portrait pictures with 21 ltd

Davidex · 05-07-2009, 07:04 AM

What do you think about ?

Is it possible to shoot professional portrait with 21 ?

Or is it really too short?

Did anyone try ?

Thanks
Davide

adhall82 · 05-07-2009, 07:45 AM

I think it depends on the style/look you are going for. I don't have the Pentax 21, but have a Sigma 20 1.8 and actually will be doing my first model shoot with it later today, along with the FA50 1.4... I'll try to post some shots with the 20 later.

I intend to get "portraits" with it, although it wouldn't really be conventional portraiture.

redpigeons · 05-07-2009, 09:15 AM

probably not ideal lens for portraits .

Well on the street to get a face portrait you will have to stand in the person nose .

Indoor/ studio maybe can work but then this lens rather slow for bokeh and in portraitist you will want it very much.

The 21mm is the perfect lens for traditional street and land scape shoot . and this range it on my short term to buy list.

farfisa · 05-07-2009, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by Davidex

What do you think about ?

Is it possible to shoot professional portrait with 21 ?

Or is it really too short?

Did anyone try ?

Thanks
Davide

Absolutely--check out soccerjoe5's portraits with the 21 (photos 2-5 of this post):

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/535961-post17.html

He has lots more with this lens. Requires getting in close, but great results!

k100d · 05-07-2009, 10:11 AM

what kind of portrait? just the face? or body up? or body up and some background?

soccerjoe5 · 05-07-2009, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by farfisa

Absolutely--check out soccerjoe5's portraits with the 21 (photos 2-5 of this post):

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/535961-post17.html

He has lots more with this lens. Requires getting in close, but great results!

Thanks farfisa

This is one of my favorite lenses so far, you can include some context and character to your portraits with a little practice and creativity.

If you want isolation of a face/person, a longer lens would do a better job. You'll have to decide what kind of look you want and then you choose what tool/lens you need for the job. Takes a while to make it come naturally but with practice and time it'll be second nature.

Try out the different focal lengths and see what suits your style/taste

nulla · 05-07-2009, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by soccerjoe5

Thanks farfisa

This is one of my favorite lenses so far, you can include some context and character to your portraits with a little practice and creativity.

If you want isolation of a face/person, a longer lens would do a better job. You'll have to decide what kind of look you want and then you choose what tool/lens you need for the job. Takes a while to make it come naturally but with practice and time it'll be second nature.

Try out the different focal lengths and see what suits your style/taste

Great advice

axl · 05-08-2009, 12:06 AM

yes, Diego's (soccerjoe's) shots say it all,
no more answers need to be given...

BR

05-07-2009, 07:04 AM	#1
Davidex New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 18	portrait pictures with 21 ltd What do you think about ? Is it possible to shoot professional portrait with 21 ? Or is it really too short? Did anyone try ? Thanks Davide

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05-07-2009, 07:45 AM	#2
adhall82 New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 14	I think it depends on the style/look you are going for. I don't have the Pentax 21, but have a Sigma 20 1.8 and actually will be doing my first model shoot with it later today, along with the FA50 1.4... I'll try to post some shots with the 20 later. I intend to get "portraits" with it, although it wouldn't really be conventional portraiture.

05-07-2009, 09:15 AM	#3
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943	probably not ideal lens for portraits . Well on the street to get a face portrait you will have to stand in the person nose . Indoor/ studio maybe can work but then this lens rather slow for bokeh and in portraitist you will want it very much. The 21mm is the perfect lens for traditional street and land scape shoot . and this range it on my short term to buy list.

05-07-2009, 09:58 AM	#4
farfisa Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by Davidex What do you think about ? Is it possible to shoot professional portrait with 21 ? Or is it really too short? Did anyone try ? Thanks Davide Absolutely--check out soccerjoe5's portraits with the 21 (photos 2-5 of this post): https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/535961-post17.html He has lots more with this lens. Requires getting in close, but great results!

05-07-2009, 10:11 AM	#5
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	what kind of portrait? just the face? or body up? or body up and some background?

05-07-2009, 09:12 PM	#6
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Originally posted by farfisa Absolutely--check out soccerjoe5's portraits with the 21 (photos 2-5 of this post): https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/535961-post17.html He has lots more with this lens. Requires getting in close, but great results! Thanks farfisa This is one of my favorite lenses so far, you can include some context and character to your portraits with a little practice and creativity. If you want isolation of a face/person, a longer lens would do a better job. You'll have to decide what kind of look you want and then you choose what tool/lens you need for the job. Takes a while to make it come naturally but with practice and time it'll be second nature. Try out the different focal lengths and see what suits your style/taste

05-07-2009, 10:09 PM	#7
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by soccerjoe5 Thanks farfisa This is one of my favorite lenses so far, you can include some context and character to your portraits with a little practice and creativity. If you want isolation of a face/person, a longer lens would do a better job. You'll have to decide what kind of look you want and then you choose what tool/lens you need for the job. Takes a while to make it come naturally but with practice and time it'll be second nature. Try out the different focal lengths and see what suits your style/taste Great advice

05-08-2009, 12:06 AM	#8
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	yes, Diego's (soccerjoe's) shots say it all, no more answers need to be given... BR