Boxcar
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Lens for portrait
Jun 15, 2020,03:50 AM
A lot pf digital cameras a not full frame. If 35 mm full frame a 105 mm lens used to be considered ideal .
I remember using my Nikor 105 with fine grain film. I could make 20x 24 prints that were sharp and showed no grain.Now Iβm dating myself.
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What lens for portrait photography?
By: ChristianDK : June 15th, 2020-03:34
I lifted this of the interweb. Very interesting to see how the different focal lengths distort the face. Which is your favorite? ...
What format camera?
By: myles721 : June 15th, 2020-03:41
The focal lengths change based on format...for 35mm it was usually a 105mm for me. πΈ
35 format.
By: ChristianDK : June 15th, 2020-04:02
I shoot Leica M so I use a 135 mm. However, I think the longer lenses in this setup are really good as well.
Lens for portrait
By: Boxcar : June 15th, 2020-03:50
A lot pf digital cameras a not full frame. If 35 mm full frame a 105 mm lens used to be considered ideal . I remember using my Nikor 105 with fine grain film. I could make 20x 24 prints that were sharp and showed no Iβm dating myself.
Yes indeed...
By: Mike H : June 15th, 2020-13:26
Iβm talking about the DOF not about the fact of being a master of portrait π€£
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L or 100mm f/2.8 Macro
By: cshimokita : June 15th, 2020-07:26
If I am using the Canon 5D Mk II. Nikon Ai-s 105mm f/2.8 Micro with the Nikon F3P. Mind you I don't do a lot of portrait work... Casey
Nice lenses, Casey
By: ChristianDK : June 15th, 2020-09:23
I donβt do a lot of portraits either. These days it seems to me more and more snaps of the kids. However, when the summer holidays come up, I plan to pack a proper kit to take with me to the summer house. I am considering getting a 90 mm for my M setup. ...
With a RF, I always thought a 75mm would be the way to go...
By: cshimokita : June 15th, 2020-14:19
What's your impression of the 75 in m-mount? I do have a Canon 135mm f/3.5 (mfg 1952/53) in Canon S-mount (ltm) that I use on my IIIf or MP with adapter and really like the results for landscapes... used with an external finder. Casey
I have the APO 75 summicron and itβs no doubt a great lens.
By: ChristianDK : June 16th, 2020-00:50
I think itβs main qualities are that it can still be used as a general purpose lens with a very concentrated view. Some describe it as the closest to how one sees with the eye. Iβm not sure I agree. But what I like, is that it leaves so much out of the fr...
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By: cshimokita : June 16th, 2020-02:51
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By: ChristianDK : June 15th, 2020-11:22
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By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 15th, 2020-14:14
With my Leica kit I have a 75 and a 135
By: ChristianDK : June 15th, 2020-09:27
I am thinking if it is worth filling the gap with a 90 mm. From what I can read, a lot of people here find the sweet spot at 85-105. I still feel my 135 is doing a good job and the 75 an acceptable job.
100 is perfect
By: JohnFM : June 15th, 2020-10:57
My favorite focal length, for general use, is 80-85mm. But if it's portraits only, 100 is a hair better.
Thanks, John
By: ChristianDK : June 15th, 2020-11:23
An other vote for 100!
How about
By: Quan : June 16th, 2020-01:40
90mm M mount ? I usually use 50mm or 90mm for portraiture
For full frame
By: Jocke - Bad Santa : June 16th, 2020-10:47
I have a Nikon 105mm and a Zeiss 100mm that is perfect for both macro and portrait. I don't shoot portrait so often, mostly selfies with the phone. π€£π€£π€£π€£
How interesting
By: EinPa : June 19th, 2020-16:58
For me it would be the one that convinces the client to never use my services again. I guess thatβs why Iβm drawn to Diane Arbus.