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**Lowell Goudge** · 05-16-2012, 08:50 AM

this is a tough call, the one that might get the most use would be the newly announced 550mmF5.6 or what ever t turns out to be. If you consider rounding out my K mount prime lens kit the K200/2.5 is definitely there.

sterretje · 05-16-2012, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by hcc

FA31mm.

The ultimate prime.....

Although you already have it. Coveting a second one?

And yes, it's the ultimate prime ... if you know how to use it.

**savoche** · 05-16-2012, 01:21 PM

*sigh*, guess I have to revise my list - just ordered the DA 15 Ltd and the DFA 100 WR.

So, DA 70 Ltd next, then.

**RobA_Oz** · 05-16-2012, 01:36 PM

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 21/2.8 in ZK mount, preferably for about $800.00, but probably not.

Until then, I have the FA20/2.8 which is a good substitute and has AF, if not the reputation of the DA21/3.2 Limited.

Nass · 05-16-2012, 01:39 PM

canon mpe-65

DeadJohn · 05-16-2012, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

What would you pick?

Assuming I have to buy the lens: My next purchase is the Sigma 50-500 OS. I will be picking it up this week. It's the best combination of reach, IQ, versatility, and price for my purposes.

But, if someone's giving away a free lens: I'd be greedy and step up to the Sigma 200-500 2.8. 1000mm at 5.6 with TC! It's not available in k-mount so I'd have to buy a body to go with it.

Edit: or, if it's free, I forgot about this $185k "lens" http://planewave.com/index.php?page=1&id0=0&id=5.

coreyhkh · 05-16-2012, 07:01 PM

500mm prime

legacyb4 · 05-16-2012, 07:16 PM

DA* 55 for sure...

I really should post the FA* 24mm for sale so that I can cross-grade...

HockeyDad · 05-16-2012, 07:37 PM

Definitely coveting the 10-17 fish-eye. Saving for a 70-200mm f/2.8 though because 80% of what I shoot is hockey. But that 10-17 will be mine someday...

atekant · 05-16-2012, 08:56 PM

Revuenon (Cosina) 55/1.2 in K mount

Hard to come by if not too expensive

in case anybody is thinking of selling....

selar · 05-16-2012, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

if not the reputation of the DA21/3.2 Limited

Said who? Full frame, faster, sharp from wide open, 25.5 degrees more field of view, this is a better lens than the DA 21. The FA 20/2.8 is the widest Full frame AF lens ever made by Pentax. Finding one though, is quite difficult.

Allison · 05-16-2012, 09:38 PM

Okay, revising my list because LBA got the best of me and I just purchased the 77. I guess this leaves the 31 as what I am coveting most. I will wait to purchase until full frame (I have decided to think positively on that) is available. In fact, I don't believe that I will purchase another lens until full frame, but once it is here I will have a whole new list to covet.

**gofour3** · 05-16-2012, 09:43 PM

The M35/1.4.

Apparently a couple were sold, but there is no proof. Still I want one!

Otherwise I’d settle for the K20/1.4AL or K8.4/2.8 Fish/Bird’s-Eye prototypes!

Phil

MegaPower · 05-16-2012, 10:13 PM

300/2.8 or bigger, longer

twitch · 05-16-2012, 10:26 PM

Today? Samyang 8mm fisheye

05-16-2012, 08:56 PM	#40
atekant Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 96	Revuenon (Cosina) 55/1.2 in K mount Hard to come by if not too expensive in case anybody is thinking of selling.... Last edited by atekant; 05-16-2012 at 09:06 PM.

05-16-2012, 09:12 PM	#41
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by RobA_Oz if not the reputation of the DA21/3.2 Limited Said who? Full frame, faster, sharp from wide open, 25.5 degrees more field of view, this is a better lens than the DA 21. The FA 20/2.8 is the widest Full frame AF lens ever made by Pentax. Finding one though, is quite difficult. Last edited by selar; 05-16-2012 at 09:20 PM.

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05-16-2012, 08:50 AM	#31
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	this is a tough call, the one that might get the most use would be the newly announced 550mmF5.6 or what ever t turns out to be. If you consider rounding out my K mount prime lens kit the K200/2.5 is definitely there.

05-16-2012, 10:49 AM	#32
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by hcc FA31mm. The ultimate prime..... Although you already have it. Coveting a second one? And yes, it's the ultimate prime ... if you know how to use it.

05-16-2012, 01:21 PM	#33
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	sigh, guess I have to revise my list - just ordered the DA 15 Ltd and the DFA 100 WR. So, DA 70 Ltd next, then.

05-16-2012, 01:36 PM	#34
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 21/2.8 in ZK mount, preferably for about $800.00, but probably not. Until then, I have the FA20/2.8 which is a good substitute and has AF, if not the reputation of the DA21/3.2 Limited.

05-16-2012, 01:39 PM	#35
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	canon mpe-65

05-16-2012, 01:53 PM	#36
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Originally posted by magkelly What would you pick? Assuming I have to buy the lens: My next purchase is the Sigma 50-500 OS. I will be picking it up this week. It's the best combination of reach, IQ, versatility, and price for my purposes. But, if someone's giving away a free lens: I'd be greedy and step up to the Sigma 200-500 2.8. 1000mm at 5.6 with TC! It's not available in k-mount so I'd have to buy a body to go with it. Edit: or, if it's free, I forgot about this $185k "lens" http://planewave.com/index.php?page=1&id0=0&id=5.

05-16-2012, 07:01 PM	#37
coreyhkh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: London Ontario Posts: 131	500mm prime

05-16-2012, 07:16 PM	#38
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	DA* 55 for sure... I really should post the FA* 24mm for sale so that I can cross-grade...

05-16-2012, 07:37 PM	#39
HockeyDad Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 482	Definitely coveting the 10-17 fish-eye. Saving for a 70-200mm f/2.8 though because 80% of what I shoot is hockey. But that 10-17 will be mine someday...

05-16-2012, 09:38 PM	#42
Allison Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 667	Okay, revising my list because LBA got the best of me and I just purchased the 77. I guess this leaves the 31 as what I am coveting most. I will wait to purchase until full frame (I have decided to think positively on that) is available. In fact, I don't believe that I will purchase another lens until full frame, but once it is here I will have a whole new list to covet.

05-16-2012, 09:43 PM	#43
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	The M35/1.4. Apparently a couple were sold, but there is no proof. Still I want one! Otherwise I’d settle for the K20/1.4AL or K8.4/2.8 Fish/Bird’s-Eye prototypes! Phil

05-16-2012, 10:13 PM	#44
MegaPower Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hong Kong / Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 636	300/2.8 or bigger, longer

05-16-2012, 10:26 PM	#45
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Today? Samyang 8mm fisheye

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