45mm vs. 90mm tilt-shift

[Jesse]

So I've finally given up waiting for the new L tilt-shifts and have decided to grab either the current 45mm or 90mm. Right now I'm thinking I'm gonna go with the 90mm because I want it more for portraits, but the 45mm is still calling my name as I see it as a more versatile lens.

Thoughts?

 

[PhilA]

As a long time user of both (plus a 17mm) I use the 90mm all the time, but the 45mm only rarely. The 90mm is spectacularly sharp, while the 45 isn't quite in the same league and it also has a few optical chromatic aberration problems when tilted.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

As a long time user of both (plus a 17mm) I use the 90mm all the time, but the 45mm only rarely. The 90mm is spectacularly sharp, while the 45 isn't quite in the same league and it also has a few optical chromatic aberration problems when tilted.

I had the 90, it was great, but it was not the right focal length at the time, and I am manual focus handicapped because of my old eyes. I used it tethered to a pc and a 27 in monitor to do my critical focusing, and it did not disappoint me.

 

[pwp]

As a long time user of both (plus a 17mm) I use the 90mm all the time, but the 45mm only rarely. The 90mm is spectacularly sharp, while the 45 isn't quite in the same league and it also has a few optical chromatic aberration problems when tilted.

I agree, of the two go for the 90mm, especially as you're shooting FF. I have the 90mm which I mainly use for products...it's amazingly sharp. But for portraits? Wouldn't you miss AF? I've used mine on a few portrait shoots but nearly always get my best shots with the 70-200 f/2.8isII. I just keep the 90mm for 100% static subjects.

-pw

 

[Jesse]

Thanks guys. Yeah, if only tilt shifts had AF. But no, it's not too hard to get focus using the screen, with 10 times zoom. Of course it would be easier to just shoot with an AF lens but hey, sometimes you have to make sacrifices to get a specific look, and a tilt-shift portrait just can't be imitated (well).

Rented the 45mm for a wedding a couple weeks ago. It's nice for group/couple shots and landscapes, but yeah I'm thinking it's too wide for my main uses:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jesseherzog/15310207656/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jesseherzog/15129703269/

 

[c.d.embrey]

I love the 90mm f/2.8 Tilt and Shift. I use it for table-top products shots. It used it on a 1Ds2 and now on a 5D3.

All an "L" version will do is add to the price, because today's lens is as good as it gets

 

[Jim Saunders]

Schneider has a 50 f/2.8 tilt-shift. Just don't let the wife see the pricetag

Jim

 

[JamesJX]

I concur, of the two strive for the 90mm, particularly as you're shooting FF. I have the 90mm which I predominantly use for products...it's amazingly sharp. Yet for pictures? Wouldn't you miss AF? I've utilized mine on a couple of representation shoots yet about dependably get my most ideal chances with the 70-200 f/2.8isII. I simply keep the 90mm for 100% static subjects.




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