Need Protrait lens?????

anderson_paulanderson_paul Registered Users Posts: 59 Big grins
edited December 3, 2007 in Technique
Alright I've been shooting for a few years now, But I shot wildlife, and want to start shooting more portraits to make a little income and I wanted to know if there were any lens anyone would suggest to start with for portraits. I'll be shooting on location shots I use a Nikon camera (for now!!!). and to start with I do have a budget of around $500 I know its not alot right now once I get some clients and income I hope to upgrade.

Thanks,
Paul
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  • Shane422Shane422 Registered Users Posts: 460 Major grins
    edited December 1, 2007
    I've been really happy with my Tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens. It sells for about $400.
  • ArvanArvan Registered Users Posts: 888 Major grins
    edited December 1, 2007
    I guess a solid 50 mm will do nice?.

    with the crop on the camera it will be 75 mm and the solid cheap 50´s are very sharp! everyone should have a 50 mm :D
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  • photocatphotocat Registered Users Posts: 1,334 Major grins
    edited December 1, 2007
    I am extremely happy with my 85mm prime lens. 2.8
    I do have some tamrons, but I clearly see a difference between my prime lens and the zooms. If you are thinking about going earning money, invest a little in a prime lens. It will come back to you soon enough...
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  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited December 2, 2007
    photocat, im interested in seeing your examples...
    i have only been shooting portraits with zooms, so it makes me wonder if they could have been better...
    this month im going into my photography 1 year anniversry so you see, i could use help also...

    btw, i just love my nikon 18mm-200 VR...$750 or so...i would say worth the extra $...
    i would be nothing without the vr.....
    Aaron Nelson
  • JovesJoves Registered Users Posts: 200 Major grins
    edited December 2, 2007
    Arvan wrote:
    I guess a solid 50 mm will do nice?.

    with the crop on the camera it will be 75 mm and the solid cheap 50´s are very sharp! everyone should have a 50 mm :D
    I agree. A 50mm is a great lense for portraits. I think they are around $100 or, a tad more. So you could get another lenses as well.
    I shoot therefore Iam.
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  • jeffreaux2jeffreaux2 Registered Users Posts: 4,762 Major grins
    edited December 3, 2007
    With that budget I would get the 50mm and 28-75 Tamron. The 50mm is going to be a great choice, but useless with large groups or tight spaces. I also use an 85, but you really need some room between yourself and the subject on full length shots.

    If I could have only one it would HAVE to be the tamron.

    50mm sample
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    50mm sample
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    85mm sample
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    85mm again
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    Tamron28-75mm F2.8

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    Thanks,
    Jeff
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