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Yes it is. As a side benefit, it has a pretty good macro feature and is fairly light for such a fast lens. My 28-70 is on my camera for about 90% of my picture taking.
Lina said:
Tamron SP 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD-IF Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon AF

http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=106029754014726694&sku=TM2875NKAF
Ron H said:
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

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Ron, thanks a lot for helping me out.

Is this your main lens?
Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto 28-70mm f/2.8 ATX Pro-SV Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh5/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=257916&is=REG&si=feat#goto_itemInfo

Are you using S2 Pro for your shots with this lens?
Ron H said:
Lina said:
Tamron SP 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD-IF Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon AF

http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=106029754014726694&sku=TM2875NKAF
Ron H said:
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Lina
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The lens you are asking about has replaced the lens I use right now. It is supposed to be the same optically though. The main differences are a bit more use of plastic, closer focusing and a constant f2.8 aperature. Mine is actually a f2.6-2.8. It is my main lens.
Lina said:
Is this your main lens?
Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto 28-70mm f/2.8 ATX Pro-SV Autofocus Lens
for Nikon AF

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh5/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=257916&is=REG&si=feat#goto_itemInfo

Are you using S2 Pro for your shots with this lens?
Ron H said:
Lina said:
Tamron SP 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD-IF Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon AF

http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=106029754014726694&sku=TM2875NKAF
Ron H said:
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Forgot to mention that all shots are with the S2. The Tokina is a pretty heavy lens though. The Tamron 28-75 is amost 10 ounces lighter.
Lina said:
Is this your main lens?
Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto 28-70mm f/2.8 ATX Pro-SV Autofocus Lens
for Nikon AF

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh5/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=257916&is=REG&si=feat#goto_itemInfo

Are you using S2 Pro for your shots with this lens?
Ron H said:
Lina said:
Tamron SP 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD-IF Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon AF

http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=106029754014726694&sku=TM2875NKAF
Ron H said:
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Dioni,

Now that is a portrait. It looks like it was shot with MF equipment on ISO100 film. My 1600 looks horrible. Any tricks used in PS to get such a sharp, yet soft, photo?

Great job.
Marty
Dioni said:
LOL!!! No, it was not that much. I was around 2-3 m (6-10 feet)
away. The pic is the whole thing, no crop. I was lucky with that
one.

Thanks for the nice comments.

Best,
Dioni
You don't take a photograph, you make it (Ansel Adams)
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Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Lina,

You seem to be zeroing in on the 28-70 lenses that people have been suggesting to you. I also agree that you should try these out in a store near you or buy from a place with a good return policy. But if you go to the store, I suggest you also try a Nikkor 24-85 D 2.8-4 while you are there. I've settled on this lens as my main portrait lens at this point in time, it performs very well even close to wide open, gives good color rendering, is quite sharp and very clear. Most places sell it at just under your price limit, though full list is $600.

I feel the 24-85D is a compromise between third party lenses and the all famous 28-70 AF-S which everyone who owns one raves about, plus this one gives a little extra range without being too much range to hurt performance. It's nice to get back to 36mm. on the short end and out to 127 or so on the long, to have that little extra room in htere for your main lens.

Another poster suggested primes as the only way to go. I also use the Micro 60 and quite honestly I don't see a lot of difference in sharpness between the 24-85D and the Miccro 60 for sharpness. But the 24-85 has more blades in the diaphram, has superb OOF because of this, and the 60 has limited use as you near infinity being a full macro.

THe 85s and the 105s are too long for everyday portrait use on the S2, unless you have a specific need for the extra length daily.
David

Just my opinion,
David
 
David,

When you say that "THe 85s and the 105s are too long for everyday portrait use on the S2, unless you have a specific need for the extra length daily." What exactly do you mean by that?

Also, would you please give me a URL for your Nikkor lens. I was not able to find it in BH or Adorama.com.

Thank you.
David Grabowski said:
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

--
Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Lina,

You seem to be zeroing in on the 28-70 lenses that people have been
suggesting to you. I also agree that you should try these out in a
store near you or buy from a place with a good return policy. But
if you go to the store, I suggest you also try a Nikkor 24-85 D
2.8-4 while you are there. I've settled on this lens as my main
portrait lens at this point in time, it performs very well even
close to wide open, gives good color rendering, is quite sharp and
very clear. Most places sell it at just under your price limit,
though full list is $600.

I feel the 24-85D is a compromise between third party lenses and
the all famous 28-70 AF-S which everyone who owns one raves about,
plus this one gives a little extra range without being too much
range to hurt performance. It's nice to get back to 36mm. on the
short end and out to 127 or so on the long, to have that little
extra room in htere for your main lens.

Another poster suggested primes as the only way to go. I also use
the Micro 60 and quite honestly I don't see a lot of difference in
sharpness between the 24-85D and the Miccro 60 for sharpness. But
the 24-85 has more blades in the diaphram, has superb OOF because
of this, and the 60 has limited use as you near infinity being a
full macro.

THe 85s and the 105s are too long for everyday portrait use on the
S2, unless you have a specific need for the extra length daily.
David

Just my opinion,
David
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Lina
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My personal favorite lens for portraits and headshots is the 60mm 2.8 micro.

I also use the 85mm 1.8 for tighter shots.

David is correct that the 85 feels a little long on the S2, which is why I prefer the 60. I have been toying with picking up the 35 2.0 as a complimentary lens for full-length and small group shots.

You may also want to look into the Tamron 28-75
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Charles Bandes
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Thanks Marty,

I think the big difference in 1600ISO with the S2 is light (this is kind of absurd, but let me explain). If you're using 1600ISO because the light is really bad and you have to go to long exposures with it, the noise will be visible and not very nice. On the other hand, if you just go 1600ISO to keep the shutter speed a little faster but the light is not that bad (as in my case here), the results will look much, much better, with low noise and great dinamic range.

I do not really have any trick for PS work with the pictures. If you see the color version of this one in my gallery ( http://www.pbase.com/image/14589353 ), you'll see that the noise is not there already, and that one is almost untouched.

Best,
Dioni
You don't take a photograph, you make it (Ansel Adams)
 
Lina said:
David,

When you say that "THe 85s and the 105s are too long for everyday
portrait use on the S2, unless you have a specific need for the
extra length daily." What exactly do you mean by that?

Also, would you please give me a URL for your Nikkor lens. I was
not able to find it in BH or Adorama.com.

Thank you.
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Lina,

I just checked and B+H has the lens as a USA model for $549, import is $499. Go to the B+H site,then from the catagory list click on cameras and photo equipment, a page will come up , click on lenses. From the drop down lists select Nikon and Nikon Autofocus. A bunch of choices come up, pick zoom wide angle then 24-300 MM. The lens is there on the list after the 24-120 I believe.

By day in and day out use, I mean you need to back up all the time with a little longer focal length lens like an 85 or 105, because the 85 acts like a 127, and the 105 like a 157.5. The zoom I mention covers 36-127, you can always find a usefull focal length in there. More to the point, the norm for portraits where people typically feel comfortable shooting, and also the client is still comfortable without you being on top of them and not too much distortion or compression takes place, is around 85 or 90 MM. , if you want a fixed length lens then a 55-60 mm. lens makes the most sense ( assuming you fit into the norm for the use of a portrait lens, many people don't) for use on the S2.

By fitting a specific need I mean , maybe you are setting up in a studio, want the space between you and the client and thus want more focal length al the time. Or perhaps your thing is going to be headshots, or you want a lens for head shots, then yes go for a longer lens. But again , day in and day out, you will be comfortable in a multi scenerio evironment with a zoom I think.

The 24-85 D just about fits your needs finacially and for most aspects of your photography , (as I judge from your web site) as an all round decent lens. BUt my point is more to not pass up trying it along with the other suggestions. Just because I like the lens after trying several different lenses is not reason enough for you to like it ( though I think you probably would).

Again, just my opinion,
David
Lina said:
David Grabowski said:
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

--
Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Lina,

You seem to be zeroing in on the 28-70 lenses that people have been
suggesting to you. I also agree that you should try these out in a
store near you or buy from a place with a good return policy. But
if you go to the store, I suggest you also try a Nikkor 24-85 D
2.8-4 while you are there. I've settled on this lens as my main
portrait lens at this point in time, it performs very well even
close to wide open, gives good color rendering, is quite sharp and
very clear. Most places sell it at just under your price limit,
though full list is $600.

I feel the 24-85D is a compromise between third party lenses and
the all famous 28-70 AF-S which everyone who owns one raves about,
plus this one gives a little extra range without being too much
range to hurt performance. It's nice to get back to 36mm. on the
short end and out to 127 or so on the long, to have that little
extra room in htere for your main lens.

Another poster suggested primes as the only way to go. I also use
the Micro 60 and quite honestly I don't see a lot of difference in
sharpness between the 24-85D and the Miccro 60 for sharpness. But
the 24-85 has more blades in the diaphram, has superb OOF because
of this, and the 60 has limited use as you near infinity being a
full macro.

THe 85s and the 105s are too long for everyday portrait use on the
S2, unless you have a specific need for the extra length daily.
David

Just my opinion,
David
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Lina
[email protected]
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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DAvid,

I am actually planning to use the 105mm lens for headhsots and portraits primarity. I have a question for you (and anyone else who can help): if it says that the lens is 105mm, does it mean that it is just 105mm focal lens and not like 25-105mm?
David Grabowski said:
Lina said:
David,

When you say that "THe 85s and the 105s are too long for everyday
portrait use on the S2, unless you have a specific need for the
extra length daily." What exactly do you mean by that?

Also, would you please give me a URL for your Nikkor lens. I was
not able to find it in BH or Adorama.com.

Thank you.
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Lina,
I just checked and B+H has the lens as a USA model for $549, import
is $499. Go to the B+H site,then from the catagory list click on
cameras and photo equipment, a page will come up , click on lenses.
From the drop down lists select Nikon and Nikon Autofocus. A bunch
of choices come up, pick zoom wide angle then 24-300 MM. The lens
is there on the list after the 24-120 I believe.

By day in and day out use, I mean you need to back up all the time
with a little longer focal length lens like an 85 or 105, because
the 85 acts like a 127, and the 105 like a 157.5. The zoom I
mention covers 36-127, you can always find a usefull focal length
in there. More to the point, the norm for portraits where people
typically feel comfortable shooting, and also the client is still
comfortable without you being on top of them and not too much
distortion or compression takes place, is around 85 or 90 MM. , if
you want a fixed length lens then a 55-60 mm. lens makes the most
sense ( assuming you fit into the norm for the use of a portrait
lens, many people don't) for use on the S2.

By fitting a specific need I mean , maybe you are setting up in a
studio, want the space between you and the client and thus want
more focal length al the time. Or perhaps your thing is going to be
headshots, or you want a lens for head shots, then yes go for a
longer lens. But again , day in and day out, you will be
comfortable in a multi scenerio evironment with a zoom I think.

The 24-85 D just about fits your needs finacially and for most
aspects of your photography , (as I judge from your web site) as an
all round decent lens. BUt my point is more to not pass up trying
it along with the other suggestions. Just because I like the lens
after trying several different lenses is not reason enough for you
to like it ( though I think you probably would).

Again, just my opinion,
David
David Grabowski said:
David Grabowski said:
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

--
Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Lina,

You seem to be zeroing in on the 28-70 lenses that people have been
suggesting to you. I also agree that you should try these out in a
store near you or buy from a place with a good return policy. But
if you go to the store, I suggest you also try a Nikkor 24-85 D
2.8-4 while you are there. I've settled on this lens as my main
portrait lens at this point in time, it performs very well even
close to wide open, gives good color rendering, is quite sharp and
very clear. Most places sell it at just under your price limit,
though full list is $600.

I feel the 24-85D is a compromise between third party lenses and
the all famous 28-70 AF-S which everyone who owns one raves about,
plus this one gives a little extra range without being too much
range to hurt performance. It's nice to get back to 36mm. on the
short end and out to 127 or so on the long, to have that little
extra room in htere for your main lens.

Another poster suggested primes as the only way to go. I also use
the Micro 60 and quite honestly I don't see a lot of difference in
sharpness between the 24-85D and the Miccro 60 for sharpness. But
the 24-85 has more blades in the diaphram, has superb OOF because
of this, and the 60 has limited use as you near infinity being a
full macro.

THe 85s and the 105s are too long for everyday portrait use on the
S2, unless you have a specific need for the extra length daily.
David

Just my opinion,
David
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Lina
[email protected]
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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Lina
[email protected]
http://www.lasting-memories.us
 
Lina said:
DAvid,

I am actually planning to use the 105mm lens for headhsots and
portraits primarity. I have a question for you (and anyone else who
can help): if it says that the lens is 105mm, does it mean that it
is just 105mm focal lens and not like 25-105mm?
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Lina ? Oh never mind.
David
 
Lina said:
SEMO said:
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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How much do you want to spend and what else would you like to use
the lens for. The 70-200 afs-vr is an excellent portriat lens @
70mm and gives you a great telephoto to boot but @ a price. The
60mm micro is suppose to have some of the best optics and serves as
a excellent portriat lens plus gives you micro capability, cost is
very resonable
lenses @ an even more resonable price. I have the 1.4 but have
read the 1.8 is better and 100US dollars cheaper. And then there
are the dedicated defocusing lenses. Can't remember their focal
lengths but they are made to allow front and rear control of out of
focus regions. They are more expensive but not budget busters like
the 70-200. Any good primes in the moderate telelphoto realm will
probably fill your bill.
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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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--I would recommend the Micro Nikkor 105 2.8D. It will knock your socks off. It costs a little over $500. It works great for portraits and is outstanding for macro shots. Other lenses pale in comparison.

JoeR
 
Dear Joer,

I have never used a fixed length lens until today when I got my Sigma 105mm F2.8 Ex Macro lens. I am not able to get used to not being able to zoom in/out when I do portraits, etc. Is this normal or am I crazy?
JoeR said:
Lina said:
SEMO said:
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

--
Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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How much do you want to spend and what else would you like to use
the lens for. The 70-200 afs-vr is an excellent portriat lens @
70mm and gives you a great telephoto to boot but @ a price. The
60mm micro is suppose to have some of the best optics and serves as
a excellent portriat lens plus gives you micro capability, cost is
very resonable
lenses @ an even more resonable price. I have the 1.4 but have
read the 1.8 is better and 100US dollars cheaper. And then there
are the dedicated defocusing lenses. Can't remember their focal
lengths but they are made to allow front and rear control of out of
focus regions. They are more expensive but not budget busters like
the 70-200. Any good primes in the moderate telelphoto realm will
probably fill your bill.
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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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--I would recommend the Micro Nikkor 105 2.8D. It will knock your
socks off. It costs a little over $500. It works great for
portraits and is outstanding for macro shots. Other lenses pale in
comparison.

JoeR
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Lina
[email protected]
http://www.lasting-memories.us
 
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

--
Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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WE old time photographer always use an 105mm lens for 35mm when shooting portratits So on my S2 I use a Sigma 28-70 2,8 Zoom which as you know gives you around 105mm at the 70mm end the fast stop will help to trow the background out of focus and enable you to use a fast shutter speed in daylight hope the helps Tony UK
 
Tony,

Which Sigma are you talking about?

Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 EX Aspherical DF Dual Focus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens with hood for Nikon AF D Cameras

http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=106030774015215666&sku=SG287028DNKA

Lina.
Tony Kafetz said:
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.

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Lina
http://www.lasting-memories.us
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WE old time photographer always use an 105mm lens for 35mm when
shooting portratits So on my S2 I use a Sigma 28-70 2,8 Zoom which
as you know gives you around 105mm at the 70mm end the fast stop
will help to trow the background out of focus and enable you to use
a fast shutter speed in daylight hope the helps Tony UK
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Lina
[email protected]
http://www.lasting-memories.us
 
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.
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SP 24-135 a look. I've been using one with my S2 from the start and it gets the results I like.



If you wish to see more samples...

http://www.pbase.com/r_whiteman

I feel this Tamron offers a suitable range for most portrait work and has the sharpness for whatever detail level you want. I'm sure there are many great lenses for you to choose from and this is the one I'm familiar with and can easily recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good lens. You can find it for just about $400 US if you look in the right places.

Good luck with whichever lens you decide on.

Robert
 
Robert,

Is this the lens you are talking about:

Tamron SP AF24-135mm F/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical (IF) Macro Auto Focus Lens w/hood & case for Nikon AF D

http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=106030774015215666&sku=TM24135NKAF

Lina.
Robert Whiteman said:
Lina said:
Can some one recomend me a good portrait lens that would work great
with my Fuji S2 camera.
Click to expand...
SP 24-135 a look. I've been using one with my S2 from the start and
it gets the results I like.



If you wish to see more samples...

http://www.pbase.com/r_whiteman

I feel this Tamron offers a suitable range for most portrait work
and has the sharpness for whatever detail level you want. I'm sure
there are many great lenses for you to choose from and this is the
one I'm familiar with and can easily recommend it to anyone who is
looking for a good lens. You can find it for just about $400 US if
you look in the right places.

Good luck with whichever lens you decide on.

Robert
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Lina
[email protected]
http://www.lasting-memories.us
 
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