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-- shiv s, February 26, 1999
I can only agree with Shiv S. Though a 2.8/80-200 zoom is indeed huge and heavy, it gives the freedom of
getting closer to and getting further away from your subject without moving from the spot you're standing. Apart
from the thus gained advantage of speed when trying to catch spontanious moment in just the right frame, I find
it a huge advantage that, e.g. when working with a inexperienced model, you don't have to run around the place
to get a close up or a medium or three-quarter shot, and thus avoid unsettling the model with the unrest otherwise
created.
-- Paul Koster, March 23, 1999
I agree with Paul Koster. I recently purchased the Nikon 80-200 f2.8 D ( non S ), and it as sharp as my 135 f2.
This is an amazing lens and it provides for great flexability. Although heavy, it's well worth it. Portraits have a
great look. Give it a try, you will be amazed.
Mark Tuccillo
-- Mark Tuccillo, March 29, 1999
Hi,
Before I got my Canon, I was using a Nikkormat with a 50mm lens. Check out my photographs at http://www.
tanchung.com.
All my recent shots are done on a Canon EOS 28-105mm at the longer end. Tell me whether you can see the
difference in quality. Except for the fact that the photos on my website are a little small, you can't really spot any
difference.
I agree with Philip that I want my original shots to be sharp and if I want some parts to be blurred, etc, I can
always touch them up in Photoshop later.
My point in showing you the comparison: it is not the lens/camera/film that counts but the eye.
-- Tan Chung, April 8, 1999
I do "environmental" portraits, where the subject is in their natural environment. After all, the point of a portrait
is to reveal something about the subject. That's why I find most plain background studio shots sterile. It's always
a struggle deciding how much of the background to include. Usually the old rule applies: less is more. The face
usually says it all.
http://www.accesshub.net/naturalight/PEOPLE/People.htm
-- George Struk, May 18, 1999
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