So I'm looking to make my next glass purchase in the coming months and I'm having a bit of a dilemma.
I'd like to have the 85 for portraits and just because it's such a great lens sharpness-wise. I'd also like to do some macro shooting.
Here's the question.... If I were to get the 105mm f2.8 macro lens, would it work equally as well for shooting portraits? The focal length seems to be in / close to that prime "portrait zone" that most photographers shoot at. I also don't feel like losing a couple of stops in the aperture would affect the DOF more than I'd likely desire when shooting a portrait.
Basically, could I make the 105 double as a good portrait lens or would it really be that important to have BOTH lenses? I'm not a pro, and if the 105 could come very close to producing the same kinds of results that the 85 would when taking portraits then I think I have my answer.
Thanks for all of your very much appreciated input.
I'd like to have the 85 for portraits and just because it's such a great lens sharpness-wise. I'd also like to do some macro shooting.
Here's the question.... If I were to get the 105mm f2.8 macro lens, would it work equally as well for shooting portraits? The focal length seems to be in / close to that prime "portrait zone" that most photographers shoot at. I also don't feel like losing a couple of stops in the aperture would affect the DOF more than I'd likely desire when shooting a portrait.
Basically, could I make the 105 double as a good portrait lens or would it really be that important to have BOTH lenses? I'm not a pro, and if the 105 could come very close to producing the same kinds of results that the 85 would when taking portraits then I think I have my answer.
Thanks for all of your very much appreciated input.