Originally posted by Pablo Villegas I finally did my first two sessions in my new studio.
The Pentax 645D is an excellent camera in studio, the detail and color are amazing, but I do need new lenses, all I have is the 75mm and 200mm FA lenses, and feel kind of limited by them. I think I’m gonna have to buy the 80-160mm right now FA version. And wait till I have the money for the 150mm 2.8 and 120mm macro. I do have a A 150mm 3.5. But it’s manual focus and I’m having a very hard time focusing with this focusing screen, so I’d rather buy FA lenses.
And I think I made my choice, I’m getting a 645Z, all I need is the higher ISO quality and a bit of more dynamic range for location and outside shots. In the Studio the 645D is amazing.
Thanks to everyone who replied to the thread.
And if they have any input or critique abot the photos, it is, of course, welcomed.
So, obviously the Pentax 645 system has proved entirely suitable for you so far, and when you add a Z, and several more lenses (and they can be affordable ones, such as the ones you mention...) you will be delighted to see how truly amazing it can be.
FWIW, for my artwork of course the system is fantastic, but now also for my professional work for my museum I am finding the system works brilliantly. The only downside for me has been the expense (and size/weight) of the 28-45, and the expense and scarcity of the discontinued 25. For UWA, therefore, I have now a K1 as a backup camera, with a UWA zoom (older Sigma) and now a new Irix 15---really and excellent lens for interiors and architecture (the art is always in some sort of architectural setting which can't be ignored...). This is actually working out splendidly, and was an eminently affordable alternative.