hi
95% of my work is made with a technical camera in studio environment. But now I am moving to portraiture and have a little experience with HC ( around 4 years ).
If you are looking for character portraits definitely the 100mm is not the lens.
Hasselblad 100mm designs have been optimized for a non effect pictures and flat geometry with no distortion.
A 80mm will give you a closer position to your subjects, and from that distance you can focus on the character of your subject, the anatomy, a closer view basically.
I use the 80mm for men, and the 100mm for woman. Bacause with 100mm is easier to get a thiner view of a face, with a normal point of view, closer enough to deep into the personality but with a flat geometry perfect for get a thiner anatomy.
The next lens will be the 120mm. Too sharp, too clean for portrait. But very intense used on studio professional work.
I dont shot portraits at f11, I like to shot between wide open and 5,6. Because I love the bokeh on a portrait with this lenses. Is a great cinema look, just search for Arri Prime 65.
In the tele range my favorite lens is the 150n. Simply stunning for head and shoulders.
so,
for character portraits go to 80mm
for a "normal" lens but with flat geometry and anatomy respectfull go to 100mm
for clinic portraits go to 120mm at f11
for head and shoulders go to 150n
for really close portrait, just a face go to 210mm
full body 100 is amazing.
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the 100 have some disadvantages. You will need to close diaphragm at least one or two thirds to get quality. Some people says that it is a 2.8 lens. 2.2 have some CA really ugly if you print big.
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Another consideration is your sensor size and focal distance conversion. The look of this lenses comes on a full Fram body.
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If you want to see fashion with HC lenses go to Steven Meisel, or Mario Testino works.
For portrait with an full frame and a 80mm go to Marco Grob close portraits.
if you want to see some of my pictures go to
Pablo Rodrigo
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For me the most interesting kit of HC lenses is 50 II, 80, 100, 150n, 210
If you work with tripod and closing diaphragm is a really contrasty lens the 50-110
regards and excuse my English
Pablo