If the tack sharp images of a 90/2 are REALLY an issue, get a soft focus
lens or use an old filter smeared with something. Personnaly, I'd rather
get the tack sharp image as a base, and then manipulate it digitally to get
any soft focus effects that I want. That way you have the best image to
work with as a base. Remember, facial expression is the main thing you
need in portraiture after lighting. You can always de-tune an image if you
have the right expression, but you can't go the other way.
Skip
re. using a macro lens for portraiture
>>>wonder if any of u out there can agree....<<<
Yup. Although I don't have the 90/2, I have used the 50/1.8MC and 200/4SC.
Unless the subject is very young (for me, it was my 5yr old sister), skin
blemishes are very distracting. Yes, I've shot other people, everyone from
teens up to 40s. Rather disappointed with the sharpness. Now, the 90/2
would be even more harsh. The one time when I was very new to the
OM-system, I accidently stacked UV/PL filters, and people photos taken
that way were pleasingly soft.
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Skip Williams
Westfield, NJ
skipwilliams@xxxxxxxxx
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