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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-17-2014, 01:51 PM
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Lots to think about! I do like the look of a longer focal length....thinking 55 or higher, 70 to 85mm, and would really like to stay with 1.4 or 1.8, although that 70 2.4 has gotten some nice reviews. Guess I'm not ready to buy just without a little more research.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-17-2014, 01:29 PM
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"Do you want to shoot head shots, full body shoots, groups, children? How much space do you have to back up?
If you want a good prime the DA 70 ($500 - 600) is very good. If you are doing this professionally then the FA 77 ($800 - $1,000) or the FA 85 ($1,200 plus) might be what you need but I would not spend a lot of money on new glass until you see if this is something you will do regularly. Shoot with the zoom for a while and see what focal length you really like."
Good advise. I will see which focal length I like before purchasing.
Thanks everyone for all the recommendations.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-17-2014, 01:17 PM
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My instructor suggested the 60 to 90mm range, but she has a film camera and I'm now thinking she isn't familier enough with digital to know that a 50mm is comparable.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-17-2014, 01:01 PM
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I'm a "back to school mom" and hobby photographer, although I have had one art photography exhibit. I'm taking a lighting techniques class this semester and a portrait lens was on a the list of required equipment. I was looking at favorable reviews and the fa 70 2.4 and the fa 77 1.8, then noticed some favorable reviews on the fa 85 1.4 and so on and so on. I also noticed some users recommended lenses I already own and now I'm wondering if I really even need a specifically "portrait" lens.
I have a Pentax DA L 1:4-5.8 55-300mm ED, and also a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8. I purchased both of these mostly for their versatility and quality with a student budget in mind and wasn't really looking for a portrait lens at the time.
I would love a top notch portrait lens......if I need one.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
01-17-2014, 12:22 PM
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Hello, my name is Sherry. I am a singe mom returning to school to finish up my degree....art education with a minor in photography. I am taking a lighting course this semester, mainly for portraits and still lifes. I use a Pentax K-7 and I am looking for some advise on a new lens. Nice to be here!
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