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Got the NX30 - Which Portrait lens to complete the Kit Lens?

Started Mar 27, 2014 | Discussions thread
viking79
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Re: Got the NX30 - Which Portrait lens to complete the Kit Lens?

ttbek wrote:

monkeybrain wrote:

If you're looking at manual focus lenses, vintage lenses used via an adaptor are also a consideration. Like the Pentax Takumars, for example. The Samsung 45mm is probably your best bet though. Of course you have to get the Samsung 30mm as well because it's great and versatile (it's equivalent to almost a 50mm on full frame, which is fine for portraits).

The 30 is getting to the edges of acceptability for portrait there in my opinion, I guess the OP can look up some flickr shots and maybe see what he likes though.

Exactly, not for a classic portrait, but great for something where you want to include some environment.  I happened to do a few at a photo shoot.  The portraits there were all quick candid shots.

Eric

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