Quote Originally Posted by Bernice Loui View Post

More important than just the lens, lighting is IMO by FAR the more significant aspect of portrait images.

Prime importance is expression frozen in the image of the portrait sitter. Combo of portrait sitter expression, lighting should be the top priority aspects of portrait making. Lens choice is an aid at best.

Bernice
I second the importance of light.

The latest 210mm f5.6 all have
neutral out of focus blur.
You may want to stop down a bit to increase sharpness, then a Compur shutter may have more aperture blades.

I suppose you don't want longer lenses due to bellows limitations.

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