Question: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II camera Lens?

Dee

1) Is this a good/decent Lens for headshots?

2) I also have a standard EFS 18-135mm lens that came with my Canon 60D kit. I wanted to purchase a fisheye adapter that attaches to this lens. I know Opteka has some, but i have only seen ones that attach to the 18-55mm lens. Does anyone know where i can find one?

Answer
The 50 mm lens used on a 60D is exactly used for shooting head shots.

The cheap $40 fisheye attachments are pretty bad and may work on your 18-135 mm lens at 18 mm.

However, You must buy one that will fit on a 67 mm filter thread

Best lens for Headshots using NIkon 3000 ?

thespian

I'm planning on buying a nikon d3000 and i want to take actors headshot pictures with it. What is the best lens to do this?

Answer
Your best option is a prime (non-zoom) lens. 135mm is the usual for 35mm cameras, which translates to about 85 or 105 for a DX crop. If you can't find one (used on eBay or rental), the 18â200 VR DX is an okay choice, having larger glass than the kit lenses.

A 50mm is not suitable, as it would exaggerate facial features.

Keep in mind that your audience is composed of industry professionals who look at headshots for a living, and can easily pick out (read: throw away) work from an amateur.

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Which camera- film and digital- is better for close up pics?

best camera lens for headshots image

mahesh b

I am trying to select camera as photography is my hobby. Would like to know which will suit for professional type photography as well as for family pics

Answer
the medium - film or digi is less important than the optics for close ups. By close ups do you mean close up/head shots or close up / macro?

for headshots a 85mm F1.8 is good, for nature type macro stuff a 50, 60 or 100mm macro lens is the way.

A slr or dslr is the way with a good macro lens.

what kinda of camera to buy for professional headshot photography?

natasha

I am looking to buy a new camera. My sister is wanting to have headshots done and I love photography so I want these to look very professional. What are the best kinds of cameras to use?

Answer
The camera is not as important as the lens. If your budget is limited spend cash on a good lens and the leftover on a more average camera (if you have enough get both ;-).
Portrait lenses would be as from 50mm on a crop format camera (Nikon D5000, D3000, D90) or 85mm on a full format camera (ie Nikon D700, D3).

Proper lighting and sharpness are also vital. Take pictures in the shade on a sunny day. Or near a window.

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