Originally posted by Noisychip Has anybody tried? Good?
Yes. I wish I could show you.
I've started taking gigs doing candid photographs and "natural" portraits of kids. So I have not used it in the studio, but I have used for portraits if you will. I know it is probably not what you are asking, but bear with me.
I will say this. The longish end lets me stand back significantly and not get in the kids' faces. This works well when you set them to playing and even some directed play or posing. It is less threatening and at times they kind of forget you are there. I have gotten some really beautiful stuff this way and word of mouth seems to be spreading as I am getting more and more gigs.
The quality is quite good. I have no issues holding it steady at the 300mm range (ummm... thanks probably to SR in part). I like the color rendition, have no issues with the IQ and generally really like it at both ends of the spectrum.
I started this with wishing I could show you. But they are kids and the parents are rightfully concerned. I don't blame them. From my standpoint it is the only lens I need for this kind of work. That, too, is nice.
As for shallow DOF, for whatever reason I find that a rather academic argument. I say that with all due respect and with the full and certain knowledge that I may have missed something. Be that as it may, I took the following with an FA 28-70 at f/4. The DOF seems pretty shallow to me. Look at the hand. Look at the ears. Pretty thin DOF. Maybe I missed something.
Kind regards.
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