Which lenses do you use for portraits or do you recommend?

Kaisas · 08-26-2018, 04:49 PM

Hi I have k1 ff camera ,I'm doing my research which lenses do you recommend for portraits, close shoots with nice bookeh?
Thanks

rubenr · 08-26-2018, 05:11 PM - **2 Likes**

50mm f1.4, 77mm or 70-200 f2.8

Or maybe some old fast 55mm

Kaisas · 08-26-2018, 05:33 PM

Dfa 50mm 1.4 new one?

**dadipentak** · 08-26-2018, 05:37 PM - **1 Like**

FA 43ltd, 77ltd, A*135.

**twilhelm** · 08-26-2018, 05:38 PM - **1 Like**

I use the FA 77 Limited. It was always one of the best portrait lenses. In certain situations, I love the DA* 200 also.

The new D FA 50 1.4 is proving to be in that category, but a bit wider.

clicksworth · 08-26-2018, 05:40 PM - **1 Like**

On FF, the old 135s for head and shoulders from a correct distance. There were many built but the Pentax F2.5 is a great one.

Sandy Hancock · 08-26-2018, 05:51 PM - **1 Like**

How much do you want to spend?
How high are your (or your clients) expectations?

**clackers** · 08-26-2018, 05:52 PM - **1 Like**

The DFA*50 and FA 77 Ltd are pretty obvious candidates, Kaisas!

Kaisas · 08-26-2018, 05:53 PM

Around 600$ max I guess, my clients are will be basic like baby shower or couple pictures etc

---------- Post added 08-26-18 at 05:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by clackers

The DFA*50 and FA 77 Ltd are pretty obvious candidates, Kaisas!

Is it quick af on k1 I'm talking about fa 77mm lens?

**twilhelm** · 08-26-2018, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by Kaisas

Around 600$ max I guess, my clients are will be basic like baby shower or couple pictures etc

---------- Post added 08-26-18 at 05:55 PM ----------

Is it quick af on k1 I'm talking about fa 77mm lens?

The 77 is a screw drive lens, but in my experience, it has never been faster or more certain lock than on the K-1. And I didn’t find the focus of the 77 to ever be a slouch on older cameras.

Kaisas · 08-26-2018, 06:41 PM

I have tamron 70-200mm f2.8 lens I think the auto focus almost the same with fa 77mm.

**UncleVanya** · 08-26-2018, 07:18 PM - **1 Like**

From my film days I preferred the A* 85 f1.4, But the F 100 f2.8 Macro and M 100 f2.8 were also quite good. I didn't buy my FA 77 until I moved to apsc digital but it was very commonly used for portraits back in the day. On crop I've shot every focal length from 8-400 for portraits. At your budget I'm thinking FA 77 f1.8, DFA 100 f2.8, F or FA 135 f2.8, or the existing 70-200 you already have.

Kaisas · 08-26-2018, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

From my film days I preferred the A* 85 f1.4, But the F 100 f2.8 Macro and M 100 f2.8 were also quite good. I didn't buy my FA 77 until I moved to apsc digital but it was very commonly used for portraits back in the day. On crop I've shot every focal length from 8-400 for portraits. At your budget I'm thinking FA 77 f1.8, DFA 100 f2.8, F or FA 135 f2.8, or the existing 70-200 you already have.

Actually I was looking for FA 135 f2.8, but I dont know how this lens performs on k1 camera...

Brooke Meyer · 08-26-2018, 07:35 PM

You've got the FF equivalent of a 50-135 with the 70-200. Add the Tamron 28-75/2.8 and you've most of what you need.

Kaisas · 08-26-2018, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Brooke Meyer

You've got the FF equivalent of a 50-135 with the 70-200. Add the Tamron 28-75/2.8 and you've most of what you need.

Nice pict it looks very sharp,yea tamron 28-75mm I checked the samples pictures online ,I think with full frame camera corners comes out kinda dark like vintage I guess ,

08-26-2018, 04:49 PM	#1
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121	Which lenses do you use for portraits or do you recommend? Hi I have k1 ff camera ,I'm doing my research which lenses do you recommend for portraits, close shoots with nice bookeh? Thanks

08-26-2018, 07:35 PM	#14
Brooke Meyer Guest	You've got the FF equivalent of a 50-135 with the 70-200. Add the Tamron 28-75/2.8 and you've most of what you need. Last edited by Brooke Meyer; 09-03-2018 at 10:39 AM.

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08-26-2018, 05:11 PM - 2 Likes	#2
rubenr Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Guatemala City Photos: Albums Posts: 337	50mm f1.4, 77mm or 70-200 f2.8 Or maybe some old fast 55mm

08-26-2018, 05:33 PM	#3
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121 Original Poster	Dfa 50mm 1.4 new one?

08-26-2018, 05:37 PM - 1 Like	#4
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	FA 43ltd, 77ltd, A*135.

08-26-2018, 05:38 PM - 1 Like	#5
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	I use the FA 77 Limited. It was always one of the best portrait lenses. In certain situations, I love the DA* 200 also. The new D FA 50 1.4 is proving to be in that category, but a bit wider.

08-26-2018, 05:40 PM - 1 Like	#6
clicksworth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 150	On FF, the old 135s for head and shoulders from a correct distance. There were many built but the Pentax F2.5 is a great one.

08-26-2018, 05:51 PM - 1 Like	#7
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	How much do you want to spend? How high are your (or your clients) expectations?

08-26-2018, 05:52 PM - 1 Like	#8
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	The DFA*50 and FA 77 Ltd are pretty obvious candidates, Kaisas!

08-26-2018, 05:53 PM	#9
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121 Original Poster	Around 600$ max I guess, my clients are will be basic like baby shower or couple pictures etc ---------- Post added 08-26-18 at 05:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by clackers The DFA*50 and FA 77 Ltd are pretty obvious candidates, Kaisas! Is it quick af on k1 I'm talking about fa 77mm lens?

08-26-2018, 06:34 PM	#10
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by Kaisas Around 600$ max I guess, my clients are will be basic like baby shower or couple pictures etc ---------- Post added 08-26-18 at 05:55 PM ---------- Is it quick af on k1 I'm talking about fa 77mm lens? The 77 is a screw drive lens, but in my experience, it has never been faster or more certain lock than on the K-1. And I didn’t find the focus of the 77 to ever be a slouch on older cameras.

08-26-2018, 06:41 PM	#11
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121 Original Poster	I have tamron 70-200mm f2.8 lens I think the auto focus almost the same with fa 77mm.

08-26-2018, 07:18 PM - 1 Like	#12
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,381	From my film days I preferred the A* 85 f1.4, But the F 100 f2.8 Macro and M 100 f2.8 were also quite good. I didn't buy my FA 77 until I moved to apsc digital but it was very commonly used for portraits back in the day. On crop I've shot every focal length from 8-400 for portraits. At your budget I'm thinking FA 77 f1.8, DFA 100 f2.8, F or FA 135 f2.8, or the existing 70-200 you already have.

08-26-2018, 07:32 PM	#13
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya From my film days I preferred the A* 85 f1.4, But the F 100 f2.8 Macro and M 100 f2.8 were also quite good. I didn't buy my FA 77 until I moved to apsc digital but it was very commonly used for portraits back in the day. On crop I've shot every focal length from 8-400 for portraits. At your budget I'm thinking FA 77 f1.8, DFA 100 f2.8, F or FA 135 f2.8, or the existing 70-200 you already have. Actually I was looking for FA 135 f2.8, but I dont know how this lens performs on k1 camera...

08-26-2018, 07:48 PM	#15
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121 Original Poster	Originally posted by Brooke Meyer You've got the FF equivalent of a 50-135 with the 70-200. Add the Tamron 28-75/2.8 and you've most of what you need. Nice pict it looks very sharp,yea tamron 28-75mm I checked the samples pictures online ,I think with full frame camera corners comes out kinda dark like vintage I guess ,

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