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10/13/2010 06:44:52 PM · #1
I've got quite a big shoot coming up all organized by myself.

Location: Airport Including some planes
2x Models Male & Female
1x MUA
And another photographer

the themes etc arn't clear atm but I want to get this shoot perfect

At the minute I mainly use my 50mm 1.8 for portraits, which is great but what could I rent that would be better? I was looking at the 50mm 1.2?

Thanks
10/13/2010 06:50:57 PM · #2
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Wow, what a tall order.

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Honestly? If you really wanted a great set of glass to do this with, I'd consider getting a normal perspective lens (about 28mm on your 1.6x sensor) and then I'd consider getting an 85 f/1.2 to really give you the ability to get that creamy smooth bokeh.

Or, if you're in on renting a body, a 5D (mk II is good, but not needed) will go a long ways towards producing stunning results.

But, in the end, depending on what you're up to, there's a variety of lenses that will do fine, but if it was me, I'd probably try to get something for great bokeh and something that gives a "normal" perspective (50mm equivalent)

ETA: I also own the 28-135, and it's not the tool I would choose for a "Perfect" shoot, so don't think it'll do for the "normal" lens. The bokeh on the 50mm 1.8 is pretty bad in many respects, so I'd also probably not consider that for a "perfect" shoot.. Then again, the definition of perfect varies wildly, so these both may do fine for you, as post processing can fix much of what's wrong with those two lenses.

Message edited by author 2010-10-13 18:54:02.
10/14/2010 08:33:20 AM · #3
Thanks Cory,

Anyone else?
10/14/2010 09:54:51 AM · #4
I agree with the 85 1.2 lens. I would also look at renting an ultra wide if you are doing any shots of just the planes. May be able to use it with a model and plane but distortion could be an issue with that. And maybe a fisheye(ok that may just be me wanting to do stuff with a fisheye), it could give some unique results.

Do you have any lighting? I may also look at renting some good strobes to take with.
10/14/2010 09:57:08 AM · #5
Originally posted by jminso:

I agree with the 85 1.2 lens. I would also look at renting an ultra wide if you are doing any shots of just the planes. May be able to use it with a model and plane but distortion could be an issue with that. And maybe a fisheye(ok that may just be me wanting to do stuff with a fisheye), it could give some unique results.

Do you have any lighting? I may also look at renting some good strobes to take with.


I have a Sigma 10-20 so thats good for the wide shots. Yeah Ive got enough lighting myself so should be okay there.
85mm 1.2 is tempting but 85mm is quite close on the 1.6x sensor. Will have a look into it.
11/04/2010 02:42:07 PM · #6
Didn't end up renting anything and stuck with Canon 40D and 50mm 1.8 combo.

Heres some of the pictures;




More Here
Let me know what you think.

Thanks

Message edited by author 2010-11-04 14:43:51.
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