what prime lenses to get for shooting a film?

[deckardScott1980]

im planning on shooting a slew of short films and possiblely a full feature using an ifocus 35mm adapter. If recently purchased a 28mm nikon lens for wide shots. and a 50mm for medium/close ups. am i ok with these two lenses, which ive been happy with. Should i add on a couple more for more percise shots. If yes, which lenses should i add on? any suggestions would help, Thanks!

 

[tmnt]

Absolutely. Maybe start with an 85, 100, 135mm.

 

[smithy]

I say 35, 85, and maybe 105 and higher for deep Bokeh. But I personally use 35, 50 and 85 the most.

 

[Jg Marceaux BestBetter]

If you're adventurous: 28mm, 50mm, 105mm or 135mm

If you're on a budget: 35mm and 85mm

Above all, get the fastest lenses you can afford.

 

[deckardScott1980]

thanks for the advice. so i have a 28mm and 50mm for wide angle and medium angles...what are the 85,105,and 135 primarily for? what kind of shots can i get with those lenses?

 

[Beat Takeshi]

Closer ups.

 

[Beat Takeshi]

Having a fast zoom will be helpful too for those shots that just don't feel right with the ones you might have.