I have a full frame camera D610 and a 24-70mm lens. I'm shooting a family of four and also have a newborn shoot.. What lens do I need??
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If the lens you have is the AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, then you have a beautiful lens for portrait and family photography. If you have similar questions about Nikon cameras and lenses and photography in general, then I recommend you visit the photo.net Nikon forum at http://photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/. You can join (it's free) and ask any question you like. There are often questions about the most appropriate lenses for a specific project or camera and there are some really experienced photographers in the forum ready to answer your questions.
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Since you already own the 24-70mm lens, quite honestly you're all set for what you're shooting.
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The lens you have would be perfect for the family portrait. I use my 35mm for most of my work.
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You can either do the 50mm or 35mm. Price is very different but either two will do the job great! I have both and use the 35 more because I feel like it is slightly sharper and it is better if you are in a smaller space.
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Any of the current lensbaby lineup will work, just be sure and order yours with a Nikon mount
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I think it would be great on a D700 given it is a full frame sensor. It might be hard to keep moving children in sharp focus with the aperture wide open but if you do it will give great portraiture shots with a great bokeh effect. This is truly one of my favorite lens now even over my 70-200/2.8. It gives that professional look.
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What is the size of your image sensor? If it's an APS-C size like EOS 400D, the 70-200 may be a bit long? If it's regular Canon digital like EOS-1D or full frame like the 5D it will be just right. 24-70 is handy if you have two or more or if you shoot your portraits loose. 70-200 if you like to shoot tight. Have you considered the 100mm or 135mm f/2.0 prime lenses (to throw distracting backgrounds out of focus?"
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I did NOT buy the kit lens...bought camera with the 18-200mm lens instead....love this lens....a bit heavy but just great....no need for multiple lenses.
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Hi Mr. Hewitt (I wonder if we have any relation?) Anyway, for a true beginner (as in you've never used anything but a point-and-shoot) I'd recommend you get a Nikon D40 and an 18-200 VR. Keep the 18-55 kit lens, you'll find it lighter when your just taking snapshots of the family or whatever. The D40 is an excellent starter camera, it has almost all the tweaks of this much more expensive camera without the weight and cost. The D300 has many advantages over it, but I really feel you'll learn a lot faster with a simpler camera, and step up to this when your ready. I actually started out with a D40 a bit over a year ago, it made starting out quite fun. The 18-200VR will follow you as a great lens on the D300 too, and you can use any newer AF-S lenses on it. If you have older AF-D Nikon lenses lying around that you want to use, a D80 is also a good place to start. It's easier to make the custom tweaks you'll learn about in your photography classes on the D80, but it still has Auto modes as well to get you started. Checkout www.kenrockwell.com, especially his recommended camera page. He's a bit more eloquent than I am. And I wouldn't be so fast to recommend the D60 to anyone, it's just the D40x's guts (plus active D-Lighting, but without the other enhancements of the D300/D3) with a different name stamped on it. I wouldn't recommend the D40x or D60 to anyone, they exist to fill a price point to compete with Canon. If your eyeballing either, jump to the D80 and don't look back.
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This depends on your budget and type of SLR you have. I have just finished the first year with our grandson so I have lots of practice. To be honest, I would start off with a Sigma 35 mm "Art" series. It has a f1.4 max opening and it is fast and clear beyond belief. Then when about a year goes by you can stand back with the Nikon 60 or 85 mm lens. I prefer the 85 mm because of the tack sharpness with booka when you want it. The higher the mm lens the further you can get away and gets non posed picture. For newborns, the Sigma 35 mm Art series would be your best bet.
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If possible go up to the D70s. I owned one and it's a little better. Body only means just the body, and be careful, ensure the listing includes everything it originally came with, such as the battery, charger, and cords. If you're getting one to learn photography, then pick up a used Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX lens. Stay away from zooms if you're learning. Trust me on this. You will learn how to properly compose a picture with a prime. Zooms are convenient but they also make stale pictures when the photographer doesn't learn how to move. Couple it to a 2GB CompactFlash card and you can't go wrong. It ONLY accepts CompactFlash and only recognizes limited capacities; 2GB is plenty for 6MP. If possible go up to the D70s. I owned one and it's a little better. Body only means just the body, and be careful, ensure the listing includes everything it originally came with, such as the battery, charger, and cords. If you're getting one to learn photography, then pick up a used Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX lens. Stay away from zooms if you're learning. Trust me on this. You will learn how to properly compose a picture with a prime. Zooms are convenient but they also make stale pictures when the photographer doesn't learn how to move. Couple it to a 2GB CompactFlash card and you can't go wrong.... » Read More If possible go up to the D70s. I owned one and it's a little better. Body only means just the body, and be careful, ensure the listing includes everything it originally came with, such as the battery, charger, and cords. If you're getting one to learn photography, then pick up a used Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX lens. Stay away from zooms if you're learning. Trust me on this. You will learn how to properly compose a picture with a prime. Zooms are convenient but they also make stale pictures when the photographer doesn't learn how to move. Couple it to a 2GB CompactFlash card and you can't go wrong. It ONLY accepts CompactFlash and only recognizes limited capacities; 2GB is plenty for 6MP. « Show Less
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I think that it's a great lens, but more well suited for a full frame camera. If you goal is wide angle photography I would suggest that you go with something wider, such as the Nikon 12-24... http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-12-24mm-AF-S-Nikkor-Zoom/dp/B000092M1T/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1390416530&sr=8-2&keywords=nikon+10+24 ... Good luck, I hope that helps! Don't forget to also grab a slim Polarizer which will help you get dramatic blue skies.
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First, what camera are you shooting with and what lens(s) do you have already? Second, you said you need a wide angle lens. What kind of pictures are you planning to take? Let's go from here.Michael
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I do not have a full frame - A200, A700, A65. DPReview and the Dyxum, forums are your best friend on this one. So far the lens works fine initial pictures are good.
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I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit?This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s) you'll be using and what other lenses you own and I'll give you more detail I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit?This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s)... » Read More I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit?This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s) you'll be using and what other lenses you own and I'll give you more detail « Show Less
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Hi JohnDo yo have a FF or 1.6! This one is perfect for 1.6 crop and good for FF too. However it's not exactly a portrait lens {by definition}, you can look at 85mm f1.2 mkii for that if you want a perfect portrait lens.24-70 is far more sharper than 24-105 though.
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Thank you for the excellent reply PD. What do you guys think about using the 70-200 lens with a camera that does not have a full sized sensor? I have a rebel XT and I think thats almost half the size of the 1d sensor. Still a good focal length?
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Depending on the lens you get, it takes wonderful close ups. My wife uses the 55mm lens that is standard with the camera, but she says that the 10 to 55mm would be better!
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ken Rockwell said that works well on every night on DLSR camera. he speaks very highly of it in his review and I have no complaints about it at all. Having just had a newborn myself however I would recommend a 35, 50, or 85 millimeter for portraits. The 18-200 lens is a very good lens for general purposes but iif you want to bump up the quality of your newborn portrait shots, consider the 50 millimeter F 1.8 g or the 85 millimeter F 1.8 G.
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I have a canon and it was one of the best lenses I ever used for the price. I bought a canon 18-200 and gave mine to my son and have thought about getting another. I think as long as you get the one for your camera you can't go wrong.