Looking for weather sealed Portrait Lenses

Student · 02-15-2011, 01:08 PM

I have a Pentax K-7 and I love nothing more than taking pictures of a good woman on a typical rainy day in Albion. Since my means are modest I shall not look beyond the £700 mark. Does anyone have a good recommendation?

Eagle_Friends · 02-15-2011, 01:09 PM

this is an easy one.

DA*55mm f1.4

At 35mm frame, it's essentially an 85mm f1.4 but slightly shorter.

RBellavance · 02-15-2011, 01:13 PM

The DA*50-135 also qualifies, although I don't know how expensive it is in your country.

Student · 02-15-2011, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by Eagle_Friends

this is an easy one.

DA*55mm f1.4

At 35mm frame, it's essentially an 85mm f1.4 but slightly shorter.

Have you had experience with it? Does it deliver nice Bokeh?

RonHendriks1966 · 02-15-2011, 01:40 PM

Both are perfect for portrait. I do prefer the DA*55.

Student · 02-15-2011, 01:46 PM

Want to show me some of your best shots with either lens?

RonHendriks1966 · 02-15-2011, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Student

Want to show me some of your best shots with either lens?

DA*55

DA*50-135

Student · 02-15-2011, 02:15 PM

Lovely! No post processing?

RonHendriks1966 · 02-15-2011, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by Student

Lovely! No post processing?

Not much, the first is just a cutout, this is the 3104 with original and some top/bottom cut out. A littlen sharpening. The second is the full picture, taken at 135mm and f3,2 I only played a little with colour since it was in a sportsarena with mixed lights, again sharpening.

This with a little adjustment, but now looking at them I like the original more.

**blackcloudbrew** · 02-15-2011, 02:33 PM

Those are fine portraits. Very nice.

Student · 02-15-2011, 02:39 PM

Stunning! Any B&W?

I am a sucker for B&W Portraits.

Jodokast96 · 02-15-2011, 03:00 PM

Don't forget the D FA 100mm F2.8 WR Macro.

hcc · 02-15-2011, 03:06 PM

Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4.
The Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4 is a very sturdy metallic lens with beautiful IQ. Although it is not WR rated, I used the lens in foul weather incl. subtropical rainstorms, saltwater spray, wind-blown sands, mud. The lens is a tank.

I shoot mainly outdoor and I am amazed by the Nokton 58mm in terms of its capabilities. A number of Pentaxians use this lens and it is highly recommended by all.

Student · 02-15-2011, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by hcc

Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4.
The Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4 is a very sturdy metallic lens with beautiful IQ. Although it is not WR rated, I used the lens in foul weather incl. subtropical rainstorms, saltwater spray, wind-blown sands, mud. The lens is a tank.

I shoot mainly outdoor and I am amazed by the Nokton 58mm in terms of its capabilities. A number of Pentaxians use this lens and it is highly recommended by all.

It is a lot cheaper, is it worth it? I looked it up most reviews seem favourable but the price is quite low at only £280.

RonHendriks1966 · 02-15-2011, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by Student

Stunning! Any B&W?

I am a sucker for B&W Portraits.

Not many B&W with these lenses. Only some of the DA*55 to show.

Edit: this is not even B&W

The main advantage of the DA*55 is that you can use it with f1.4 that is a two stop headstart to the DA*50-135.

One portrait with the DA*50-135 at 135mm and f3.2

02-15-2011, 01:08 PM	#1
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234	Looking for weather sealed Portrait Lenses I have a Pentax K-7 and I love nothing more than taking pictures of a good woman on a typical rainy day in Albion. Since my means are modest I shall not look beyond the £700 mark. Does anyone have a good recommendation?

02-15-2011, 02:22 PM	#9
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Student Lovely! No post processing? Not much, the first is just a cutout, this is the 3104 with original and some top/bottom cut out. A littlen sharpening. The second is the full picture, taken at 135mm and f3,2 I only played a little with colour since it was in a sportsarena with mixed lights, again sharpening. This with a little adjustment, but now looking at them I like the original more. Last edited by RonHendriks1966; 02-15-2011 at 02:34 PM.

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02-15-2011, 01:09 PM	#2
Eagle_Friends Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 971	this is an easy one. DA*55mm f1.4 At 35mm frame, it's essentially an 85mm f1.4 but slightly shorter.

02-15-2011, 01:13 PM	#3
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	The DA*50-135 also qualifies, although I don't know how expensive it is in your country.

02-15-2011, 01:21 PM	#4
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234 Original Poster	Originally posted by Eagle_Friends this is an easy one. DA*55mm f1.4 At 35mm frame, it's essentially an 85mm f1.4 but slightly shorter. Have you had experience with it? Does it deliver nice Bokeh?

02-15-2011, 01:40 PM	#5
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Both are perfect for portrait. I do prefer the DA*55.

02-15-2011, 01:46 PM	#6
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234 Original Poster	Want to show me some of your best shots with either lens?

02-15-2011, 01:54 PM	#7
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Student Want to show me some of your best shots with either lens? DA55 DA50-135

02-15-2011, 02:15 PM	#8
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234 Original Poster	Lovely! No post processing?

02-15-2011, 02:33 PM	#10
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Those are fine portraits. Very nice.

02-15-2011, 02:39 PM	#11
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234 Original Poster	Stunning! Any B&W? I am a sucker for B&W Portraits.

02-15-2011, 03:00 PM	#12
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Don't forget the D FA 100mm F2.8 WR Macro.

02-15-2011, 03:06 PM	#13
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,004	Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4. The Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4 is a very sturdy metallic lens with beautiful IQ. Although it is not WR rated, I used the lens in foul weather incl. subtropical rainstorms, saltwater spray, wind-blown sands, mud. The lens is a tank. I shoot mainly outdoor and I am amazed by the Nokton 58mm in terms of its capabilities. A number of Pentaxians use this lens and it is highly recommended by all.

02-15-2011, 03:15 PM	#14
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234 Original Poster	Originally posted by hcc Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4. The Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4 is a very sturdy metallic lens with beautiful IQ. Although it is not WR rated, I used the lens in foul weather incl. subtropical rainstorms, saltwater spray, wind-blown sands, mud. The lens is a tank. I shoot mainly outdoor and I am amazed by the Nokton 58mm in terms of its capabilities. A number of Pentaxians use this lens and it is highly recommended by all. It is a lot cheaper, is it worth it? I looked it up most reviews seem favourable but the price is quite low at only £280.

02-15-2011, 03:18 PM	#15
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Student Stunning! Any B&W? I am a sucker for B&W Portraits. Not many B&W with these lenses. Only some of the DA55 to show. Edit: this is not even B&W The main advantage of the DA55 is that you can use it with f1.4 that is a two stop headstart to the DA50-135. One portrait with the DA50-135 at 135mm and f3.2