Best lens for portrait work with Oly E-510

[theMusicMan]

Hi All

After some advice from experts here as to what would be the best lens to use for portrait work with the Oly E-510...?

I am being increasingly asked for portraits, having had another call today. I may want to invest in a decent high quality lens that is suitable for good quality portrait work.

Suggestions please... thanks.

[bobtastic]

I'd also be interested in knowing this.

[King_Boru]

The Olympus 50mm Macro? (http://www.parkcameras.com/ProductDetails/mcs/productID/383/groupID/14/categoryID/70/v/260df58c-d71e-4c1d-ba49-75c4d65f593d)

Sigma 30mm f/1.4? I used to have one for Nikon and it was quite fun to use. (http://www.parkcameras.com/ProductDetails/mcs/productID/4167/groupID/14/categoryID/70/v/260df58c-d71e-4c1d-ba49-75c4d65f593d)

Alternatively the Olympus 35-100 f/2.0 is pretty good, but costs a fair whack. (http://www.parkcameras.com/ProductDetails/mcs/productID/3276/groupID/14/categoryID/70/v/260df58c-d71e-4c1d-ba49-75c4d65f593d)

King.

Edit: You could wait for this? (http://www.parkcameras.com/ProductDetails/mcs/productID/6476/groupID/14/categoryID/70/v/260df58c-d71e-4c1d-ba49-75c4d65f593d)

[theMusicMan]

Oh wow!! I love the look of that 14-35mm, what a cracker... thanks for the pointers KB... :thumbs:

[Chillimonster]

probably the 50mm F2 that you already have.

not going to get sharper than that and the slow focus of the 50mm will not be an issue with portrait.

other than that you could use some nice old legacy glass if you fancy converting it for use on the Oly?

[theMusicMan]

Hey Chilli

Will the 11-22 F2.8 I am about to receive sometime soon be any good for portraits... :)

[Chillimonster]

bit short for portraits, but will be good for the wacky kids party pics at weekend :D

I suppose it will be good for group portrait shots as well :shrug:

[theMusicMan]

I can't wait to get my hands on this beasty....:)