Which lens for food Photography?

[klimraamkosie]

I would suggest the Sigma 30 1.4 (great bokeh) and the Canon 28 1.8. You don't have to be so far away from the food on a crop.

But, I really suggest joining the Food Photo thread above my amateur suggestions.

[titi_67207]

TS-E 45mm f/2.8 if you have the budget... to have a deeper depth-of-field.

Titi

[Sirrith]

Originally Posted by artyH

I'd recommend the Tokina 35f2.8 macro or the Sigma 50f2.8 macro lenses.

+1. Far better choices than the other lenses mentioned for food on crop IMO, and actually in your budget unlike the TS-E's.

[rsmacaalay]

Thanks for the responses looks like I have to read more about the lenses suggested. Someone also told me the 50mm 2.5 macro is also a great option, any thoughts?

[bsmotril]

EFs 17-55 would work well and the F2.8 gives you shallow DOF if you want it, and low light capability. It is also a great walk around lens on a crop body.

[Chiggs]

Sigma 30mm 1.4. Had it with my old t2i. Wish it was compatible with a full frame camera though. It was awesome!

[artyH]

Regular, i.e. normal or fast lenses are not optimized for close distances. This includes lenses like the Canon 17-55IS, Sigma 30f1.4, Sigma 50f1.4, Canon 50f1.4, Canon 35f2, etc. Some of these lenses will focus pretty close, but they won't be sharp across the field. I like my Canon 35f2, but it won't do as well close up as the Tokina macro. The Canon 50f2.5 is a true flat field lens, and is sharp. It doesn't go to 1:1, and so it isn't a true macro without an expensive adapter.
That was why I went with the Sigma 50f2.8 macro. Any of the shorter macro lenses will be good for your purpose. Personally, I wouldn't go too long for this - a max focal length of 50 mm would be OK. I think that the Tokina 35 is very versatile and gives you the view of a traditional 56mm lens, but in a macro version. It is also the cheapest option, other than the Canon 50.