I've shot "portraits" (candid photo ops at weddings, etc.) using a PZ1p with AF500FTZ flash and an F 100 2.8 macro with great results. The FA 28-105 (power zoom model) is also a stellar performer. The film I use is Fuji NPS shot as rated (160) and processed by a good lab and printed on Kodak Royal paper. I'm not so sure its the sharpness of the lens that is always the problem, you may just need a lower contrast film. I've shot Kodak Gold 100 and Fuji HQ 100 under similar circumstances and gotten scary results...blotchy, unnatural skin rendering. Other films I've had good results with are Royal Gold 100, Fuji Superia Reala 100, and Agfa Vista 400 (shot at 320) with the Vista giving somewhat punchier colors.
In conclusion, my hands down favorite is NPS for portrait work. Robert - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
