a wide-angle lens for 5d? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

07/16/2007 03:58:03 PM · #26

I'm finding that the 24-70mm f/2.8 is plenty wide enough for most usage. I think that lens would amaze you.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/16/2007 05:52:09 PM · #27

thank you Hankk, i don't really know what i mean by "wide" and since i only take portraits i know i don't need it super-wide anyway
i just wanted a lens to come closer to a subject, just because i want to experiment with angles in my little studio, and i don't have much space here.
i really start thinkin 24-70 would be wide enough for me.
i should try it somehow

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

07/16/2007 06:00:20 PM · #28

24-70 is also 'macro' so you can get pretty darn close and still lock focus.

boysetsfire

07/16/2007 06:20:38 PM · #29

hey Svetlana,
I have the 17-40 and really love it, i know how much you like your portraits and i think i understand what you are after. Have you thought about the 28mm 1.8 or the 24mm 1.4L prime lenses? I'm thinking of getting the 28mm as its a lot cheaper. I say this because 17mm is very wide on the 5d and close up does distort.
Also its that little bit faster for your low light shots and you will still have a LOT of change to buy something else :)

nick

pineapple

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

07/16/2007 06:21:05 PM · #30

I bet if you were able to add up how much money pro photographers made from each lens they owned you would find the 24-70mm is number 1. I call it the "moneymaker".

Spork99

OM System OM-1

07/16/2007 06:51:05 PM · #31

Originally posted by pineapple:

I bet if you were able to add up how much money pro photographers made from each lens they owned you would find the 24-70mm is number 1. I call it the "moneymaker".

I suppose that would depend on the photographer.

I doubt that a wildlife photographer or an architectural photographer will get much revenue using a 24-70 zoom.

Tim

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G

07/16/2007 07:02:28 PM · #32

Originally posted by JeffDay:

I have the 17-40 4.0 and love the lens, but would rather have 16-35 2.8. I am addicted to 2.8.

The 16-35 f2.8 is amazing. I'll have to take some more photos with it now that Brin has knocked me out of top spot.

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

07/16/2007 07:03:16 PM · #33

If I ever make a switch to 5D I'd get 16-35 f2.8 II. I played with first version and it was great.

Good luck with your choice.

Nick

PhotoDave

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II

07/16/2007 07:06:24 PM · #34

Although I dont have a 5D I do have the 17-40 on my XTi and LOVE IT :D

hankk

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

07/17/2007 06:24:18 PM · #35

Originally posted by silverfoxx:

You're welcome!

I'll guess that you know about distortion of the features from being too close, and that keystoneing is more noticeable at shorter focal lengths.

If you still have the Nikon, try the 18-55 at different focal lengths, and see what focal length you need for a full length portrait and divide that number by 1.5 for the 5D.

If you mostly take one sort of portrait besides a headshot (e.g. full length, 3/4, bust, ...) , you may find a prime is better both in IQ and cost. Perhaps even two primes, like a 50mm and a 35mm would be cheaper than a 24-70mm, depending on which primes you choose.

Message edited by author 2007-07-17 18:30:13.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/18/2007 04:53:21 AM · #36

yes, i've been looking at my nikon photos, and 18mm looks wide enough.
yeah, i really want one prime: 85 mm 1.2, or 135mm f2 is also very very nice:P

i stil can't understand, what does 18mm on d50 equal to on 5d?

anotherday

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

07/18/2007 05:02:58 AM · #37

Well, lets' say, for example, that you find that on your nikon, you need a focal length of 30 for a full length portrait. well, the 30 that your lens is showing, is actually 30*1.5=45 focal length. So, on your 5d, you will need a lens with 45 focal length in order to get the same image.

So the 18-55 mm lens on your nikon is the equivalent of 27-82.5 mm on 5d. Since 18 is wide enough for you on the nikon, then 24-70 for the 5d should be enough.

I hope is more clear now.

Bianca

Message edited by author 2007-07-18 05:05:32.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

07/18/2007 05:22:57 AM · #38

hi Bianca!
thank you, i understand now
:)

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

07/18/2007 07:33:10 AM · #39

Originally posted by silverfoxx:

i stil can't understand, what does 18mm on d50 equal to on 5d?

18mm on D50 is like 27mm on the 5D. If you aren't in need of super-wide, then do try the 24-70. It is optically better than the 17-40 by a significant margin, and it's f/2.8. 24mm is definitely wide on the 5D.