Pat White wrote: > I've got the 165/2.8, It's sharp and easy to focus, unlike the > 200/f4. I've got the extension tubes, but for tight portraits I'd > like to try the 2x converter and/or the 300/f4, as head and shoulder > shots at three feet don't always look great. the 165 gives you a > "loose" head and shoulders, which is fine in the 6x7 format.
Thanks for the comments. I enquired about some secondhand extension tubes today but they had been sold and the shop had forgotten to remove them from the database. I'm not worried though... most of my subjects are distant enough that I won't require tubes. BTW if you're looking at a 300mm f/4 you'll have to get the newer ED IF one if you're looking for head & shoulders portraits. This is not a cheap lens :) Plus I find the 300 f/4 difficult at times to critically focus. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.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 .
