[Leica] Portrait Lens

[hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (G Hopkinson)]

Yes, I understand, Brian. I do think, though, that a lens longer than 90 mm 
can be a successful portrait lens too. (a 135 on the M7
in my case). I am talking about a tighter, face only composition rather than 
half length or head and shoulders. 

<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/a/F2/portrait.jpg.html>
<http://tinyurl.com/2vj3k5>

I like the longer working distance for this kind of shot as well. Wade is 
talking about other applications where he wants a little
tele reach too.

I think that the fifties will absolutely make great portrait images on the 
M8, as you have said.
Your Nocti ought to be magnificent in this role. A larger image in your 
finder as well. Post some for us, we're thin on the ground
for M8 portrait stuff.

Cheers
Hoppy  

-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org 
[mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
Brian Reid
Sent: Thursday, 1 February 2007 09:46
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: RE: [Leica] Portrait Lens

Your examples were shot with an M7. I'm sure an Elmarit 90 is a wonderful 
portrait lens for an M7. We're talking about an M8 here,
on which I don't think that is the right lens for portraiture.


> Wade, I have the Elmarit M 90 (the current one). I am extremely happy with 
> its performance.


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