Seeking suggestions for a portrait lens

wclark5179

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• May 24, 2010

• #26

I use an 85mm Zeiss f1.4 for my Canon. You can purchase it for Nikon. Manual focus.

Wonderful lens!

Info:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/441700-REG/Zeiss_1405_176_85mm_f_1_4_Planar_T_.html

 

TheFlyingCamera

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• May 24, 2010

• #27

The 75/1.4 and 50/1 for the Leica are significantly out of the OP's budget.

 

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• May 24, 2010

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Yes, sadly the exotic Leica lenses are too expensive even if they can be resold with minimal loss.

 

wclark5179

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• May 24, 2010

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Perhaps consider buying used.

I use KEH and they have been really good.

 

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• May 24, 2010

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Or rentalens.