50 1.4 - 16-35 2.8

[Rigel]

Hello Guys, this is probably my last question before I goto my first shoot. Im supposed to take shots in low lit hotel. Customers has asked 15 portraits and 5 group fotos approx 15-20ppl.

For closeup upper halfbody 50mm @ 1.6
For B&G fullbody 50mm 2.8 or shall I change to 16-35 ? if so what setting shld I use on this lens. My other lens is 17-85 which I dont want to use for results are too soft.

Thankyou!

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Definitely switch to the 16-35 for full body. It'll be just wide enough, I bet.

Don't be using 1.6 or 2.8 for group shots, though! Use a flash, bounce it, and stop down.

[tim]

If the light's low then light the people.

[black_z]

Don't be using 1.6 or 2.8 for group shots, though! Use a flash, bounce it, and stop down.


Why's that?

[Hangerhead]

in group shots with that DOF, too many people won't be standing exactly parallel to the lens/sensor, so most of them will be out of focus.

[Scott_Quier]

Why's that?Stop down for greater depth of field (DOF). When you do that, your low-light situation will cause you to need more light. That's why you will want to light them.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Why's that?

Well, here's two good reasons! *Ahem*...

in group shots with that DOF, too many people won't be standing exactly parallel to the lens/sensor, so most of them will be out of focus.

Stop down for greater depth of field (DOF). When you do that, your low-light situation will cause you to need more light. That's why you will want to light them.

:eek:

[black_z]

Gotcha! :)

[sm1rf]

f8 and bounced flash, defo!