I would opt for a K85/1.8. In many ways it's the equal of the FA 85/1.4 or the 77/1.8. However it's not autofocus and is consequently much less expensive. If your eyes are good, you're better off without autofocus. The 50 is too short for portraits, and will provide too much DOF even at medium stops. Paul Stenquist
Michael Cross wrote: > > I am starting out here and looking to purchase (at least for now) one > prime lens. My primary photographic interest is candids and casual > portraits of my kids in both individual and small group shots. I am > looking at a prime lens because I would like to do available light and > shallow DOF shots and the quality (especially bokeh) is important to me. > > So I have narrowed it down to three Pentax lenses: > > 1. FA 50mm f/1.4 > 2. FA 77mm f/1.8 > 3. FA 85mm f/1.4 > > Which lens would you choose? Any others I should consider? > > Thanks, > > Michael Cross > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
