Wich off the currently produced lenses are in your camerabag?

**keithlester** · 06-16-2011, 05:10 AM

Your poll is flawed. I tried to vote. Having none of those lenses, I ticked none of the options and the poll rejected my vote. Nil-returns are still valid data, to reject them skews the result of a poll. Just my thoughts, YMMV

elho_cid · 06-16-2011, 05:13 AM

I think the DA*16-50 is less frequent because many choose to buy 50-135 first to complement to the kit lens. Then the DA*16-50 uses 77mm filters and for many it is more covenient to buy DA16-45, DA17-70 ot the Tamron.

DaveHolmes · 06-16-2011, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by keithlester

Your poll is flawed. I tried to vote. Having none of those lenses, I ticked none of the options and the poll rejected my vote. Nil-returns are still valid data, to reject them skews the result of a poll.

+1

Originally posted by RioRico

My FA50/1.4 is in production but is not on your list

I had to order mine (through a local store)... Less than 3 months ago...

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

my conclusion was that it wasn't availeble anymore

It is certainly available here in the UK...

paperbag846 · 06-16-2011, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by elho_cid

I can't believe so many fell for the DA15. It's not that special.

It is if you don't want to carry an UW zoom.

GeneV · 06-16-2011, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by paperbag846

It is if you don't want to carry an UW zoom.

Bingo. You can carry ltd primes from 15 to 70mm in less space and weight than a 12-24.

philippe · 06-16-2011, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by shooz

Count me in for an FA 50 1.4 if it's still made.

idem dito!

philippe · 06-16-2011, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by paperbag846

+1 on fa 50 1.4 if it's still made.

If it's not they should make a da version of it.

yes, yes, yes!

RonHendriks1966 · 06-16-2011, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by keithlester

Your poll is flawed. I tried to vote. Having none of those lenses, I ticked none of the options and the poll rejected my vote. Nil-returns are still valid data, to reject them skews the result of a poll. Just my thoughts, YMMV

Well this true to some point. Only I'm investigating on Pentax users who did spend money on the above listed lenses and have no interest in outcomes about having legacy lenses or using Tamron/Sigma/Voightlander/Zeiss an anything else that is possible to put on the K-mount, directly or with an adapter.

Originally posted by DaveHolmes

It is certainly available here in the UK...

Well then the 50mm is the missing link, but not to be a problem on the outcome of the above listed lenses.

elho_cid · 06-16-2011, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by paperbag846

+1 on FA 50 1.4 if it's still made.

If it's not they should make a DA version of it.

There is the DA*55. So much better than the old one...

Blue · 06-16-2011, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by elho_cid

There is the DA*55. So much better than the old one...

It is optically different designed for a different purpose than the FA50mm/1.4 which doesn't change the fact the FA 50 is still in production for now.

Biro · 06-16-2011, 12:44 PM

I clicked on the DA 16-45 f/4 because I do own it. But, if I am not mistaken, this lens is now out of production. But NOS versions are probably still available. I'm waiting to see what Pentax does on the mirrorless front before buying more lenses. But I'd like to start adding DA Limited primes soon.

GaryH · 06-16-2011, 02:41 PM

Missed the DA*300mm f4. I also have that one. Did not catch the mistake.

paperbag846 · 06-16-2011, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by elho_cid

There is the DA*55. So much better than the old one...

I don't want the only 50 to be weather sealed and SDM. That's BS.

Steinback · 06-16-2011, 05:32 PM

The 50mm macro doesn't seem to be getting much love.

KxBlaze · 06-16-2011, 06:49 PM

I have some of those lenses but not all are in my bag since I don't use all of them all of the time. Only when I need.

View Poll Results: What lenses are at this moment in your camerabag?
DA 14mm/f2.8	9	4.02%
DA 15mm/f4 Ltd.	58	25.89%
DA 21mm/f3.2 Ltd.	44	19.64%
FA 31mm/f1.8 Ltd. black or silver	34	15.18%
DA-L 35mm/f2.4	17	7.59%
DA 35mm/f2.8 Macro Ltd.	45	20.09%
DA 40mm/f2.8 Ltd.	44	19.64%
FA 43mm/f1.9 Ltd. black or silver	39	17.41%
DA 50mm/f2.8 Macro	6	2.68%
DA* 55mm/f1.4	16	7.14%
DA 70mm/f2.4 Ltd.	39	17.41%
FA 77mm/f1.8 Ltd. black or silver	49	21.88%
DA 100mm/f2.8 WR or non-WR	29	12.95%
DA* 200mm/f2.8	12	5.36%
DA* 300mm/f2.8	26	11.61%
DA 10-17mm/f3.5-4.5	38	16.96%
DA 12-24mm/f4.0	30	13.39%
DA 16-45mm/f4.0	35	15.63%
DA* 16-50mm/f2.8	39	17.41%
DA 17-70mm/f4.0	10	4.46%
DA 18-55mm/f3.5-5.6 all versions	87	38.84%
DA 18-135mm/f3.5-5.6 WR	17	7.59%
DA* 50-135mm/f2.8	51	22.77%
DA 50-200mm/f4.0-5.6 all versions	29	12.95%
DA 55-300mm/f4-5.8 all versions	57	25.45%
DA* 60-250mm/f4.0	9	4.02%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 224. You may not vote on this poll

06-16-2011, 05:10 AM	#31
keithlester Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Carradale, Scotland Posts: 301	Poll is flawed Your poll is flawed. I tried to vote. Having none of those lenses, I ticked none of the options and the poll rejected my vote. Nil-returns are still valid data, to reject them skews the result of a poll. Just my thoughts, YMMV

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06-16-2011, 05:13 AM	#32
elho_cid Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	I think the DA16-50 is less frequent because many choose to buy 50-135 first to complement to the kit lens. Then the DA16-50 uses 77mm filters and for many it is more covenient to buy DA16-45, DA17-70 ot the Tamron.

06-16-2011, 06:05 AM	#33
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Originally posted by keithlester Your poll is flawed. I tried to vote. Having none of those lenses, I ticked none of the options and the poll rejected my vote. Nil-returns are still valid data, to reject them skews the result of a poll. +1 Originally posted by RioRico My FA50/1.4 is in production but is not on your list I had to order mine (through a local store)... Less than 3 months ago... Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 my conclusion was that it wasn't availeble anymore It is certainly available here in the UK...

06-16-2011, 07:22 AM	#34
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	Originally posted by elho_cid I can't believe so many fell for the DA15. It's not that special. It is if you don't want to carry an UW zoom.

06-16-2011, 07:25 AM	#35
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by paperbag846 It is if you don't want to carry an UW zoom. Bingo. You can carry ltd primes from 15 to 70mm in less space and weight than a 12-24.

06-16-2011, 07:25 AM	#36
philippe Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Flanders Fields Posts: 463	Originally posted by shooz Count me in for an FA 50 1.4 if it's still made. idem dito!

06-16-2011, 07:27 AM	#37
philippe Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Flanders Fields Posts: 463	Originally posted by paperbag846 +1 on fa 50 1.4 if it's still made. If it's not they should make a da version of it. yes, yes, yes!

06-16-2011, 07:28 AM	#38
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by keithlester Your poll is flawed. I tried to vote. Having none of those lenses, I ticked none of the options and the poll rejected my vote. Nil-returns are still valid data, to reject them skews the result of a poll. Just my thoughts, YMMV Well this true to some point. Only I'm investigating on Pentax users who did spend money on the above listed lenses and have no interest in outcomes about having legacy lenses or using Tamron/Sigma/Voightlander/Zeiss an anything else that is possible to put on the K-mount, directly or with an adapter. Originally posted by DaveHolmes It is certainly available here in the UK... Well then the 50mm is the missing link, but not to be a problem on the outcome of the above listed lenses.

06-16-2011, 12:23 PM	#39
elho_cid Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by paperbag846 +1 on FA 50 1.4 if it's still made. If it's not they should make a DA version of it. There is the DA*55. So much better than the old one...

06-16-2011, 12:37 PM	#40
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by elho_cid There is the DA*55. So much better than the old one... It is optically different designed for a different purpose than the FA50mm/1.4 which doesn't change the fact the FA 50 is still in production for now.

06-16-2011, 12:44 PM	#41
Biro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,200	I clicked on the DA 16-45 f/4 because I do own it. But, if I am not mistaken, this lens is now out of production. But NOS versions are probably still available. I'm waiting to see what Pentax does on the mirrorless front before buying more lenses. But I'd like to start adding DA Limited primes soon.

06-16-2011, 02:41 PM	#42
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764	Missed the DA*300mm f4. I also have that one. Did not catch the mistake.

06-16-2011, 03:46 PM	#43
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	Originally posted by elho_cid There is the DA*55. So much better than the old one... I don't want the only 50 to be weather sealed and SDM. That's BS.

06-16-2011, 05:32 PM	#44
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	The 50mm macro doesn't seem to be getting much love.

06-16-2011, 06:49 PM	#45
KxBlaze Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,602	I have some of those lenses but not all are in my bag since I don't use all of them all of the time. Only when I need.