Is there any advantage to using a lens like this that has great bokeh and rendering for studio shots over like a 50 1.8? I'm just wondering because we specialize in outdoor, natural shots. But the high school seniors are sometimes wanting the traditional shot too. So we leased a studio spot. I have a 50 1.8g, and am wondering if this lens would make much of a difference for studio shots. I realize for outdoor shots there is no comparison, just wasn't sure for studio. We are primarily using a single color background..
agelessphotog wrote:
I have a 50 1.8g, and am wondering if this lens would make much of a difference for studio shots.
Well, sure, the 58G can make a difference, but the distinguishing blur will disappear as you stop down. ~50mm means 3/4 portrait or so, and f/4 for customary DOF. The 58 isn't going to deliver its blur magic at that setting. Wide open is a special effect, and not suitable for every frame of a senior shoot. f/1.4 in the studio also needs special considerations: critical placement of focus, specific subject posing, contamination by ambient light. As high art, studio f/1.4 has a role if you want to spend time on an image.
