Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Daniel, I was using the lens on a Contax 167. It is an early version made in Germany so not an MM designation. Sometimes all out speed in a lens creates interesting artifacts that improve the photo, and sometimes you just want a stunningly good lens that is virtually aberration free wide open. I originally picked up the Contax 167 as a kit with the 50 F1.4 Planer. I was taking a look at all the fast 50's in the world. I found the 85 in a shop in Kansas City (now closed unfortunately). For immaculate head shots you will not find a better lens. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+dorysrus=mindspring.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+dorysrus=mindspring.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Daniel Ridings Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 1:22 AM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Don's PAW More portraits, non Leica content Window-lighting is perfect. I like the idea, kids lined up, take a shot to get their immediate response to the situation. It really seems to work well. I like the range of reactions, from the serious boy (I have one of those too), to the bubbling girls. I was wondering about the lens, 85 Zeiss. Is it one for a Leica or are you using it on something else. Not that it matters, it's just that I have an interest in that focal length and hadn't run across that one before. Best, Daniel On Sat, 4 Sep 2004, Don Dory wrote: > Every year I shoot head shots of the rising ninth grade class so that > the headmaster and staff will know by name all of their new students by > the second day of class. This year I also shot the rising sixth grade > class for the same reason. > > Lighting is as simple as possible, almost always simple window light > with no fill. Turn the subject a little into the light and you have a > wonderful look. Take the subjects in less than ten seconds each and you > get the true person. > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/album44/sixthgradeboy > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/album44/sixthgradeexcitement > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/album44/sixthgradewinsomeboy > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/album44/sixthgradshootergal > > All shots wide open with a discontinued Zeiss 85mm at 2.8. > > Comments always welcome. > > Don > dorysrus@mndspring.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information