Trying out the 60/2.8 Macro for Portraits

[RonSmith]

I got the EF-S 60/2.8 Macro last week, mostly for fun with flowers and bugs and stuff, but thought I'd try it out as a portrait lens. The shorter working distance compared to the longer macro lenses, which many think a disadvantage, is actually helpful in using this lens for people. This shot of my boys was taken from about five or six feet, with a 420EX on a Stratos bracket. What do you think?

http://i.pbase.com/v3/12/464812/2/47124398.080205a029.jpg

[RonSmith]

You can better see the detail in the original at http://www.pbase.com/rs2/image/47124398/original

[cjsa]

I've been doing the same thing, I like how it works for you and for me!

[Dante King]

great capture. seen a reveiw of this lens. said it was good for portraits, and it seems to be the case. handsome young boys.

[cansing]

Great shot!

Looks like one of the boys got his hair "cut"!