Hello, I am thinking of getting this lens (currently deciding btw 17-55mm or 17-40), anyone thikns that the 17-40mm is not a good portrait lens? Your reason? Thks for reading.
Hello, I am thinking of getting this lens (currently deciding btw 17-55mm or 17-40), anyone thikns that the 17-40mm is not a good portrait lens? Your reason? Thks for reading.
Hello, I am thinking of getting this lens (currently deciding btw 17-55mm or 17-40), anyone thikns that the 17-40mm is not a good portrait lens? Your reason? Thks for reading.
Hi 17-40 is better for scenary. You may end up being too close to the model too. The 17-55 f2.8 is a great lens cos of its versatility ie great for wide angle and full body shots. However, it is pricey.
For portrait shots (esp for those head shots), i prefer the 85mm f1.4. The f.14 comes in very handy for outdoor shots to help blurr out the distractions from the background. Given that it is a prime lens, the quality is great -Never regretted the above mentioned 2 lenses.
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Thanks all. It is indeed personal perference. I have another question for those who use 17-40mm to take portraits. Now, is the distortion in your portrait pics taken with 17-40mm noticeable, well this question just pop up in my mind when I looked at the sample shots if the 17-40mm. Thks.
Hello, I am thinking of getting this lens (currently deciding btw 17-55mm or 17-40), anyone thikns that the 17-40mm is not a good portrait lens? Your reason? Thks for reading.
It depends on what you mean by "portrait".
Portrait <> Closeup.
Portrait <> Shot of the face
If you know the lens well, you can certainly use a 17-40 for "portraits".
But if you try to shoot a closeup with a 17-40, you'll have to decide if your subject likes big noses. It works for some, eg. portraits of clowns.
85mm only got f/1.2 and f/1.8. There's no such f/1.4.
Canon, Canon, Canon..Standard, Telephoto & Super Telephoto Lenses
AF 50mm f/1.4D - ($425~$448) | $448 (MS, Jul07 - die_Blende) | $425 (Grey, TCW - DeadEnd) | $445 (TK, Nov07 - Aim)
AF 50mm f/1.8D - ($170~$185) | $175 (Lord's, Sep07 - Ambious) | $170 (OP, Sep07 - helmiz)
AF 85mm f/1.4D IF - $1750 (CP, Oct07 - chitchit4)
AF 85mm f/1.8D - $615 (CP, Sept05 - simon80) | $620 (Lord's, Aug06 - Jigsawman) | $635 (MS, Aug07 - matthew1381)
AF 105mm f/2D DC - $1425 (TK, Jan06 - jOhO)
AF 135mm f/2D DC - $1720 (CP, Jan06 - anka)
AF 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED - $1150 (w/o gst, CP, Aug06 - nature)
AF-S 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II (non-VR) - $6350 (w/o GST, MS, Dec05 - flash77)
AF-S 300mm f/4D IF-ED - $1680 (Grey, TCW, Dec05 - Nik-enduser)
85mm only got f/1.2 and f/1.8. There's no such f/1.4.