I'm so excited I could burst

[ndwgolf]

So my camera H6D100c is ordered. Lenses are already in my mind what I want but a guy on a different forum has just posted like new lenses for sale so I haven't clicked on the B&H buy button yet just incase there is a bargain out there.......waiting for his reply.

My three lenses of choice are HC50mm II, HC100 f2.2 (both new) and HC150n second hand. I have the RRS l bracket on the way and a Acra Swiss P0 classic ball head coming. I ordered a cable release from eBay that is also on the way and I think I have got everything I need to get started.

If anyone can think of anything that I might have forgotten let me know as I will add it to the B&H lenses if I end up buying them there?

Neil

[Hassilistic]

Firstly, congratulations!
Secondly, what do you shoot, will determine what you need.
If you just wish to cover the primary bases, then I would recommend:
Choice 1 - HC50mm II, with HCD28mm + HC120 Macro.
Choice 2 - HC50mm II + Macro Lens + Ex1.7 + HCD24mm +HC210mm

[ndwgolf]

Firstly, congratulations!
Secondly, what do you shoot, will determine what you need.
If you just wish to cover the primary bases, then I would recommend:
Choice 1 - HC50mm II, with HCD28mm + HC120 Macro.
Choice 2 - HC50mm II + Macro Lens + Ex1.7 + HCD24mm +HC210mm

Sorry I thought I put that.
I love shooting Landscape, pretty girls. with landscape I like to shoot maybe 3 to 5 frames and stitch if I need a wider perspective

Neil

[Hassilistic]

Then definitely choice 1, but change HC120mm Macro for the HC 150mm.
The first 2 lenses (28+50) will cover you need for Landscape and Architecture, while (50+150) takes care of beauty shoots.
Cheers

[ndwgolf]

Then definitely choice 1, but change HC120mm Macro for the HC 150mm.
The first 2 lenses (28+50) will cover you need for Landscape and Architecture, while (50+150) takes care of beauty shoots.
Cheers

Why not the 100mm f2.2..........been told its the Noctilux of Hasselblad??

Neil

[Bashir Lunat]

Then definitely choice 1, but change HC120mm Macro for the HC 150mm.
The first 2 lenses (28+50) will cover you need for Landscape and Architecture, while (50+150) takes care of beauty shoots.
Cheers

Why not the 100mm f2.2..........been told its the Noctilux of Hasselblad??

Neil

I think Hassilistic gave you good advice about 150mm. The 100mm is perhaps like Noctilux but it will make your model uncomfortable because you would have to be very close to her for head/head and shoulder shots.

[Bashir Lunat]

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Sorry I thought I put that.
I love shooting Landscape, pretty girls. with landscape I like to shoot maybe 3 to 5 frames and stitch if I need a wider perspective

Neil
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Dont forget to show us pretty girls

[rem]

I had the 80mm/2.8. Then I changed to the 100/2.2 and I'm also very happy with the quality but its bigger and rel. heavy. Thats the reason why I miss the 80er sometimes. I use the 100mm for about 95% or more for my portrait work. And nobody was feeling that I'm to close. The 150mm I use very rare for portraits...
Rem

[Hassilistic]

Why not the 100mm f2.2..........been told its the Noctilux of Hasselblad??

Neil

Hi Neil, Yes by all means, however, you mentioned only 3 lenses, I just wanted to make sure you got the most versatility out of the ones you'll buy and not be left wanting.  Think of your shopping quest in stages, initial purchase, then, expanded scope, then specialised items (Macro/Extension tubes/ HTS/etc..)

As for 150mm as well as 210mm, are both great for headshots.  I have uploaded here a sample of experimental images I took to test the lens, taken indoors at night, of candid shots of a subject 2.5m away with different Fstops to show how the Bokeh appears.  Absolutely nothing has been done to these photos at all, simply generated JPGs from the RAW files and deliberately reduced size as to save subject from having her pores and nostril hairs embarrassingly displayed in public.

[ndwgolf]

Why not the 100mm f2.2..........been told its the Noctilux of Hasselblad??

Neil

Hi Neil, Yes by all means, however, you mentioned only 3 lenses, I just wanted to make sure you got the most versatility out of the ones you'll buy and not be left wanting.  Think of your shopping quest in stages, initial purchase, then, expanded scope, then specialised items (Macro/Extension tubes/ HTS/etc..)

As for 150mm as well as 210mm, are both great for headshots.  I have uploaded here a sample of experimental images I took to test the lens, taken indoors at night, of candid shots of a subject 2.5m away with different Fstops to show how the Bokeh appears.  Absolutely nothing has been done to these photos at all, simply generated JPGs from the RAW files and deliberately reduced size as to save subject from having her pores and nostril hairs embarrassingly displayed in public.

Thank you very much for these pictures and your comments. The 3 lenses that I am getting are like you say my initial kit lenses, at a later date I am sure I will add to these depending on what I want to shoot.......thanks again for the pictures HC150n right??

Neil

[Hassilistic]

Yes it is.  You can also pick up 210mm fairly cheap, ask here in the group.
Keep in mind HC lenses don't come with auto stabilisations, so the longer the telephoto the more stable you should be.  Results however are worth the extra effort.