The Perfect 5 Lens System

felix68 · 05-24-2011, 10:21 AM

I think that I could easily get along with this:

FA* 24mm f2
FA 31mm f1.8 Limited
FA 43mm f1.9 Limited
FA 77mm f1.8 Limited
FA* 200mm f4 Macro

My only regret would be the lack of the A* 135mm f1.8 but the 200mm Macro would have to do...

Last edited by felix68; 05-25-2011 at 11:24 AM.

liukaitc · 05-24-2011, 12:16 PM

I find 16-50 and 50-135 cover all my need..

Skymist · 05-24-2011, 12:37 PM

If I had lots of money, I would want something like this (I already have two on the list):

Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZK
Pentax SMC-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited
Voigtlander Macro APO-Lanthar 125mm 2.5 SL
Pentax F* SMC 300MM F/4.5 ED-IF

Bramela · 05-24-2011, 01:24 PM

If I am to go with the 5 lens of choice from what I already own :

DA* 16-50
DA35mm
DA* 50-135
DA 100 WR Macro
DA* 300mm

I would possible carry my Pentax 1.7X TC as well, but that makes 6 really.

I think everyone of us would have something we would prefer, after all LBA is rather endemic disease.

Blue · 05-24-2011, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by felix68

I think that I could easily get along with this:

FA* 20mm f2
FA 31mm f1.8 Limited
FA 43mm f1.9 Limited
FA 77mm f1.8 Limited
FA* 200mm f4 Macro

My only regret would be the lack of the A* 135mm f1.8 but the 200mm Macro would have to do...

No fair putting mythical lenses in your list!

felix68 · 05-24-2011, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Blue

No fair putting mythical lenses in your list!

Well it is a 5 lens "Dream List" isn't it? I can dream!

Blue · 05-24-2011, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by felix68

Well it is a 5 lens "Dream List" isn't it? I can dream!

In that case, sign me up for a FA 50mm/1.4 LTD or the DA 50/1.2 ltd.

cmohr · 05-24-2011, 03:16 PM

It's that 5 only that bites the hardest...

5 of 6 in my bag are

Sigma 8-16/4.5-5.6
DA 16-50/2.8
FA 85/1.4
DA 50-135/2.8
FA 200/2.8

If I can, I'll replace the 200/2.8 with Sigma 100-300 F4

The 10-17 I'll hide in my pocket.

Blue · 05-24-2011, 03:25 PM

Maybe the title should be "The Perfect 7 Lens System."

Eagle_Friends · 05-24-2011, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Maybe the title should be "The Perfect 7 Lens System."

haha, 7 wouldn't be as fun.

GeneV · 05-24-2011, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by felix68

I think that I could easily get along with this:

FA* 20mm f2
FA 31mm f1.8 Limited
FA 43mm f1.9 Limited
FA 77mm f1.8 Limited
FA* 200mm f4 Macro

My only regret would be the lack of the A* 135mm f1.8 but the 200mm Macro would have to do...

There was an FA 20 F/2 or was that wishful thinking?

dgaies · 05-24-2011, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

There was an FA 20 F/2 or was that wishful thinking?

You mean the FA20/2.8?

jstevewhite · 05-24-2011, 05:39 PM

I want to end up:

DA15**
FA35 f2
DA70
D-Xenon Schneider 100mm f2.8 Macro
DA* 50-135

That said, I'd trade out the 50-135 for a 60-250, or sometimes my Tamron SP 180mm f2.5+1.4TC (because I like a little more reach)

** SOL (Still On the List - to be purchased )

**Michaelina2** · 05-24-2011, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Maybe the title should be "The Perfect 7 Lens System."

How about the "Seven Samurai"?

DA 15
FA 31
FA 43
DA*55
FA 77
D-FA 100 WR
DA*300

Cheers...

twitch · 05-24-2011, 06:30 PM

The first 3 pick themselves, total no brainer:
DA15
FA31
FA77

4 & 5 are harder, but I think it would be 2 zooms:

DA*60-250
Tamron 17-50

If it were a top 6 then I'd happily swap the 60-250 for my DA*50-35 & DA55-300.

05-24-2011, 10:21 AM	#136
felix68 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 281	Here is My List I think that I could easily get along with this: FA* 24mm f2 FA 31mm f1.8 Limited FA 43mm f1.9 Limited FA 77mm f1.8 Limited FA* 200mm f4 Macro My only regret would be the lack of the A* 135mm f1.8 but the 200mm Macro would have to do... Last edited by felix68; 05-25-2011 at 11:24 AM.

05-24-2011, 02:56 PM	#141
felix68 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 281	The Dream Team Originally posted by Blue No fair putting mythical lenses in your list! Well it is a 5 lens "Dream List" isn't it? I can dream!

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05-24-2011, 12:16 PM	#137
liukaitc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,008	I find 16-50 and 50-135 cover all my need..

05-24-2011, 12:37 PM	#138
Skymist Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Monterey Bay, Callifornia Posts: 107	If I had lots of money, I would want something like this (I already have two on the list): Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZK Pentax SMC-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited Voigtlander Macro APO-Lanthar 125mm 2.5 SL Pentax F* SMC 300MM F/4.5 ED-IF

05-24-2011, 01:24 PM	#139
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	If I am to go with the 5 lens of choice from what I already own : DA* 16-50 DA35mm DA* 50-135 DA 100 WR Macro DA* 300mm I would possible carry my Pentax 1.7X TC as well, but that makes 6 really. I think everyone of us would have something we would prefer, after all LBA is rather endemic disease.

05-24-2011, 02:08 PM	#140
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by felix68 I think that I could easily get along with this: FA* 20mm f2 FA 31mm f1.8 Limited FA 43mm f1.9 Limited FA 77mm f1.8 Limited FA* 200mm f4 Macro My only regret would be the lack of the A* 135mm f1.8 but the 200mm Macro would have to do... No fair putting mythical lenses in your list!

05-24-2011, 03:05 PM	#142
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by felix68 Well it is a 5 lens "Dream List" isn't it? I can dream! In that case, sign me up for a FA 50mm/1.4 LTD or the DA 50/1.2 ltd.

05-24-2011, 03:16 PM	#143
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	It's that 5 only that bites the hardest... 5 of 6 in my bag are Sigma 8-16/4.5-5.6 DA 16-50/2.8 FA 85/1.4 DA 50-135/2.8 FA 200/2.8 If I can, I'll replace the 200/2.8 with Sigma 100-300 F4 The 10-17 I'll hide in my pocket.

05-24-2011, 03:25 PM	#144
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Maybe the title should be "The Perfect 7 Lens System."

05-24-2011, 04:47 PM	#145
Eagle_Friends Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 971 Original Poster	Originally posted by Blue Maybe the title should be "The Perfect 7 Lens System." haha, 7 wouldn't be as fun.

05-24-2011, 05:06 PM	#146
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by felix68 I think that I could easily get along with this: FA* 20mm f2 FA 31mm f1.8 Limited FA 43mm f1.9 Limited FA 77mm f1.8 Limited FA* 200mm f4 Macro My only regret would be the lack of the A* 135mm f1.8 but the 200mm Macro would have to do... There was an FA 20 F/2 or was that wishful thinking?

05-24-2011, 05:28 PM	#147
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by GeneV There was an FA 20 F/2 or was that wishful thinking? You mean the FA20/2.8?

05-24-2011, 05:39 PM	#148
jstevewhite Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,407	I want to end up: DA15** FA35 f2 DA70 D-Xenon Schneider 100mm f2.8 Macro DA* 50-135 That said, I'd trade out the 50-135 for a 60-250, or sometimes my Tamron SP 180mm f2.5+1.4TC (because I like a little more reach) ** SOL (Still On the List - to be purchased )

05-24-2011, 06:18 PM	#149
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300	Originally posted by Blue Maybe the title should be "The Perfect 7 Lens System." How about the "Seven Samurai"? DA 15 FA 31 FA 43 DA55 FA 77 D-FA 100 WR DA300 Cheers...

05-24-2011, 06:30 PM	#150
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	The first 3 pick themselves, total no brainer: DA15 FA31 FA77 4 & 5 are harder, but I think it would be 2 zooms: DA60-250 Tamron 17-50 If it were a top 6 then I'd happily swap the 60-250 for my DA50-35 & DA55-300.