In a fit of madness, "Tom DelRosario" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Like the poster who is asking about a single carry-around lens to replace my 35-80.
>I am thinking of doing the same, though I don't think I need to go up to 200 mm
>coverage. I compared the 35-80 with my 50/1.8 and realized how much sharper the
>50/1.8 is. But I also like the convenience of a zoom. I rented a 20-35 L series
>zoom and was frustrated occasionally with having to switch between three lenses to
>get good coverage.
>
>My 75-300 doesn't focus close enough to be a good portrait lens (5 ft. min focusing
>distance), so I would like a zoom that goes into the short telephoto range.
Ahem, well, my EF 75-300 focuses close enough for portraits
for sure. In fact it will go down to a postcard size, surely enough to
fill a frame with a head? Or are you saying you need to be closer than
5 feet?
For what it's worth, I use my EF 35-135 for head and shoulder
type of shots.
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