I\'ve done portraits using the EF-S 60mm macro on small-sensor bodies, and the 100mm macro on both kinds. Since you\'re shooting full-frame, the 60mm is out; and I think the 100mm macro is a great portrait lens. Having IS makes it good for handheld, available-light environmental portraits.
Your 25-105 and 70-200 both overlap the 100 in focal length, but they\'re f/4 lenses, which puts the 100 at a slight advantage when one more stop of light-gathering or a bit less DoF is desired.
I say go for it. While there are also other good and great portrait lenses, I don\'t think you\'d regret this one.
I\'ve done portraits using the EF-S 60mm macro on small-sensor bodies, and the 100mm macro on both kinds. Since you\'re shooting full-frame, the 60mm is out; and I think the 100mm macro is a great portrait lens. Having IS makes it good for handheld, available-light environmental portraits.
I say go for it. While there are also other good and great portrait lenses, I don\'t think you\'d regret this one.
Nov 19, 2011 at 09:04 PM
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