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Josephgdaniels · 11-02-2017, 02:22 AM

Hey guys.

I just bought a used in Mint Condition Pentax 645D Med Format. I am excited what I can now create with this camera.

I have only been a photographer for about 2-3 years; but felt it was time to jump from my Nikon D800e.

I mostly use my Nikon 85 1.4 and my 50m 1.2 I only use manual focus.

I am looking for lens that would compare with the focal length. In my studio I am at F8-F10

Here is some of my work with my Nikon

Josephgdaniels · 11-02-2017, 02:24 AM - **4 Likes**

I forgot to click upload ;-)

Originally posted by Josephgdaniels

Hey guys.

I just bought a used in Mint Condition Pentax 645D Med Format. I am excited what I can now create with this camera.

I have only been a photographer for about 2-3 years; but felt it was time to jump from my Nikon D800e.

I mostly use my Nikon 85 1.4 and my 50m 1.2 I only use manual focus.

I am looking for lens that would compare with the focal length. In my studio I am at F8-F10

Here is some of my work with my Nikon

Ken Pimontel · 11-03-2017, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by Josephgdaniels

I forgot to click upload ;-)

I would suggest 645 75 2.8 and 67 105 2.4.

disconnekt · 11-03-2017, 07:45 PM

If you want to stay with 645 glass, the Pentax 645 55mm f/2.8 (couple options here: Pentax 645 Wide-Angle Primes - Lens Reviews and Specifications - SLR and Interchangeable Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database) & a 120mm f/4 Macro lens will be the closest equivalents (couple options here: Pentax 645 Telephoto Primes - Lens Reviews and Specifications - SLR and Interchangeable Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database)

Adam · 11-04-2017, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by Josephgdaniels

Hey guys.

I just bought a used in Mint Condition Pentax 645D Med Format. I am excited what I can now create with this camera.

I have only been a photographer for about 2-3 years; but felt it was time to jump from my Nikon D800e.

I mostly use my Nikon 85 1.4 and my 50m 1.2 I only use manual focus.

I am looking for lens that would compare with the focal length. In my studio I am at F8-F10

Here is some of my work with my Nikon

Welcome aboard!

**Kerrowdown** · 11-05-2017, 02:25 AM

Welcome, good replies already, folk are so quick around here.

Josephgdaniels · 11-06-2017, 02:13 AM

I just picked up a Pentax smc FA 645 120mm f/4 Macro Lens. I think I am going to buy the Pentax smc FA 645 45-85mm f/4.5 Lens.

Thank you for the nice advice.

Would me buying the 645d a bad choice or should I bite the bullet and the Z version?

Fcsnt54 · 11-06-2017, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by Josephgdaniels

I just picked up a Pentax smc FA 645 120mm f/4 Macro Lens. I think I am going to buy the Pentax smc FA 645 45-85mm f/4.5 Lens.

Thank you for the nice advice.

Would me buying the 645d a bad choice or should I bite the bullet and the Z version?

The 645d is definitely not a bad choice. There is something about that sensor. Could be the colors, could be something else, but in either way the camera is great and you will find a good number of people who prefer the ccd sensor over the cmos sensor. Happy shooting.

disconnekt · 11-06-2017, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by Josephgdaniels

I just picked up a Pentax smc FA 645 120mm f/4 Macro Lens. I think I am going to buy the Pentax smc FA 645 45-85mm f/4.5 Lens.

Thank you for the nice advice.

Would me buying the 645d a bad choice or should I bite the bullet and the Z version?

Both of them are great choices, it all depends on how much you're willing to spend and which one fits your needs.

11-02-2017, 02:22 AM	#1
Josephgdaniels New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 9	New to Med Format- Fashion & Fine art photographer Hey guys. I just bought a used in Mint Condition Pentax 645D Med Format. I am excited what I can now create with this camera. I have only been a photographer for about 2-3 years; but felt it was time to jump from my Nikon D800e. I mostly use my Nikon 85 1.4 and my 50m 1.2 I only use manual focus. I am looking for lens that would compare with the focal length. In my studio I am at F8-F10 Here is some of my work with my Nikon

11-02-2017, 02:24 AM - 4 Likes	#2
Josephgdaniels New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 9 Original Poster	I forgot to click upload ;-) Originally posted by Josephgdaniels Hey guys. I just bought a used in Mint Condition Pentax 645D Med Format. I am excited what I can now create with this camera. I have only been a photographer for about 2-3 years; but felt it was time to jump from my Nikon D800e. I mostly use my Nikon 85 1.4 and my 50m 1.2 I only use manual focus. I am looking for lens that would compare with the focal length. In my studio I am at F8-F10 Here is some of my work with my Nikon Attached Images

11-04-2017, 01:44 AM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Josephgdaniels Hey guys. I just bought a used in Mint Condition Pentax 645D Med Format. I am excited what I can now create with this camera. I have only been a photographer for about 2-3 years; but felt it was time to jump from my Nikon D800e. I mostly use my Nikon 85 1.4 and my 50m 1.2 I only use manual focus. I am looking for lens that would compare with the focal length. In my studio I am at F8-F10 Here is some of my work with my Nikon Welcome aboard! 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:

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11-03-2017, 11:26 AM	#3
Ken Pimontel Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 42	Originally posted by Josephgdaniels I forgot to click upload ;-) I would suggest 645 75 2.8 and 67 105 2.4.

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11-06-2017, 02:13 AM	#7
Josephgdaniels New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 9 Original Poster	I just picked up a Pentax smc FA 645 120mm f/4 Macro Lens. I think I am going to buy the Pentax smc FA 645 45-85mm f/4.5 Lens. Thank you for the nice advice. Would me buying the 645d a bad choice or should I bite the bullet and the Z version?

11-06-2017, 03:08 AM	#8
Fcsnt54 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 621	Originally posted by Josephgdaniels I just picked up a Pentax smc FA 645 120mm f/4 Macro Lens. I think I am going to buy the Pentax smc FA 645 45-85mm f/4.5 Lens. Thank you for the nice advice. Would me buying the 645d a bad choice or should I bite the bullet and the Z version? The 645d is definitely not a bad choice. There is something about that sensor. Could be the colors, could be something else, but in either way the camera is great and you will find a good number of people who prefer the ccd sensor over the cmos sensor. Happy shooting.

11-06-2017, 09:14 PM	#9
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,702	Originally posted by Josephgdaniels I just picked up a Pentax smc FA 645 120mm f/4 Macro Lens. I think I am going to buy the Pentax smc FA 645 45-85mm f/4.5 Lens. Thank you for the nice advice. Would me buying the 645d a bad choice or should I bite the bullet and the Z version? Both of them are great choices, it all depends on how much you're willing to spend and which one fits your needs.

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