Does anyone know a good indoor portrait lens for Canon?

K McCall · 11-03-2015, 02:16 PM

Hi, all! While visiting family, I got a question that I'm hoping someone here on the forum can help with. This person has a Canon Rebel with the two kit lenses and is just getting into photography. They want to keep the budget low and is quite willing to buy used but not manual. Any suggestions for a good, wide-ish indoor prime? For reference, they had just seen what my camera with the FA 31/1.8 could do and was hoping for something similar.

Thanks to anyone who could suggest something appropriate!

**boriscleto** · 11-03-2015, 02:21 PM

The Sigma 30/1.4 Art? It's a DC though, so APS-C only.

Adam · 11-03-2015, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by K McCall

Hi, all! While visiting family, I got a question that I'm hoping someone here on the forum can help with. This person has a Canon Rebel with the two kit lenses and is just getting into photography. They want to keep the budget low and is quite willing to buy used but not manual. Any suggestions for a good, wide-ish indoor prime? For reference, they had just seen what my camera with the FA 31/1.8 could do and was hoping for something similar.

Thanks to anyone who could suggest something appropriate!

How wide do the want to go? For cheap this comes to mind:
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens 9522B002 B&H Photo Video

For classic portraits the 50mm F1.8 would also do the trick.

K McCall · 11-03-2015, 06:53 PM

Thanks so much, guys! I've been wanting to try out the Sigma myself. And Adam, many are the days that I've wished for a 24/2.8 for myself

I'll definitely pass along the recommendations!

cali92rs · 11-03-2015, 07:12 PM - **1 Like**

The 35mm f2 IS is a great bang for the buck lens, i highly recommend it.

redcat · 11-04-2015, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by cali92rs

The 35mm f2 IS is a great bang for the buck lens, i highly recommend it.

+1 for this one !!! a great great great lens !!!

K McCall · 11-06-2015, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by redcat

+1 for this one !!! a great great great lens !!!

I'll be sure to add that to my list of recommendations! Thanks so much!

Sagitta · 11-06-2015, 08:05 PM

If they don't mind learning manual focus, I have the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 and its an absolutely amazing lens. Its sharp even at f/1.4.

I flubbed focus on this one, but if you look at the ground in front of him youll see what I mean. In most circumstances you'd stop down a few pegs anyway for portraiture.

You know, like this...

11-03-2015, 02:16 PM	#1
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808	Does anyone know a good indoor portrait lens for Canon? Hi, all! While visiting family, I got a question that I'm hoping someone here on the forum can help with. This person has a Canon Rebel with the two kit lenses and is just getting into photography. They want to keep the budget low and is quite willing to buy used but not manual. Any suggestions for a good, wide-ish indoor prime? For reference, they had just seen what my camera with the FA 31/1.8 could do and was hoping for something similar. Thanks to anyone who could suggest something appropriate!

11-03-2015, 02:21 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by K McCall Hi, all! While visiting family, I got a question that I'm hoping someone here on the forum can help with. This person has a Canon Rebel with the two kit lenses and is just getting into photography. They want to keep the budget low and is quite willing to buy used but not manual. Any suggestions for a good, wide-ish indoor prime? For reference, they had just seen what my camera with the FA 31/1.8 could do and was hoping for something similar. Thanks to anyone who could suggest something appropriate! How wide do the want to go? For cheap this comes to mind: Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens 9522B002 B&H Photo Video For classic portraits the 50mm F1.8 would also do the trick. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-03-2015, 02:21 PM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473	The Sigma 30/1.4 Art? It's a DC though, so APS-C only.

11-03-2015, 06:53 PM	#4
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808 Original Poster	Thanks so much, guys! I've been wanting to try out the Sigma myself. And Adam, many are the days that I've wished for a 24/2.8 for myself I'll definitely pass along the recommendations!

11-03-2015, 07:12 PM - 1 Like	#5
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	The 35mm f2 IS is a great bang for the buck lens, i highly recommend it.

11-04-2015, 09:10 AM	#6
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by cali92rs The 35mm f2 IS is a great bang for the buck lens, i highly recommend it. +1 for this one !!! a great great great lens !!!

11-06-2015, 07:51 PM	#7
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808 Original Poster	Originally posted by redcat +1 for this one !!! a great great great lens !!! I'll be sure to add that to my list of recommendations! Thanks so much!

11-06-2015, 08:05 PM	#8
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	If they don't mind learning manual focus, I have the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 and its an absolutely amazing lens. Its sharp even at f/1.4. I flubbed focus on this one, but if you look at the ground in front of him youll see what I mean. In most circumstances you'd stop down a few pegs anyway for portraiture. You know, like this...

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