wilfredo Posted September 15, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 15, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) After some discussion on bokeh on a separate section of this forum, I decided to purchase a previously owned 90mm Elmarit R to use alongside my new Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 on my Canon 5D II (which BTW I love even if it has a less pleasing bokeh, the Zeiss has other advantages). This Elmarit will be used mostly for portraits of women. The lens arrived today. I took these shots with it wide open at f/2.8. I can tell already that I will be using this version of the 90mm Elmarit more so than I ever did the one I had for my M8. I sold that lens a few weeks ago although it never disappointed me. It's just much easier to use a 90mm lens on a DSLR. The hand on piano shot shows the bokeh much better. I'm really glad I got this lens, I also like that it is small and lite in comparison to the Zeiss lens. :-). Thank you Ben for for making the suggestion to purchase a 90mm R lens. BTW, the lady in the photo works with me at St. Anselm's parish. Her name is Hoa Mai. She has an inner glow that makes her very beautiful. She is 64 years old and radiant! The hand belongs to my choir director :-). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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azzo Posted September 15, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 15, 2009 Both portraits are lovely Wilfredo. Had I to pick, I'd go for the b&w. Lovely tonality and smile captured. The hand on the piano ..... B&W ..... Definitely ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted September 16, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 16, 2009 Wilfredo, Great portrait. I, too, like the b&w the most. Also, the hands on the keyboard is wonderful and would be better in b&w also as Ivan said. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted September 16, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 16, 2009 Wilfredo, you act fast. Enjoy playing with the 90. More versatile than one might think. Always sharp enough, it has other merits I'm sure you'll show us. Congrats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted September 16, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 16, 2009 I love the tones - & the rapport - in the BW portrait. Kirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted September 16, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 16, 2009 Wilfredo- I agree with Ivan. Great shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted September 16, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you all. I didn't have much time today to play with the lens but I snatched the people around me and got them to stand in front of the camera. Here are two more shots, all at f/2.8. It looks like I'm going to get more out of this lens on my 5D Mark II than I anticipated. Ben: Yes I acted fast. I got the lens on auction on E-bay. It came with the adapter for the Canon, a B+W UV filter, and the Elpro 3 lens that turns it into a virtual macro lens. This whole combo was $530.00, I couldn't pass it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtZ Posted September 16, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 16, 2009 Wilfredo, When will we see portraits of Nieves and Vicki...? Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin T-M Posted September 16, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 16, 2009 Wilfredo, splendid portraits! I don't use often this lens since I have the Summilux 80 but it's a real little gem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted September 16, 2009 Artz, Vicki and Nieves are both camera shy. But I won't quit working on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted September 16, 2009 Wilfredo, splendid portraits! I don't use often this lens since I have the Summilux 80 but it's a real little gem. Thanks! I came close to purchasing the Summilux 80 but opted for the new Carl Zeiss 85mm f/1.4, it has some features I really like, focus confirm and electronic aperture control. I got this lens for better bokeh at wider apertures but I find the size and weight very agreeable. I'm really happy with it, and for the price, it couldn't be beat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtZ Posted September 16, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 16, 2009 Artz, Vicki and Nieves are both camera shy. But I won't quit working on it. Well, you can tell (beg) them it's just for me... I'm sure they will be less camera shy... Anyway, say hello to both of them! Anyway, brother, oustanding pictures! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted September 17, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 17, 2009 Excellent, and I like the second set very much. Stunning B&Ws. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertekijker Posted September 17, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 17, 2009 Beautiful portraits! I love the first B&W the most. Well done! ----------------- Frans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted September 17, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 17, 2009 Very lovely, clearly a good choice for this camera. LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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