Another tough one. 3rd Parties: ie Tamron or Sigma 17-50 2.8. Which you would you recommend?
My thinkings:
- Pentax 18-135mm WR
- Sigma 70mm f2.8 Macro
It's enough.
My thinkings:
- Pentax 18-135mm WR
- Sigma 70mm f2.8 Macro
It's enough.
is the DA 40mm F2.8mm pancake lens a good-value-for-money portrait lens?
is the DA 40mm F2.8mm pancake lens a good-value-for-money portrait lens?
If by portrait lens you mean shallow DOF which is a popular association nowadays, its pretty fine for headshots.
More than that, a longer FL and faster lens is better.
If you just mean not much distortion, pretty good working distance for portraits, its a good lens to use for portraits.
Personally, I think 50mm on APS-C works better in both aspects mentioned above. (not too expensive too)
35mm and 40mm can be pressed into service for portraits too. Just that personally, I find them to be all rounders rather than portrait lenses.
Dont sweat it, i was there once. Did not have cash for fast lens or rental at that time so used a 18-55mm to photograph thai royalty when they came to SG. Thankfully, got the knack of using flash beforehand.Thank you for the nice info!
Currently on 18-135mm kit lens.
Maybe my skill level not there yet, lol.
Reportage said:Dont sweat it, i was there once. Did not have cash for fast lens or rental at that time so used a 18-55mm to photograph thai royalty when they came to SG. Thankfully, got the knack of using flash beforehand.