Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John, neither of these lens are bad for portrait work. Candid images with lots of detail are good in the sense of real life portraits. And both lens is well suited for work with men (IMHO) in the studio. For the ladies (some not all) you will want a softer look. So Either of these would work but you may want to take the edge off (so to speak) with some slight defussion. This can be with black nylon hose or a special filter. Again both are great lens and should do what ever your wanting to do. Cheers Wilber GFE http://www.jeffcoatphotography.com John Collier wrote: > A little while ago we discussed how a medium telephoto that goes a little > soft wide open is perfect for portraits. The 100 f2.8 macro lens was not > recommended as it was too crisp and harsh for portrait work. Erwin and > others have said that the 90 APO is even sharper than the 100 macro and I > was wondering if this would make the 90 APO unsuitable for portraits! I have > a 90 tele-elmarit that I love and have no plans on selling and it has that > delightful slightly soft rendition focussed close and wide open. I would > like to supplement it with a summicron for when the light is low and weight > does not matter. Naturally I know the old 90 is a little soft wide and close > but can anyone comment on how they have found the APO for wide open > portraits? > > Thank you > > John Collier - -- Cheers Wilber GFE tel. 803-469-2440 http://www.jeffcoatphotography.com