LBA 2012: What will you be sucked into buying this year?

Winder · 01-08-2012, 11:40 PM

Fuji X-Pro and 3 lenses.

chickenandavocado · 01-09-2012, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by Winder

Fuji X-Pro and 3 lenses.

very interested in this one too!

eddie1960 · 01-09-2012, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

thanks for the recs eddie

i have three of those lenses, well four if we ignore the 100 2.8 and pretend it's the same as the 100 4.0

although not sure what speed my 28 is either. anyway, i imagine the DA 14 is gonna set me back quite a bit eh?

not sure i usually go that wide though.

there are cheaper alternatives. the samyang.bower/vivitar is apparently very good. manual focus which shouldn't be an issue for you

, and about half the price of a DA 14 or 15 LTD. I have the 14 because when I went digital it was really the only option to replace a 21 on ff. cost me $750 back then but I've used it fairly extensively. If I'm traveling with a Pentax kit it's always in the bag. I can't say that about any other lens I own.

EDIT as for going that wide, while you may not need to in Australia (or for that matter Canada) when you get to european cities it's very useful. stepping back a few feet isn't always an option

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-09-2012, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

OK

I did qualify this with "Probably Nothing"

The K200/2.5 is about the only thing missing in my line up of K mount lenses. I have worked hard to get fast K mounts, so consider this,.

24, 28, 35 mm are F2
50, 85mm are F1.4
135mm is F2.5
300 is F4

the K200/2.5 does really fit into this logic. Only the K105/2.8 is really outside the ultra fast prime logic I have followed. It is a would be nice to have lens, but that's all.

**dadipentak** · 01-09-2012, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

I did qualify this with "Probably Nothing"

True (and more so if you're waiting for Tom to sell his 200/2.5 ;~)

**monochrome** · 01-09-2012, 09:17 AM

Well I just blew out all resolutions and bought a K200/2.5. That absolutely, positively does it for the year (already).

Selling to acquire: Viv S1 105/2.5; Black MESuper; H1a

**dadipentak** · 01-09-2012, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Well I just blew out all resolutions and bought a K200/2.5.

If you tell me you bought it from Tom, I'll croak.

**monochrome** · 01-09-2012, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

If you tell me you bought it from Tom, I'll croak.

OK, I won't tell you.

Actually I bought it from a fairly new member and I paid more than I should and you would have.

For my needs my equipment list is set unless I do the threatened Sell Everything / Buy K5 and the three Queens.

wolfiegirl · 01-09-2012, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

there are cheaper alternatives. the samyang.bower/vivitar is apparently very good. manual focus which shouldn't be an issue for you, and about half the price of a DA 14 or 15 LTD. I have the 14 because when I went digital it was really the only option to replace a 21 on ff. cost me $750 back then but I've used it fairly extensively. If I'm traveling with a Pentax kit it's always in the bag. I can't say that about any other lens I own. EDIT as for going that wide, while you may not need to in Australia (or for that matter Canada) when you get to european cities it's very useful. stepping back a few feet isn't always an option

yeah, i'm starting to think maybe i should get an all purpose manual zoom. i took my f 35-70 out for a spin last night (in an attempt to see if 35 really will do me) and i tried to take pics of the puppy in gorgeous sunset pink light. every photo turned out blurred. landscapes were great, but puppy pics? nada. i've never had that problem with low light manual lenses - although when i think about it, what actually happens is that either cif refuses to work.

hrmmm... i did start to think maybe i should've gotten out a fast fifty, but that meant running back into the house. which kinda defeats the purpose of taking a spontaneous pic

good point about needing to go wide for european cities. it probably explains why so many of my last european trip were taken at 18mm. I was surprised that i had that many at that length - never thought i was that much of a wide angle kinda gal.

congrats on your new purchase monochrome. i'm sure you'll love it and give it plenty of love and attention.... until the next lens comes along

*looks sideways at my 'neglected lens pile"

i wish i could stay true to the 'no more lens buying' mantra.

**baro-nite** · 01-09-2012, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

i wish i could stay true to the 'no more lens buying' mantra.

No you don't!

If you did, you would.

wolfiegirl · 01-09-2012, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

No you don't!

If you did, you would.

you're no fun baro-nite

twitch · 01-09-2012, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by Winder

Fuji X-Pro and 3 lenses.

Me too

Especially since the one pentax lens I was planning to buy "sometime during 2012" I've already bought and we're not 2 weeks into the year

wolfiegirl · 01-09-2012, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by twitch

Me too

Especially since the one pentax lens I was planning to buy "sometime during 2012" I've already bought and we're not 2 weeks into the year

hey now, that's still "sometine in 2012"

dgaies · 01-09-2012, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by twitch

Me too

Especially since the one pentax lens I was planning to buy "sometime during 2012" I've already bought and we're not 2 weeks into the year

I heard about that purchase, congrats

ScreamingIdiot · 01-09-2012, 08:19 PM

I'm sitting on $900 and NO WORD on the K-r suscessor. >

01-09-2012, 06:13 AM	#138
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by wolfiegirl thanks for the recs eddie i have three of those lenses, well four if we ignore the 100 2.8 and pretend it's the same as the 100 4.0 although not sure what speed my 28 is either. anyway, i imagine the DA 14 is gonna set me back quite a bit eh? not sure i usually go that wide though. there are cheaper alternatives. the samyang.bower/vivitar is apparently very good. manual focus which shouldn't be an issue for you, and about half the price of a DA 14 or 15 LTD. I have the 14 because when I went digital it was really the only option to replace a 21 on ff. cost me $750 back then but I've used it fairly extensively. If I'm traveling with a Pentax kit it's always in the bag. I can't say that about any other lens I own. EDIT as for going that wide, while you may not need to in Australia (or for that matter Canada) when you get to european cities it's very useful. stepping back a few feet isn't always an option Last edited by eddie1960; 01-09-2012 at 06:26 AM.

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01-08-2012, 11:40 PM	#136
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Fuji X-Pro and 3 lenses.

01-09-2012, 01:52 AM	#137
chickenandavocado Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 327	Originally posted by Winder Fuji X-Pro and 3 lenses. very interested in this one too!

01-09-2012, 06:36 AM	#139
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Originally posted by dadipentak OK I did qualify this with "Probably Nothing" The K200/2.5 is about the only thing missing in my line up of K mount lenses. I have worked hard to get fast K mounts, so consider this,. 24, 28, 35 mm are F2 50, 85mm are F1.4 135mm is F2.5 300 is F4 the K200/2.5 does really fit into this logic. Only the K105/2.8 is really outside the ultra fast prime logic I have followed. It is a would be nice to have lens, but that's all.

01-09-2012, 08:49 AM	#140
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge I did qualify this with "Probably Nothing" True (and more so if you're waiting for Tom to sell his 200/2.5 ;~)

01-09-2012, 09:17 AM	#141
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Well I just blew out all resolutions and bought a K200/2.5. That absolutely, positively does it for the year (already). Selling to acquire: Viv S1 105/2.5; Black MESuper; H1a

01-09-2012, 09:45 AM	#142
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by monochrome Well I just blew out all resolutions and bought a K200/2.5. If you tell me you bought it from Tom, I'll croak.

01-09-2012, 10:53 AM	#143
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by dadipentak If you tell me you bought it from Tom, I'll croak. OK, I won't tell you. Actually I bought it from a fairly new member and I paid more than I should and you would have. For my needs my equipment list is set unless I do the threatened Sell Everything / Buy K5 and the three Queens.

01-09-2012, 05:06 PM	#144
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Originally posted by eddie1960 there are cheaper alternatives. the samyang.bower/vivitar is apparently very good. manual focus which shouldn't be an issue for you, and about half the price of a DA 14 or 15 LTD. I have the 14 because when I went digital it was really the only option to replace a 21 on ff. cost me $750 back then but I've used it fairly extensively. If I'm traveling with a Pentax kit it's always in the bag. I can't say that about any other lens I own. EDIT as for going that wide, while you may not need to in Australia (or for that matter Canada) when you get to european cities it's very useful. stepping back a few feet isn't always an option yeah, i'm starting to think maybe i should get an all purpose manual zoom. i took my f 35-70 out for a spin last night (in an attempt to see if 35 really will do me) and i tried to take pics of the puppy in gorgeous sunset pink light. every photo turned out blurred. landscapes were great, but puppy pics? nada. i've never had that problem with low light manual lenses - although when i think about it, what actually happens is that either cif refuses to work. hrmmm... i did start to think maybe i should've gotten out a fast fifty, but that meant running back into the house. which kinda defeats the purpose of taking a spontaneous pic good point about needing to go wide for european cities. it probably explains why so many of my last european trip were taken at 18mm. I was surprised that i had that many at that length - never thought i was that much of a wide angle kinda gal. congrats on your new purchase monochrome. i'm sure you'll love it and give it plenty of love and attention.... until the next lens comes along *looks sideways at my 'neglected lens pile" i wish i could stay true to the 'no more lens buying' mantra.

01-09-2012, 05:54 PM	#145
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by wolfiegirl i wish i could stay true to the 'no more lens buying' mantra. No you don't! If you did, you would.

01-09-2012, 05:55 PM	#146
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Originally posted by baro-nite No you don't! If you did, you would. you're no fun baro-nite

01-09-2012, 07:13 PM	#147
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by Winder Fuji X-Pro and 3 lenses. Me too Especially since the one pentax lens I was planning to buy "sometime during 2012" I've already bought and we're not 2 weeks into the year

01-09-2012, 07:47 PM	#148
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Originally posted by twitch Me too Especially since the one pentax lens I was planning to buy "sometime during 2012" I've already bought and we're not 2 weeks into the year hey now, that's still "sometine in 2012"

01-09-2012, 08:18 PM	#149
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by twitch Me too Especially since the one pentax lens I was planning to buy "sometime during 2012" I've already bought and we're not 2 weeks into the year I heard about that purchase, congrats

01-09-2012, 08:19 PM	#150
ScreamingIdiot Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 95	I'm sitting on $900 and NO WORD on the K-r suscessor. >