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RF 24-105 F4-7.1 IS STM For shooting paintings?

BeccaBoni
Apprentice

I am rediscovering my love of photography and I just purchased an EOS R6 Mark ii that came with the RF 24-105 F4-7.1 IS STM lens. I was previously using the Rebel T7 with the lens that came with the 18-55mm lens. I have recently been learning how to photograph paintings as I have mainly been shooting outdoor macro and landscape. I'm finding this to be more challenging than I expected and I really want the most appropriate lens that will capture all of the texture and detail with my new camera. I was mostly shooting outside in the shade,  when it's cloudy, or at sunrise before the sun comes out with my Rebel T7. What lens recommendations would be suggested to shoot in raw using manual focus for shooting artwork? 

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ebiggs1
Legend
Legend

"The hardest part will be lining up the camera to get a flat plane to shoot out, ..."

 Absolutely paramount if you want the best results.

EB
EOS 1D, EOS 1D MK IIn, EOS 1D MK III, EOS 1Ds MK III, EOS 1D MK IV and EOS 1DX and many lenses.

kvbarkley
VIP
VIP

If you can rig up a thin rod that is perpendicular from the painting, you can adjust the camera until the rod "disappears" and all you see is the end.

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