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.
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
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
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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