Pentax 67 - what for portrait lens?

[Michael Harding]

I have a Pentax 67 with a 55, 105, and 165. I have noticed that the
105 focuses closer than the 165 so I can fit more of a person in the
105! Which lens is preferred for portraits? I always used a 105 with
my Nikon, but I'm not sure this translates exactly - the 105 might
look o.k. when blown up.

Thanks!

Mike H.

[john r pierce]

m...@netcom.com (Michael Harding) wrote:

I've always liked using the 135 macro as a portrait lens. It will focus darn
close.

-jrp

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[Marc Illsley Clarke]

m...@netcom.com (Michael Harding) wrote:

>I have a Pentax 67 with a 55, 105, and 165. I have noticed that the
>105 focuses closer than the 165 so I can fit more of a person in the
>105! Which lens is preferred for portraits? I always used a 105 with
>my Nikon, but I'm not sure this translates exactly - the 105 might
>look o.k. when blown up.
>

>Thanks!
>
>Mike H.
>

With a 35mm format camera, one typically uses at least an 85mm lens
for portraiture, and even more commonly a 100mm lens. The slightly
longer than normal lenses are more flattering in the perspective they
present of the subject. Accordingly, I use my 135mm macro on my
Pentax 67 for group shots and my 200mm for portraits. From your
selection, I would choose the 165 without hesitation when
photographing a single person.

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