Would this lens be okay to use for family portraits? For a family of 4 or 5? It's a prime lens right? I may have to back up a bit?
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Yes it's a prime lens and if you use it on a dx camera you'll have to back up a bit not so much on fx cameras of course out doors ,distance would be less of a issue. Unless you need 1.4 there are better choices out there like a 14-24 or 16-35.
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As a wide angle, on a full frame camera, it should be fine. You should be able to get fairly close and still include some of the environment if you wish. I believe this would be a good use for this lens on a full frame camera.yes it is a prime lens..
1774788
I love the bokeh on this - however I very rarely use it - I use my 50-1.2 more and my 200mm - however it is a lovely lens that really I should pull out and use more often!!
648859
While its completely up to you, I will say that this lens is the best for the price in my personal opinion. I feel its a perfect walk about lens and is great for portraiture. I have used it for video but unless you have an external mic, you will be able to hear the motor. I also agree that the auto focus can be slow so I tend to use this one manually. It's not perfect but for someone who lives on a tight budget, it works great for me :)
2069808
this is a great lens, and with the 1.8 aperture, it really does low light well. However, its not going to do very well at group pictures because it can't go very wide. If you are trying to do group photos at a wedding, looking at a 35mm 1.8 or a 50mm 1.8.
1239591
Yes. This is my 2nd 18-105 mm lens and I use it for 90% of my photography. I find it fits my needs from family, to nature, to action shots; and I have taken it to Disney.
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.
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I've used for portraits in a pinch. It does the job, but you have to stand back a bit. You're better off using your kit lens if you have it available. Much easier.
855769
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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Very good lens but you better be close because 24-70 on a full frame camera is jut that. If you are on an APSC censor that's about 36-105 but is the camera fast enough to frame a capture the image(s)? As a back up it would suffice but not as a principle lens. I use mine on a Nikon 750 as a walk around lens for candid photos and street photo along with landscape and it could not be a better lens.
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if you are into portraits of children just like me, you might want to consider EF 50mm lenses. i also have EF 24-105 L, but i found myself using 50mm the most. 24-105mm is a versatile player that you can take everywhere w/ decent amount of light. however, for portraits, i would highly recommend 50mm. bokek in the background is just stunning. i personally have 50mm 1.2 L, and experiencing superb result.
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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.
1023868
This is a fantastic lens, I love it and have it on one of my cameras all the time. But it is not the best for landscape photography, especially on an APS-C camera like the 60D. As Archman below said, I'd look for something with a wide angle in the 10-18mm range. Also concur--rent a couple of lenses if you can locally to see what you like best. Of course, you might pick something that was more than you planned to spend.... Good luck and have fun!
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If taken outdoor pictures then this will be wonderful lens. I do most landscape and occasionally indoor portraits. It give you very sharp pictures and autofocus is so quick at dark environment. Remember this is a prime lens, not 24-70 nor 70-200 mm F2.8, you have to be very creative and zoom in/out by your foot. I sold mine Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 to get this one and no regret (I like the Sigma very well and was too heavy when hiking, nothing wrong with that lens, just to clarify)
1663408
Depends on the size of the group, but I have used it. I also like to use a 50mm lens if I have the room to back up. Usually f/5.6 is a safe bet, but it depends on the size of the group and how many rows of people there are. This lens is really great. I actually love it for shooting at f/2. If you want versatility for group shots, get the 16-35 f/2.8
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Mindy,I have this lens, and it's my favorite piece of gear I own. It's sharp at 1.4 (no other lens I own is as sharp as this one wide open) and it has sick contrast. I found that the 24/1.4 was too wide and added distortion and the 50/1.4 was too tight. The 35/1.4 is my go-to for any portrait session. It would be great for a newborn session because you could use it to capture the whole nursery, and you could shoot portraits without distorting the baby too much. I wouldn't recommend shooting super close to someone's face with this lens because you will see a little bit of distortion, but take a step back and you're golden. Mindy,I have this lens, and it's my favorite piece of gear I own. It's sharp at 1.4 (no other lens I own is as sharp as this one wide open) and it has sick contrast. I found that the 24/1.4 was too wide and added distortion and the 50/1.4 was too tight. The 35/1.4 is my go-to for any portrait session. It would be great for a newborn session because you could use it to capture the whole nursery, and you could shoot portraits without distorting the baby too much. I wouldn't recommend shooting super close to someone's face with this lens because you will see a little bit of... » Read More Mindy,I have this lens, and it's my favorite piece of gear I own. It's sharp at 1.4 (no other lens I own is as sharp as this one wide open) and it has sick contrast. I found that the 24/1.4 was too wide and added distortion and the 50/1.4 was too tight. The 35/1.4 is my go-to for any portrait session. It would be great for a newborn session because you could use it to capture the whole nursery, and you could shoot portraits without distorting the baby too much. I wouldn't recommend shooting super close to someone's face with this lens because you will see a little bit of distortion, but take a step back and you're golden. « Show Less
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That's a difficult question to answer because there are different kinds of portraits and it depends on what you want to do. Personally I'd say it can take decent portraits (used at 50mm), but a 50mm or 85mm prime would be better because of the faster aperture and because prime lenses generally have slightly better optics than zooms (because they're more "optimized"). If you want a one-lens solution and aren't super picky, it could do just fine. My two cents.
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85mm is amazing lens, crisp images. Great for portrait shoots. The problem is it is a manual focus lens. It takes time to get good using it but its worth the price.