rollsman4 Posted December 3, 2021 Share #1 Posted December 3, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am enjoying the SL and looking for a recommendation for a portrait lens. Prefer Sigma lens. If any sample shots of this l would appreciate it. Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cowz Posted December 3, 2021 Share #2 Posted December 3, 2021 I also love the SL. I use a sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM for use indoors where there is not a lot of room. A bit wide and you need to watch for distortion but great rendering. I also use manual M Glass, and my favourite is the TTArtisan 90mm f1.25. I use the 50/75/90 summicrons on the M9M and M10P Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn30 Posted December 3, 2021 Share #3 Posted December 3, 2021 Right now I've been using the Sigma 105 f/2.8. I included a picture of my son fishing at f/8, so you can't really see the bokeh but it is nice wide open. All my Sigma lenses are fantastic on the SL2. I watched a video the other night on youtube by Christopher Frost where he was comparing 85mm lenses by various manufacturers (not L mount). The Sigma 85mm F1.4 was highly recommended. 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! 5 Quote 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/327138-recommend-sigma-l-mount-lens-for-portraits/?do=findComment&comment=4325476'>More sharing options...
erudolph Posted December 3, 2021 Share #4 Posted December 3, 2021 For environmental portrait and some closeups I can recommend the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN. Both image3s below at f/1.2 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! 4 Quote 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/327138-recommend-sigma-l-mount-lens-for-portraits/?do=findComment&comment=4325483'>More sharing options...
TeleElmar135mm Posted December 3, 2021 Share #5 Posted December 3, 2021 Sigma DG DN 85mm f/1,4 - great lens for a moderate price 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansvons Posted December 4, 2021 Share #6 Posted December 4, 2021 In my opinion, only a side-by-side comparison with a subject in the picture and some dimensional space behind the person allows for an informed decision. Best would be to have some strong backlight as well. Everything else is hearsay. I’m sure Sigma knows how to make sharp glass. But does the character suits your taste? I’d rent/borrow, shoot portraits and then decide. And I’d start for portraits with 50mm because that resembles quite nicely how we humans perceive space and our contemporaries’ faces. Personally, I think that manual vintage 50ies have more potential for moody portraits than super sharp modern glass. Especially with the SL, there are tons of choices available, and some of them won’t lose value over time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. G Posted December 4, 2021 Share #7 Posted December 4, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Although it’s really big, the 105 1.4 produces stunning images. The one downside is you can’t really use it when the sun is behind your subject. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistairm Posted December 4, 2021 Share #8 Posted December 4, 2021 18 hours ago, Dr. G said: Although it’s really big, the 105 1.4 produces stunning images. The one downside is you can’t really use it when the sun is behind your subject. I’d second this. One of the few non-Leica lenses that gets serious time mounted to my SL bodies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted December 5, 2021 Share #9 Posted December 5, 2021 I have several Sigma L mount lenses, either one of the 65mm f2, 85mm f1.4 or the 105mm f2.8 are all excellent for portraits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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