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Nov 09, 2006 11:11 | #1

Hi All

I've used my 60mm f/2.8 for people/portraits up to now but wondered if anyone has any experience of using the 70 - 200 f/4 for the same?

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Nov 09, 2006 11:28 | #2

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Looks good to me for portraits!

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Nov 09, 2006 11:32 as a reply to @ angryhampster's post | #3

You are so right!!

Thanks mate........

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Nov 09, 2006 11:44 | #4

70-200 f4 IS

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Nov 09, 2006 11:51 | #5

Pretty good , here too, one of my favorites for portrait. The isaolation power is very good as it is quite sharp.

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Nov 09, 2006 13:34 | #6

Raindancer wrote in post #2239448

I've used my 60mm f/2.8 for people/portraits up to now but wondered if anyone has any experience of using the 70 - 200 f/4 for the same?

Conventional portraiture has found, thru time and experience with medium format and 35mm film portraiture, the optimal focal lengths for different types of portraits. 'Optimal' is a blend of good shooting distance for facial perspective that our eyes are accustomed to looking at someone, plus a shooting distance -- one that permits good photographer-subject interaction without discomfort for the subject of being too close, and which permits placement of artificial lights for formal portraiture.

Conventional portraiture lens focal lengths translate to 110mm at the long end for the APS-C format camera (same as doing a really tight headshot with 180mm on 35mm SLR). Of course, 'rules' can be broken.

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Nov 09, 2006 13:37 | #7

I took this one with my 70-200

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Nov 09, 2006 13:44 as a reply to @ montreal's post | #8

Excellent for portraits.

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Nov 09, 2006 13:57 | #9

of course it is!

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Nov 09, 2006 16:24 as a reply to @ whiskaz's post | #10

It is a wonderful portrait lens - in fact I think candid portraiture is this lens' forte!

If you plan on using it indoors, you will need a flash as it blocks off the onboard one.

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Nov 09, 2006 18:12 | #11

it is a wonderful lens for portraits. You just need to have enough room to back up becasue of the focal length.

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Nov 09, 2006 18:17 | #12

I really, really like this lens for portraits.

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Nov 09, 2006 20:30 | #13

One of my two most favourite lenses for portraiture... (everybody's favourite by the looks)...except mine's a f/2.8...a bit heavier to hold but it's better than going to the gym..

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Nov 09, 2006 20:35 | #14

Bokeh is beautiful on her =)

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Nov 10, 2006 01:54 as a reply to @ KevC's post | #15

Thanks guys....some wonderful shots, advice and definitely made me a lot happier now!!!!!

I'm trying to persuade my financial advisor (she who must be obeyed) to let me take some of her this weekend but she hates having her picture taken.

Thanks again

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