VC 75/2.5 vs 90/3.5 for portraits

[danielnorton]

2 rolls into my r3a and I'm looking to expand it's use into my regular work (fashion and portraits) I've got the 40/1.4 and love the FOV for general shooting and semi environmental stuff, but I do quite a bit of head and shoulder portraits with my canon EOS that I'd rather do with the Bessa.

I use the 120 on my Mamiya 645 for this when MF is needed, which is something like 73mm in 35, with the EOS, I use my fixed 85mm.

I don't want to use an external viewer, so I think the 75 will be easier to use (frameline wise) Anyone got a good reason to go with the 90 over the 75?

thanks!

Daniel

 

[FPjohn]

Hello:

I have limited experience with using a 75mm but compared to a 90mm tele-elmarit and a 50mm Summicron I consider it a more adhesive normal lens. "Grabs" more than the Summicron does without beginning to distance the subject as the 90 does.

If you have a 40mm then 75 might be the natural complement.

yours
Frank

 

[back alley]

agreed.


joe

 

[Pherdinand]

don't know these two lenses, but in general, next to a 40mm, i'd go for the 75/2.5 - a bit wider, and definitely faster.

 

[sockeyed]

Here's a recent discussion about the 75/2.5 (with samples) on p.net:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00ER6J&tag=

 

[rich815]

I do not have the 90VC but do have the 75VC and love it. As a frame of reference I do have the 90/4 Elmar and while I really like the 90/4 and the images I get from it I find I grab for the 75VC more often if I'm just going out shooting and want a short-tele. That said I prefer the 90 for more close up shots of people and for shooting my 4-yr old son in the park.

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I've got the R3A and 40mm and would tend to choose the 90mm as a second lens because the framelines are right there already when I'm using the 40.

 

[sf]

90mm, for sure. I mean, that is what I would choose. When I shoot portraits, I often use a 90mm 1.4 lens on my D70. 90mm really gives nice form to the subject. No warpage.

 

[Toby]

I've got the 75 and can't recommend it highly enough - a sharp smooth and flattering portrait lens

 

[danielnorton]

Thanks

Thanks

Thanks for all the feedback, I have a feeling I'll be buying 2 lenses in the near future :angel: but for now I'm leaning towards the 75, I like what I've seen as far as samples and several people have referred to it as sharp and smooth which to me seems just right for portraits.

Along with that, I have to consider I'm living in NYC where space is a premium, a bit wider lens can be a great advantage when shooting inside. When spring comes, I may have to grab the 90 and hit the park, but I think for an all round useful lens, the 75 will be my next purchase..

All the Best

Daniel

 

[Trius]

Shutterflower: But doesn't the crop factor on the D70 mean it's effectively a narrower FOV?

 

[MCTuomey]

Daniel, I've got the CV 75/2.5 and the "thin" Tele-Elmarit 90/2.8. I prefer the 75 for head/shoulder framing and as a walk-around candid grabber. If I'm shooting kids or want more head than shoulder framing, then I like the 90. If I had to choose just one, I'd take the 75. When I'm out with two lenses in the bag, it's my 35 and 75, never the 90. The two FLs go so well together, which I think would be the same for you with your 40mm.

Good luck!

 

[Bertram2]

2 rolls into my r3a and I'm looking to expand it's use into my regular work (fashion and portraits) I've got the 40/1.4 and love the FOV for general shooting and semi environmental stuff, but I do quite a bit of head and shoulder portraits with my canon EOS that I'd rather do with the Bessa.

I use the 120 on my Mamiya 645 for this when MF is needed, which is something like 73mm in 35, with the EOS, I use my fixed 85mm.

I don't want to use an external viewer, so I think the 75 will be easier to use (frameline wise) Anyone got a good reason to go with the 90 over the 75?

thanks!

Daniel

I decided to take the CV 75 once because of the framelines and the one stop more it offers , no regrets ever. A stunning lens ! Very nice results, Sharp, 3D, and for me 75 is enuff for potraits anyway.

Regards,
Bertram

 

[Daniel Unkefer]

I have the CV75, and I really don't think I will be getting the CV90 (at least for a good while). The 75 is great for portraits, and it's faster than the VC90. Last time I owned a 90RF it was an f2 Black Summicron, back in the 80's. Don't really miss it at this point.

 

[BrianPhotog]

I have both. Honestly, I don't use either that often...I'm more of an "up close" shooter...but comparing the two I use the CV 75/2.5 almost twice as often as my CV 90/3.5. It's not the extra speed, any difference in sharpness (they're both more then sharp enough), or framelines. I just like getting in a little closer 🙂

 

[L.P.]

The Konika Hexanon 90/2.8 is a possibility too.. and does a great job with bessa R3a but also possible with R2. have a look at a portrait i took recently, i had little time to prepare but was manageable in the end.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=15520&cat=5198

Loic

 

[danielnorton]

Beautiful Portrait

Beautiful Portrait

Wow! ok that is a beautifully crisp image with very smooth OOF area.. was that wide open?

 

[L.P.]

Daniel, I guess i was at about f4 as there was a strong early morning light. i have used few times the Hexanon at f2.8 and got good results. Of course, DOF is very short but if you get it right, it can make something great.. i will let you know when i find an example.

Loic

 

[danielnorton]

went with the 75

went with the 75

Ordered a 75/2.5 from cameraquest, I think it's arrived at my studio, but I'm kinda stuck at home due to the transit strike here in NYC. Hopefully it will pass quickly, I can't wait to shoot some images with the new lens.

I may still splurge for a 90, but it will likely be the 90/4 Elmar as I've seen quite a bit of good portrait work with that lens.