Your favorite non-Pentax lens?

Blue · 08-19-2010, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

Unlike the Domiplan 50/2.8 and Primotar-E 50/3.5, the Oreston (like the M50/1.7) has pixie dust scattered all over it. Achoo. So does that Isco 35/2.8 I mentioned, almost Leica-like in its 3D rendering.

Ooh, speaking of Schneider (Isco is a unit thereof), I forgot to list my favorite strange lens, the Schneider Betavaron 3,5...11/0.08 badged as KREONITE, with brutally sharp optics and the weirdest operating style you can imagine for general photography. And it's heavy enough to kill a poodle.

Don't leave out the Meyer Primoplan 58mm/1.9 out of that group or the Meyer 29mm/2.8.

RioRico · 08-19-2010, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Don't leave out the Meyer Primoplan 58mm/1.9 out of that group or the Meyer 29mm/2.8.

Alas, I don't have those.

But I'll accept contributions.

snostorm · 08-19-2010, 11:28 PM

Easily the Sigma EX 180/3.5 APO DG Macro, but the Tamron SP 180/2.5 and SP80-200/2.8 are up there also, along with the 28-75/2.8 XR Di.

Scott

ManhattanProject · 08-19-2010, 11:41 PM

Easily the Sigma 8-16. Pentax simply has no similar offering.

Pentaxor · 08-20-2010, 12:01 AM

I will have to say the Vivitar S1 90/2.5.

onlypentax · 08-20-2010, 12:45 AM

I just bough the newly introduced Sigma 8-16 lens for my K200D.

It is ultra wide (12mm on APS-C camera) with extremly sharp and excellent image quality for all situations. I could not be much happier.

MiLKMAN · 08-20-2010, 01:52 AM

Helios 44M, what a bockeh, what a picture

fish4570 · 08-20-2010, 04:26 AM

The Meyer 29mm/2.8 would look good on my SP. I am a 50-58mm focal length guy, but I do need a sharp 28-35mm ...

**Buffy** · 08-20-2010, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by fish4570

What are y'all's favorites?

I have 5 non-pentax lenses which are all quite different. I like them all, but if I had to pick one I can't do without, it's the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX. It's the older, pre-DG version with an aperture ring, great for film or digital. I'd love to have the Pentax FA* equivalent but at the time I got the Sigma the Pentax was nearly impossible to find and/or afford.

Buffy

seventysixersfan · 08-20-2010, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

No question: my Sigma 24mm f2.8 AF Super Wide II.

I strongly agree! Just acquired this lens yesterday from the PFMarketplace and love using it already. Sharp, sharp, sharp! Great focal length, excellent in low light, and close focusing, all wrapped up in a small metal package. NICE!

GeneV · 08-20-2010, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

Cosina 55/1.2

JP

That would be mine.

For film, the Sigma DG EX 17-35 F2.8-4. Duplicates the FOV of the DA12-24 but a tad wider and a stop faster at the wide end.

**StephenMerola** · 08-20-2010, 07:37 AM

1. Sigma EX DG 28mm f/1.8
2. Helios 44k
3. Rokinon 85mm f/1.4

The Sigma is my most used lens by far.

frank · 08-20-2010, 08:42 AM

I'm surprised that nobody claimed the Voigtlander 125/2.5 macro yet? Well, it's not my favorite third party lenses, although I had it for a short while.

My experiences with third party lenses are pretty limited, here are two of my favorites:
1. Tokina 90/2.5 macro
2. Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.5

Just bought the newer Sigma 17-70/2.8-4 OS, haven't received it yet. Hopefully it'd be as good as the earlier version

agsy · 08-20-2010, 09:54 AM

My Sigma 18-200 is a great outdoor walk around. I have recently acquired an older Sigma 28-70mm 2.8 EX DF lens. Excellent sharpness and wow, so much brighter than the 18-200. I love the lens, I'm still getting used to the weight and the size tho.

**dadipentak** · 08-20-2010, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

I strongly agree! Just acquired this lens yesterday from the PFMarketplace and love using it already. Sharp, sharp, sharp! Great focal length, excellent in low light, and close focusing, all wrapped up in a small metal package. NICE!

Nice summary! It's not always on the camera but it's always with me.

08-20-2010, 06:03 AM	#54
Buffy Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Boston area, Massachusetts Posts: 389	Favorite non-Pentax lens Originally posted by fish4570 What are y'all's favorites? I have 5 non-pentax lenses which are all quite different. I like them all, but if I had to pick one I can't do without, it's the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX. It's the older, pre-DG version with an aperture ring, great for film or digital. I'd love to have the Pentax FA* equivalent but at the time I got the Sigma the Pentax was nearly impossible to find and/or afford. Buffy

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08-19-2010, 10:16 PM	#46
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by RioRico Unlike the Domiplan 50/2.8 and Primotar-E 50/3.5, the Oreston (like the M50/1.7) has pixie dust scattered all over it. Achoo. So does that Isco 35/2.8 I mentioned, almost Leica-like in its 3D rendering. Ooh, speaking of Schneider (Isco is a unit thereof), I forgot to list my favorite strange lens, the Schneider Betavaron 3,5...11/0.08 badged as KREONITE, with brutally sharp optics and the weirdest operating style you can imagine for general photography. And it's heavy enough to kill a poodle. Don't leave out the Meyer Primoplan 58mm/1.9 out of that group or the Meyer 29mm/2.8.

08-19-2010, 10:37 PM	#47
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by Blue Don't leave out the Meyer Primoplan 58mm/1.9 out of that group or the Meyer 29mm/2.8. Alas, I don't have those. But I'll accept contributions.

08-19-2010, 11:28 PM	#48
snostorm Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,535	Easily the Sigma EX 180/3.5 APO DG Macro, but the Tamron SP 180/2.5 and SP80-200/2.8 are up there also, along with the 28-75/2.8 XR Di. Scott

08-19-2010, 11:41 PM	#49
ManhattanProject Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 221	Easily the Sigma 8-16. Pentax simply has no similar offering.

08-20-2010, 12:01 AM	#50
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	I will have to say the Vivitar S1 90/2.5.

08-20-2010, 12:45 AM	#51
onlypentax New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canberra Posts: 3	I just bough the newly introduced Sigma 8-16 lens for my K200D. It is ultra wide (12mm on APS-C camera) with extremly sharp and excellent image quality for all situations. I could not be much happier.

08-20-2010, 01:52 AM	#52
MiLKMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tallinn Photos: Gallery Posts: 146	Helios 44M, what a bockeh, what a picture

08-20-2010, 04:26 AM	#53
fish4570 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On the Warrior River, Aabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 122 Original Poster	The Meyer 29mm/2.8 would look good on my SP. I am a 50-58mm focal length guy, but I do need a sharp 28-35mm ...

08-20-2010, 06:13 AM	#55
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by dadipentak No question: my Sigma 24mm f2.8 AF Super Wide II. I strongly agree! Just acquired this lens yesterday from the PFMarketplace and love using it already. Sharp, sharp, sharp! Great focal length, excellent in low light, and close focusing, all wrapped up in a small metal package. NICE!

08-20-2010, 07:15 AM	#56
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by jpzk Cosina 55/1.2 JP That would be mine. For film, the Sigma DG EX 17-35 F2.8-4. Duplicates the FOV of the DA12-24 but a tad wider and a stop faster at the wide end.

08-20-2010, 07:37 AM	#57
StephenMerola Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 423	1. Sigma EX DG 28mm f/1.8 2. Helios 44k 3. Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 The Sigma is my most used lens by far.

08-20-2010, 08:42 AM	#58
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	I'm surprised that nobody claimed the Voigtlander 125/2.5 macro yet? Well, it's not my favorite third party lenses, although I had it for a short while. My experiences with third party lenses are pretty limited, here are two of my favorites: 1. Tokina 90/2.5 macro 2. Sigma 17-70/2.8-4.5 Just bought the newer Sigma 17-70/2.8-4 OS, haven't received it yet. Hopefully it'd be as good as the earlier version

08-20-2010, 09:54 AM	#59
agsy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 551	My Sigma 18-200 is a great outdoor walk around. I have recently acquired an older Sigma 28-70mm 2.8 EX DF lens. Excellent sharpness and wow, so much brighter than the 18-200. I love the lens, I'm still getting used to the weight and the size tho.

08-20-2010, 09:55 AM	#60
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by seventysixersfan I strongly agree! Just acquired this lens yesterday from the PFMarketplace and love using it already. Sharp, sharp, sharp! Great focal length, excellent in low light, and close focusing, all wrapped up in a small metal package. NICE! Nice summary! It's not always on the camera but it's always with me.