It's about a 8/10 revolution from closest focus to infinity, and it is
one of the stiffest focusing rings on any
lens I own. However it's also one of the least intimidating. The M-100
is also a fine lens but with the 1.5x
multiplier it's a bit long for portraits IMHO, and I say that as someone
who's original lens kit consisted of
a SMCT 35 f3.5, SMCT 55 f1.8 and ST 150mm f4.0. The last lens in the
list served me as a portraits as well
as my nature lens for years, (which explains my lack of portraits and
nature shots in my portfolio from that period).
Bob W wrote:
35mm and 85mm working as a pair has been good focal lengths for me.
I used to have an M 85/2 years ago, which several people have recommended.
It's a very nice size of lens, but it didn't work very well for my way of
shooting. The problem was that the focusing barrel was not quick enough. I
seem to remember that it also took more than a single revolution to go
through the full focus range, rather like a macro lens; however, people have
told me since that this is not the case, so it must bound up with my
frustration at how slow it was to focus. Perhaps I just had a bad sample.
--
Cheers,
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 01 June 2005 13:24
To: [email protected]
Subject: street shooting lens
While I was in London this past week, I tried to do some
street portraits, but I wasn't very successful. I think part
of the problem was that my zoom was too obvious when extended
to 75mm. Also, 75mm didn't reach quite far enough. Nate got
some good candids with his Canon 85mm prime. The barrel is
pretty short, so it's nice and unobtrusive. I think I would
like something comparable.
I don't really feel like springing for the FA 85mm (and it's
backordered anyway). Can anyone suggest an alternative lens
or focal length or whatever?
I'd love to hear what works for different people.
Thanks,
Amita
--
A man's only as old as the woman he feels.
--Groucho Marx
