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Re: [OM] 100/2.8 or 85/2

Subject: Re: [OM] 100/2.8 or 85/2
From: Acer Victoria <siddim01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 19:10:56 -0700 (PDT)
On Mon, 10 May 1999, Kenneth Sloan wrote:
>> In a message dated 5/10/99 2:53:50 PM EST, siddim01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>> << But how's the difference between these two? I can always move in
>>  closer with the 85, but moving back would not be too easy all the time.
>>  How much is 15mm anyway?
>>   >>
>> It certainly depends on the size of the location you have for taking 
>> portraits. Try it with any brand zoom you have that covers 85 to say, 135mm. 
>> See where you like to stand, where you _can_ stand due to size of room, 
>> lighting conditions, etc, and note the lens setting. I chose 85mm to keep it 
>> tight and intimate. A lot of people like 90 or 100mm. Some even like it all 
>> the way up to 135mm. Whatever works for you and your situation is the right 
>> answer for you.
>It also depends (just a teeny bit) on the look you are after.  There is
>a subtle difference between a 100 and an 85.  
        Can you please explain?

>But, I've taken effective portraits with a 24.  Notice that I said
>"effective" - which is not necessarily the same thing as "flattering".
        True--I've done the same with 50/1.8. Not too happy.

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