People Portrait with RF 28-70

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First time shooting with the RF 28-70 F/2. Wow. Except for the size/weight, I loved it. This was a VERY small space, yet you can still create really nice bokeh.
 

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Welcome to the group, Jeff. Beautiful capture and model. It's an awesome lens, isn't it? Every time I shoot a few photos and load them on my computer, it amazes me. Prime captures in a zoom lens. It inspires me to get out and push myself to see what I can do with it.
 
@MaraLee First off, thank you. Yes, the lens is impressive. I shot for about 3 hours with it and I could feel the tension in my arm. :-) For small spaces, nothing else can compete. But when I have more space, I am going with the lighter ones.
 
Weight is a problem with the R camera range, its the price we pay for quality. I know a tripod can be yet another lump to carry about, is it not the obvious choice in doors, especially for portrait work? Or at a minimum, to take the weight use a mono pod. Whenever I feel the necessity I use a tripod and remote shutter on my phone
 
Greg said:
Weight is a problem with the R camera range, its the price we pay for quality. I know a tripod can be yet another lump to carry about, is it not the obvious choice in doors, especially for portrait work? Or at a minimum, to take the weight use a mono pod. Whenever I feel the necessity I use a tripod and remote shutter on my phone
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The RF 70-200 seems to be half the weight of the EF version. It is my usual go-to lens. For small areas, no choice but to go with the F/2. Life is trade off. I get it. Also part of the fun. :-)
 
I believe the RF 70-200mm F2.8 is about a pound lighter than the older EF version. Works for me. Ounces = pounds and pounds = pain ;)
 
Ounces, pounds. One of the few things the USA and UK have in common. You have to be over 60 in the UK to realise that 🙂
 
jeffagoldberg said:
First time shooting with the RF 28-70 F/2. Wow. Except for the size/weight, I loved it. This was a VERY small space, yet you can still create really nice bokeh.
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My RF 28-70 stays mounted on my camera because in most cases it’s my first choice. Nice pic!
 
jeffagoldberg said:
First time shooting with the RF 28-70 F/2. Wow. Except for the size/weight, I loved it. This was a VERY small space, yet you can still create really nice bokeh.
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My RF 28-70 stays mounted on my camera because in most cases it’s my first choice. Nice pic
 

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In weight, yes, they are the same. Fluid ounces, however, are not the same.
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Fluid ounces confuses me with recipes and their cup size.

The Americans have a problem reading the difference between inches and centimetres - Mars Climate Orbiter. I know it was over 20 years ago. I wonder why they are 1 of very few countries not using the metric system by law?
 
jeffagoldberg said:
First time shooting with the RF 28-70 F/2. Wow. Except for the size/weight, I loved it. This was a VERY small space, yet you can still create really nice bokeh.
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I like the way the bokeh imitates the female's curles
 

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