Is this a good portrait lens?

sbowler · 03-12-2007, 4:21 PM

Saw this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PENTAX-SMC-50m...QQcmdZViewItem
now on my K10D this would become a 75mm f1.4 wouldnt it? great for portraits and great price, or am I missing something. Anyone using one?

BananaTiger · 03-12-2007, 4:35 PM

Sounds ideal although I don't know anything about Pentax lenses. Pirate is your man for that.

Anyway, it's cheaper from here.

http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/...-pentax-lenses

sbowler · 03-12-2007, 4:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BananaTiger

Sounds ideal although I don't know anything about Pentax lenses. Pirate is your man for that.

Anyway, it's cheaper from here.

http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/...-pentax-lenses

Much appreciated that link. Seems it has weaknesses at fully open apertures, f5.6 described as exl. great price though and they tested the lens on a K10d as well. cheers mate.

stevegreen · 03-12-2007, 4:49 PM

Reviews here

sbowler · 03-12-2007, 5:03 PM

Thanks Steve, some useful reviews there. Seems an exl. lens to own.