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PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
superb portfolio trifox!
wich lens did you use for IMG_6454 ( 38 ),IMG_6455 ( 39 )

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Seems you are love colors and lights and handle them very well! I just love your works! Beautiful!


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
poilu wrote:
superb portfolio trifox!
wich lens did you use for IMG_6454 ( 38 ),IMG_6455 ( 39 )


These pics taken by BIOTAR 2/58 --- please note that it was at 8pm in JUNE this year... Smile


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Id like to introduce my pics taken by CZ PLANAR 1.4/50 AE -- we are talking about portrait lenses --- this is one of the best port.lenses even tough is not used as portrait lens too much --- CANON Speedlite 430EX flash was used ....

http://www.homer.sk/portfolio/flash005-planar

trifox


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Aarrgh!! I forgot!! The CZ Vario-Sonnar 28-85 EXCELLENT PORTRAIT LENS!!!

Perfect performer with a flash.... this sample is taken at f/8, 1/100, ISO 100 - flash Canon speedlite430ex
Adobe Lightroom - sharpness used...a bit

www.homer.sk/mf_lenses/006_Vario_Sonnar/IMG_8478.jpg

Unfortunately, this lens belongs to my brother Smile)) Its not in my possession Smile)


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
YES! Like or better than best primes! Amazing performer!


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
YES! Like or better than best primes! Amazing performer!

at F8 with flash, all lenses are amazing
the 28-85 is a amazing lens, one of the best zoom
this one was sold for £100, nobody want to save those beauties Rolling Eyes
Click here to see on Ebay


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
What would make a "good" portrait lens (at non-insane prices)?

the Biotar 75/1.4 goes for $600+


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
orly_andico wrote:
What would make a "good" portrait lens (at non-insane prices)?

tamron sp 90 2.5


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
poilu wrote:
tamron sp 90 2.5


the adaptall costs as much as the lens itself Confused

for a total cost of $200, you can get a 180/2.8 CZJ Sonnar (there's one on ebay right now for $185 BIN).

what about the russian glass?

I used to be quite a fan of the Jupiter-9 but since discovering this forum it seems the J-9 is considered one of the worse lenses?

the tair-11 looks interesting.. and the kaleinar 100/2.8... and the volna-9 as well Very Happy


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
My favourite portrait lenses are, apart from some very nice 50mm lenses (on a crop cam great portrait lenses!) those:

- Nikkor-H 1.8/85
- Asahi Pentax Takumar 2.8/105
- Jupiter-9 2.0/85

and the Kaleinar 2.8/100 is also very nice.

And adapted to a DSLR, my (formerly Orio's) Volga-3 MC 2.8/80 Pentacon Six lens is excellent for portraits!


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
i'm interested in the Tair-11 and the Kaleinar 100/2.8 and the volna-9.

i've had the Jupiter-9 for a long time and i'm quite happy with it but seems to me the volna-9 has better bokeh...

any comments from someone who's used these? thanks..


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Anyone used the Ennalyt 1.5/85mm for portraits??

I only used it for flowers shots so far and liked it a lot....

And how about the 1.8/85mm Takumar(s) and Nikkor 1.8/105mm?


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
orly_andico wrote:
i'm interested in the Tair-11 and the Kaleinar 100/2.8 and the volna-9.

i've had the Jupiter-9 for a long time and i'm quite happy with it but seems to me the volna-9 has better bokeh...

any comments from someone who's used these? thanks..


The Volna-9 is a 50mm macro lens, very sharp and thus not primarily constructed for portraits. But then why not?


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
What constitute a good portraitlens? Seriously, I have doubts in "portraitlens" as a term.


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
someone says that s-makro-planar 2.8/60 is superb sharp lens, Mr. ORIO posted some example of amazing Makro-planar 2.8/100. It supposed to be good for portraits. But the prices are higher a bit Sad I saw one makro-planar 2.8/60 for 500 USD on eBay and 2.8/100 is more expensive...


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
portrait lens is a good term in my opinion 75-100mm range is portrait lens, well know and right. Even if you can make portrait with a 400mm lens too.


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
kds315* wrote:
Anyone used the Ennalyt 1.5/85mm for portraits??

I only used it for flowers shots so far and liked it a lot....

And how about the 1.8/85mm Takumar(s) and Nikkor 1.8/105mm?


I used Takumars and Nikkor 1.8 both are great for portraits I found auto Takumar is less good than SMC for portraits even if auto perform very well in other areas. Unfortunately I never had chance to use Ennalyt 85mm.


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
portrait lens is a good term in my opinion 75-100mm range is portrait lens, well know and right. Even if you can make portrait with a 400mm lens too.


Well yes, the focal range I get. But over and over I hear "thats a good portraitlens", but whats good? DOF? Bokeh? Sharpness? etc etc.


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
trifox wrote:
someone says that s-makro-planar 2.8/60 is superb sharp lens, Mr. ORIO posted some example of amazing Makro-planar 2.8/100. It supposed to be good for portraits. But the prices are higher a bit Sad I saw one makro-planar 2.8/60 for 500 USD on eBay and 2.8/100 is more expensive...


Be carefull with super sharp lenses ! A very few model has perfect skin. Super sharp lenses good for eyes, but for all portrait I like softer lenses.


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
LucisPictor wrote:
orly_andico wrote:
i'm interested in the Tair-11 and the Kaleinar 100/2.8 and the volna-9.

i've had the Jupiter-9 for a long time and i'm quite happy with it but seems to me the volna-9 has better bokeh...

any comments from someone who's used these? thanks..


The Volna-9 is a 50mm macro lens, very sharp and thus not primarily constructed for portraits. But then why not?


With 50mm need to get to close to the model is this ok with own kids, but with an adult not such a good deal.


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
portrait lens is a good term in my opinion 75-100mm range is portrait lens, well know and right. Even if you can make portrait with a 400mm lens too.


yes....and one more thing is what term we can use for PORTRAIT..
portrait of: landscape, face, group of the people, things? ... than distances to achieve proper composition,,, etc...


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
orly_andico wrote:
poilu wrote:
tamron sp 90 2.5


the adaptall costs as much as the lens itself Confused

for a total cost of $200, you can get a 180/2.8 CZJ Sonnar (there's one on ebay right now for $185 BIN).

what about the russian glass?

I used to be quite a fan of the Jupiter-9 but since discovering this forum it seems the J-9 is considered one of the worse lenses?

the tair-11 looks interesting.. and the kaleinar 100/2.8... and the volna-9 as well Very Happy


200 USD is nothing if you compare what Tamron SP 90mm f2.5 provide! Yes , this is an excellent portrait lens too.

No magic in lenses too if you like to use only cheap ones, result will be cheap too. This range as usual the best quality and expensive ones from every manufacturers. You can't produce same image with a Jupiter-9 even if a good lens than most expensive brothers. I tested many lenses in this range but none of cheap ones reach quality of higher priced ones.


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
No magic in lenses too if you like to use only cheap ones, result will be cheap too. ..

Well, they say there is an exception to any rule, don't they? Wink
Although your thoughts are mostly right, Attila, I strongly believe that there are some cheap lenses that can produce some "magic"!


PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That is exciting in old lenses sometimes we can fond excellent ones for little money, but that is for sure this excellent ones never reach top Carl Zeiss or Leica quality this is my conclusion. That is another point of view for us need top lenses ?
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