Originally posted by Murphy2004 Can anyone suggest a very good portrait lens for use on the k20d. I would like great sharpness and bokeh and also a lens that wont break the bank.
Not sure if this lens exists but any advise please ?.
Jason
Lot's of great options mentioned already. I think the largest factors are probably desired focal range, speed, and price (and of course the quality of the pictures.)
The 77ltd has recieved amoung the most favorable feedback. It is quite fast (1.8), legendary results, great LTD build quality, but is not inexpensive.
The 70ltd has also received very good feed back. (See the current thread :
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/40219-da-70mm-...le-images.html), is a little slower, great LTD quality, and is often a couple of hundred USD less than the 77ltd. (There is currently one in the Sales forum by a fellow Canadian of mine. I'm not sure how the Euro stacks up to the Cdn buck?) Assuming it's still for sale, it is at:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographers-marketplace/39495-da-70mm-f...ited-lens.html
The FA50 is a different focal length, but is very fast, and is an extremely good value price wise.
For more info on the lenses, check out the lens reviews in this forum. Good luck!!!