Recommend Zoom For SL Portraits and Family Group Shots

[rollsman4]

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I have to pass on the Leica Zoom due to cost. Can you recommend a Zoom that will cover me for portraits and some Family Group shots.

 Thinking Sigma, Panasonic . I want a zoom that comes as close to Leica Zoom in IQ and AF and Skin tones.  Thanks 

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[Photoworks]

nobody can balance IQ, Cost, and Range for you

why don't you look at what is available on the BH website?

there are only a few zoom

[PhotoCruiser]

Check the Sigma Contemporary line up for more than good results,
if you wan't to be super picky and pay more then the ART line from Sigma.

The Nikkor 24-70 2.8 was the most used lens on my Nikon D800 

if you are on a budget then the 28-70 F2.8 DG DN C Contemporary
if you want to pay 300$ more for a bit better quality then the 28-70 F2.8 DG DN II ART
both lenses will cover most of your other than mentioned photography too, so probably the best bang for the buck.

Otherwise take a fixed focal length lens and use your legs to zoom,
if you go in single person/face portraits then the Sigma 105mm what doubles also a excellent macro lens or the 85mm but without macro.

Chris

 

 

Edited February 14 by PhotoCruiser

[jaapv]

If you don’t need Autofocus I highly recommend a Vario-Elmar 35-70 4.0 R latest version on an adapter. It has a very subtle rendering especially for skin tones and an excellent closeup function. 

[rollsman4]

Thank you everyone.  I decided to Get a Prime lens for now.  I bought the Sigma 65mm DGDN Lens to start with 

  Thanks