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Kubikle Free · 02-11-2014, 12:49 PM

Hi Everybody

I am going to shoot a barnyard boogie (on a farm, with farm animals, the whole 9!) in my town and will be renting a lens. I can only afford to rent one and the two options I think that would work are the following:

I am new to photography and for this occasion, I need the lens to work with lowish light (ideally with no external flash).

Pentax 50-135 or the Pentax 60-250 (I am leaning towards the 50-135 and own a K5-II)

Thank you for your help.

Adam · 02-11-2014, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by Kubikle Free

Hi Everybody

I am going to shoot a barnyard boogie (on a farm, with farm animals, the whole 9!) in my town and will be renting a lens. I can only afford to rent one and the two options I think that would work are the following:

I am new to photography and for this occasion, I need the lens to work with lowish light (ideally with no external flash).

Pentax 50-135 or the Pentax 60-250 (I am leaning towards the 50-135 and own a K5-II)

Thank you for your help.

How much reach do you need? The 50-135mm isn't that long, so normally I recommend the 60-250mm as it gives you a lot more reach. Crank up the ISO by a stop and you'll be in business, because the 60-250mm is really good wide-open.

Kubikle Free · 02-11-2014, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by Adam

How much reach do you need? The 50-135mm isn't that long, so normally I recommend the 60-250mm as it gives you a lot more reach. Crank up the ISO by a stop and you'll be in business, because the 60-250mm is really good wide-open.

The barn is fairly long. Easily, 100'. I will take your recommendation and go with the 60-250mm. I also realized I should rent a wide prime lens. I was think the Pentax 14mm will do just fine and not too expensive to rent. I am all about keeping things simple and don't like carrying a lot of gear.

Thank yo for your help!

narual · 02-11-2014, 01:56 PM

What is a barnyard boogie? I googled and came up with the Muppets.

**tomwil** · 02-11-2014, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by narual

What is a barnyard boogie? I googled and came up with the Muppets.

Snot from a barnyard animal?

narual · 02-11-2014, 02:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tomwil

Snot from a barnyard animal?

So a 100mm+ macro lens would probably be more appropriate?

Kubikle Free · 02-11-2014, 02:29 PM

Pretty funny replies here.

The easiest way I can describe it is. A dance in a barn with live music. Does that help?

Blue · 02-11-2014, 03:02 PM

Well, both of SP coating on the front lens and are sealed!

**Kerrowdown** · 02-11-2014, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by narual

What is a barnyard boogie?

Oh deep joy, not just me then.

I didn't want to be the first to ask and look really dumb...

Bramela · 02-11-2014, 03:09 PM

All bit subjective. What sort of distances are you expecting. 60-250 will cover better reach for you, but is bigger heavier and more expensive. IMHO both would do a rather good job overall,

ChristianRock · 02-11-2014, 03:42 PM

I would go for the 50-135 personally. It's a stop faster, and 135 gets you plenty close, unless you are shooting cows from the other side of the field... shooting at 260 f/4 in low light can't be too much fun, unless you take a tripod.

Also, instead of the 14mm, if you could afford to rent the 12-24 instead, that's what I would do as well. Especially if you think there will be landscapes to shoot.

**rbefly** · 02-11-2014, 03:53 PM

Hello Kubikle Free, welcome to the Forum!
I'm going to take a different direction on this. Now that you're explained the site and photo subjects better, my idea would be to use a much shorter zoom and maybe a short-tele prime. Because, how many shots will you be taking from end-to-end? Compared to small groups (human or non), stage photos, live action in a small area like stalls or tables? Sounds like 20-50mm stuff to me.
Would a 16-50mm, 24-75mm or other f/2.8 zoom be more useful? With a 100mm or 200mm f/2.8 prime for tighter shots or longer distance.
Maybe I'm off track here, but your knowledge of the site makes you the best judge.
JMO
Ron

narual · 02-11-2014, 04:20 PM

Are you planning to take photos of the whole event, or detailed photos of people dancing, etc? I'd do the 50-135, and something wide (even the 18-55's wide end would likely suffice)… snap a few decent wide photos every 30-45 minutes and anytime you need full crowd shots, and the rest of the time use the 50-135.

**Banskojoe** · 02-11-2014, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by Kubikle Free

Hi Everybody

I am going to shoot a barnyard boogie (on a farm, with farm animals, the whole 9!) in my town and will be renting a lens. I can only afford to rent one and the two options I think that would work are the following:

I am new to photography and for this occasion, I need the lens to work with lowish light (ideally with no external flash).

Pentax 50-135 or the Pentax 60-250 (I am leaning towards the 50-135 and own a K5-II)

Thank you for your help.

If you want to boogie in a barn, go to Codfishhollowbarnstormers.com

sterretje · 02-11-2014, 10:31 PM

100' is 30 meters if I'm not mistaken? Unless you want to fill the frame with a shot of a couple dancing 30 meters away from you, I think the 50-135 should be fine. You can also consider renting a Tamron / Sigma 70-200/2.8. More reach than the 50-135 and a stop faster than the 60-250.

02-11-2014, 12:49 PM	#1
Kubikle Free New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 7	Best lens to shot a barnyard boogie? Hi Everybody I am going to shoot a barnyard boogie (on a farm, with farm animals, the whole 9!) in my town and will be renting a lens. I can only afford to rent one and the two options I think that would work are the following: I am new to photography and for this occasion, I need the lens to work with lowish light (ideally with no external flash). Pentax 50-135 or the Pentax 60-250 (I am leaning towards the 50-135 and own a K5-II) Thank you for your help.

02-11-2014, 12:57 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Kubikle Free Hi Everybody I am going to shoot a barnyard boogie (on a farm, with farm animals, the whole 9!) in my town and will be renting a lens. I can only afford to rent one and the two options I think that would work are the following: I am new to photography and for this occasion, I need the lens to work with lowish light (ideally with no external flash). Pentax 50-135 or the Pentax 60-250 (I am leaning towards the 50-135 and own a K5-II) Thank you for your help. How much reach do you need? The 50-135mm isn't that long, so normally I recommend the 60-250mm as it gives you a lot more reach. Crank up the ISO by a stop and you'll be in business, because the 60-250mm is really good wide-open. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-11-2014, 03:53 PM	#12
rbefly Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 2,030	Shorter Is Better? Hello Kubikle Free, welcome to the Forum! I'm going to take a different direction on this. Now that you're explained the site and photo subjects better, my idea would be to use a much shorter zoom and maybe a short-tele prime. Because, how many shots will you be taking from end-to-end? Compared to small groups (human or non), stage photos, live action in a small area like stalls or tables? Sounds like 20-50mm stuff to me. Would a 16-50mm, 24-75mm or other f/2.8 zoom be more useful? With a 100mm or 200mm f/2.8 prime for tighter shots or longer distance. Maybe I'm off track here, but your knowledge of the site makes you the best judge. JMO Ron

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02-11-2014, 01:02 PM	#3
Kubikle Free New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam How much reach do you need? The 50-135mm isn't that long, so normally I recommend the 60-250mm as it gives you a lot more reach. Crank up the ISO by a stop and you'll be in business, because the 60-250mm is really good wide-open. The barn is fairly long. Easily, 100'. I will take your recommendation and go with the 60-250mm. I also realized I should rent a wide prime lens. I was think the Pentax 14mm will do just fine and not too expensive to rent. I am all about keeping things simple and don't like carrying a lot of gear. Thank yo for your help!

02-11-2014, 01:56 PM	#4
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	What is a barnyard boogie? I googled and came up with the Muppets.

02-11-2014, 02:02 PM	#5
tomwil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 778	Originally posted by narual What is a barnyard boogie? I googled and came up with the Muppets. Snot from a barnyard animal?

02-11-2014, 02:18 PM - 1 Like	#6
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Originally posted by tomwil Snot from a barnyard animal? So a 100mm+ macro lens would probably be more appropriate?

02-11-2014, 02:29 PM	#7
Kubikle Free New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Pretty funny replies here. The easiest way I can describe it is. A dance in a barn with live music. Does that help?

02-11-2014, 03:02 PM	#8
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Well, both of SP coating on the front lens and are sealed!

02-11-2014, 03:03 PM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Originally posted by narual What is a barnyard boogie? Oh deep joy, not just me then. I didn't want to be the first to ask and look really dumb...

02-11-2014, 03:09 PM	#10
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	All bit subjective. What sort of distances are you expecting. 60-250 will cover better reach for you, but is bigger heavier and more expensive. IMHO both would do a rather good job overall,

02-11-2014, 03:42 PM	#11
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	I would go for the 50-135 personally. It's a stop faster, and 135 gets you plenty close, unless you are shooting cows from the other side of the field... shooting at 260 f/4 in low light can't be too much fun, unless you take a tripod. Also, instead of the 14mm, if you could afford to rent the 12-24 instead, that's what I would do as well. Especially if you think there will be landscapes to shoot.

02-11-2014, 04:20 PM	#13
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Are you planning to take photos of the whole event, or detailed photos of people dancing, etc? I'd do the 50-135, and something wide (even the 18-55's wide end would likely suffice)… snap a few decent wide photos every 30-45 minutes and anytime you need full crowd shots, and the rest of the time use the 50-135.

02-11-2014, 07:01 PM	#14
Banskojoe Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 181	Originally posted by Kubikle Free Hi Everybody I am going to shoot a barnyard boogie (on a farm, with farm animals, the whole 9!) in my town and will be renting a lens. I can only afford to rent one and the two options I think that would work are the following: I am new to photography and for this occasion, I need the lens to work with lowish light (ideally with no external flash). Pentax 50-135 or the Pentax 60-250 (I am leaning towards the 50-135 and own a K5-II) Thank you for your help. If you want to boogie in a barn, go to Codfishhollowbarnstormers.com

02-11-2014, 10:31 PM	#15
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	100' is 30 meters if I'm not mistaken? Unless you want to fill the frame with a shot of a couple dancing 30 meters away from you, I think the 50-135 should be fine. You can also consider renting a Tamron / Sigma 70-200/2.8. More reach than the 50-135 and a stop faster than the 60-250.

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