wparsonsgisnet Posted May 18, 2007 Share #21 Posted May 18, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Here is one shot using the 24mm on the M8. It's been cropped, had a B-W 486 filter on it, iso 160, 1/60, at f4(?), and uses Edmund's 1.092 Tuned2 profile. I did a whole session using only the 24 and the 35 'lux asph lenses. Because of the location (half of a kitchen space) I had to break the 2 meter rule. The camera is between 4 and 5 feet from the victim. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/24469-portrait-lens-for-m8/?do=findComment&comment=258899'>More sharing options...
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pklein Posted May 18, 2007 Share #22 Posted May 18, 2007 That's OK, Bill. The viola breaks the rules of proportion for stringed instruments, anyway, so you're in good company here. --Peter, who actually likes the viola. Some of my best friends have been violists. Really. (Your subject will understand). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted May 18, 2007 Share #23 Posted May 18, 2007 I would avoid 1.4 lenses as they do give some back focus problems, for portrait you do want to have the right focusing sport, not an ear instead of the eye. I love my Cron 50 and feel that my Elmarit 90 is too much for close portrait. I wanted a cron 75 but I've just ordered a CV 75 to give it a try. If you want just one lense I would give a try to the Cron 50 (50 X 1.3 = 66) Eric I find the 50/1.4asph to give smoother bokeh than the Summicron. In my case Backfocus is not an issue any more since my copy has been calibrated its spot on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfarkas Posted May 18, 2007 Share #24 Posted May 18, 2007 Bill, Yes, I think the edge on her arm is from downsizing/JPG compression. I don't like to sharpen my files very much (or at all), so it's not that. Excellent shot with the 24. This is exactly what I am talking about. Break the rules! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted May 18, 2007 Share #25 Posted May 18, 2007 One of the things I teach in my lighting workshops is to let go of the idea that you "must" shoot with X lens at Y aperature from Z position. Photography is about creativity. The reason we have so many lenses to choose from is that each gives a certain look and feel. I'd encourage everyone to experiement as much as possible. David I emphatically agree. Thanks for the interesting story about Hitchcock as well. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phovsho Posted May 19, 2007 Share #26 Posted May 19, 2007 No mention of the 90/f4.0? Don't own it, never used it, but contemplating. Seen some recent threads on this lense suggesting it is a great portrait lense. Thoughts relative to the faster lense being suggested here? Best Murray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted May 19, 2007 Share #27 Posted May 19, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) David, your last shot if fabulous. I agree! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&W Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share #28 Posted May 20, 2007 Do you mean that your M8 is focusing right with the 75 lux now? My 75 lux works OK when stop down to 4.0 Jerry I don't have the 75 lux! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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