05-30-2011, 10:58 AM
If you barely use a lens then it's indeed time to sell it <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> But then whether 85 or 105 or 135 FL suits better you style of portraiture - only you can tell <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> I find more useful the 85mm becouse I prefer to work in a closer distance and get not-too-close framing at the same time, but I know a lot of people swearing that 135mm prime (f 2.0 DC) is the best thing for portraits ever.. I'd also agree with Serkan that the 105 macro might be too contrasty for a portrait lens..
On the 70-200 theme - absolutely great lens, weight is a PITA though, not a carry all day long item ..unless it goes in a backpack <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> The cheaper but optically very good alternative is Nikon's 80-200 2.8 (also heavy, no VR, but half the price). My friend has on of those and its' IQ is really good, way better than the 70-300 VR (which I had some time in the past).
' /> But then whether 85 or 105 or 135 FL suits better you style of portraiture - only you can tell <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I find more useful the 85mm becouse I prefer to work in a closer distance and get not-too-close framing at the same time, but I know a lot of people swearing that 135mm prime (f 2.0 DC) is the best thing for portraits ever.. I'd also agree with Serkan that the 105 macro might be too contrasty for a portrait lens.. On the 70-200 theme - absolutely great lens, weight is a PITA though, not a carry all day long item ..unless it goes in a backpack <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> The cheaper but optically very good alternative is Nikon's 80-200 2.8 (also heavy, no VR, but half the price). My friend has on of those and its' IQ is really good, way better than the 70-300 VR (which I had some time in the past).