Which Lens would you rent for nikon.

Ozzwald

So my friend wants a quick portfolio done for a modeling agency. Currently i only have a 35mm, so i would like to rent a lens to expierence some higher end glass. Which lens do you think would work best and be the most versatile for portfolio work. Also any porfolio composition tips would be much appreciated.

Hers what i was looking to rent...
28-70mm f/2.8
85mm f/1.4
70-200mm f/2.8

Other things to consider, we found this studio we've been always wanted to try out, only 25$ an hour and has a C&C wall with a large amount of lighting material at my dasposal....there will be a lot of trial and error...but considering the studio and stuff we have to work with what lens would you choose.

i would only like rent one lens...dont want to spend too much money but if you guys inisit on more i wouldn't mind spending a tad extra.

Scott_Quier

A couple of things to take into consideration when making your lens choice:

• The D90 is a 1.5x crop factor
• What is the size of the studio you are going to shoot in?
• What kind of shots are you looking to get, head-and-shoulders, head-and-torso, full-body?

If you are looking to do full-body shots, you might be better served by the 28-70. On the other hand, if you are only looking for the head-and-shoulders, then the lens choice is wide open as all those you have indicated will do the job quite nicely.

bloomphotog

I'd rent the new 70-200 VRII - If I had to pick one lens out of my bag to take to a shoot, that'd be it. With enough room, you can do full body shots, plus you have the flexibility to do some nice, tight head shots as well.

StevenSzabo

in anything other than a large studio the 70-200 is going to be useless for anything other than head shots.

The 85 is ridiculously sharp, but on a 1.5 crop it's also going to be a little long for most small to medium sized studios.

So I guess of those three(kind of a strange list) I would say the 28-70.

Qarik

StevenSzabo wrote:

in anything other than a large studio the 70-200 is going to be useless for anything other than head shots.

The 85 is ridiculously sharp, but on a 1.5 crop it's also going to be a little long for most small to medium sized studios.

So I guess of those three(kind of a strange list) I would say the 28-70.

for portrait work the 85 1.4 is my favorite lens. but in a studio I don't know that that the bokeh is going to xome into play so much

sweet caroline

In a potentially tight space, the 28-70. I use that one for weddings since the indoor space doesn't always allow you to back up. If the studio is large, go 85.

Caroline

borrowlenses.com

24-70 f2.8 or the 70-200 f2.8 depending on shooting distance.

Ozzwald

Here is a general idea of the studio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIVrSlVp0ro

ya im thinking the 70-200mm might be too long. I really want to try the 85mm heard so many great things about it, plus id like to expierement a little with it outside of the studio. I think in terms of the lower end on the 28-75 i can cover that with my 35mm.

So hopefully pending on you guys...and the vid...im thinking the 85mm if it will work in the studio space. otherwise i'll get the 28-75 if i need a shorter length.

Red Bull

Ozwald, where is this rental place you are going to? There is a studio rental place near my house that is $25/hr and has a cyc wall and sounds the same as you are describing. Is it Dk3?

bloomphotog

Ozzwald wrote:

Here is a general idea of the studio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIVrSlVp0ro

ya im thinking the 70-200mm might be too long. I really want to try the 85mm heard so many great things about it, plus id like to expierement a little with it outside of the studio. I think in terms of the lower end on the 28-75 i can cover that with my 35mm.

So hopefully pending on you guys...and the vid...im thinking the 85mm if it will work in the studio space. otherwise i'll get the 28-75 if i need a shorter length.

Not sure how a 70mm would be too long and an 85mm would not...

The reason I rec'd a 70-200 is that is will also serve at a good headshot lens, plus it will offer head/shoulders, 3/4 & full length if you have the space. Headshot pro's use 300mm+, but for most purposes a 200mm will suit just fine.

Due to your crop sensor, I think the 35mm will be a better full length lens than either the 70mm or 85mm.

StevenSzabo

I wish my "studio" space was that big...lol...I couldn't even imagine busting out the 300 in my studio...it would be entertaining though I guess.

Art Scott

borrowlenses.com wrote:

24-70 f2.8 or the 70-200 f2.8 depending on shooting distance.

agree doubly here.....I shot for many years with only a 70-210mm....again not knowing your shooting distance in the studio I won't say get the 70-200 only.....if you have ay least at least 30ft of shooting distance the 70-200 would just squeeze in a full head to toe shot of someone 5'8".......just did a quick measurement of my basement with a light stand at 5'8".........if any shorter get the 24-70 f2.8 that will give you great sharp as a tack pix and some room for capturing some moving shots if need be.............

HTH