Recommanded Lens For Group Photo

[rozmiyunus]

I'm using 400D with kit lens for group photo...and it's sharp at centre but other look a little blur..why? Which lens should I use..50mm 1.8?

[ShaolinTiger]

I'm using 400D with kit lens for group photo...and it's sharp at centre but other look a little blur..why? Which lens should I use..50mm 1.8?

16-35mm f/2.8 L MKII at f/8 :)

[andythology]

16-35mm f/2.8 L MKII at f/8 :)
What a recommendation.


and it is so accurate. ;p

[noruazumi]

I'm using 400D with kit lens for group photo...and it's sharp at centre but other look a little blur..why? Which lens should I use..50mm 1.8?

perhaps u use small large aperture like f/1.8 which cause shallow Depth of Field. try smaller aperture like f/4, f/8 and so on depends on how big is the group. for a group shot, u may need to use Wide Angle lens.

[ShaolinTiger]

perhaps u use small large aperture like f/1.8 which cause shallow Depth of Field. try smaller aperture like f/4, f/8 and so on depends on how big is the group. for a group shot, u may need to use Wide Angle lens.

He's using kit lens, most likely 18-55mm, which isn't really sharp at the edges.

[andythology]

I'm using 400D with kit lens for group photo...and it's sharp at centre but other look a little blur..why? Which lens should I use..50mm 1.8?
at most time, PP will do the job. use f/5.6 and above to be safe. So lower shutter speed is a must, thus the tripod come in place.

[newdaddy]

I'm using 400D with kit lens for group photo...and it's sharp at centre but other look a little blur..why? Which lens should I use..50mm 1.8?

Kit lens is weak at 18mm at wide apeture f3.5, try stop down to apeture f8.0 or above will help.
or u can use 35mm above which produce sharp image throughout..
pls read the following review.
http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/Canon%20EOS%20Lens%20Tests/45-canon-eos-aps-c/180-canon-ef-s-18-55mm-f35-56-ii-test-report--review

[noruazumi]

He's using kit lens, most likely 18-55mm, which isn't really sharp at the edges.

Canon kit lens can't be that bad. :?
i think smaller aperture could reduce his problem a bit. then kick in some Photoshop magic. :D
16-35mm f/2.8 L MKII, what a mouthful! and i'm sure it is darn expensive too. :D

[tedearl]

16-35mm f/2.8 L MKII, what a mouthful! and i'm sure it is darn expensive too. :D

You bet! :D

[jmaguireokm]

16-35mm f/2.8 L MKII at f/8 :)

17-40mm f/4 L cheaper ma :P

[ShaolinTiger]

17-40mm f/4 L cheaper ma :P

He didn't mention any price constraints, or anything else, he asked what's the best lens for the job - and I told him ;)