50/1.4 for food photography?

[notelliot]

just wondering if this focal length would be suitable for shooting food. the other option right now is the 60/2.8 macro. anyone had any experience with these and food?

[Big Mike]

As long as you have the space to work, I don't see any problem with that lens.

[Christie Photo]

I would think longer yet. Lighting will be a greater concern.

I've done very little food photography. It's a lot tougher than you might suspect.

-Pete

[RMThompson]

1.4 is too narrow, the 1.8 can do just fine!

I've shot very littel food, but here are some examples with the 50mm 1.8!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1097/755836080_f2f1f0dd67.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1210/566822197_3bd47515b4.jpg