-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Daniel T. Peace Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 4:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: EOS 85mm 1.8 vs 100mm 2.0
Greetz, Folks, Ne1 know the advantages or disadvantages of choosing the 85mm 1.8 or the 100m 2.0 other than price. I would like to purchase one or the other today to use as a portrait lens, mostly for persons of color, with Negroid features. I am trying to build a small portable studio and this is an important choice for me although I haven't any experience with either lens. Your advice and or insight is gratefully appreciated, TIA, peace. Hi, I have used and owned both of these great lenses! They are both very sharp and can both blow out the background very nicely for full/partial body and head shots. The thing about the EF 100 2USM is if you want to shoot head and shoulders you need to back up quit a bit more than with the EF 85 1.8USM. This is one of the reasons I kept the EF 85 1.8USM. It also offers more flexibility when shooting in confined spaces yet still can give you the perspective of a short tele. Many will say that you can use one of the 50's in this situation but a 50mm when used close enough for head shot will emphasize facial features that may not be very flattering. This is why 85mm is the standard minimum focal length for a portrait lens. It may sound nuts but in my lens quiver I have both an EF 85 1.8USM and EF 135 2L (among several others), for portrait use. The EF 135 2L is a fantastic head lens and the EF 85 1.8USM gives me the head and shoulder and partial body images I need! Cheers/Chip * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
