PF Holiday Loyal Site Supporter Special | December Pentax Lens Tournament

andremunro · 11-22-2020, 04:29 PM - **1 Like**

Hi!

First post on the forum, though I have been reading you guys for a long time. I just acquired a Pentax 645N and it was pretty much love at first sight. It came with the 45mm and now I am looking for new lenses. Since I am mainly interested in portraits, I am of course thinking of the 150mm and, with an adapter, the Pentax 67 105mm F2.4. However, I stubbled upon an affordable 80-160MM F4.5 SMC FA and I am tempted to pull the trigger. The thing is, I don't think I have never seen any portrait example, only landscapes. Could anyone please post some of your portrait shots taken with this lense, and your opinion of it for portraiture (mainly natural light/outside portraits)?

Thanks a lot André

**barondla** · 11-22-2020, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by andremunro

Hi!

First post on the forum, though I have been reading you guys for a long time. I just acquired a Pentax 645N and it was pretty much love at first sight. It came with the 45mm and now I am looking for new lenses. Since I am mainly interested in portraits, I am of course thinking of the 150mm and, with an adapter, the Pentax 67 105mm F2.4. However, I stubbled upon an affordable 80-160MM F4.5 SMC FA and I am tempted to pull the trigger. The thing is, I don't think I have never seen any portrait example, only landscapes. Could anyone please post some of your portrait shots taken with this lense, and your opinion of it for portraiture (mainly natural light/outside portraits)?

Thanks a lot André

Welcome to the forums and Pentax medium format. I've had the 645 FA 80-160 for about 6 months, but never shot portraits with it. Sorry. It is a good lens and very well built.

Thanks,
barondla

**DWS1** · 11-22-2020, 09:00 PM

Welcome.

Ed Hurst · 11-22-2020, 09:26 PM

Welcome, André!

jamesvdm · 11-23-2020, 12:20 AM - **3 Likes**

I dragged my wife outside so I could contribute a quick comparison to the 150mm. Both shots at maximum aperture.

150mm 2.8

80-160mm 4.5

Sandy Hancock · 11-23-2020, 12:28 AM - **3 Likes**

Smolk · 11-23-2020, 05:15 AM

The zoom is 500g heavier - must be more difficult to do a portrait handheld, which is doable with the 150mm.
Biggest difference between the two portraits is the way the sun falls...

andremunro · 11-23-2020, 05:17 AM

Thank you everyone, including James's wife, these are great!

**RICHARD L.** · 11-23-2020, 05:36 AM - **2 Likes**

I never did "portrait" (faces) with it but the FA 80-160 mm is a great lens for any application, in my opinion.

Regards

"Portrait of the Saint Lawrence River" (just kidding).

andremunro · 11-23-2020, 06:24 AM - **1 Like**

Très beau portrait de notre Saint-Laurent adoré Richard!

Very beautiful portrait of our beloved Saint-Laurent Richard!

**ProfessorBuzz** · 11-23-2020, 06:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by jamesvdm

I dragged my wife outside so I could contribute a quick comparison to the 150mm. Both shots at maximum aperture.

She looks happier with the 80-160.

**jimpurcell** · 11-23-2020, 10:45 AM - **2 Likes**

It is always interesting to sort photos by camera/lens. I am often surprised. I did a family photoshoot where I used the lens. Here is a sample.

I usually shoot portraits with a prime lens. But I thought to myself that with this family, the zoom was the one to use. Shot with the 645D and the FA645 80-160mm.

Welcome to the forum.

**RICHARD L.** · 11-23-2020, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by andremunro

Très beau portrait de notre Saint-Laurent adoré Richard!

Merci, André !

Salutations

andremunro · 12-22-2020, 10:55 AM - **1 Like**

Hi all, I finally bought the zoom, and I am quite happy with it. Sure, I will still get a prime portrait lense at some point, but for now I enjoy the versatility and enjoy the results!
Here are some of my first examples.

**RICHARD L.** · 12-22-2020, 12:18 PM

Excellent choice !

Regards

11-22-2020, 04:29 PM - 1 Like	#1
andremunro New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 4	Any example of portrait shots taken with the PENTAX 645 80-160MM F4.5 SMC FA? Hi! First post on the forum, though I have been reading you guys for a long time. I just acquired a Pentax 645N and it was pretty much love at first sight. It came with the 45mm and now I am looking for new lenses. Since I am mainly interested in portraits, I am of course thinking of the 150mm and, with an adapter, the Pentax 67 105mm F2.4. However, I stubbled upon an affordable 80-160MM F4.5 SMC FA and I am tempted to pull the trigger. The thing is, I don't think I have never seen any portrait example, only landscapes. Could anyone please post some of your portrait shots taken with this lense, and your opinion of it for portraiture (mainly natural light/outside portraits)? Thanks a lot André

11-23-2020, 12:20 AM - 3 Likes	#5
jamesvdm New Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 8	I dragged my wife outside so I could contribute a quick comparison to the 150mm. Both shots at maximum aperture. 150mm 2.8 80-160mm 4.5 Last edited by jamesvdm; 11-23-2020 at 12:27 AM.

11-23-2020, 05:36 AM - 2 Likes	#9
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 1,953	I never did "portrait" (faces) with it but the FA 80-160 mm is a great lens for any application, in my opinion. Regards "Portrait of the Saint Lawrence River" (just kidding). Last edited by RICHARD L.; 11-23-2020 at 05:46 AM.

11-23-2020, 06:24 AM - 1 Like	#10
andremunro New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Très beau portrait de notre Saint-Laurent adoré Richard! Very beautiful portrait of our beloved Saint-Laurent Richard! Last edited by pjv; 11-23-2020 at 06:52 AM.

12-22-2020, 10:55 AM - 1 Like	#14
andremunro New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Hi all, I finally bought the zoom, and I am quite happy with it. Sure, I will still get a prime portrait lense at some point, but for now I enjoy the versatility and enjoy the results! Here are some of my first examples. Attached Images

11-22-2020, 06:34 PM	#2
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,942	Originally posted by andremunro Hi! First post on the forum, though I have been reading you guys for a long time. I just acquired a Pentax 645N and it was pretty much love at first sight. It came with the 45mm and now I am looking for new lenses. Since I am mainly interested in portraits, I am of course thinking of the 150mm and, with an adapter, the Pentax 67 105mm F2.4. However, I stubbled upon an affordable 80-160MM F4.5 SMC FA and I am tempted to pull the trigger. The thing is, I don't think I have never seen any portrait example, only landscapes. Could anyone please post some of your portrait shots taken with this lense, and your opinion of it for portraiture (mainly natural light/outside portraits)? Thanks a lot André Welcome to the forums and Pentax medium format. I've had the 645 FA 80-160 for about 6 months, but never shot portraits with it. Sorry. It is a good lens and very well built. Thanks, barondla

11-22-2020, 09:00 PM	#3
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 574	Welcome.

11-22-2020, 09:26 PM	#4
Ed Hurst Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,022	Welcome, André!

11-23-2020, 12:28 AM - 3 Likes	#6
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,404

11-23-2020, 05:15 AM	#7
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rotterdam, NL Photos: Albums Posts: 842	The zoom is 500g heavier - must be more difficult to do a portrait handheld, which is doable with the 150mm. Biggest difference between the two portraits is the way the sun falls...

11-23-2020, 05:17 AM	#8
andremunro New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Thank you everyone, including James's wife, these are great!

11-23-2020, 06:25 AM - 2 Likes	#11
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 348	Originally posted by jamesvdm I dragged my wife outside so I could contribute a quick comparison to the 150mm. Both shots at maximum aperture. She looks happier with the 80-160.

11-23-2020, 12:55 PM	#13
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 1,953	Originally posted by andremunro Très beau portrait de notre Saint-Laurent adoré Richard! Merci, André ! Salutations

12-22-2020, 12:18 PM	#15
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 1,953	Excellent choice ! Regards

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