Maternity Photography question

11 years 11 months ago #228772 by Tsoto
I'm just getting started and have a Nikon D5100 with a 18-200mm lens. I have a budget of $1500 to buy some new lenses. I would like to specialize in maternity photography and would like to know what lens should I buy for this sort of photography?

:cheers:


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11 years 11 months ago #228853 by JHoward
Really most lenses should work really good for that. 50mm, 70-200mm or 85mm

Canon 7D & 1D MK III, Canon 10-22mm, 16-35mm f2.8L II, 24-70mm f2.8L, 70-200mm f2.8L IS, 300mm f2.8L IS, 200mm f2L IS, 50mm f1.4, 50mm f1.2L, 85mm f1.
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11 years 11 months ago #228918 by Tsoto
I've noticed the 70-200mm VR is much less then the 70-200mm VRII. If I buy the 70-200mm used I can get it for under budget. Or I can buy a 50mm f/1.4 and get a 85mm f/1.8 for under budget also.

Boy what a tough choice. B)


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11 years 11 months ago #229433 by mclayton
:goodpost:


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11 years 11 months ago #230339 by Tsoto
Anyone have an opinion on the VR and VRII 70-200mm lens? Is the VR good for most needs?


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11 years 11 months ago #230530 by John Landolfi
Absolutely, for me! I use a VR, and I've no complaints. A very versatile lens, also excellent for landscape work.:thumbsup:


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6 years 8 months ago #538595 by keren
Hello,
Recently a friend asked me for tips on shooting maternity sessions.  I started rattling off some ideas and decided to put them all in one spot.  Belly shots are some of my favorites for a lot of reasons.  They have definitely gotten a bad rap over the years and we’ve all seen the ‘what not to do’ images on those funny websites, but really they can be so beautiful.  It’s a time of anticipation, change and excitement…all of which should be documented!  How nice it is to have subjects take direction and it’s also a wonderful time to get to know new parents before you work with their precious newborn.


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