For portraits in the 35 to 85mm range - How important is IBIS?

[Eric84]

Photography only - hobbyusage - no paid assignments
What are Your thoughts about IBIS when you shoot only 1 person portraits and boudoir within the 35-85mm range?
Mostly homestudio shooting, with occasional "golden hour shots" in a park or a forest-backround.

Do you consider IBIS either wihin the camerabody or the lens crucial to get a sharp image?

Considering the RF 50mm F1.2L with the R8 or R6 mkII

 

[Eric84]

I now see that the thead is in the Rumors section - Can a admin please move it to the gear-section for EOS R?

 

[ThomasTH]

For portraits, a shorter shutter speed is necessary anyway to avoid motion blur. I don't see much importance in IBIS for this type of photography.

 

[Tomba]

The R6Ii is the more balanced combination with the RF 50mm F1.2L USM and has IBIS.

The RF 45mm 1.2 STM would be my choice for the light and smaller R8. Or the RF 28-70mm 2.8 IS STM

 

[dcm]

In general, shutter speed is your first choice to prevent blur, both for the camera and the subject. IBIS can help with camera motion, particularly when you cannot use a faster shutter speed. It also helps us older photographers with hands that aren't as steady as they used to be.

Forum member @drmikeinpdx has some experience in the boudoir realm. He may be able to offer some recommendations here. Check out his prior forum posts and work at https://www.beyondboudoirphoto.com/.

Depending on your situation, you may find a single 50mm lens somewhat limiting. I've taken portraits in a variety of situations for family and organizations that I'm involved with. I started with an FD 35-105 back in my film days, then transitioned to the EF 24-105 f/4 L before moving to the faster EF/RF lenses. Depending on the location, lighting, and background/bokeh I want to achieve, I use a fast 85, 135, 24-70, or 70-200 these days - shorter lenses indoors, longer lenses outdoors. I never had the need for a fast 50 in my shooting - I almost always had enough room to step back and use the 85. It really depends on the perspective you are trying to achieve.

My portraiture has improved more through technique and practice than specific lenses. I shot both handheld and with a tripod. I often use a remote shutter release with the tripod so the subject looks at me. I found that it can give a more natural expression than looking at the camera.

 

[Eric84]

In general, shutter speed is your first choice to prevent blur, both for the camera and the subject. IBIS can help with camera motion, particularly when you cannot use a faster shutter speed. It also helps us older photographers with hands that aren't as steady as they used to be.

Forum member @drmikeinpdx has some experience in the boudoir realm. He may be able to offer some recommendations here. Check out his prior forum posts and work at https://www.beyondboudoirphoto.com/.

Depending on your situation, you may find a single 50mm lens somewhat limiting. I've taken portraits in a variety of situations for family and organizations that I'm involved with. I started with an FD 35-105 back in my film days, then transitioned to the EF 24-105 f/4 L before moving to the faster EF/RF lenses. Depending on the location, lighting, and background/bokeh I want to achieve, I use a fast 85, 135, 24-70, or 70-200 these days - shorter lenses indoors, longer lenses outdoors. I never had the need for a fast 50 in my shooting - I almost always had enough room to step back and use the 85. It really depends on the perspective you are trying to achieve.

My portraiture has improved more through technique and practice than specific lenses. I shot both handheld and with a tripod. I often use a remote shutter release with the tripod so the subject looks at me. I found that it can give a more natural expression than looking at the camera.

Thanks for the input
The 50 mmF1.2L isnt going to be the only lens, but im thinking that getting a good lens that you use 80% of the time. Then of cource some other options on the side. Maybe the 35mm F1.8 IS and 85mm F2 IS. Most portraitshoots will be inside my appartment, with a room or a part of my livingroom with a backdrop and studioflash. The boudoir in a bedroom with size 3 meters x 4 meters, so im thinking 35 or 50 would work best there. Good low light performance and sharpness would be beneficial.