Fast prime lens (35/40/50mm) for Pentax K-30

**ramseybuckeye** · 10-10-2012, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by sena

Focus peaking is nice, but it doesn't work so well in low light, specially since the focus aid light doesn't work with my A50 1.4.

Are you positive you aren't getting motion blur? I've had very good luck using focus peaking in low light, but using a tripod. But also I was around f8-f10 with long exposures.

Originally posted by sena

I think I'm sold on the 35mm f/2.4. Thanks

Very good lens that does focus quickly, and many report this lens seem faster than f2.4 (myself included).

Blue · 10-10-2012, 09:55 PM

If you want fast, The FA 31/1.8 LTD (expensive), FA 35/2 (out of production but available in Japan), FA 43/1.9 LTD, FA 50/1.4, DA* 55/1.4 and of course the new DA 50/1.8. AF lenses generally af wide open. A lenses also allow you to mf wide open when in the Av mode. That said, one of my favorite all around lens is the DA 35/2.8 LTD.

yorik · 10-10-2012, 10:12 PM

The FA 35/2 is also available at BH ($475)...

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10-10-2012, 06:50 PM	#16
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,288	Originally posted by sena Focus peaking is nice, but it doesn't work so well in low light, specially since the focus aid light doesn't work with my A50 1.4. Are you positive you aren't getting motion blur? I've had very good luck using focus peaking in low light, but using a tripod. But also I was around f8-f10 with long exposures. Originally posted by sena I think I'm sold on the 35mm f/2.4. Thanks Very good lens that does focus quickly, and many report this lens seem faster than f2.4 (myself included).

10-10-2012, 09:55 PM	#17
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	If you want fast, The FA 31/1.8 LTD (expensive), FA 35/2 (out of production but available in Japan), FA 43/1.9 LTD, FA 50/1.4, DA* 55/1.4 and of course the new DA 50/1.8. AF lenses generally af wide open. A lenses also allow you to mf wide open when in the Av mode. That said, one of my favorite all around lens is the DA 35/2.8 LTD.

10-10-2012, 10:12 PM	#18
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	The FA 35/2 is also available at BH ($475)...

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