Which Lens to buy for Portraits
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That's an interesting choice and according to many, one of Canon's most underrated lenses. I've never used it, so let us know how you like it.benique said:I just ordered the Canon EF 100 F2.0. Finally I'm going to have a new toy to play with
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I read that as well. I'm going to report back my findings with some example photos.mackguyver said:That's an interesting choice and according to many, one of Canon's most underrated lenses. I've never used it, so let us know how you like it.benique said:I just ordered the Canon EF 100 F2.0. Finally I'm going to have a new toy to play with
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benique said:I just ordered the Canon EF 100 F2.0. Finally I'm going to have a new toy to play with
I agree with you on the Nikkor f/2; it's the best 50 I've ever used, or at least I remember it that way. I've never used it on a FF Canon but your posts have inspired me to get a F to EF adaptor and get my old Nikkor 50 f/2 into digital action. Unfortunately the focus ring on mine is now quite loose but maybe I could have it serviced and re greased.
Funnily enough this lens is almost a pancake design, set into a conventional 50mm f1.4 barrel.
Given that you have an adapter I'm surprised that you haven't got hold of a Nikkor 105 f2.5. This was / is a superb portrait lens, and had a stellar reputation in its day.
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Sporgon said:
I've read many good things about the 105 2.5 and 1.8 as well. I'm sure they would be good choices as well.
Yo should definitely get an adapter. It's about $10 on eBay. Go for one with micro adjustments. I'm wondering how they perform on a EOS 5DS.
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I have only had the chance to take a few photos with the Canon 100 F2.0. Here is a 100% crop @F5.6. I don't know if it was in perfect focus since I used auto focus. I opened the RAW file in Photoshop with the standard settings without editing anything. This lens is very sharp and the CA goes away when you stop down a little.
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