EF 100f/2.8 Macro for Portraits??

PictureDisk · 25th of December 2007 (Tue)

Has anyone used the EF 100f/2.8Macro on a FF body for portraits? I have heard that it is incredibly sharp (like all macros), and I am looking for a longer portrait lens than my 50f/1.4 so I can put a little distance between myself and the subject. The 50mm is just a bit short for me on a FF when I am not taking full-body portraits, and trying for upper-body & head-shots. I was contemplating the 85f/1.8, but I have heard that for just slightly more, I can get the 100 macro and use it for portraits as well as macro work. Any sample portraits taken with this lens would be appreciated. ... I've already seen the thread on the 85f/1.8, and know that is a great portrait lens - I just want to see what the 100 macro can do before I make my decision. Since I already have the 50f/1.4, I already have a decent short FL portrait prime. ... I just need to add a longer FL to my bag. Thanks!!!

WMS · 25th of December 2007 (Tue)

Have you checked out Pixel-peeper.com?

http://pixel-peeper.com/adv/?lens=11...max=none&res=3

Wayne

Jarrad · 25th of December 2007 (Tue)

I love it

wtaccord · 25th of December 2007 (Tue)

Wow! Great examples! I have the lens. Now I need a FF! haha

Dorman · 25th of December 2007 (Tue)

I use mine for portraits as well, but on a crop body. I'll get some examples up.

PictureDisk · 25th of December 2007 (Tue)

Jarrad -- Wow. Pretty sharp. If I didn't know those were taken with a 100Macro, I would have guessed the 85f/1.8. Did you sharpen much??

I'd love to see more examples!!

kuanyu · 25th of December 2007 (Tue)

I use this lens on my crop body and love it for portraits. Very sharp and a good background blur.

Jarrad · 26th of December 2007 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PictureDisk

Jarrad -- Wow. Pretty sharp. If I didn't know those were taken with a 100Macro, I would have guessed the 85f/1.8. Did you sharpen much??

Thanks

The last image was sharpened a bit more than the others. The first two were only lightly selectively sharpened. I've had an 85 1.8. This Macro was noticeably sharper. It's an exceptionally sharp lens. No need to worry about that.

rattymouse · 26th of December 2007 (Wed)

Both shot with the 100mm 2.8 Macro

geofflove · 26th of December 2007 (Wed)

Thnaks all - looks like it's the lens for me... just need a little money now....hopefully not too long..!

Paulice · 27th of December 2007 (Thu)

This is with FF and the 100mm at F2.8

and this at f4

It's a great all round lens

Lester Wareham · 27th of December 2007 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PictureDisk

Has anyone used the EF 100f/2.8Macro on a FF body for portraits? I have heard that it is incredibly sharp (like all macros), and I am looking for a longer portrait lens than my 50f/1.4 so I can put a little distance between myself and the subject. The 50mm is just a bit short for me on a FF when I am not taking full-body portraits, and trying for upper-body & head-shots. I was contemplating the 85f/1.8, but I have heard that for just slightly more, I can get the 100 macro and use it for portraits as well as macro work. Any sample portraits taken with this lens would be appreciated. ... I've already seen the thread on the 85f/1.8, and know that is a great portrait lens - I just want to see what the 100 macro can do before I make my decision. Since I already have the 50f/1.4, I already have a decent short FL portrait prime. ... I just need to add a longer FL to my bag. Thanks!!!

Yes it can do well at portrait, although a bit slower the slight increase in length helps with the control of depth of field. Bokeh is pleasant.

It is very sharp wide open however, this can be considered an issue with some portrait work where you might want to flatter the subject

A macro lens is very convenient for general work where the ability to get very close-in gives great flexibility. I would say that if your only application is portrait you are probably better to go for the 85/1.8.

SilverHCIC · 27th of December 2007 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lester Wareham

Yes it can do well at portrait, although a bit slower the slight increase in length helps with the control of depth of field. Bokeh is pleasant.

It is very sharp wide open however, this can be considered an issue with some portrait work where you might want to flatter the subject

A macro lens is very convenient for general work where the ability to get very close-in gives great flexibility. I would say that if your only application is portrait you are probably better to go for the 85/1.8.

I agree with Lester, the 100Mac can do portrait work quite well. He recommends the 85/1.8 if your only application is portraiture. ... I have both lenses, and can tell you that they can achieve similar results. The 100 can be a bit long on a 1.6 crop, but since you are interested in using it on a FF body, it would probably be fine. Since I shoot a crop, I use the 85 more often for portrait work. ... But my 100Mac is probably sharper, while still yielding a narrow DOF for a pleasant bokeh.

geofflove · 28th of December 2007 (Fri)

Thnaks. I do want macro possibility too, and as it's on a FF the length I think will be ok - I think I'll go for it!

Cheers

tmonatr · 28th of December 2007 (Fri)

Not FF,(30D) but sure is sharp.2nd is crop of 1st. Shot wide open at f2.8.

25th of December 2007 (Tue)	#1
PictureDisk User is banned from forums Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 72	EF 100f/2.8 Macro for Portraits?? Has anyone used the EF 100f/2.8Macro on a FF body for portraits? I have heard that it is incredibly sharp (like all macros), and I am looking for a longer portrait lens than my 50f/1.4 so I can put a little distance between myself and the subject. The 50mm is just a bit short for me on a FF when I am not taking full-body portraits, and trying for upper-body & head-shots. I was contemplating the 85f/1.8, but I have heard that for just slightly more, I can get the 100 macro and use it for portraits as well as macro work. Any sample portraits taken with this lens would be appreciated. ... I've already seen the thread on the 85f/1.8, and know that is a great portrait lens - I just want to see what the 100 macro can do before I make my decision. Since I already have the 50f/1.4, I already have a decent short FL portrait prime. ... I just need to add a longer FL to my bag. Thanks!!!

25th of December 2007 (Tue)	#2
WMS "Escargot on the Hoof" Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California, the land of the politicaly corrupt and innept Posts: 2,848 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: EF 100f/2.8 Macro for Portraits?? Have you checked out Pixel-peeper.com? http://pixel-peeper.com/adv/?lens=11...max=none&res=3 Wayne __________________ I'm just a simple maker of love charms and tokens,who occasionally takes a picture or two. Gear list: more toys than I need, Fewer than I want.

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Dorman Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 4,659 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: EF 100f/2.8 Macro for Portraits?? I use mine for portraits as well, but on a crop body. I'll get some examples up. __________________

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kuanyu Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fl. USA Posts: 575 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: EF 100f/2.8 Macro for Portraits?? I use this lens on my crop body and love it for portraits. Very sharp and a good background blur. __________________ 50D & XTi w/Grip - Kit 18-55mm,75-300mm,EF 24-85 IS, 50mm 1.8, 100mm 2.8 macro, 100-400L,580ex,RC-1,(2) AB400s, RF602s ,SoftBox/Barndoors/Brolly Box/Sekonic L-308S Lightmeter empty wallet Kuanyu.zenfolio.com

26th of December 2007 (Wed)	#9
rattymouse Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 173	Re: EF 100f/2.8 Macro for Portraits?? Both shot with the 100mm 2.8 Macro

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geofflove Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 143 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: EF 100f/2.8 Macro for Portraits?? Thnaks all - looks like it's the lens for me... just need a little money now....hopefully not too long..! __________________ Geoff Take a look at my other pictures at: http://www.geofflove.co.uk

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28th of December 2007 (Fri)	#14
geofflove Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 143 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: EF 100f/2.8 Macro for Portraits?? Thnaks. I do want macro possibility too, and as it's on a FF the length I think will be ok - I think I'll go for it! Cheers __________________ Geoff Take a look at my other pictures at: http://www.geofflove.co.uk

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tmonatr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,585 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: EF 100f/2.8 Macro for Portraits?? Not FF,(30D) but sure is sharp.2nd is crop of 1st. Shot wide open at f2.8. __________________ Tim Bartender - "So, you guys are dictionary salesmen." Roy Munson - "You would be punctilious in assuming that." Last edited by tmonatr : 18th of April 2008 (Fri) at 00:00.

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