Studio Lens recommendations

Just wondering what lens would be good for studio work. Right now I have a 30mm sigma, a 60mm tamron and a 135mm zeiss (no autofocus). Thinking a zoom might be the best option for the versatility (24-105mm L?) but many people are using primes by the looks of it so I might be pretty well off with what I have. Maybe add an 85mm prime.

I want something that is versatile but that will that goes both ways and I'm not sure if I should get a versatile fast prime or a versatile slower zoom with larger focal length.

This lens is mainly going to be used in a studio and Max $1000 to spend

Thanks!

Assuming by studio you mean with models then yes, autofocus is kind of a must. When they start moving you really need to capture what you want fast. On your crop cameras, are you happy with your 30mm and 60mm? If so then I would go for the 85 1.8. I use it on my 40D and it is a great focal length for head and shoulder shots in the studio. For my spaces it is however too long to be my only lens so you will need to rely on your 30 and 60 as well. If you don't like your 30 and 60 then I would recommend you get a decent 50mm instead.

I'd think there is no answer since there are several variables invloved. Shooting what? How big is the studio? What is your style? I only use MF for portraits, and moving subjects myself. Always thought that is any controlled situation a zoom might not be necessary.

The 24-105 L is my favorite studio portrait lens on both full frame and crop bodies.

Get a used 24-70

90% of my studio work is done with my 70-200. This allows you to get full body to tight headshot all from a comfortable distance without being in your models face. If shooting more than one person then sometimes I will switch to my 24-70.

jrscls wrote in post #11438663
The 24-105 L is my favorite studio portrait lens on both full frame and crop bodies.

Yes, this is what I'm leaning towards as my studio space is on the small size.... Approx 15' x 20'. The thing that scares me a bit is I see ALOT of them for sale.

Depending on the space I am shooting in, either the 24-105 or the 70-200. 70-200 gets my preference but the 24-105 has been essential at times.

a 18-200 should cover most of your needs

Hardcore wrote in post #11439153
Yes, this is what I'm leaning towards as my studio space is on the small size.... Approx 15' x 20'. The thing that scares me a bit is I see ALOT of them for sale.

The only reason you see a lot of them for sale is because it is such a popular lens, and since it comes as a kit with the 5D II, so they are often sold off at a slight profit.

What are you missing in your current lenses? You seem to have the useful focal lengths covered. Since you're probably going to shoot with studio lights at narrower apertures (f4 - f8 mostly I guess), I can't imagine IQ being an issue with your 30, 60 and 135, especially since you have two bodies so you won't have to switch all the time.
If you're set on a versatile zoom, something in the middle range like 24-105 could be very useful. I personally LOVE my Tokina 50-135 for this type of work, but it's hard to find and since you'll be shooting in a pretty small studio, you'll probably want to be able to go wider than 50mm, maybe even wider than 24mm... 15-85 could also be an option.

Thanks for all the comments

I think I make the obvious choice and just use my current lenses and if I find they aren't working for me, then I'll get something else.

I have a bit of "I want a new lens fever".