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(02-21-2012, 03:43 PM)williamting Wrote: PhotoProFx, Thanks! Comparing notes, you are now giving me motivation to go for a 70-200mm lens. With this type of lens, I need quite a big studio, especially if I want to shoot group. You are right that this type of lens does wonderful things. I am using a 200mm for some modelling and even family shots which were done in the open space. The only disadvantage is that I need to shout!
Not sure whether these few pictures taken with 200mm is worth your viewing: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a...21cfb75081

I need to give you a bit of direction here... the 70-200 MM F2.8l.. this is not cheap glass, around $2,500 new. You can buy used (Adorama or B&H) at a much lower price, make sure it is VERY good conditin with a hood. Both are great places because they know how to take care of a photographer new or grizzled and they both have stellar reputations.
Now, the group shot is better managed by wide angle glass you don't need to back off to the otherside of the parking lot to get a good photo of a group. If you are shooting a pano you can stitch them together and make a very nice pano.
When using the 70-200.. rack out to 185mm for the best head shots. If you are doing full body then pull back to fill the frame. In my experience 15 feet or so is good. The stand on a stool to get a good angle on the subject to make it very interesting.
You want good glass for wide angle try a something in the 18 - 55 range F2.8L (by no means do you have to use L glass - luxury ) you can use F4.5 for decient results for family. If you intend to go to a higher level then the cost will get significant.

Just letting you know.

PhotoProFX