depth of field, choose a higher f-stop. For example, if you are shooting a single subject with an aperture of f8 and you want more depth of field for a group, try f11 or f16.



Just my $0.02

 

[selmerdave]

A shorter focal length will give you more depth of field, but as AOC said for enough to include a group of 12 people a 50mm at f16 should be plenty.

Dave

 

[thebeginning]

it also depends on your distance from the subject. if there is only two rows of people, at 20 or 30 feet, f4 would probably suffice, but f8 is a good median to use.