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Posted 04/10/2010 - 10:11
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The longer the lens (in focal length terms), then the less you see James.
A telephoto is generally a longer focal length lens, so the answer to your question is no, assuming you're comparing it to a lens of a shorter focal length.
I was intrigued when I saw your thread title - what was the issue with Limited (ltd) lenses? Was that an additional question?
A telephoto is generally a longer focal length lens, so the answer to your question is no, assuming you're comparing it to a lens of a shorter focal length.
I was intrigued when I saw your thread title - what was the issue with Limited (ltd) lenses? Was that an additional question?
Posted 04/10/2010 - 10:32
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Are you referring to the Pentax Ltd 40 mm pancake lens James?
If so, what are you comparing it with? What are you using now?
If so, what are you comparing it with? What are you using now?
Posted 04/10/2010 - 10:34
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"Telephoto" just refers to a longer lens - generally anything over 50mm is a telephoto while anything under that is wide angle. 85mm for example would be considered a short telephoto.
The field of view of that 43mm Ltd when fitted to a DSLR would be similar to that of a 65mm lens on film. Most people seem to want around the 50mm/55mm mark as a portrait lens on digital, although it depends on the portrait you want.
The field of view of that 43mm Ltd when fitted to a DSLR would be similar to that of a 65mm lens on film. Most people seem to want around the 50mm/55mm mark as a portrait lens on digital, although it depends on the portrait you want.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 04/10/2010 - 10:40
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I think what James is trying to ask is this:
To get a full length portrait in his studio he is using a wider angle lens and this results in getting stuff in his shot above/below his backdrop. If he was to use a longer focal length lens and step back a bit would he avoid this problem?
Instinctively I would say yes as the angle from the lens past the top of the models head to the backdrop will be shallower with a telephoto than with a wide angle (assuming you adjust your distance to keep the model the same size in the frame).
As to the 43mm Ltd, 43mm is 43mm is 43mm. The angle of view should (if the manufacturer has been truthful) be the same on the 43mm Ltd and for any zoom (e.g., the kit lens) set to 43mm. IQ is a different story.
K.
To get a full length portrait in his studio he is using a wider angle lens and this results in getting stuff in his shot above/below his backdrop. If he was to use a longer focal length lens and step back a bit would he avoid this problem?
Instinctively I would say yes as the angle from the lens past the top of the models head to the backdrop will be shallower with a telephoto than with a wide angle (assuming you adjust your distance to keep the model the same size in the frame).
As to the 43mm Ltd, 43mm is 43mm is 43mm. The angle of view should (if the manufacturer has been truthful) be the same on the 43mm Ltd and for any zoom (e.g., the kit lens) set to 43mm. IQ is a different story.
K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 04/10/2010 - 11:01
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Thank you k
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so no the view angle is the same on a prime as it is on a zoom that all I wanted to know so I'm going to have to move my desk around for full hight shots thank you all for the input
James
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so no the view angle is the same on a prime as it is on a zoom that all I wanted to know so I'm going to have to move my desk around for full hight shots thank you all for the input
James
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"To see in colour is a delight for the eye, But to see in black and white is a delight for the soul" ANDRI HERY
"To see in colour is a delight for the eye, But to see in black and white is a delight for the soul" ANDRI HERY
Posted 04/10/2010 - 19:31
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pink wrote:
Thank you k
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No problem.Thank you k
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rparmar wrote:
Just buy the FA43 Limited and change your life as much as you need to to suit it. You will be glad you did.
I don't get nearly as much use out of my 43mm Ltd as I was expecting I would. I use the SMC-M 100mm f/2.8 and the SMC "K" 135mm f/2.5 much more. I do like the Ltd on my KX/LX/MX though. Just buy the FA43 Limited and change your life as much as you need to to suit it. You will be glad you did.
K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 04/10/2010 - 23:06
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Well, it does depend on what focal length you prefer, of course. But OP was talking about 43mm so it's a safe bet he doesn't want 135mm.
If you want longer than 43mm, choose FA 77 Limited.
If you want longer than 43mm, choose FA 77 Limited.
Posted 05/10/2010 - 09:40
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rparmar wrote:
Well, it does depend on what focal length you prefer, of course. But OP was talking about 43mm so it's a safe bet he doesn't want 135mm.
I was talking generally about the "life changing" nature of the Ltds, not as a recommendation to James. Both the 31mm and 77mm are on my wish list, along with an F* 300mm but all will have to wait until I win the lottery or something!Well, it does depend on what focal length you prefer, of course. But OP was talking about 43mm so it's a safe bet he doesn't want 135mm.
K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
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does a telephoto lens have a larger point of view than a prime
The reason my studio is limited in length and I am struggling to get full length shot and keep it within my three meter back drop?
James
"To see in colour is a delight for the eye, But to see in black and white is a delight for the soul" ANDRI HERY