Hmm...What's a good lens for fashion photography?

fashionista · 03-13-2008, 08:49 PM

Hi....

I have a Pentax k10D w/ Kit lens. I want to invest in a new lens, but I want to hear what you pentax guru's know about what lenses are best for fashion shoots. Thanks

christinelandon · 03-13-2008, 11:23 PM

Try looking at the shots posted by Benjikan on various threads. His latest post in the lens forum is under a thread about returning his second DA* 16-50, and shows a shot taken with his DA 16-45.

benjikan · 03-14-2008, 03:38 AM

Originally posted by fashionista

Hi....

I have a Pentax k10D w/ Kit lens. I want to invest in a new lens, but I want to hear what you pentax guru's know about what lenses are best for fashion shoots. Thanks

I would highly recommend the Pentax 16-45 f4.0 lens. Sharp even wide open. Even better stopped down 1 or 2 f's.

Another lens that is brutally sharp is the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens, if you get a good copy. One of the sharpest zoom lenses on the market. A bit long for my style however.

As to which lenses are good for fashion. There is no such animal. It depends on what and where you are shooting. I often shoot in cramped quarters and love ultra wide lenses, thus my use of the Pentax 12-24 as well. Perhaps a nice combination would be the Pentax 12-24 and the Tamron 28-75. Shooting Ultra Wide takes some practice though.

Good Luck.

Ben

Sample shot with the Pentax 12-24 f4.0 lens.

benplaut · 03-14-2008, 05:52 AM

^^I'm about to go to bed, and I see that picture. Not good.
Perfectly shot, as always!

lapeen · 03-14-2008, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

I would highly recommend the Pentax 16-45 f4.0 lens. Sharp even wide open. Even better stopped down 1 or 2 f's.

Another lens that is brutally sharp is the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens, if you get a good copy. One of the sharpest zoom lenses on the market. A bit long for my style however.

As to which lenses are good for fashion. There is no such animal. It depends on what and where you are shooting. I often shoot in cramped quarters and love ultra wide lenses, thus my use of the Pentax 12-24 as well. Perhaps a nice combination would be the Pentax 12-24 and the Tamron 28-75. Shooting Ultra Wide takes some practice though.

Good Luck.

Ben

Sample shot with the Pentax 12-24 f4.0 lens.

TIA for the nightmares I am about to go have

03-13-2008, 08:49 PM	#1
fashionista New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 7	Hmm...What's a good lens for fashion photography? Hi.... I have a Pentax k10D w/ Kit lens. I want to invest in a new lens, but I want to hear what you pentax guru's know about what lenses are best for fashion shoots. Thanks

03-14-2008, 03:38 AM	#3
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	My Recommendations Originally posted by fashionista Hi.... I have a Pentax k10D w/ Kit lens. I want to invest in a new lens, but I want to hear what you pentax guru's know about what lenses are best for fashion shoots. Thanks I would highly recommend the Pentax 16-45 f4.0 lens. Sharp even wide open. Even better stopped down 1 or 2 f's. Another lens that is brutally sharp is the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens, if you get a good copy. One of the sharpest zoom lenses on the market. A bit long for my style however. As to which lenses are good for fashion. There is no such animal. It depends on what and where you are shooting. I often shoot in cramped quarters and love ultra wide lenses, thus my use of the Pentax 12-24 as well. Perhaps a nice combination would be the Pentax 12-24 and the Tamron 28-75. Shooting Ultra Wide takes some practice though. Good Luck. Ben Sample shot with the Pentax 12-24 f4.0 lens. Attached Images

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03-13-2008, 11:23 PM	#2
christinelandon Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 812	Try looking at the shots posted by Benjikan on various threads. His latest post in the lens forum is under a thread about returning his second DA* 16-50, and shows a shot taken with his DA 16-45.

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benplaut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central NY Posts: 268	^^I'm about to go to bed, and I see that picture. Not good. Perfectly shot, as always!

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lapeen Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bangor, maine Posts: 380	Originally posted by benjikan I would highly recommend the Pentax 16-45 f4.0 lens. Sharp even wide open. Even better stopped down 1 or 2 f's. Another lens that is brutally sharp is the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens, if you get a good copy. One of the sharpest zoom lenses on the market. A bit long for my style however. As to which lenses are good for fashion. There is no such animal. It depends on what and where you are shooting. I often shoot in cramped quarters and love ultra wide lenses, thus my use of the Pentax 12-24 as well. Perhaps a nice combination would be the Pentax 12-24 and the Tamron 28-75. Shooting Ultra Wide takes some practice though. Good Luck. Ben Sample shot with the Pentax 12-24 f4.0 lens. TIA for the nightmares I am about to go have

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