The ol' Good Cop-Bad Cop routine . . .
As for whether or not it's ideally suited for portraiture, I really
can't mount an argument against you. I guess what I like about it is the
focal range (which seems near-ideal for portraiture) in combination with
the sharpness. I have an A 28-135 that is "reasonably" sharp and I've
managed to get some decent shots with it, but it just doesn't stack up
to the F 50/1.7 -- which is a hell of a lot to live up to. But, as best
I can tell, that A 35-105 comes pretty damned close -- and I really like
the close-focusing.
Anyway ... yes, I DO want that lens. Now I just have to figure out how
I'm going to pay for the blasted thing. Though, I do have a little chump
change coming to me from my most recent portrait shoot.
Hmm.
-- Walt
On 7/19/2013 2:11 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:
Its not all bad. It just wouldn't be my first choice. Yeah, bokeh
doesn't get any busier when you stop down. Its also really pretty
sharp wide open. That background in the picture I posted is *super*
busy, so that's like a worst case scenario there. I take it all back.
You *WANT* this lens! :P
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:53 PM, Walt <[email protected]> wrote:
I doubt I'd ever use it wide-open on portraits.
In fact, just about the only time I use any lens wide-open is when I
absolutely have to have the shutter speed, or am just tinkering to see how
shallow a DOF I can get. Generally, I shoot my F50/1.7 at f/2.8 or higher. I
tend to like a lot of sharpness in my portraits for catch lights and fine
hair detail, and just smooth out any skin imperfections in post.
The shots at the flickriver link Darren sent seemed to have pretty nice,
smooth bokeh at f/5 -- which is likely where I'd tend to use it most often.
And now, I'm once again filled with envy and resentment.
-- Walt
On 7/19/2013 1:43 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:
Its an amazing lens. My copy is pretty beat up, but I wouldn't part
with it for anything. In fact I want to fix it up. I think even my
"awful" takumar 70-210 is a better lens for portraits. in fact I think
its kind of a sleeper.
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Darren Addy <[email protected]>
wrote:
It does not. This lens has a slight flare at the end to accommodate
the larger optics housed there.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-A-35-105mm-F3.5-Zoom-Lens.html
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt <[email protected]> wrote:
You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy.
Does it have the built-in retractable hood?
-- Walt
On 7/19/2013 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver
http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt <[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks, Zos.
At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;)
-- Walt
On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:
Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy....
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt <[email protected]> wrote:
If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling
a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.
Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]
-- Walt
On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:
I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping
will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship
WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.
Firstly,
I've got a nice working LX body (the later version that goes to
3200
ASA). It's main apology is a dimple dent to the right of the film
advance lever (top side, towards the rear). Doesn't seem to have
affected anything, just a cosmetic boo-boo (and one that isn't seen
from the subject's side)... $195
Next,
I have a minty looking Super Takumar 35mm f/2 (yep, 2.0), It comes
with original caps, and new looking case. It also comes with the
matching Takumar metal hood which comes in it's own new looking
case.
This lens has the thorium element and I haven't given it UV
treatment
yet, so may require color temp. correction in post. Cosmetically
this
kit looks new, except that the previous owner decided to scratch
out
the word Takumar on the hood and front ring. (I KNOW!).....$189
Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps & hard case (third
party) ... $339
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html
Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV
filter
...
$89
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html
Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.............$39
Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of
primes)...............$149
Darren Addy
Kearney, Nebraska
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