Another "Which Lens To Keep" Question...

topaz · 03-05-2013, 05:02 PM

Let's say you enjoyed general photography, but for one reason or another ($), you had to sell off everything except one lens...A K200 D was your camera body...And your current battery of lenses were: Pentax A 50/f1.4, Pentax A 35/f2.8, Pentax A 50/f2.8 macro, Pentax A Zoom 35-70/f4, Pentax A Zoom 35-105/f3.5 and a Pentax A Zoom 70-210/f4.

I realize this may be a silly question to most of you, and I know the reasons of why to keep a particular lens due to it's individual attributes, but I'm having a heck of a time deciding. Every time I think I've made a decision, I get sentimental and can't commit. I'm just needing some "what would you do" opinions...So, if you don't mind, please humor me.

Thank you.

Na Horuk · 03-05-2013, 05:13 PM

sell everything, buy K-01 with 40XS.
35-105/f3.5 sounds good.

alphanerd · 03-05-2013, 05:15 PM

Well, I was going to answer Pentax-F 50mm f2.8 Macro of my own lenses, so I guess it's the Pentax-A 50mm f2.8 Macro from that list.

Docrwm · 03-05-2013, 05:18 PM

35-105 of all those if it were only 1.

**PPPPPP42** · 03-05-2013, 05:21 PM

Yup no argument, having used and owned almost that whole list you want to keep the A35-105 F 3.5. It will adequately or completely do what every other lens on that list can (even has decent macro shift built in) and is of very high quality.
EDIT: Keep the A70-210 F4 also, they aren't worth crap on the used market these days due mostly to way to many being built (not a quality issue), and you will enjoy having the extra reach of the 210. It is also handy since you can back out to 70mm and use the macro shift for close focus which is an issue with many tele's. Those 2 zooms make a nice set.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-05-2013, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by topaz

Which Lens To Keep

This is a horrible situation, parting with lenses in mean.

I'd have to keep the Pentax A 50/f1.4, as IMHO is good all rounder every day use lens.

topaz · 03-05-2013, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by PPPPPP42

Yup no argument, having used and owned almost that whole list you want to keep the A35-105 F 3.5. It will adequately or completely do what every other lens on that list can (even has decent macro shift built in) and is of very high quality.
EDIT: Keep the A70-210 F4 also, they aren't worth crap on the used market these days due mostly to way to many being built (not a quality issue), and you will enjoy having the extra reach of the 210. It is also handy since you can back out to 70mm and use the macro shift for close focus which is an issue with many tele's. Those 2 zooms make a nice set.

This has been the direction I've been leaning (A35-105)...Seems like it would give me the most bang for my buck, so to speak. Although I haven't owned it very long and haven't used it enough to "fall in love" with it yet.

**PPPPPP42** · 03-05-2013, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

I'd have to keep the Pentax A 50/f1.4, as IMHO is good all rounder every day use lens.

If he had a film camera I would totally agree with you, but with APSC I find I never use mine except on my film bodies unless I need the speed and don't mind the tiny view. Its just too narrow a FOV for most anything I want to take a picture of. Same situation with the nifty macro prime. The A35 F2.8 would be a better one lens answer if he wanted a prime (basically the APSC 50mm).
EDIT: (I like to edit it seems) I still say the primes will get you the best resale price and be easy to sell (all 3 are desirable) The 35-105 zoom is critical to keep and the 70-210 is worth more for you than you could get selling it. The 35-70 F4 I would recommend selling anyways as it is good but is totally covered by the better 35-105 F3.5.

topaz · 03-05-2013, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by PPPPPP42

If he had a film camera I would totally agree with you, but with APSC I find I never use mine except on my film bodies unless I need the speed and don't mind the tiny view. Its just too narrow a FOV for most anything I want to take a picture of. Same situation with the nifty macro prime. The A35 F2.8 would be a better one lens answer if he wanted a prime (basically the APSC 50mm).
EDIT: (I like to edit it seems) I still say the primes will get you the best resale price and be easy to sell (all 3 are desirable) The 35-105 zoom is critical to keep and the 70-210 is worth more for you than you could get selling it. The 35-70 F4 I would recommend selling anyways as it is good but is totally covered by the better 35-105 F3.5.

Great ideas...

**kiwi_jono** · 03-05-2013, 06:29 PM

For me I would have to keep the A50 f1.4. I have this lens and it stays on my camera a lot.

topaz · 03-05-2013, 06:46 PM

Well, with some help from all of you...I've decided to sell all but the A35-105. Both my 50's are cherished, but the zoom gives me more options.

I've sold on here in the past and if I can figure it out again I'll post them. I sell a lot on the big "E", but I'd like to avoid the fees and give someone here a chance at a better price. Thanks to all of you for helping me pull the trigger on a decision.

Docrwm · 03-05-2013, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by topaz

Well, with some help from all of you...I've decided to sell all but the A35-105. Both my 50's are cherished, but the zoom gives me more options.

I've sold on here in the past and if I can figure it out again I'll post them. I sell a lot on the big "E", but I'd like to avoid the fees and give someone here a chance at a better price. Thanks to all of you for helping me pull the trigger on a decision.

Sorry you need to sell them. Glad we could help with the hard decision. Good luck with your sales.

topaz · 03-05-2013, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Sorry you need to sell them. Glad we could help with the hard decision. Good luck with your sales.

Thank you.

reeftool · 03-06-2013, 09:56 AM

I've been in that "forced to sell" situation and I feel your pain. Decades ago when I was out of work with two toddlers, I had to sell my gear at a shop and got virtually nothing for it. Today, you can at least get a fair price through the various internet options you have. For myself, I would keep either the 35-70 or 35-105 as they are much more practical on an aps-c DSLR. I don't use my 50's very often. The 70-210 wouldn't make a very useful one lens camera for most people.

topaz · 03-06-2013, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by reeftool

I've been in that "forced to sell" situation and I feel your pain. Decades ago when I was out of work with two toddlers, I had to sell my gear at a shop and got virtually nothing for it. Today, you can at least get a fair price through the various internet options you have. For myself, I would keep either the 35-70 or 35-105 as they are much more practical on an aps-c DSLR. I don't use my 50's very often. The 70-210 wouldn't make a very useful one lens camera for most people.

That's exactly what I have done...Kept the 35-105 (so far). However, might sell it too, instead of the 35-70...it's worth more...And the 35-70 is very good...may really be under rated. I've gotten some of my best images with that little guy.

03-05-2013, 05:02 PM	#1
topaz Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 106	Another "Which Lens To Keep" Question... Let's say you enjoyed general photography, but for one reason or another ($), you had to sell off everything except one lens...A K200 D was your camera body...And your current battery of lenses were: Pentax A 50/f1.4, Pentax A 35/f2.8, Pentax A 50/f2.8 macro, Pentax A Zoom 35-70/f4, Pentax A Zoom 35-105/f3.5 and a Pentax A Zoom 70-210/f4. I realize this may be a silly question to most of you, and I know the reasons of why to keep a particular lens due to it's individual attributes, but I'm having a heck of a time deciding. Every time I think I've made a decision, I get sentimental and can't commit. I'm just needing some "what would you do" opinions...So, if you don't mind, please humor me. Thank you.

03-05-2013, 05:21 PM	#5
PPPPPP42 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 947	Yup no argument, having used and owned almost that whole list you want to keep the A35-105 F 3.5. It will adequately or completely do what every other lens on that list can (even has decent macro shift built in) and is of very high quality. EDIT: Keep the A70-210 F4 also, they aren't worth crap on the used market these days due mostly to way to many being built (not a quality issue), and you will enjoy having the extra reach of the 210. It is also handy since you can back out to 70mm and use the macro shift for close focus which is an issue with many tele's. Those 2 zooms make a nice set. Last edited by PPPPPP42; 03-05-2013 at 05:27 PM.

03-05-2013, 05:36 PM	#8
PPPPPP42 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 947	Originally posted by kerrowdown I'd have to keep the Pentax A 50/f1.4, as IMHO is good all rounder every day use lens. If he had a film camera I would totally agree with you, but with APSC I find I never use mine except on my film bodies unless I need the speed and don't mind the tiny view. Its just too narrow a FOV for most anything I want to take a picture of. Same situation with the nifty macro prime. The A35 F2.8 would be a better one lens answer if he wanted a prime (basically the APSC 50mm). EDIT: (I like to edit it seems) I still say the primes will get you the best resale price and be easy to sell (all 3 are desirable) The 35-105 zoom is critical to keep and the 70-210 is worth more for you than you could get selling it. The 35-70 F4 I would recommend selling anyways as it is good but is totally covered by the better 35-105 F3.5. Last edited by PPPPPP42; 03-05-2013 at 05:43 PM.

03-06-2013, 09:56 AM	#14
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,554	I've been in that "forced to sell" situation and I feel your pain. Decades ago when I was out of work with two toddlers, I had to sell my gear at a shop and got virtually nothing for it. Today, you can at least get a fair price through the various internet options you have. For myself, I would keep either the 35-70 or 35-105 as they are much more practical on an aps-c DSLR. I don't use my 50's very often. The 70-210 wouldn't make a very useful one lens camera for most people. Last edited by reeftool; 03-06-2013 at 09:57 AM. Reason: spelling

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03-05-2013, 05:13 PM	#2
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	sell everything, buy K-01 with 40XS. 35-105/f3.5 sounds good.

03-05-2013, 05:15 PM	#3
alphanerd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 119	Well, I was going to answer Pentax-F 50mm f2.8 Macro of my own lenses, so I guess it's the Pentax-A 50mm f2.8 Macro from that list.

03-05-2013, 05:18 PM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	35-105 of all those if it were only 1.

03-05-2013, 05:24 PM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by topaz Which Lens To Keep This is a horrible situation, parting with lenses in mean. I'd have to keep the Pentax A 50/f1.4, as IMHO is good all rounder every day use lens.

03-05-2013, 05:34 PM	#7
topaz Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 106 Original Poster	Originally posted by PPPPPP42 Yup no argument, having used and owned almost that whole list you want to keep the A35-105 F 3.5. It will adequately or completely do what every other lens on that list can (even has decent macro shift built in) and is of very high quality. EDIT: Keep the A70-210 F4 also, they aren't worth crap on the used market these days due mostly to way to many being built (not a quality issue), and you will enjoy having the extra reach of the 210. It is also handy since you can back out to 70mm and use the macro shift for close focus which is an issue with many tele's. Those 2 zooms make a nice set. This has been the direction I've been leaning (A35-105)...Seems like it would give me the most bang for my buck, so to speak. Although I haven't owned it very long and haven't used it enough to "fall in love" with it yet.

03-05-2013, 06:17 PM	#9
topaz Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 106 Original Poster	Originally posted by PPPPPP42 If he had a film camera I would totally agree with you, but with APSC I find I never use mine except on my film bodies unless I need the speed and don't mind the tiny view. Its just too narrow a FOV for most anything I want to take a picture of. Same situation with the nifty macro prime. The A35 F2.8 would be a better one lens answer if he wanted a prime (basically the APSC 50mm). EDIT: (I like to edit it seems) I still say the primes will get you the best resale price and be easy to sell (all 3 are desirable) The 35-105 zoom is critical to keep and the 70-210 is worth more for you than you could get selling it. The 35-70 F4 I would recommend selling anyways as it is good but is totally covered by the better 35-105 F3.5. Great ideas...

03-05-2013, 06:29 PM	#10
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	For me I would have to keep the A50 f1.4. I have this lens and it stays on my camera a lot.

03-05-2013, 06:46 PM	#11
topaz Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 106 Original Poster	Well, with some help from all of you...I've decided to sell all but the A35-105. Both my 50's are cherished, but the zoom gives me more options. I've sold on here in the past and if I can figure it out again I'll post them. I sell a lot on the big "E", but I'd like to avoid the fees and give someone here a chance at a better price. Thanks to all of you for helping me pull the trigger on a decision.

03-05-2013, 06:51 PM	#12
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by topaz Well, with some help from all of you...I've decided to sell all but the A35-105. Both my 50's are cherished, but the zoom gives me more options. I've sold on here in the past and if I can figure it out again I'll post them. I sell a lot on the big "E", but I'd like to avoid the fees and give someone here a chance at a better price. Thanks to all of you for helping me pull the trigger on a decision. Sorry you need to sell them. Glad we could help with the hard decision. Good luck with your sales.

03-05-2013, 07:02 PM	#13
topaz Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 106 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm Sorry you need to sell them. Glad we could help with the hard decision. Good luck with your sales. Thank you.

03-06-2013, 10:35 AM	#15
topaz Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 106 Original Poster	Originally posted by reeftool I've been in that "forced to sell" situation and I feel your pain. Decades ago when I was out of work with two toddlers, I had to sell my gear at a shop and got virtually nothing for it. Today, you can at least get a fair price through the various internet options you have. For myself, I would keep either the 35-70 or 35-105 as they are much more practical on an aps-c DSLR. I don't use my 50's very often. The 70-210 wouldn't make a very useful one lens camera for most people. That's exactly what I have done...Kept the 35-105 (so far). However, might sell it too, instead of the 35-70...it's worth more...And the 35-70 is very good...may really be under rated. I've gotten some of my best images with that little guy.