Is the 24 70mm good for food photography?

Posted on by Muna Meyer

Is the 24 70mm good for food photography?

As mentioned previously, for food photography I recommend either a 24 – 70mm f2. 8 or a 24 – 105mm f4, however, there are many zoom lenses that function very successfully for food photography. It’s just that these two are my favourites, and also the kind of lenses I see other food photographers mention all the time.

What focal length is good for food photography?

Typically, the best lenses for food photography are those that give a natural perspective. You don’t want to shoot with an ultra-wide-angle lens that distorts the image as it will make your photos look strange. We’d recommend a minimum focal length of 35mm on an APS-C body or a 50mm on a full-frame camera.

What lens should I buy for food photography?

The best Canon EF-S lenses for food photography

  • Best for: APS-C DSLR. Work also with: EOS M cameras (with an M adapter) and EOS R System cameras (with an R adapter)
  • Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM.
  • Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM.
  • Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM.
  • Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM.
  • Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM.

Is 50mm prime lens good for food photography?

The 50mm lens can be really useful, especially if you don’t have a zoom. This lens is good for shooting food top-down and for tablescapes. For food photography, 50mm is actually considered a wide-angle lens.

Is 35mm lens good for food photography?

35mm Focal Length is a Good Length For Journalistic Food Photography. Even though we can see more perspective distortion with this focal length, it is good at capturing journalistic type photography. So if your style is more towards the journalistic feel, then this perspective can be a nice touch.

Is 85mm good for food photography?

The maximum aperture on the 85mm lens is shallow. You have the ability to capture a very large aperture and hence shallow depth of field. This also allows for more light to fall onto the camera’s sensor assisting food photographers shooting indoors in low light situations.

How can I make my food look good in pictures?

Tips for taking great food photos

  1. Take photos under natural light. Do not use overhead lights or lamps or your built-in flash.
  2. Move around to find the best light source. Don’t feel confined to taking photos in your kitchen.
  3. Try taking photos from multiple angles.
  4. Minimize clutter.

Is there money in food photography?

So there are several ways to make money from your blog, and the food photography part is just one of them. Doing social media campaigns for brands where you take photos of their food product(s) and they use your images on their social media channels, or they pay you to show them on your social media channels.