[xenocide72]

Hello!

I have the following lenses for my Pentax K3:

Pentax HD D FA 150-450mm f4.5-5.6ED
Pentax SMC DA* 60-250mm f/4 ED
Pentax 1.4x HD PENTAX-DA AF Rear Converte
Pentax D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8

I just bought the 150-450mm and I was thinking....do i need the 60-250 anymore? What shots that fall within the 50-150mm range anyway? And would I be able to use the 100mm Macro for those?

ALSO...

If these lenses were in your kit would you want any others, and why?

[Adam]

Yeah, I'd hang on to the 60-250mm. It's a lot more portable.

[mwilky55]

Yes...you need them all....the 60-250 is a big lens, but I suspect it's more portable than the FA150-450 and it's weather resistant. Plus you can use it with your TC to get out to about 350mm.
You have a versatile collection covering a very wide focal range with only a few high quality lenses so there's little you "need".
If I were to suggest an addition(s), it would probably be a fast prime on the order of the FA31, FA 50 1.7 or FA77. Check the Pentax FA lens reviews if you haven't already. They are all highly regarded.

[bass3587]

I would love that kit. The only (well not only) lens I would probably get would be the DA 70 or FA 77 for portraits. Everything else is covered.

[ramseybuckeye]

Pentax HD D FA 150-450mm f4.5-5.6ED
Pentax SMC DA* 60-250mm f/4 ED
Pentax 1.4x HD PENTAX-DA AF Rear Converte
Pentax D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8

I just bought the 150-450mm and I was thinking....do i need the 60-250 anymore? What shots that fall within the 50-150mm range anyway? And would I be able to use the 100mm Macro for those?

ALSO...

If these lenses were in your kit would you want any others, and why?

Very nice stable, I would keep them all, I like that you have three lens and the TC that are sealed. It's a great collection for wildlife, but I would want something a little wider too, maybe an ultrawide zoom or something like a 15 prime. Unfortunately there's not much wide in the current WR or AW choices, but that D FA "large diameter wide zoom" on the roadmap might be just the thing. I'm guessing that may debut with the FF.

[Bob from Aus]

I think that's just a start. You obviously need lots lots more lenses. You don't need to use them, they are just nice to look at on your lens shelf. How about a row of Limiteds.

Seriously though, hang onto your 60-250. I still can't believe how good my copy is. I can't believe any other zoom including the 150-450 could be better. (might be but just can't get over the stunning results from the 60-250)

[calsan]

I agree with Bob from Aus.
Well, you're obviously not broke, so even with your amazing lens line up I would want a small lens (or camera) for casual shooting on outings with family and friends. 21 or 20-40 or a 35 sort of thing. Even a 18-135. Or just Q or GR. Would be nice to have a GR in the pocket.

[pathdoc]

You have a gap between 50 and 60mm; if money permitted, a wide to short tele zoom with a more extensive long end would fix that, e.g. 17-70 or 16-85mm.

[FreeSpirit9]

Hi, You asked if you needed all of those lenses.

I personally think that you don't need any of them, So please send them directly to me.

Seriously though!, Nice set, you've obviously go most things covered with what you have. I would consider something in the order of 10-20 however to get a full round up and keep the 60-250.

[Kozlok]

The DA 15 is what's missing.

[lytrytyr]

You have a gap between 50 and 60mm;

Doesn't the 1.4x converter fit behind the Sigma zoom?

[UncleVanya]

The DA 15 is what's missing.

I think so too but perhaps the 12-24 as an alternative option.

[DeadJohn]

If these lenses were in your kit would you want any others, and why?

I would want a wider angle lens. Your 17-50 is wide enough for most landscapes but I like an ultrawide for buildings and museums. The Tamron 10-24, Sigma 10-20, Pentax 12-24 can fill that role. I am happy with my Tamron; it has the widest zoom range of those 3.

[TaoMaas]

It really depends upon your shooting preferences. I would probably drop the 60-250 and use the cash to buy a 12-24. I could also just as easily dump the 150-450 and the 100mm macro...replace that with the 12-24 and the 50mm macro and call it good. It just depends upon what suits your eye.

[frogoutofwater]

It's really hard to answer your question without knowing what you like to shoot. If you shoot landscapes or architecture, you'd probably enjoy some wider-angled primes. If you like street photography, you might want to add some wider (but not too wide) primes (in the 21-50 range), especially if you'd like something lightweight or unobtrusive. If you like to make portraits, then you might want to add the 50mm f/1.8 and/or 77mm f/1.8 to your collection. If you're keen on macro or close-up photography, you might look at adding the 35mm f/2.8 macro. (There is also a 50mm f/2.8 macro but mine gives me nothing but trouble so I won't recommend it.) Also, since you have the teleconverter, you can add it to the 35 to get you to a focal length close to the 50mm (although losing a stop of light).

If you photograph a lot when you travel and want a versatile streamlined kit, then it's hard to go wrong with the WR 18-135+WR 55-300, plus a fast and light prime like the 50.

Without knowing your specific preferences but making a recommendation based on some of my favorite lenses that seem to fill some gaps in your list, I'd recommend the super-inexpensive but really very good 50 mm f/1.8 (generally less than $150) and also the 35mm f/2.8 macro.