[goran h]

For  most of us here photography is a hobby, and (at least for me) a bobby MUST BE FUN. I love fast primes and use them mainly for environment portraits. - But do I get better photos with those fast lenses? - I think so as they give more possibilities and they are just FUN to use.

 

And about head portraits - they can be very boring, and there are even more boring examples than those above (I just visited a terrible exhibition). However head portrait can be great. As example I love some photos of Hans Gedda - htttp://hansgedda.com/ - Nelson Mandela, Andy Warhol etc. But I agree, you often don´t need super lenses for those studio portraits.   

[JJ_SO]

Well, I am not sure in how far I can discuss his situation here in the forum. Besides some private stuff, he was employee representative for a company. The latter just ended along with the company itself. Thus I have hope that he will be able to join the club after his current vacation - otherwise I will do Nikon again.

 

We have always been a part-time gang. Full-time PZ is not an option financially.

 

I was not trying to squeeze information about Markus' whereabouts out of you, it was more meant as kind of ironic comment to our roles in industrial brainwash (with which I agree). One of the great things at PZ is, that you don't emit video streams for more internet blabla ("internet = superconductor of stupidity" I heard an IT guy saying).

 

And before you doing Nikon again, I just want to throw in, I'd appreciate very much testing the complete Fujinons (not the kit-lenses) before going into this spectacular conservative manufacturer's portfolio.

[thxbb12]

 

And before you doing Nikon again, I just want to throw in, I'd appreciate very much testing the complete Fujinons (not the kit-lenses) before going into this spectacular conservative manufacturer's portfolio.

 

I'm not sure I understand what you mean by this statement.

The only Fuji lens that hasn't been reviewed by PZ so far is the 100-400. That's quite a feat, thanks Klaus for the effort 

[JJ_SO]

Sure? 

 

XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR (as mentioned)

XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

XF23mmF2 R WR

Touit 50/2.8 macro (and if it's just about the differences to the Fuji macro)

 

And the 16 Samyangs I simply don't consider. 

 

But you are right, the big majority is reviewed. Somehow the Fuji site gave me the impression there are more lenses available.  :wub:

[borisbg]

Klaus, if there is such strong demand for portraits you may collaborate with Matt Granger. After all you are in the same city.

[toni-a]

A silly question,but where to upload full resolution pictures to link here ?

I already have photobucket account, will it work ?

[thxbb12]

If anyone is interested, I can provide 100% images of full body portraits with the following lenses:

• Olympus 25mm f1.4
  
• Olympus 45mm f1.8
  
• Olympus 75mm f1.8
  
• Fuji 35mm f1.4
  
• Fuji 56mm f1.2
  
• Tamron 90mm f2.8 (on Nikon FF)
  
• Nikkor 50mm f1.8 (on Nikon FF)
  
• Pentax 35mm f2
  
• Pentax 50mm f1.4
  
• Pentax 100mm f2.8 macro
  

[Klaus]

Sure? 

 

XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR (as mentioned)

XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

XF23mmF2 R WR

Touit 50/2.8 macro (and if it's just about the differences to the Fuji macro)

 

And the 16 Samyangs I simply don't consider. 

 

But you are right, the big majority is reviewed. Somehow the Fuji site gave me the impression there are more lenses available.  :wub:

 

The 100-400mm will be out tomorrow.

The 23mm f/2 is certainly NOT available yet.

The 18-135mm and Touit Macro - yeah.

 

But I'm afraid that I have to entertain the Sony folks later in September.

[Klaus]

Klaus, if there is such strong demand for portraits you may collaborate with Matt Granger. After all you are in the same city.

 

I think you are clearly overestimating the financial and time budget on which we are operating ... ;-)

[Studor13]

I think you are clearly overestimating the financial and time budget on which we are operating ... ;-)

 

Maybe so, but Photozone would get “a leg up” if you linked up with Matt (formerly known as That Nikon Guy) Granger.

 

I have a lot of respect for him.