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Tommi K1 wrote:

Robert Evagelista wrote:

75mm at wide open have enough DOF to make the subject super sharp from Ear to Ear.

But f/1.8 leaves other eye, nose and lips then out of focus.

With m4/3 you need to stop down to f/2.8-5.6 range to get the person in focus from tip of the nose to ear, depending your distance for classical framings. F/1.8 is just too shallow and people drop out of focus.

That is what makes 4/3" format so great as for portraiture you need to stop lenses down for enough DOF, and that is why f/1.8 lenses offers if so wanted, shallower DOF than most people needs.

I think your confusing natural bokeh VS OP's brilliant skills at PP ...I shoot portraits with my 1.2 and 0.95 lenses and get all face parts portrait Clear unless very close to subject..remember these lenses act like 1.8 to 2.0 on a FF.....

Very good portraits!!
Nice use of the 75mm.
It is also my most used and favorite lens.

Wow -- Have been mulling a next lens acquisition and this thread may have put me over the top for the 75mm... stunning images -- and the dof 'how deep' debate, to me, is a valuable illustration of the precision that's possible with this lens.
As a relative newcomer to MFT (GX85) -- wondering if there's anything comparable in the Panasonic line up which might be comparable or even outperform on a GX85 given potential compatibility advantages?... or is the 75mm simply hands down the best at this rough focal length?

bofo777 wrote:

Tommi K1 wrote:

Robert Evagelista wrote:

75mm at wide open have enough DOF to make the subject super sharp from Ear to Ear.

But f/1.8 leaves other eye, nose and lips then out of focus.

With m4/3 you need to stop down to f/2.8-5.6 range to get the person in focus from tip of the nose to ear, depending your distance for classical framings. F/1.8 is just too shallow and people drop out of focus.

That is what makes 4/3" format so great as for portraiture you need to stop lenses down for enough DOF, and that is why f/1.8 lenses offers if so wanted, shallower DOF than most people needs.

I think your confusing natural bokeh VS OP's brilliant skills at PP ...I shoot portraits with my 1.2 and 0.95 lenses and get all face parts portrait Clear unless very close to subject..remember these lenses act like 1.8 to 2.0 on a FF.....

My PP is Easy.. LR Classic CC --> Vivid --> Reduce Highlights --> Reduce Whites --> Bump up Shadows --> Bump up Contrast...
Then Synch on photos that is taken on the same time , light and angle..

I have the 25 f1.2 and 12-100 f4...

I really want the 75 f1.8...

But cannot justify it at the moment...

Someone...

Please help me justify it....

Tommi K1 wrote:

Quick blind test with five person. All said too shallow... That what means "out of focus" comments.

no it's just an opinion and subjective....glad we cleared that up

The 75mm is a beautiful lens both in looks and performance and as ably demonstrated by your lovely images capable of superb results. I had it for a while but did not find the focal length to be one I used much.

The eye and skill of the photographer plays no small part in getting the best from any lens . It helps to have attractive models { hence my reluctance to do self portraits }

Robert Evagelista wrote:

bofo777 wrote:

Tommi K1 wrote:

Robert Evagelista wrote:

75mm at wide open have enough DOF to make the subject super sharp from Ear to Ear.

But f/1.8 leaves other eye, nose and lips then out of focus.

With m4/3 you need to stop down to f/2.8-5.6 range to get the person in focus from tip of the nose to ear, depending your distance for classical framings. F/1.8 is just too shallow and people drop out of focus.

That is what makes 4/3" format so great as for portraiture you need to stop lenses down for enough DOF, and that is why f/1.8 lenses offers if so wanted, shallower DOF than most people needs.

I think your confusing natural bokeh VS OP's brilliant skills at PP ...I shoot portraits with my 1.2 and 0.95 lenses and get all face parts portrait Clear unless very close to subject..remember these lenses act like 1.8 to 2.0 on a FF.....

My PP is Easy.. LR Classic CC --> Vivid --> Reduce Highlights --> Reduce Whites --> Bump up Shadows --> Bump up Contrast...
Then Synch on photos that is taken on the same time , light and angle..

I think your 4th an 8th photo have a little more done then that but very well done.....

bofo777 wrote:

Robert Evagelista wrote:

bofo777 wrote:

Tommi K1 wrote:

Robert Evagelista wrote:

75mm at wide open have enough DOF to make the subject super sharp from Ear to Ear.

But f/1.8 leaves other eye, nose and lips then out of focus.

With m4/3 you need to stop down to f/2.8-5.6 range to get the person in focus from tip of the nose to ear, depending your distance for classical framings. F/1.8 is just too shallow and people drop out of focus.

That is what makes 4/3" format so great as for portraiture you need to stop lenses down for enough DOF, and that is why f/1.8 lenses offers if so wanted, shallower DOF than most people needs.

I think your confusing natural bokeh VS OP's brilliant skills at PP ...I shoot portraits with my 1.2 and 0.95 lenses and get all face parts portrait Clear unless very close to subject..remember these lenses act like 1.8 to 2.0 on a FF.....

My PP is Easy.. LR Classic CC --> Vivid --> Reduce Highlights --> Reduce Whites --> Bump up Shadows --> Bump up Contrast...
Then Synch on photos that is taken on the same time , light and angle..

I think your 4th an 8th photo have a little more done then that but very well done.....

Let me clarify what I said esp on the 8th photo was that the natural bokeh or did you PP some extra ....either way a great shot but if that was natural bokeh.. BRAVO....

Nice images as usual Robert. I also like the 75 as a discreet portrait lens.

Here's a few  -

fishpix wrote:

Wow -- Have been mulling a next lens acquisition and this thread may have put me over the top for the 75mm... stunning images -- and the dof 'how deep' debate, to me, is a valuable illustration of the precision that's possible with this lens.
As a relative newcomer to MFT (GX85) -- wondering if there's anything comparable in the Panasonic line up which might be comparable or even outperform on a GX85 given potential compatibility advantages?... or is the 75mm simply hands down the best at this rough focal length?

they say the Pana Leica 42.5 1.2  is sharper...