Re: Good Lense for Portraits? [v04.n200/30]
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 13:44:42 -0500 From: MIKE MOORE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Good Lense for Portraits? [v04.n200/30] Message: 30 I'm considering buying a 105mm 2.8 D AF Micro-Nikkor for portraits. I'll be coupling it to a N70. Good choice? I shoot mostly BW if it matters. Also anyone know if there is an abundance of these lenses in good shape used? Thanks, Mike Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is great for portraits. However, at normal distances it isn't sharper than the AIS 105 f2.5. Sorry, don't believe there are many of these lenses available on the used market. You could try Del's for example. Jim
Re: Good Lense for Portraits? [v04.n200/30]
I'm considering buying a 105mm 2.8 D AF Micro-Nikkor for portraits. I'll be coupling it to a N70. Good choice? I shoot mostly BW if it matters. Also anyone know if there is an abundance of these lenses in good shape used? Thanks, Mike Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Two years ago I made a comparison with my 85/1.8 and the 105/2.8 micro I suggest to buy the 105 micro only if you are interested in its macro capabilities or you need a longer focal lenght than the 85. The optical performance of both (only one sample tried) are basically equal with an almost imperceptible edge of the 85 wide open (2.8) (I rarely use the 85 at 1.8 because it is too soft IMHO). The 85 is a compact lens, allows for a brilliant image in the viewfinder, costs less and you can find plenty of them used. The 105 micro is a very good versatile lens but I found that its biggest drawback is the AF speed (very slow especially if you use it along the whole focus range), it costs more and it's not simple to find it used. hope this helps Massimiliano Marchetti web page: http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/8043
