Portraits from DA 50-200

Portraits from DA 50-200 · 10:38 AM

While I am looking for a portrait lens such as FA 50 f/1.4 or FA 35 f/2.0, I am trying out DA 50-200 for indoor without flash.

Looking for Portraits lens
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Concern on 50-200
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Color from 50-200
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I wish I have an external light to help with the shadow detail in these shots. And I have two days to decide on FA 50 f/1.4 before the $25 rebate run out on 7/31.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

Comments & Critique are welcome and needed.

Thanks,
Hin
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foxglove · 07-30-2007, 11:03 AM

I don't see any problem with the shadow detail, myself, but of course it's hard to judge at this size. They're great shots, I love the expression in the first one. "Aaaaaaah that tastes goooood!" The one from behind is classic, it'd work very nicely in B&W too, I bet. You have a great subject and wonderful timing. I bet you'll get even better ones once you've got a lens that really pleases you.

Julie

**Sailor** · 07-30-2007, 04:47 PM

Numbers 1 and 4 are classic. Wonderful job!!

Jer

daacon · 07-30-2007, 04:54 PM

Looks you got a real model there - camera shy does not appear to be an issue. I think a bit of cropping on #1,#2 and #7. I love the expression on #7 - well done.

little laker · 07-30-2007, 04:54 PM

Nice pictures hinman, you did a good job.

Before you buy a 50mm lens for Portraits might I suggest that you try borrowing a few different ranged lenses. You might find something that you like better.

With my style a 85mm - 100mm seems to work better than my 50mm.

hinman · 07-31-2007, 07:02 PM

Thanks for everyone's comment. Little Laker, it is too late as I ordered the FA 50 f/1.4 today. And I agree with you as many of my shots in series are done around 70. And I am thinking of getting an cheaper external flash with swivel and bounce features to work with DA 50-200, kit's len and my K100D. Any suggestions are welcome -- I don't know anything on flash.

I have done some conversion to filtered b&w on red filter in Picasa and Tint on light blue color with sharpening by one notch in Picasa. I don't know the exact logic and it seems filtering out on red seems to improve the color in the skin tone but I lack explanation on the
reason -- just gut feel and hearing some of the blog post in other forum.

1. original

2. filtered b&w on red/orange in picasa

3. tint on light blue with sharpening

Something learned captured in this blog post
Hin's Tech Corner: Picasa Tint

More C&C welcome.
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07-30-2007, 11:03 AM	#2
foxglove Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlantic Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,049	I don't see any problem with the shadow detail, myself, but of course it's hard to judge at this size. They're great shots, I love the expression in the first one. "Aaaaaaah that tastes goooood!" The one from behind is classic, it'd work very nicely in B&W too, I bet. You have a great subject and wonderful timing. I bet you'll get even better ones once you've got a lens that really pleases you. Julie

07-30-2007, 04:47 PM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Numbers 1 and 4 are classic. Wonderful job!! Jer

07-30-2007, 04:54 PM	#4
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Looks you got a real model there - camera shy does not appear to be an issue. I think a bit of cropping on #1,#2 and #7. I love the expression on #7 - well done.

07-30-2007, 04:54 PM	#5
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Nice pictures hinman, you did a good job. Before you buy a 50mm lens for Portraits might I suggest that you try borrowing a few different ranged lenses. You might find something that you like better. With my style a 85mm - 100mm seems to work better than my 50mm.

07-31-2007, 07:02 PM	#6
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473 Original Poster	Bought FA 50 f/1.4, some conversion Thanks for everyone's comment. Little Laker, it is too late as I ordered the FA 50 f/1.4 today. And I agree with you as many of my shots in series are done around 70. And I am thinking of getting an cheaper external flash with swivel and bounce features to work with DA 50-200, kit's len and my K100D. Any suggestions are welcome -- I don't know anything on flash. I have done some conversion to filtered b&w on red filter in Picasa and Tint on light blue color with sharpening by one notch in Picasa. I don't know the exact logic and it seems filtering out on red seems to improve the color in the skin tone but I lack explanation on the reason -- just gut feel and hearing some of the blog post in other forum. 1. original 2. filtered b&w on red/orange in picasa 3. tint on light blue with sharpening Something learned captured in this blog post Hin's Tech Corner: Picasa Tint More C&C welcome. Hin