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12/01/2010 11:16:29 PM · #1 |
| Hi Everyone, I'm new to dpchallenge. I'm looking to tap in to the communities thoughts on what lenses I should get. I have a Canon 7D and I'd like to get a nice portrait and macro lens. Right now I am looking at the 85mm 1.8 for portrait and the 100mm 2.8 for macro. However, I hear that the 100 2.8 is also an excellent portrait lens. Is it too much of an overlap to get both lenses, or do you recommend going for just the 100mm 2.8? If the consensus is to go with the 100mm, do I go the extra mile and pay for the L-series 100mm 2.8 USM with IS??? It would be nice to use the Macro lens in the field and off of the tripod at times. |
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12/01/2010 11:34:38 PM · #2 |
oooh... I'd go for the L series! (even though I know nothing about it, except that it's an L series. :)
I have both the 85mm and the 100mm. They are both wonderful lenses -- extremely sharp.
Basically I've used the 85 mm 3 times in the last 5 years. I used to use it indoors all the time, but that was with film. Now with the cropped sensor, it's a little too long to use comfortably indoors, and outdoors the 100mm is perfectly fine.
I'd skip the 85mm.
btw-- Stick around and play for awhile! It's a great place. :)
Message edited by author 2010-12-01 23:35:29.
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12/02/2010 03:51:33 AM · #3 |
If you have a budget, then I suggest buying the 100mm f2.8 (non-L series) lens. With the money you save by not buying the L-series lens, you can buy a nice flash unit. A ring flash for the macro lens will be very handy, or maybe a 580EX-II.
Of course, if money is no object, then buy ‘em all. The economy can use the boost. :)
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12/02/2010 08:22:18 AM · #4 |
if youre interested in macro, get the macro :)
other than that, the 85 1.8 is one of the sharpest lenses out there (by technical measurement: see DXOmark.com) and makes a very nice portrait lens
-Max |
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12/02/2010 08:27:06 AM · #5 |
The 2nd-generation IS on the 100mm f/2.8L is to die for. You'd never regret buying that lens...
R. |
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12/02/2010 09:27:47 AM · #6 |
| I love my 100mm 2.8 lens. It takes great portraits, but you have to have plenty of room. If you are too close you will be photoshopping out all the person's imperfections..lol. |
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12/02/2010 09:44:55 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by dianapf1:
I love my 100mm 2.8 lens. It takes great portraits, but you have to have plenty of room... |
I agree with this; the 100/2.8 is a fabulous portrait lens, but it is pretty long on an APS-C body, so you need room to back up. If you have the room, go for it, you will not be sorry. It's a fantastic macro lens as well.
Now, if you need something wider for portraiture, consider adding the 50/1.4 instead of the 85/1.8. |
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12/02/2010 09:49:28 AM · #8 |
To be perfectly fair, the bokeh of the 85mm f/1.8 is superior to either 100mm f/2.8 lens.. Why? No idea! But I definately like the bokeh of the older non-L 100 better than the L, and I like the bokeh of the 85 1.8 best..
Then again, there's not THAT much difference, but I own the 100mm f/2.8, and I'm expecting delivery (today) of the 85 f/1.8 lens, so clearly you know what I like (both). :) |
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12/02/2010 09:50:35 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by dianapf1:
I love my 100mm 2.8 lens. It takes great portraits, but you have to have plenty of room... |
I agree with this; the 100/2.8 is a fabulous portrait lens, but it is pretty long on an APS-C body, so you need room to back up. If you have the room, go for it, you will not be sorry. It's a fantastic macro lens as well.
Now, if you need something wider for portraiture, consider adding the 50/1.4 instead of the 85/1.8. |
And if you go this way, consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 - it seems to be a excellent buy, and is supposed to be better quality than the Canon offering.. |
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12/02/2010 11:29:57 AM · #10 |
So I'm almost thinking that getting both a specialized portrait lens and Macro might be best.
Has anyone shot with the 100mm NON-L series out in the field off of a tripod? Is the image stabilization impertive off of the tripod with that lens? I'm just trying to decide between the L series with image stabilizer and the regular 100mm USM? |
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12/02/2010 11:35:58 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by jrod1984:
So I'm almost thinking that getting both a specialized portrait lens and Macro might be best.
Has anyone shot with the 100mm NON-L series out in the field off of a tripod? Is the image stabilization impertive off of the tripod with that lens? I'm just trying to decide between the L series with image stabilizer and the regular 100mm USM? |
The BIG thing about the L IS version is the new "Hybrid" IS that compensates for both the shake and the in/out movement that screws up macro work so readily.
The truth is, I've never used the L version, but the non-L is pretty darn sweet, actually I've never used it on a tripod, but it pretty much delivers excellent IQ anytime, and it's fast enough that you would only need IS for macro work or REALLY challenging shooting conditions.
Message edited by author 2010-12-02 11:36:23. |
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12/02/2010 08:46:37 PM · #12 |
| Yea - I'm looking to shoot alot of MACRO stuff, so I'm leaning toward the 100mm L series. |
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12/03/2010 11:26:05 AM · #13 |
Well, I pulled the trigger on the 100mm 2.8 L-series!!
I played with it in store yesterday and the lens is magical...simply put. I'll report back with my first shots! |
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