An average lens for still life photography?

Michael Ray wrote:

The word average is an interesting term. If you mean "what everyone
does, I'd say a 150-210 on 4x6 and probably a 90 on 6x9.

The interesting thing about your question is that I have a theory and
I'd like some opinions on it. The theory is that one's favorite
equipment ends up greatly contributing greatly to one's perceived
"style", for example, I love to use my 58mm on my 6x9 for studio work.
To some extent, I think that people can tell my work from the slightly
wider look of my food photography. Anyone out there agree with my theory?

If it makes you hungry (and it does) it's a successful style

Seriously, nice stuff. While the wide angle is definitely
obvious, I think your lighting also contributes a good deal
to your style.

Food is hard to do well..

Thanks

MR

http://www.foodportfolio.com

Ronin wrote:

Hi,

I entered in the world of LF photography since few months. I usually shoot
architecture/landscape. Now I'd wish to start experimenting with some still
life and close up photography. I do not own own lenses shorter than 135mm or
lenses optimized for 1:1 reproductions. For beginning I think I will use a
SA 90/8 MC lens. But for the future I might consider to use a more
specialized lens for studio work. My budget is quite limited. Which lens you
would suggest for 200-350$? (I'd buy it used, of course). Consider that mine
is a Graflex Super Speed Graphic camera (with front shif/tilt/swing
movements avaiable and a bellows extension of approx. 33-34cm). For color, I
shoot mainly 6x9 and 6x7 format; for b&w I use mainly 10x12cm sheets. I can
deal with non MC lenses as long as their resolution is satisfactory also
with 120 format.

thanks in advance

Michael Ray wrote:

The word average is an interesting term. If you mean "what everyone
does, I'd say a 150-210 on 4x6 and probably a 90 on 6x9.

The interesting thing about your question is that I have a theory and
I'd like some opinions on it. The theory is that one's favorite
equipment ends up greatly contributing greatly to one's perceived
"style", for example, I love to use my 58mm on my 6x9 for studio work.
To some extent, I think that people can tell my work from the slightly
wider look of my food photography. Anyone out there agree with my theory?

If it makes you hungry (and it does) it's a successful style

Seriously, nice stuff. While the wide angle is definitely
obvious, I think your lighting also contributes a good deal
to your style.

Food is hard to do well..

Thanks

MR

http://www.foodportfolio.com

Ronin wrote:

Hi,

I entered in the world of LF photography since few months. I usually shoot
architecture/landscape. Now I'd wish to start experimenting with some still
life and close up photography. I do not own own lenses shorter than 135mm or
lenses optimized for 1:1 reproductions. For beginning I think I will use a
SA 90/8 MC lens. But for the future I might consider to use a more
specialized lens for studio work. My budget is quite limited. Which lens you
would suggest for 200-350$? (I'd buy it used, of course). Consider that mine
is a Graflex Super Speed Graphic camera (with front shif/tilt/swing
movements avaiable and a bellows extension of approx. 33-34cm). For color, I
shoot mainly 6x9 and 6x7 format; for b&w I use mainly 10x12cm sheets. I can
deal with non MC lenses as long as their resolution is satisfactory also
with 120 format.

thanks in advance

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Tom Phillips wrote:

Michael Ray wrote:

The word average is an interesting term. If you mean "what everyone
does, I'd say a 150-210 on 4x6 and probably a 90 on 6x9.

The interesting thing about your question is that I have a theory and
I'd like some opinions on it. The theory is that one's favorite
equipment ends up greatly contributing greatly to one's perceived
"style", for example, I love to use my 58mm on my 6x9 for studio work.
To some extent, I think that people can tell my work from the slightly
wider look of my food photography. Anyone out there agree with my theory?

If it makes you hungry (and it does) it's a successful style

Seriously, nice stuff. While the wide angle is definitely
obvious, I think your lighting also contributes a good deal
to your style.

Food is hard to do well..

Thanks

MR

http://www.foodportfolio.com

I lost the link to the original post, so that I could respond direct....
Its really very nice work, I wish I had someone close by that I could
work for that could teach me lighting techniques for that kind of work.

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