08-14-2011, 08:53 AM
I am looking for a lens to use 50:50 macro : portrait and these 2 are very appealing. I have read about some compatibility issues between the tamron 60mm and XD and XXD lenses?
I am very tempted by the F2 of the macro for portrait work and from the photozone review the bokeh looks nice and creamy. How does the AF compare between the 2? especially in low light? (i currently have a tamron 17-50 VC, i do find this a bit soft at 50mm and 2.8). I guess the AF may be faster on the canon due to the USM. Most of my portraits are of my 2 year old so AF is important. Bascially I can't afford a separate portraits lens and love macro so want the best 2 in one I can get for my budget. I want to use it mainlyand hel therefore i don't thnk the 100mm is for me also my living room is only about 12ft to 100mm would be too long.
Anyone used both? I would be very grateful for any advice.
I am very tempted by the F2 of the macro for portrait work and from the photozone review the bokeh looks nice and creamy. How does the AF compare between the 2? especially in low light? (i currently have a tamron 17-50 VC, i do find this a bit soft at 50mm and 2.8). I guess the AF may be faster on the canon due to the USM. Most of my portraits are of my 2 year old so AF is important. Bascially I can't afford a separate portraits lens and love macro so want the best 2 in one I can get for my budget. I want to use it mainlyand hel therefore i don't thnk the 100mm is for me also my living room is only about 12ft to 100mm would be too long.
Anyone used both? I would be very grateful for any advice.