qwerty_qwerty1 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 <p>I'm looking for a sharp lens that will provide shallow dof on full frame Canon. It will be used for creative purposes with shallow dof, as well as for babies. I'm thinking of:</p><p><strong>50mm 1.4</strong><br /> I've heard this lens is substandard wide open. How far do you need to stop down?</p><p><strong>85mm 1.8</strong><br /> Same price but seemingly sharp at f/2 already. Much longer focus distance though.</p><p><strong>100mm 2.8 macro</strong><br /> Again similar price, slower but tack sharp throughout the full aperture. Focuses from macro to infinity.</p><p>I also consider other macro lenses, like the image stabilized and the shorter 50mm 2.5. Which is best and why? Thanks.</p><p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 You already own the 100/2.8, and you've already received informative replies about the 50 and 85 in this thread: http://www.photo.net/portraits-and-fashion-photography-forum/00Z2eH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty_qwerty1 Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 <p>No I do not. You must be confused.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I suppose you could have been less than honest when posting as 'Hocus Focus,' but I'm not confused. Though my earlier link pointed to the wrong thread. This should be the correct link: http://www.photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00Ys6z?start=20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mukul_dube Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 <p>Next manifestation AZERTY?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_delson Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 <p>Trying to fool a moderator?</p> <p>That's akin to stacking filters; just not a good idea. -;)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 That's right, Pete. We're not as dumb as we look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_delson Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>Nice shot Mike, and congrats on your super sleuthing. ;)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffpolaski Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 <p>Yikes !!!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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