But I'll be danged if I can do a search and find what I'm looking for! "Suggestions" and "Lens" seems to be in about 70% of the posts when I search.

So, any suggestions on a lens geared toward "people" photography? ([FONT=Verdana][FONT=&quot][/FONT][/FONT]I'm going to have a new "subject" to focus on in slightly less than 9 months!)

Right now I have a 10-22mm which seems to give our doggies big heads when I get fairly close, and the box 18-55 that came with my 20d. I'd like to get something sharper like the 10-22, but without the big headedness.

Any suggestions or pointers on where to look would be appreciated!!

Thanks Much,
Eric

Originally Posted by 52Caddy But I'll be danged if I can do a search and find what I'm looking for! "Suggestions" and "Lens" seems to be in about 70% of the posts when I search. So, any suggestions on a lens geared toward "people" photography? (I'm going to have a new "subject" to focus on in slightly less than 9 months!) Right now I have a 10-22mm which seems to give our doggies big heads when I get fairly close, and the box 18-55 that came with my 20d. I'd like to get something sharper like the 10-22, but without the big headedness. Any suggestions or pointers on where to look would be appreciated!! Thanks Much, Eric

I had some close friends who had a "new subject" about 3 years ago and I sort of became the unofficial official photographer from probably about day 2 on. They say they could probably wall paper his bedroom with the number of pictures I have taken... That being said, although everything you read says that flash doesn't harm even newborn eyes I didn't want to be constantly popping the flash at him, so I decided to pickup some fast glass, but at the time had almost no budget to do so, so I ended up with the "thrifty 50", the Canon 50mm f/1.8. I found that even in normal indoor light it allowed me to keep reasonable shutter speeds with 800 speed film (I hadn't made the transition to digital at this point.) If I was doing it again today I would take a hard look at the Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS, assuming that I was in a position that I could afford it. I've actually recently purchased this lens after renting several times because I have been so impressed with its versatility and image quality.

Originally Posted by 52Caddy But I'll be danged if I can do a search and find what I'm looking for! "Suggestions" and "Lens" seems to be in about 70% of the posts when I search. So, any suggestions on a lens geared toward "people" photography? ([FONT=Verdana][FONT=&quot][/FONT][/FONT]I'm going to have a new "subject" to focus on in slightly less than 9 months!) Right now I have a 10-22mm which seems to give our doggies big heads when I get fairly close, and the box 18-55 that came with my 20d. I'd like to get something sharper like the 10-22, but without the big headedness. Any suggestions or pointers on where to look would be appreciated!! Thanks Much, Eric

Personally, I LOVE my 24-70 f/2.8 It's a bit bigger than the 18-55...but has been sooo worth it. I hardly ever take it off my camera...usually only when I need my 70-200. It's fast enough to work in lower light too.

The shots in this thread : http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=82591 were taken with it.

And get yourself the 50mm 1.8
On APS-C bodies like the 20D its a must have lens for potraints, even dog potraits
The lens is not that sharp at 1.8(but still pretty sharp), and is simply amazing around F4
A Few samples for you

You didn't say what your budget is?

The 50mm F1.8 runs $70-ish, and is amazing for the price , but can be cantakerous at times. At $300 the 50mm F1.4 would be a great choice. For a bit more than that a Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 ($350). Above that, the sky is the limit. I recently added the Canon17-55 F2.8IS to my bag and it is a pleasure to use. It ran $930 with a hood and shipping. Of these I own the 50mmF1.8, The Tamron 28-75 F2.8, and the Canon 17-55 F2.8IS. I also use a Canon 85..F1.8, but it is quite long for indoor use.

If it were me, The 17-55IS would be the one. It is perfectly suited for an 1.6x sensor and the stabilization plus outstanding image quality...and fast aperature make it a winner.

Good luck, and congradulations!!!

1. Taken with Tamron 28-75mm F2.8



2.Another with the Tamron. It is a close focuser and will allow some very nice up close and personal shots.



3.50mm F1.8


4. Canon 50mm F1.8


5. The rest taken with Canon 17-55 F2.8IS

Originally Posted by 52Caddy But I'll be danged if I can do a search and find what I'm looking for! "Suggestions" and "Lens" seems to be in about 70% of the posts when I search. So, any suggestions on a lens geared toward "people" photography? (I'm going to have a new "subject" to focus on in slightly less than 9 months!) Right now I have a 10-22mm which seems to give our doggies big heads when I get fairly close, and the box 18-55 that came with my 20d. I'd like to get something sharper like the 10-22, but without the big headedness. Any suggestions or pointers on where to look would be appreciated!! Thanks Much, Eric

24-70, 17-55 they are perfect lens for people

For portraits, I prefer primes, assuming that you can foot zoom a touch.

For maybe half body to headshots, a Sigma 30mm f1.4 would be nice.

If you are more toward a head and shoulder to head shot, maybe a 50mm f1.8 or a 50mm f1.4, depending on your budget and how often you intend to use it.

If you are looking at more of a tight headshot, maybe a 85mm f1.8.

Good luck.

I will 2nd the opinon of the 24-70 f2.8 or the newer 17-70 f2.8 for the close in shots if your wanting to stay back a ways...then the 70-200 f2.8.....all tack sharp and I forgot to mention all SIGMA so aliitle easier on the pocket book than canon lenses.....I have shot with sigma well over 20 yrs..........Good Luck