Pentax F 2 8

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2007-11-08 07:57:00 by Jack W

This is part one of the ShutterSight Photography review of the Pentax 16-50mm lens. Part two IS UP and includes image samples. Follow us on ...

Sounds and looks like a revival of the full frame 40mm pancake that Pentax made in the 80's. On a black MX body (the smallest ff 35mm SLR Pentax ever made) with black tape over the Pentax logo on the pentaprism, this was possibly the best camera/lens combination for discreet street photography ever made. The whole thing could be put in a jacket pocket.

2009-07-10 15:25:54 by Mere Mortal

Includes Carry Case, 10 Year Warranty
4 Sections - Aluminum Legs 1.4" Diameter (Rubber Feet)
Legs Extend To 72 Inches And Retract to 23 Inches- Weight 1 Pound, 4.4 Ounces

very low light but have strobe lights and the people i want to shoot move quickly
i have a flash unit...
but which lens is better?

SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2
or
SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8

thank you in advanced.

without a doubt SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2

longer focal length, and faster. it's a no-brainer. If you're really thinking about using a flash at a concert, i would only experiment with rear curtain sync and get some crazy motion effects.

2009-11-17 18:21:10 by mica! mica mica

Price: $1,022.95

Tamron's 90mm macro lens, often referred to as "the portrait macro" and loved by photographers all over the world
Digitally Integrated Design (Di) is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed
Tamron introduces a new version of the famous 90mm macro lens for film and digital photography

I'm looking for a low-light lens F/2.8 or better that I can use on my DSLR (Pentax K110D), and still maintain the autofocus feature. I've been searching forums and lots of write-ups, but cannot get a definitive answer!

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Here's your shopping list:
PTX 21790 - smc PENTAX DA* 55mm f/1.4 $799.95
PTX 21700 - smc Pentax DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM $1,199.95
PTX 21730 - smc Pentax DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited $699.95
PTX 22190 - smcP FA 35mm f/2.0 AL $474.95
PTX 21520 - smcP D-FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro $849.95
PTX 27980 - smcP FA 77mm f1.8 Limited (Black) $1,049.95
PTX 21620 - smcP DA 70mm f2.4 Limited OUT OF STOCK $699.95
PTX 21660 - smcP DA 50-135mm f2.8 ED (IF) SDM $1,129.95
PTX 21530 - smcP D-FA 50mm f2.8 Macro $599.95
PTX 20817 - smcP FA 50mm f/1.4 $429.95
PTX 20180 - smcP FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited (Black) $749.95
PTX 21550 - smcP DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited $499.95
PTX 20290 - smcP FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited (Black) $1,299.95
PTX 21650 - smcP DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM $1,029.95
PTX 21510 - smcP DA 14mm f/2.8 ED AL (IF) $949.95

You can also use older Pentax compatible AF lenses by 3rd party manufacturer such as Sigma, Vivitar, etc.

2009-11-05 08:17:08 by Corey

Sigma 24-135mm f/2.8-4.5 Aspherical IF Lens for Pentax SLR Cameras
(I'm having trouble finding this lens to purchase online. Can anyone help with that?)

Sigma 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical-Macro Lens for Pentax-AF Camera

Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens

These are the three lens that I'm looking at for my Pentax K20D. I need good lens to do some portrait photography and I'm not which of these 3 would be the best for that intended purpose. I know some obvious differences between the three but am looking for some more detail information on the specs from professionals or people who own these lens. Any information and advice would be great. Thanks to much!

Hi kiksumazz,

I happen to have all three of these lenses.

The 50/1.4 is by far the best for portraits with your K20D. It can throw the background much more out of focus than the other two, and it has much prettier bokeh (out-of-focus blur).

I like the Sigma 24-135 as a walkaround when I want more reach than my Tamron 17-50/2.8, and don't want to carry around a lens bag. But it has an important limitation to be aware of. It's very soft at the widest aperture. It sharpens up very well in post-processing with unsharp mask, enough to look great. But if you don't do post-processing, and want pictures to look good right out of the camera, then you'll probably find this lens disappointing at its widest aperture, and should always stop it down by at least one stop, and at least two whenever possible. Also, consider instead the Tamron 24-135/3.5-5.6, which is sharp wide open without post-processing.

BTW, the reason you can't find it online is because it is no longer in production. You would need to look for a used copy. Same is true of the Tamron 24-135/3.5-5.6.

The Sigma 28-80/3.5-5.6 is a cheap, unremarkable lens with no standout qualities. If you have the kit lens (Pentax DA 18-55/3.5-5.6), it is much better. The reason I have the Sigma 28-80 is because my insurance company sent it to me after another old, out of production lens was burglurized from my home. I should sell it, but it isn't worth much.

In your other question, I also mentioned Pentax's new premium portrait lens, the DA* 55mm f/1.4. That would be best of all for portraits, but it's spendy.

Also in your other question, I mentioned some other lenses that can double as medium zooms and portrait lenses. I use the Tamron 17-50/2.8 because of its combination of excellent image quality and low weight for such a high quality medium zoom.

If you want to save a little money compared to the FA 50mm f/1.4, you might consider these alternatives:

F 50mm f/1.4 (F is slightly older version than FA, but same glass)
FA 50mm f/1.7 (still excellent for portraits, but less expensive)
F 50mm f/1.7 (F is slightly older version than FA, but same glass)

Before getting the FA 50/1.4, I had the F 50/1.7. I liked it, and the f/1.4 is only a small improvement.


Good luck and have fun!

Greg

2009-04-20 12:04:48 by kiksumazz