Canon 7d portrait lens?

Hello Ther

Need lens for family and closeup shootings.
I already have canon 70-200mm f4/L.

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Everyone seems so hung up on the 50mm these days. Yes the lens is very fast and if you want to shoot indoors without flash this is probably the lens - expensive but an excellent lens.

Me I shoot both my dslr cameras with the Canon 28-200 and I get results like this.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimsphotostuff/5029670175/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Defused flash you understand

Canon EOS 7D Lens Recommendations?

Katie

I am planning on buying a Canon EOS 7D (with the kit lens-Canon 28-135mm IS f/3.5-5.6) within the next couple weeks, and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for some lenses. I just need some recommendations on lenses that I can use as I am getting used to the camera (good to learn with) and that I will be able to use as I progress and be used on possibly a professional basis. I will be using the camera for shooting everything, not anything specific if that helps any.

I'm only 16, but I design web sites so I have a very good income, so price isn't that big of a deal as long as it is worth it. I would still like the prices to be reasonable if that isn't too much to ask... I have been looking for a macro lens, fish eye lens, and a wide angle lens specifically, but I would like to get a wide variety of lenses.

If anyone has any recommendations for anything else that I would need to buy with this camera that would be great. I figure if I'm spending this much on a camera I would like to put it to good use.

Should I get a battery grip?

What kind of CF memory card should I get?

Bag recommendations that can keep everything safe?

I know I want to work on time lapses, so I need a recommendation for a intervolmeter. Any good ones?

Anything else I'm forgetting?

I have an idea on what I need for the last couple questions, but I would like a second opinion.

Thanks to anyone who helps!

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Forget the 28-135, no usable wide angle, if you want a walkaround. Beleive it or not the 18-55 EF-S IS is actually a stonking lens if you can get one for the right cash (split from kit, nearly new on an auction site etc)

I prefer a mix of primes and fast zooms for my 7D:

Tokina 11-16 f2.8. Exemplary lens, head and shoulders above any of the other UWAs.

Canon 18-55 IS (previously had the 17-40 F4L, but was using this lens more often, so sold the 17-40, which is a good lens, but not worth the extra to my mind, having used both on a 7D)

Canon 70-200 f2.8L (non IS version. A lot of lens for the money, optically superior to all but the IS mk2) a benchmark.

Canon 50mm f1.8. Rude not to, great low light or portrait shooter.

Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX Macro. The most sensible and optically the best macro for APS-C type cameras.

Lensbaby composer. Effect lens.

CF card recommendations: Sandisk, Extreme, Just make sure your cam has firmware 1.2.5 installed. If not, install it.

I use an intervalometer I bought on ebay for £20. Works. Can't say much else about it.

For your timelapse its worth getting a lens with a mechanical iris, such as a m42 type with an EOS converter, something like a 28 or 35mm lens would be quite flexible, and as it's a prime, should be optically ok.

Timelapse on an EF or EFs lens requires the lens to be used wide open, or to stop down every exposure, and there are sometimes very minute variations on the lens stop down, even at a set aperture, causing flicker. A mechanical iris lens gets round this. M42 lenses also avoid any complications with back focus etc. Cheap too.

You'll also want an ND filter, perhaps even a variable, though you would only want to use this on moderate focul lengths. Timelapse works best if you introduce some shutter drag/motion blur, meaning a longer exposure. In daylight this will not be possible unless you have additional filtration on the lens. A variable ND, whilst not always optically the absolute best solution, is at least very flexible.

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What lens should I buy for my Canon 7D?

best canon 7d lens for portraits image

hmm

I just bought a Canon 7D and I don't know anything about photography at this point but want to learn. I don't know what lenses to buy and am a bit overwhelmed. I want to do inside and outdoor portrait photography. Not focusing on motion. I also am interested in outdoor photography, landscapes, and architecture. I am most interested in day time photography too (although a lens that is good in different levels of light would be nice). THANK YOU for your help!

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Use the lens that came with your camera until you know enough about photography to pick a lens yourself.

Looking for best canon 7d lens Portrait?

Hector Riv

What are good lens for PORTRAIT lens a Canon 7D? Need lens for portrait looking not to break the bank but get decent lens for portrait canon or any other brand.. at a good price.

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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 for sure! No doubt an excellent lens for portraits. Sharp and crisp. You'd love it. Read this review to get a more detailed opinion:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R20SU2PLUBJL1X/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00007GQLU&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=admja-20

I found a good deal, thought you'd be interested (i mean, who doesn't like to save some bucks?! ;)) :
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-85mm-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00007GQLU/ref=cm_rdp_product&tag=admja-20

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I have a canon rebel Xsi and I want to upgrade my camera.?

best canon 7d lens for portraits image

Melanie R

I have a EF 23=70mm f/2.8L lens. I am not a professional I just enjoy taking pictures. I want to take portrait pictures of my grand kids and outdoor flowers and birds and such. I have looked at canon 7D and 5D mark II. What is the best camera for my needs. I want my pictures to look good.

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Probably not what you want to hear, but....IMO, photography is roughly 70% photographer skill/experience, 20% lens quality, and 10% camera body.

The XSi is a decent camera and you have a nice lens on it. What is it that you are not happy with on the photos? Could you post some samples on Flickr or someplace? That way the people here might be able to offer some good advice to help.

Have you taken any photography classes? How long have you been using this camera? On auto or manual?

Which is a better outdoor 3 pm to sunset canon portrait lens?

andy y

Here is my current gear, Canon 7d, 24-105L, 580ex II, 2 flex 5ttl, 24x24 softbox/stand. I am looking for a portrait lens. Should I go with the 70-200mm 2.8 II , 85mm 1.2, 85mm 1.8, 50mm 1.4, 50mm 1.2 ?

Thanks

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50mm 1.2 stopped down to 1.8 it gives minimal optical distortion at this focal length and has ud elements to reduce aberrations. Also use slow shutter speed like 1/40

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Which is a better outdoor 3 pm to sunset canon portrait lens?

best canon 7d lens for portraits image

andy y

Here is my current gear, Canon 7d, 24-105L, 580ex II, 2 flex 5ttl, 24x24 softbox/stand. I am looking for a portrait lens. Should I go with the 70-200mm 2.8 II , 85mm 1.2, 85mm 1.8, 50mm 1.4, 50mm 1.2 ?

Thanks

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50mm 1.2 stopped down to 1.8 it gives minimal optical distortion at this focal length and has ud elements to reduce aberrations. Also use slow shutter speed like 1/40

what lens should i get with the canon 7d?

blah!

Hello Internet world ! upgrading from a t1i to a 7d...
what lens is great for both landscape photography and portrait photography?

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You don't NEED a tripod for landscapes, but it is recommended.

You want an UWA lens for landscapes. And not one of the Canon L series lenses, they're not wide enough on the cropped 7D sensor.
Look at the Canon 10-22mm, Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8 or Sigma 10-20mm.

For portraits you want a medium telephoto lens, one that will compress the background reasonably well and create a good separation between your subject and the background. So, you're looking for a fast medium telephoto lens.
Your options:
Canon 50mm F/1.4
Canon 85mm F/1.8
Canon 135L F/2

The 135L is the most expensive there and will probably be too telephoto on the 7D due to the cropped sensor.
I don't like the look and feel of a 50mm on a cropped sensor, so I'd go with the 85mm. But you need to go try out both lenses at a camera shop and see which is right for you.

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