Favorite body and lens for street photography

**tonyzoc** · 12-25-2020, 05:02 PM

With film I like to carry a Rollei 35...it has a 40mm f/3.5 Tessar lens and in daylight when I'm shooting f5.6 to f11 it's super sharp. With digital I like my K-70 with the 35mm macro limited, or when I don't have anything specific I'm looking to shoot I'll use my Tamron 18-200. It's not a stellar lens but it's ok in daylight and versatile. If I'm out at night I'm going with the FA 50/1.4. Ideally I'd prefer a fast 30-35mm... at the very least the FA 35/2...but currently I don't have one.

**Cerebum** · 12-25-2020, 05:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Biff

KP with the DA 20-40 2.8 Limited, or with the DA 40 Limited.

I will be doing a sic with the KP & 40mm limited next month. It will be interesting to see how it fares. It’s certainly discrete

EnglishBob · 12-25-2020, 05:08 PM

K3 and 35 limited

bladerunner6 · 12-25-2020, 05:09 PM

Any body with the 35 2.4.

**Cerebum** · 12-25-2020, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by bladerunner6

Any body with the 35 2.4.

Had it, loved it, sold it when I bought the 35mm limited, love that more! It’s a belter for a cheap, plastic lens

**Biff** · 12-25-2020, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

I will be doing a sic with the KP & 40mm limited next month. It will be interesting to see how it fares. It’s certainly discrete

Cool, have fun. What's a sic? (probably something I should know)

**UncleVanya** · 12-25-2020, 10:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Biff

Cool, have fun. What's a sic? (probably something I should know)

Single In Challenge - take one lens and produce image a day for a month, sharing these with the rest of the group doing likewise. It’s one of the social groups on the site. Either the lens or the camera body must be Pentax or Ricoh. The daily in challenge is similar but it only requires an image of any type made with any equipment.

**UncleVanya** · 12-25-2020, 11:08 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Cerebum

I will be doing a sic with the KP & 40mm limited next month. It will be interesting to see how it fares. It’s certainly discrete

I really like the DA 40.

IMGP5112_DxO by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP4268_DxO by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP4263_DxO by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP4375_DxO by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP4257_DxO by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP0093 by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP0376 by -vanya_42nd-

One thing I’ve noticed is that most of my favorite shots with the DA 40 are close distance shots. I really like it for environmental portraits. The top one of these was a street portrait. I asked permission rather than a true street shot. The others just show what can be done with this lens.

**Biff** · 12-25-2020, 11:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Single In Challenge - take one lens and produce image a day for a month, sharing these with the rest of the group doing likewise. It’s one of the social groups on the site. Either the lens or the camera body must be Pentax or Ricoh. The daily in challenge is similar but it only requires an image of any type made with any equipment.

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I really like the DA 40.

One thing I’ve noticed is that most of my favorite shots with the DA 40 are close distance shots. I really like it for environmental portraits. The top one of these was a street portrait. I asked permission rather than a true street shot. The others just show what can be done with this lens.

Thanks. Should have known, but sounds like a good challenge, I may give it a try.

I like the DA 40 as well, have 2 of them. Getting a good prices on them used may be one of the best values in the camera world.

**Cerebum** · 12-26-2020, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I really like the DA 40.

IMGP5112_DxO by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP4268_DxO by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP4263_DxO by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP4375_DxO by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP4257_DxO by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP0093 by -vanya_42nd-

IMGP0376 by -vanya_42nd-

One thing I’ve noticed is that most of my favorite shots with the DA 40 are close distance shots. I really like it for environmental portraits. The top one of these was a street portrait. I asked permission rather than a true street shot. The others just show what can be done with this lens.

Thanks Vanya. I am, as of now, as excited as hell

these images are glorious

totsmuyco · 12-26-2020, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by sdhute

Wondering what is your favorite body and lens for street photography. Curious being new if there is a must have lens. Or possibly a specific body thats hard to replicate it's amazing image quality.

Street photography to some would be a small body with a wide angle lens. The reason behind what they're saying this is, you wouldn't want to attract attention using a large body and a big lens. Secondly, street photography masters would like to get close to the subject. Chatting with people is a great plus for them. But I have seen work of others using longer lenses and I can't argue that they have mastered street photography using longer lenses.

Anyway, as some of us here said, use what's comfortable for you. As far as I'm concerned, use what you have and enjoy taking pictures. Develop your own style and master it. We are all different and our photographic expressions will always be unique from each other. Good luck

sdhute · 12-26-2020, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by Biff

KP with the DA 20-40 2.8 Limited, or with the DA 40 Limited.

I think this will be my first combo. Not sure what or why but I like to shoot with what others do not. The other brands anyways.

**UncleVanya** · 12-26-2020, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Thanks Vanya. I am, as of now, as excited as hell

these images are glorious

That’s kind of you. It is a good lens and making images with it is fun.

EnglishBob · 12-27-2020, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by sdhute

I think this will be my first combo. Not sure what or why but I like to shoot with what others do not. The other brands anyways.

A good choice.

**robgski** · 12-28-2020, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by sdhute

I think this will be my first combo

I look forward to seeing the results.

I will also extend another invitation to all to post street photos in this PF group.

The benefit of posting within a group is that posting images on a similar subject within the same virtual space we can often inspire each other, and publicize that interest as a link in a signature block, for example.

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12-25-2020, 05:02 PM	#16
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 990	With film I like to carry a Rollei 35...it has a 40mm f/3.5 Tessar lens and in daylight when I'm shooting f5.6 to f11 it's super sharp. With digital I like my K-70 with the 35mm macro limited, or when I don't have anything specific I'm looking to shoot I'll use my Tamron 18-200. It's not a stellar lens but it's ok in daylight and versatile. If I'm out at night I'm going with the FA 50/1.4. Ideally I'd prefer a fast 30-35mm... at the very least the FA 35/2...but currently I don't have one.

12-25-2020, 05:05 PM - 1 Like	#17
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by Biff KP with the DA 20-40 2.8 Limited, or with the DA 40 Limited. I will be doing a sic with the KP & 40mm limited next month. It will be interesting to see how it fares. It’s certainly discrete

12-25-2020, 05:08 PM	#18
EnglishBob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 159	K3 and 35 limited

12-25-2020, 05:09 PM	#19
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Any body with the 35 2.4.

12-25-2020, 05:25 PM	#20
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by bladerunner6 Any body with the 35 2.4. Had it, loved it, sold it when I bought the 35mm limited, love that more! It’s a belter for a cheap, plastic lens

12-25-2020, 05:51 PM	#21
Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081	Originally posted by Cerebum I will be doing a sic with the KP & 40mm limited next month. It will be interesting to see how it fares. It’s certainly discrete Cool, have fun. What's a sic? (probably something I should know)

12-25-2020, 10:51 PM - 1 Like	#22
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,381	Originally posted by Biff Cool, have fun. What's a sic? (probably something I should know) Single In Challenge - take one lens and produce image a day for a month, sharing these with the rest of the group doing likewise. It’s one of the social groups on the site. Either the lens or the camera body must be Pentax or Ricoh. The daily in challenge is similar but it only requires an image of any type made with any equipment.

12-25-2020, 11:08 PM - 3 Likes	#23
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,381	Originally posted by Cerebum I will be doing a sic with the KP & 40mm limited next month. It will be interesting to see how it fares. It’s certainly discrete I really like the DA 40. IMGP5112_DxO by -vanya_42nd- IMGP4268_DxO by -vanya_42nd- IMGP4263_DxO by -vanya_42nd- IMGP4375_DxO by -vanya_42nd- IMGP4257_DxO by -vanya_42nd- IMGP0093 by -vanya_42nd- IMGP0376 by -vanya_42nd- One thing I’ve noticed is that most of my favorite shots with the DA 40 are close distance shots. I really like it for environmental portraits. The top one of these was a street portrait. I asked permission rather than a true street shot. The others just show what can be done with this lens.

12-25-2020, 11:44 PM - 1 Like	#24
Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081	Originally posted by UncleVanya Single In Challenge - take one lens and produce image a day for a month, sharing these with the rest of the group doing likewise. It’s one of the social groups on the site. Either the lens or the camera body must be Pentax or Ricoh. The daily in challenge is similar but it only requires an image of any type made with any equipment. Originally posted by UncleVanya I really like the DA 40. One thing I’ve noticed is that most of my favorite shots with the DA 40 are close distance shots. I really like it for environmental portraits. The top one of these was a street portrait. I asked permission rather than a true street shot. The others just show what can be done with this lens. Thanks. Should have known, but sounds like a good challenge, I may give it a try. I like the DA 40 as well, have 2 of them. Getting a good prices on them used may be one of the best values in the camera world.

12-26-2020, 01:28 AM	#25
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by UncleVanya I really like the DA 40. IMGP5112_DxO by -vanya_42nd- IMGP4268_DxO by -vanya_42nd- IMGP4263_DxO by -vanya_42nd- IMGP4375_DxO by -vanya_42nd- IMGP4257_DxO by -vanya_42nd- IMGP0093 by -vanya_42nd- IMGP0376 by -vanya_42nd- One thing I’ve noticed is that most of my favorite shots with the DA 40 are close distance shots. I really like it for environmental portraits. The top one of these was a street portrait. I asked permission rather than a true street shot. The others just show what can be done with this lens. Thanks Vanya. I am, as of now, as excited as hell these images are glorious

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12-26-2020, 03:42 AM	#26
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by sdhute Wondering what is your favorite body and lens for street photography. Curious being new if there is a must have lens. Or possibly a specific body thats hard to replicate it's amazing image quality. Street photography to some would be a small body with a wide angle lens. The reason behind what they're saying this is, you wouldn't want to attract attention using a large body and a big lens. Secondly, street photography masters would like to get close to the subject. Chatting with people is a great plus for them. But I have seen work of others using longer lenses and I can't argue that they have mastered street photography using longer lenses. Anyway, as some of us here said, use what's comfortable for you. As far as I'm concerned, use what you have and enjoy taking pictures. Develop your own style and master it. We are all different and our photographic expressions will always be unique from each other. Good luck

12-26-2020, 05:20 AM	#27
sdhute Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 37 Original Poster	Originally posted by Biff KP with the DA 20-40 2.8 Limited, or with the DA 40 Limited. I think this will be my first combo. Not sure what or why but I like to shoot with what others do not. The other brands anyways.

12-26-2020, 06:36 AM	#28
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,381	Originally posted by Cerebum Thanks Vanya. I am, as of now, as excited as hell these images are glorious That’s kind of you. It is a good lens and making images with it is fun.

12-27-2020, 06:12 AM	#29
EnglishBob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 159	Originally posted by sdhute I think this will be my first combo. Not sure what or why but I like to shoot with what others do not. The other brands anyways. A good choice.

12-28-2020, 03:28 AM	#30
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,793	Originally posted by sdhute I think this will be my first combo I look forward to seeing the results. I will also extend another invitation to all to post street photos in this PF group. The benefit of posting within a group is that posting images on a similar subject within the same virtual space we can often inspire each other, and publicize that interest as a link in a signature block, for example.