What is the best lens for group portraits? with a Nikon D3100
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For the money it's a decent lens. For a little more money you can get a Tamron 17-50 2.8, which I think is a much better lens. Also look at the nikon 35mm 1.8 dx lens.
858188
The 10-70mm lens is a good basic lens for just starting with the Nikon series, it can be used as a group portrait lens, but you could use a 35mmf/1.8 for the same thing but with better light or available light. This lens can be used with Nikon f-mount. I currently use a D90 Nikon.
858189
Hi, thanks question. I think this lens is good for portraits. My recommendation is AF-S 50mm F1.8G, AF-S 35mm F1.8G. If certain distance is short focus , would be good if necessary zoom can afford. Thanks in advance.
1364675
You need to think on the extra weight of the lens. I would recommend you the Gorilla Pod Focus. I have a Nikon D3100 with a 55-200 mm lens and I use it with the Gorilla Pod Zoom, I dont think it will hold more than that weight.
1663406
I purchased this lens specifically for group shots. The wide angle allows you to fit everyone comfortably in the frame. You definitely have to change the aperture to ensure everyone is in focus. I probably stand around 15-20ft away from the group and use an f/stop of 4 or 5.. Possibly higher depending on the situation. You can always test different settings to see what works best at the time. Awesome lens! Bring great depth to your images
1094440
Yes it does work with the Nikon D3100, we purchased it and have enjoyed its functionality. One thing to remember is that this lens does not have automatic focus.
1002098
I'm currently using this lens with Nikon D5200, just get the nikon mount and you're sorted. Very sharp results if you do your part :)
2069809
Sorry, I don't have wedding photography experience. But I think this lens is better for portrait of a single person. If you want to take group picture, you need to keep quite far away. For the aperture range, it depends on the lighting condition. Hope this helps
1092794
Thank you for your interest in our bundle! In regards to your inquiry, this lens is compatible with the D3100.
1650133
While this lens performs well in a fairly wide variety of situations, I would recommend the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 af-s dx or the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 af lenses for portraits. Either of those will give you much better performance in lower light situations and they are both very sharp lenses. As I said, the 18-55mm is a great lens but if you want to focus exclusively on portraits, go with one of the others instead. I actually prefer the 35mm over the 50mm. Just my two cents though.
557617
I bought this lens mostly for use in landscape and family group photos. It also makes the camera slightly more compact and easier to pull out for a quick in-focus shot at gatherings and when hiking. Best in good light as subjects are generally further from camera. Light gathering seems on par with the 14-42mm. Easily worth $200.
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Definitely not! This, by far, has been my best lens purchase. I bought this for my D3100, & it works wonders. I've used it for a wedding & several shoots. It's never let me down. I use it witH my d7100 & it does just as well. Great first glass purchase.
1849073
A fantastic prime lens. Super crisp even in the corners. Depends upon how big of a group and what the perspective is. I would typically use a longer lens for most wedding group shots. Something like 35mm prime or the 16-35mm L2.8. I think the 14mm is a killer lens, but probably not the lens that i would use for group shots usually.
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This lens would NOT be good for a group picture - unless you were standing 50 yards away. It is designed as a portrait lens on a full frame sensor which means its really an 120mm lens on your cropped sensor. Group photos of t he kind you mention are more effectively shot with a lens in the 20-24mm range. That said, this is a GREAT lens, amazingly sharp. But no groups.
2198945
I am using this lens with the D3100 and have no lag issues. In less you are in very low light, or working with an image that has very a low contrast background, focus should be good. Focus with the Tamron is as fast and accurate as with my Nikon 55-300 lens, maybe faster.
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If money is no object, get the FA 77mm Limited. It's the legendary Pentax portrait lens that we all dream about. Otherwise, I'm sure the DA 50mm 1.8 that's been recommended is a fine prime lens. The WR 18-55 and WR 18-135 (the one I purchased) are good general purpose zooms.
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here is a link to flicker group judge for yourslef look for the portrait tag http://www.flickr.com/groups/37412600@N00 http://www.flickr.com/groups/tamron17-50mm this is a solid aperture lens F/2.8 thru out the range 17mm thru 50mm this lens amazing do it all lens from portraits,,, travel and low light
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The nice thing about Nikkor lenses is that they will fit and any Nikon camera. This one however has an auto focus mechanism in it that some cameras are unable to do. I do not believe that the auto focus will work with the D3100. You will have to manually do so. The pictures however are great. I have this lens and I love it.
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Congrats on the D5000 (and both great lenses you have). Be sure and get that 35mm down the road, believe me it will probably be the best 200$ you'll ever spend if you do any shooting indoors. I have tons of other lenses (including a 50mm f/1.4) so I held off for a while on getting the 35mm f/1.8, once I did finally get it I was kicking myself for not getting it sooner, it's that good. Happy shooting.