But you inspired me to take out the K 85/1.8 yesterday. Didn't get a good cafe portrait, but really didn't have a good shot. But the focal length was okay for the most part. May try with it again. Paul On Apr 15, 2007, at 12:23 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
> I see. > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Thanks Boris. I had planned to buy either a DA 70 or an FA 77 until I >> was laid off. But I would miss being able to dial in a focal length >> in this situation. To grab these portrait shots I position myself in >> a chair with the camera in my lap. I drink coffee, read the paper, >> and study the room. When I see something I like, I very casually pick >> up the camera and fire away. I think most people see me shooting, but >> I haven't had a problem thus far. What's more, the regulars at this >> shop are used to seeing me there. I'm the resident shooter:-). But I >> need a zoom to work from one position in the room. > > Indeed sometimes I find Tamron 28-75 to be very convenient in > situation > similar to what you described. It is just that this slow zoom does not > make justice to the pictures and the photographer. > > Boris > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
