Which portrait lens?

Clicker · 09-05-2010, 05:33 PM

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Not sure if this is in your budget, coming from a store in Canada plus add shipping. Have a look at the other lenses but i think the 21mm which will be a ~32mm on your cameras is best for the little one.

NEW PENTAX smc DA 21mm F3.2 AL LIMITED LENS f/K-7 w/7YR on eBay.ca (item 130427611776 end time 09-Sep-10 16:35:36 EDT)

twitch · 09-05-2010, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by Larsenio

A zoom lens isn`t really an option as I find the image quality of a prime to be way better in general. Unless I want to spend a fortune on the lens...

The 50-135 is not in that category, it's IQ is amazing, and the focal length range is perfect for portraits.

Pentaxor · 09-05-2010, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by Larsenio

Fovi AS - smc PENTAX FA 35mm

That`s 1138,58$... Ok, not so cheap. But I thought maybe well worth the money...

you can find one here in the forum marketplace for 1/3 the price + shipping + duties which would save you around $700. now that's a good deal considering how expensive lenses are from where you are right now. I won't bother asking how much the FA31 costs since I think it would cost even more money there like twice or thrice of how much the FA35 is selling.

Larsenio · 09-08-2010, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

you can find one here in the forum marketplace for 1/3 the price + shipping + duties which would save you around $700. now that's a good deal considering how expensive lenses are from where you are right now. I won't bother asking how much the FA31 costs since I think it would cost even more money there like twice or thrice of how much the FA35 is selling.

Thanks for the tip, I will most definitely check out lenses in the marketplace first, and have already actually started looking for a DA*16-50

I`ve been told this is high quality lens and the focal length area would suit me fine.
I only have the kit-lens DA 18-55mm I in that category...

Last edited by Larsenio; 09-08-2010 at 12:53 PM. Reason: typo

09-05-2010, 05:33 PM	#16
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	21/3.2 Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Not sure if this is in your budget, coming from a store in Canada plus add shipping. Have a look at the other lenses but i think the 21mm which will be a ~32mm on your cameras is best for the little one. NEW PENTAX smc DA 21mm F3.2 AL LIMITED LENS f/K-7 w/7YR on eBay.ca (item 130427611776 end time 09-Sep-10 16:35:36 EDT)

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09-05-2010, 05:39 PM	#17
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by Larsenio A zoom lens isn`t really an option as I find the image quality of a prime to be way better in general. Unless I want to spend a fortune on the lens... The 50-135 is not in that category, it's IQ is amazing, and the focal length range is perfect for portraits.

09-05-2010, 08:12 PM	#18
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by Larsenio Fovi AS - smc PENTAX FA 35mm That`s 1138,58$... Ok, not so cheap. But I thought maybe well worth the money... you can find one here in the forum marketplace for 1/3 the price + shipping + duties which would save you around $700. now that's a good deal considering how expensive lenses are from where you are right now. I won't bother asking how much the FA31 costs since I think it would cost even more money there like twice or thrice of how much the FA35 is selling.

09-08-2010, 12:52 PM	#19
Larsenio Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Andenes Photos: Gallery Posts: 361 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pentaxor you can find one here in the forum marketplace for 1/3 the price + shipping + duties which would save you around $700. now that's a good deal considering how expensive lenses are from where you are right now. I won't bother asking how much the FA31 costs since I think it would cost even more money there like twice or thrice of how much the FA35 is selling. Thanks for the tip, I will most definitely check out lenses in the marketplace first, and have already actually started looking for a DA16-50 I`ve been told this is high quality lens and the focal length area would suit me fine. I only have the kit-lens DA 18-55mm I in that category... Last edited by Larsenio; 09-08-2010 at 12:53 PM. Reason: typo*