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I would suggest as you find lenses you like visit this site and check the reviews. Most times, at least with the canon lenses, they always have shots taken by a good photog and they always have very in depth reviews.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...s-Reviews.aspx
When i find lenses i put in google , for example 50mm 1.4 samples and their site always pops up or lens name the digital picture. Good to have a visual reference, maybe open a few tabs with each lens and flip back and forth.Last edited by barcodes; 05-17-2011, 05:02 PM.Comment
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Nice, good luck with it! Let us know how it turns out.
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60mm 2.8 macro would possibly work.... be 85mm on a dx lens... which is goodis that a lofty goal? can i get a sweet portrait lens that also can do 1:1 macro? would love something that has exceptional bokeh. i've been looking at lens and haven't sorted it out yet.
the sigma 85mm f1.4 perhaps, but it does not do 1:1......
i've also read stellar reviews of these manual focus 85mm f1.4 lens that have very nice glass, but again not 1:1.
isn't f1.4 hard to focus?
this is for a nikon dx size dslr, is 85mm the right focal length for portrait shots with a dx??
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The Canon 100mm 2.8L is the best macro lens hands down and it is extremely great for portraits as well.Comment
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i am liking the 60-70mm for the dx. i don't anticipate ever buying a full frame camera so i think i can splurge a bit here and get a fixed focal length lens geared towards a dx.
my gear is all for nikon, not that i have a ton. but i bet it is a pretty sweet lens eh.
do either of y'all shoot with a fixed lens or always a zoom?
thx folks.
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I cant speak for the others but a close friend of mine from Canada who runs a mainstream biz (weddings, portraiture etc, only uses primes unless absolutely necessary. I like using both but again, I am far from a pro
SDA does some really nice work imo, I would consider what he has to say. Even if the lenses are different he can prob advise ya on the prime vs zoom issue. I don't know fuck shit about bm bradleys work but i sure love his quotes. All joking aside, i'm sure his work is excellent as well.
Best of luck.Last edited by barcodes; 05-17-2011, 08:03 PM.Comment
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I always chuckle when i see bm's sigComment
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come over and try mine out and if ya like it just buy it... I use a zoom for content and a fixed for headshots and fun stuffi am liking the 60-70mm for the dx. i don't anticipate ever buying a full frame camera so i think i can splurge a bit here and get a fixed focal length lens geared towards a dx.
my gear is all for nikon, not that i have a ton. but i bet it is a pretty sweet lens eh.
do either of y'all shoot with a fixed lens or always a zoom?
thx folks.Comment
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Each different lens has it's purpose.i am liking the 60-70mm for the dx. i don't anticipate ever buying a full frame camera so i think i can splurge a bit here and get a fixed focal length lens geared towards a dx.
my gear is all for nikon, not that i have a ton. but i bet it is a pretty sweet lens eh.
do either of y'all shoot with a fixed lens or always a zoom?
thx folks.
That is why the geniuses at Nikon and Canon make so many different lenses.
you asked about a lens that can do both portrait and macro. The Canon 85mm 1.2L does great low light and portrait but does not do macro very well.
The canon 100mm 2.8L does both very well. I am sure Nikon has a lens that can do both just as well.Comment
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What is going on with threads like these? Is it you cannot google "Nikon Macro lenses"
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thx folks!
right on, can you holler at me, i don't have your # anymore.
thanks man, there are a couple that might fit, but are not advertised as such.
why do you care? can you not read the title? i asked for advice on a fixed length lens that is macro & portrait. are you really so miserable in your life you have to point fingers over a lens thread on an adult industry message board where several prolific shooters (not you) post?
if you can't contribute, just go back to harassing markham in his thread because i will rip your fucking head off if you want to come at me.
and you must of missed this in your haste to display your shitty attitude.
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This is a discussion board.
It is a place where anything can be discussed.
By asking a question, even if you already know the answer, you are starting a discussion.
Those that choose to participate have the opportunity to share their knowledge and help others in this community. Others can learn from the discussion.
More questions can be asked and then answered because this is a discussion.
There is some business being conducted here. Having and participating in a discussion gives one an opportunity to build a reputation that should reflect their business.
It gives one the opportunity to interact with others which helps to create new friends or make enemies.
Sure one can find an answer on google but that is not contributing to a community discussion board.Comment
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