I need some input of wisdom from forum friends in 645N. I initially got my 645N and started with only one lens with A 75mm f/2.8 which I love dearly. I later got FA 45mm f/2.8 and A 55mm f/2.8 which I also grown to love though I use more with the 45mm for the wider view. And I repeated my past mistakes with LBA, I bought gear too fast and before I know it, I have acquired LS 135 f/4.0 and later with A 120mm f/4.0.
- FA 45mm f/2.8 -- #2 to keep
- A 55mm f/2.8 -- I don't use as much, need your inputs
- A 75mm f/2.8 -- #1 to keep
- LS 135mm f/4.0 -- ? not sure, I love the size
- A 120mm f/4.0 Macro -- ? , need your inputs
I need your input to think of #3 candidate to keep. I know that the 120mm is likely the best candidate to keep but I find it difficult to use, maybe that is the nature of macro with heavy lens. I am not sure if the 150mm f/3.5 will fit me better as a 3 lens set up in 45, 75, 150. I like the size of the 135 and it is much easier to hand-hold and quite alright for portrait. The LS feature got me into the LBA thinking but I have not put it into real use. Any fan on LS usage on your LS 75 and LS 135? How does the LS 135mm f/4.0 compare with A 150mm f/3.5 in sharpness and handling?
The main reason for trimming is finding enough fund for my digital upgrade for Pentax K-5 as I do more digital than film. But I plan to keep the 645N as digital bodies come and go and the good film body and lens are hard to come by in reasonable price.
Your thoughts and suggestions are much appreciated.
Hin
Last edited by hinman; 10-06-2011 at 07:05 PM.