AF 85mm f/1.4D or 105 f/2 or 135 f/2

[razor]

Im thinkg of getting a prime lens.

I cant make up my mind which one i should get. Intending to use this lens mainly for portraitures in studio and outdoors.

Can anyone give their opinion?

Thanks!

[mcn]

tell me

[Eric Lee]

Hmmm... depends if you want to shoot whole body, half body more... if whole body... in a studio of limited space.... the 85mm would be better...

The 105 and 135 has DC so if you find that feature useful, this is also a consideration.

Hope this helps.

[longkangman]

Originally Posted by Eric Lee The 105 and 135 has DC so if you find that feature useful, this is also a consideration.

Get that Nikon Soft Focus Filters No. 1 or 2. It does the job for you to get that DC effect but slightly different.

YMMV.

[Liew]

Originally Posted by longkangman Get that Nikon Soft Focus Filters No. 1 or 2. It does the job for you to get that DC effect but slightly different. YMMV.

what is the filter for?

[ace99]

i have the 85 1.4D, i simply love it, not yet own at 105 or 135, but at 1.5x crop. it might be too long if shoot at tight space indoors. will buy all if i can afford

[longkangman]

Originally Posted by Liew what is the filter for?

http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem....511-191f2c1ec8

[jeanie]

Originally Posted by razor Im thinkg of getting a prime lens. I cant make up my mind which one i should get. Intending to use this lens mainly for portraitures in studio and outdoors. Can anyone give their opinion? Thanks!

105dc.

my second choice will be 85 1.4

but because the 105dc can control front of rear defocus, that's why it's versatile.especially for portraits.
loads has been said about these 2 lenses.
do a search on google.
or even dpreview.

[glensky]

Originally Posted by razor Im thinkg of getting a prime lens. I cant make up my mind which one i should get. Intending to use this lens mainly for portraitures in studio and outdoors. Can anyone give their opinion? Thanks!

85mm 1.4 dont ask just buy

[mcn]

tell me

Originally Posted by glensky 85mm 1.4 dont ask just buy

[smalltake]

Originally Posted by glensky 85mm 1.4 dont ask just buy

Whats the price of a brand new one? And where to get the cheapest in town? Any advise boh? Thanks in advance.................

[gooseberry]

razor,

The 105 f/2 is the classic portraiture lens and would do very well for most situations. If you want a slightly shorter focal length (due to space constraints etc), I'd actually consider the 85 f/1.8 over the 85 f/1.4. The 85 f/1.8 has the same/similar optical formulae as the 105 f/2 and 135 f/2. The 85 f/1.4 has more elements and can tend to flare/ghost more than the f/1.8. The 1.4 does have the advantage of giving you more light in a low light environment, but if most of your work is in a studio... even outdoors, you'd not be shooting at 1.4 a lot of the time. And at a little over the third the price, it is well worth considering.

[glensky]

Originally Posted by smalltake Whats the price of a brand new one? And where to get the cheapest in town? Any advise boh? Thanks in advance.................

cp 1600. ...or u can get 2d hand 1400. in buy n sell section

[renegade150]

85mm 1.4...cos on crop body its long enuff already...
maybe can even consider 50mm or 60mm range

[ace99]

Originally Posted by renegade150 85mm 1.4...cos on crop body its long enuff already... maybe can even consider 50mm or 60mm range

the 50 1.4 at anything larger than f2 is too soft.

60 2.8 is a micro lo, most girls will hate you if you use that lens.

[razor]

HEy all!

Thanks so much for your insights!

Guess each lens has its own strength.

Cheers!

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by razor Im thinkg of getting a prime lens. I cant make up my mind which one i should get. Intending to use this lens mainly for portraitures in studio and outdoors. Can anyone give their opinion? Thanks!

DX or film? Think of the working distance first. For all you know, 50/1.4 might be more ideal for DX.

[renegade150]

Originally Posted by ace99 the 50 1.4 at anything larger than f2 is too soft. 60 2.8 is a micro lo, most girls will hate you if you use that lens.

then stop down to F2 & above.
& choose not to snap girls with flawed complexions.

[slooow]

Originally Posted by renegade150 then stop down to F2 & above. & choose not to snap girls with flawed complexions.

PP it away lor

[razor]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon DX or film? Think of the working distance first. For all you know, 50/1.4 might be more ideal for DX.

im shooting on digital. i do have a 50mm f/1.4.... somehow... there is a slight bloat when shooting people..

Originally Posted by Eric Lee Hmmm... depends if you want to shoot whole body, half body more... if whole body... in a studio of limited space.... the 85mm would be better... The 105 and 135 has DC so if you find that feature useful, this is also a consideration. Hope this helps.

Hmm... DC .. intersting feature... never though about that.. thanks!