Test Portrait

Test Portrait · 06:26 AM

I was trying out my Sigma 105mm EX DG Macro as a portrait lens.

Shot wist *istDL at f/4 @ 1/15s handheld.

C&C welcome.

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Al

J.Scott · 09-22-2007, 08:13 AM

Looks like you passed the test!

areidjr · 09-22-2007, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by J.Scott

Looks like you passed the test!

LOL. Thanks, Jeff.

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Al

davemdsn · 09-22-2007, 10:16 AM

Looks really good. Sharp, good color, and most importantly it has good character. Good job. Nice lens, too.

areidjr · 09-22-2007, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by davemdsn

Looks really good. Sharp, good color, and most importantly it has good character. Good job. Nice lens, too.

Thanks, Dave. The photo was a bit too sharp and I had to apply a little bit of surface blur. Fortunately I didn't have to resort to using myself as the model

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Al

Syb · 09-22-2007, 02:59 PM

Nice shot. I would like to see the original picture too. However, I must say that there's a bit distraction in the background. I know the shot was ment to test the lens. But what's she sitting in front of?

areidjr · 09-22-2007, 03:29 PM

Thanks, Syb. I shot in raw, so anything I'd post would need some PP. The object in the background is a file cabinet with a box sitting on top. I really didn't concern myself with the backgroung for these test shots. I thnk the Sigma 105 will work fine for portraits.

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Al

Mike Bokeh · 10-08-2007, 04:16 PM

A nice, tack-sharp photo.

Nice lens, nice model.

Holy Batman! I just realized this was a hand-held shot!

Impressive.

Mike

Mechan1k · 10-09-2007, 03:46 AM

Nice ... from what I have heard ... pretty much all of the prime Macros lenses worth very well for portrait lenses.

I am actually going to have a go with my Tamron 90mm Macro lens for longer portrait shots as well .... and will see how they go.

You have done well ... the skin tones are pretty much spot-on ... and the soften worked nicely.

JCSullivan · 10-09-2007, 04:44 AM

That's what I call SHARP. But, how can something be too SHARP? That's a statement I don't understand.

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09-22-2007, 08:13 AM	#2
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Looks like you passed the test!

09-22-2007, 09:42 AM	#3
areidjr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 529 Original Poster	Originally posted by J.Scott Looks like you passed the test! LOL. Thanks, Jeff. -- Al

09-22-2007, 10:16 AM	#4
davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413	Looks really good. Sharp, good color, and most importantly it has good character. Good job. Nice lens, too.

09-22-2007, 12:00 PM	#5
areidjr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 529 Original Poster	Originally posted by davemdsn Looks really good. Sharp, good color, and most importantly it has good character. Good job. Nice lens, too. Thanks, Dave. The photo was a bit too sharp and I had to apply a little bit of surface blur. Fortunately I didn't have to resort to using myself as the model -- Al

09-22-2007, 02:59 PM	#6
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	Nice shot. I would like to see the original picture too. However, I must say that there's a bit distraction in the background. I know the shot was ment to test the lens. But what's she sitting in front of?

09-22-2007, 03:29 PM	#7
areidjr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 529 Original Poster	Thanks, Syb. I shot in raw, so anything I'd post would need some PP. The object in the background is a file cabinet with a box sitting on top. I really didn't concern myself with the backgroung for these test shots. I thnk the Sigma 105 will work fine for portraits. -- Al

10-08-2007, 04:16 PM	#8
Mike Bokeh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	A nice, tack-sharp photo. Nice lens, nice model. Holy Batman! I just realized this was a hand-held shot! Impressive. Mike

10-09-2007, 03:46 AM	#9
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	Nice ... from what I have heard ... pretty much all of the prime Macros lenses worth very well for portrait lenses. I am actually going to have a go with my Tamron 90mm Macro lens for longer portrait shots as well .... and will see how they go. You have done well ... the skin tones are pretty much spot-on ... and the soften worked nicely.

10-09-2007, 04:44 AM	#10
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	That's what I call SHARP. But, how can something be too SHARP? That's a statement I don't understand.