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I lifted this of the interweb. Very interesting to see how the different focal lengths distort the face. Which is your favorite? ...  

The focal lengths change based on format...for 35mm it was usually a 105mm for me. 📸

I shoot Leica M so I use a 135 mm. However, I think the longer lenses in this setup are really good as well.

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 I’m dating myself.

Film is hot again so you must be quite young

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Needless to say that I use it with a full frame camera (Nikon D4S)

85 mm must have a very thin DOF at 1.4.

I’m talking about the DOF not about the fact of being a master of portrait 🤣

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

I don’t 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. ... 

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 think it’s 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. I’m not sure I agree. But what I like, is that it leaves so much out of the fr... 

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(Maxxum/Alpha), a rare Minolta 85 2.8 Varisoft and while a bit shorter a 58 f1.2 (Minolta MC).

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.

My favorite focal length, for general use, is 80-85mm. But if it's portraits only, 100 is a hair better.

An other vote for 100!

90mm M mount ? I usually use 50mm or 90mm for portraiture

.. to get most of the subject in focus, depending on the angle.. why the 90 is on my "list"

I feel I already have to much Leica glass. 21,35,50,75,135.

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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. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Love your selfies though 👍

For me it would be the one that convinces the client to never use my services again. I guess that’s why I’m drawn to Diane Arbus.