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My First Portrait with DA* 50-135 · 01:13 PM

Santa brought me a new toy

This is my favorite picture with my new DA* 50-135 so far
Please tell me what you think!

deadwolfbones · 12-29-2008, 01:22 PM

Looks slightly soft, or maybe the processing is off?

Either way, I like the composition.

netuser · 12-29-2008, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by dgsullivan

Santa brought me a new toy

This is my favorite picture with my new DA* 50-135 so far
Please tell me what you think!

[joke mode on] The girl is really pretty eheh

[/joke mode off]
About the picture itself, with this lens I have seen better

Congrats on the new toy

heliphoto · 12-29-2008, 02:19 PM

She is very pretty (no need for joke mode here)... and I agree with others that the photo looks a bit soft... Without seeing the exif information, I can't really guess why. Perhaps the focus is a bit off (which is easy with the shallow depth of field at f/2.8), perhaps there was a bit of camera shake or motion of the subject, maybe the shutter was actuated before the image stabilization was activated which can lead to blurring,... you get the idea...

Congrats on the lens, I'm getting one in a few days (can't wait).

jeffkpotter · 12-29-2008, 03:25 PM

Love it, and an exceptionally pretty model too!

dgsullivan · 12-29-2008, 04:00 PM

It does seem a little sharper on the fur of the hood rather than her face, but it's still a favorite.

Camera was set:
ISO 100, 50mm, ƒ/2.8, 1/180 sec

edit: on-camera flash did fire as well

Oh and my g/f was flattered by the compliments

slowpez · 12-29-2008, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by dgsullivan

It does seem a little sharper on the fur of the hood rather than her face, but it's still a favorite.

And the photo should stay your favorite. She is a pretty girl and she should also stay your favorite.

hamidlmt · 12-29-2008, 07:13 PM

I agree... lovely subject with a great smile!

It's a fantastic lens, but at F/2.8, it can be a little soft when focus is not spot on.... such a wee depth of field! At F/4, it's razor sharp... I use it quite a bit for portraits at and near this aperture.

Mike Cash · 12-29-2008, 07:20 PM

Starting with a girl that pretty I think you'd be hard pressed to name lens that would take a bad portrait of her. Goodness gracious, she's pretty.

P.S. You didn't make it clear which is the new toy

Fl_Gulfer · 12-29-2008, 08:59 PM

If she is who bought you the lens, you sure are one lucky guy. Oh and she is a doll tooo.

ohce · 12-29-2008, 09:34 PM

From my screen,
1. The subject looks OOF.
2. The background over-exposed.
3. The image doesn't have enough contrast, using a flash may helps.
4. The eye spark is important for a portrait.

Last but not least, she is pretty for sure.

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12-29-2008, 07:20 PM	#9
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Starting with a girl that pretty I think you'd be hard pressed to name lens that would take a bad portrait of her. Goodness gracious, she's pretty. P.S. You didn't make it clear which is the new toy Last edited by Mike Cash; 12-29-2008 at 08:00 PM.

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12-29-2008, 01:22 PM	#2
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Looks slightly soft, or maybe the processing is off? Either way, I like the composition.

12-29-2008, 01:55 PM	#3
netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	Originally posted by dgsullivan Santa brought me a new toy This is my favorite picture with my new DA* 50-135 so far Please tell me what you think! [joke mode on] The girl is really pretty eheh [/joke mode off] About the picture itself, with this lens I have seen better Congrats on the new toy

12-29-2008, 02:19 PM	#4
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	She is very pretty (no need for joke mode here)... and I agree with others that the photo looks a bit soft... Without seeing the exif information, I can't really guess why. Perhaps the focus is a bit off (which is easy with the shallow depth of field at f/2.8), perhaps there was a bit of camera shake or motion of the subject, maybe the shutter was actuated before the image stabilization was activated which can lead to blurring,... you get the idea... Congrats on the lens, I'm getting one in a few days (can't wait).

12-29-2008, 03:25 PM	#5
jeffkpotter Guest	Love it, and an exceptionally pretty model too!

12-29-2008, 04:00 PM	#6
dgsullivan Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 84 Original Poster	It does seem a little sharper on the fur of the hood rather than her face, but it's still a favorite. Camera was set: ISO 100, 50mm, ƒ/2.8, 1/180 sec edit: on-camera flash did fire as well Oh and my g/f was flattered by the compliments

12-29-2008, 07:10 PM	#7
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Originally posted by dgsullivan It does seem a little sharper on the fur of the hood rather than her face, but it's still a favorite. And the photo should stay your favorite. She is a pretty girl and she should also stay your favorite.

12-29-2008, 07:13 PM	#8
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217	I agree... lovely subject with a great smile! It's a fantastic lens, but at F/2.8, it can be a little soft when focus is not spot on.... such a wee depth of field! At F/4, it's razor sharp... I use it quite a bit for portraits at and near this aperture.

12-29-2008, 08:59 PM	#10
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	If she is who bought you the lens, you sure are one lucky guy. Oh and she is a doll tooo.

12-29-2008, 09:34 PM	#11
ohce Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 477	From my screen, 1. The subject looks OOF. 2. The background over-exposed. 3. The image doesn't have enough contrast, using a flash may helps. 4. The eye spark is important for a portrait. Last but not least, she is pretty for sure.

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