> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andre Langevin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 12:02 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Pentax 645 portraits: 150mm or 200mm?
>
>
> I have heard that the 120mm macro has bad bokeh.  Is is true?

The bokeh doesn't seem so bad, but it's too short.

http://www.bigdayphoto.com/venable/115.jpg
http://www.bigdayphoto.com/venable/113cropped.jpg

> (I have the lens but not the means to use it for the moment.)
>
> Question #2: Is there a difference in bokeh (or contrast)
> between the
> 150mm and the 200mm?  Both being suitable for portrait.

I can't speak for the 200, but the 150 reminds me a bit of the FA
85/1.4. I don't own it, but I've shot 4 or 5 rolls with one, and it's
awesome. It's next on my list.

I have a shot of Cesar around here somewhere - if I can find it I'll
post it.

tv



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