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Lenses again catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
Hey guys, sorry to start a new lens thread, Computer crashed, had to reformat, lost the document (saved on desktop) I used to save the last thread.

I have 500$ to spend. I need a good portrait lens, and a Wide angle lens.

I already have a Sigma 55-200 f4-5.6 DC Canon Digital EOS Zoom Lens USA

and a cheapy old plasticy feeling
Canon EF 35-80mm 4/5.6 iii
From a manual camera.

I'm trying to find a faster lens for portraiture, and I'm thinking a wide angle for scenery.

Basically trying to pick out a new lens for my trip to poland, and something better for working with people.

thoughts, ideas?
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>> lrf
This isn't /b/, I doubt you would be asked for tits.
>> tits or gtfo des
>>123728
No clue about wide angles on canon, Tokina and Tamron both make their very popular wide angle zooms for canon mount.
If you want a short portrait lens, you can't beat the 50mm for the price.
I'd go for the 85mm because 85 * 1.6 = 136 and that's about my usualy length.
>>123729
gtfo
>> catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
>>123729
I posted a picture of her earlier and someone said TITS OR GTFO
>> catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
Whats up with aspherical lenses?
>> catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
bizzzzump
>> Anonymous
For a good portrait lens, check out the Canon 50mm F1.8 prime!

I've got one and not only are the optics first rate, it cost me £60 ($100 ish?)

Absolutely a must buy.
>> des
>>123735
less geometric distortion and chromatic aberration
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
Thirding the call for the 50/1.8. It's my standard go-to lens for portraits. For wide angle, my normal suggestion is the 18-55 IS. You can get both of these lenses for under $300 total, which is an added bonus.

Also: Cute girl is cute.
>> catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
Why Thankyou sir !
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
>>123849
If you wanted to, since you're in WNY, you could borrow my old 18-55 kit lens (the non-IS version that I no longer use) to see how you like the focal length range.
>> catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
>>123850

Thanks AC, I figured it out though :) Do you use Model Mayhem at all?
>> Anonymous
Hey.. Dont wanna take over the thread or anything, but im just wondering. How is the canon 50mm 1.8 compared to the EFS18-55mm @ 50mm, for portraits?
>> Anonymous
>>124240

EVERY REPOST IS A REPOST

For 80$, you should just buy it.

To answer your question, it's a normal lens, it's perfect for portraiture. Even after 1.6x, it's still in the classic focal length.

It's sharper and faster than the 18-55.
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
>>124205
Sho'nuff. http://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=532450

>>124240
The 50/1.8 is way better for portraits than the 18-55 at 50mm. Sharper, and goes down to f/1.8 to give you a really shallow DoF.
>> Anonymous
I hear good things about the Canon 85/1.8 for portraiture.
>> Anonymous
>>124352Looking for TFCD work

What the fuck is TFP and TFCD?

>>124353Canon 85/1.8 for portraiture.

I think Canon 85/1.8 is a pretty cool guy. eh has fast focus speed and doesnt afraid of anything.
>> catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
>>124432

lol.

TFP = Time For Prints

TFP = Time For Prints CD

Theres a few different definitions of the acronym, but it basically means Hey I'm a broke ass niggity nig, let me take your picture and I'll give them to you to use in your modeling portfolio instead of paying you.
>> catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
err tfpcd means time for prints on CD instead of printing them out and giving them to the model. Its a lot feasier to go with TFP CD cause most the time a model wants way more of her photos back and printed out from the shoot than you feel like editing and paying for printing of.
>> Anonymous
so you just give them a disc with the JPGs and that's it
>> catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
>>124460
yes, but if all the photos are fail you're not going to get much in terms of quality portfolio photos or reputation. So its really not just as simple as dumping some jpegs on a disc.
>> Anonymous
>>124468

i'm in it for the pussy
>> catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
Not going to get the pussy if you cant take good photos :(
>> Anonymous
>>124478

who said anything about photos lol
>> catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
>>124482

I'm sorry, are you mentally retarded?
>> catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
Go back to /b/ If you dont even take photos, and you cant do photography work with models worth a shit your best bet is craigslist and cheap skanky "escorts"

Either way, gtfo
>> Anonymous
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85mm f/1.8 has lovely bokeh and is better built than 50 1.8, but the price is much higher.
I did a very unscientific comparison between 50 and 85 1.8 wide open for shits and giggles, see attached pic (50mm on the left, 85mm on the right.) Position differs a bit but both top and bottom are cropped from the same picture, IIRC they're 50% crops or so... I don't remember. However, it's clear that 85 is just much smoother <3

Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTiCamera SoftwareAdobe Photoshop CS3 WindowsPhotographerunknownMaximum Lens Aperturef/1.8Image-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2008:01:06 00:13:01Exposure Time1/200 secF-Numberf/1.8Exposure ProgramManualISO Speed Rating100Lens Aperturef/1.8Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModeAverageFlashFlash, CompulsoryFocal Length85.00 mmColor Space InformationUncalibratedImage Width1000Image Height1521RenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
>> iAMpedobear !ZgMz0bfHrg
so, the lower the f/ number the faster the lens? also what does fast here mean? and another question does the 85mm not zoom?
>> iAMpedobear !ZgMz0bfHrg
also, upon a google search, the price for the 85mm f/1.8 goes up to $300. what's going on here /p/? or am i looking at the wrong lens?
>> AndroidAlchemist
bump
>> zzzomg catswiththumbs !!kNKksjfYe0p
mah first successful /p/ thread. Its like giving birth.
>> Anonymous
>>124962
more like parking bricks
>> Anonymous
>>124965
How does I park bricks???
>> Anonymous
>>124487I'm sorry, are you mentally retarded?

lol

look who's talking after making this newfag thread