[Johan de Moor]

I want a prime portrait for my sony dslr


Doubt about an macro or the sony 85 2.8 sam


Anyone some words about it? Pos and cons?

[Brightcolours]

Which DSLR? APS-C or FF?

 

Depends on what you look for, of course. On APS-C 85mm is a long portrait lens. I prefer the long end of the portrait range. But some like the shorter portrait lenses with the wider view, and then the Tamron 60mm f2 Di II macro might be a better option.

 

And then there is the amount of subject separation you want. If the maximum of f2.8 is fine for you, it is a fine lens. Alternatively look at the Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro lenses, as they also double as 1:1 macro lens.

[Johan de Moor]

Thanx

The tamron is twice the price.....


I already have the sony 50 1.8 for the short ends but i like and sometimes prefer a longer lens


Its for apsc....


Do you know which af is faster : tamron 90 or the sony 85???

[Brightcolours]

Thanx

The tamron is twice the price.....


I already have the sony 50 1.8 for the short ends but i like and sometimes prefer a longer lens


Its for apsc....


Do you know which af is faster : tamron 90 or the sony 85???

Most likely the Sony, the Tamron is a macro lens.

[Johan de Moor]

Ok

And which do do recomend

The new sigma 105 hsm

Or

The new tamron 90 vc?

[Brightcolours]

I don't know which is better. All macro lenses are good. Maybe you have a camera shop nearby where you can try them out, concerning AF speed and such?

[Rover]

At this rate (looking up to the rather more pricey new macros) you might as well consider a SIGMA 85mm f/1.4 lens for portraits. I never had it, only used for a little while (Canon mount), and it looks like a winner. Decently sharp wide open and pretty good by f/1.8 I hope to get one eventually.

[Johan de Moor]

Rover

No doubt that the sigma 85 is a good lens but almost twice the price from the tamron....


I want to choose between the tamron 90 (eisa award winner 2013-2014) and the sigma 105 hsm

[Klaus]

I am planning to test the Tamron in late October.

[Johan de Moor]

Great klaus!