PentaxLife Topic: Newbie at K10D DOF Techniques

Pentaxdc on "Newbie at K10D DOF Techniques"

Pentaxdc — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:52:49 +0000

Thanks Vitali,
Of course, that is true, any lens @F/1.4 or F2 would do a great job at shallow DOF.
Also, thank you for the link, very useful.
JP
P.S.: I have ordered the new 18-250mm Pentax Da lens ... will let you all know how it performed.

Vitali on "Newbie at K10D DOF Techniques"

Vitali — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:32:11 +0000

Any ultrazoom lenses are pretty dim. I mean that they are usual F3.5-5.6. But if you need really shallow DOF you need use apertures like F/1.4 or F/2

Vitali on "Newbie at K10D DOF Techniques"

Vitali — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:30:29 +0000

In general, depth of field doesn't depends on particular lens. It's just a matter of sensor size, aperture settings and focal lens.

Try any DOF calculator that can be found online. E.g. http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html

Pentaxdc on "Newbie at K10D DOF Techniques"

Pentaxdc — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:41:55 +0000

Hi all!
I have just signed up to this forum and also just received my new Pentax K10D ... quite a hoot!

Would anyone know where to find good, detailed information on DOF while using either a 28-200mm zoom lens and/or prime lenses ranging from 28 to 200mm?
I also need visual samples of photos showing the different methods used and results thereof.
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers to all.