I Don't "Need" Another Lens...

tabl10s · 04-22-2013, 02:12 PM

but LBA is calling. What should I get(primes only please)?

Docrwm · 04-22-2013, 02:17 PM

SMC Pentax-FA* 85mm F1.4 [IF] Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database ;)

Adam · 04-22-2013, 02:24 PM

I'd say you're missing a macro lens, like the dfa 100

scratchpaddy · 04-22-2013, 02:31 PM

Get a Helios 40 (85mm f/1.5). Tons of fun, and bokeh unlike anything you've ever seen before.

Parallax · 04-22-2013, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I'd say you're missing a macro lens, like the dfa 100

Or the 35Ltd.

VisualDarkness · 04-22-2013, 02:58 PM

Da 560/5.6?

kenafein · 04-22-2013, 03:03 PM

You've got a pretty great set of lenses, that's for sure.

How about that new Samyang Tilt Shift lens? Or their 8mm fish-eye?

**kiwi_jono** · 04-22-2013, 03:35 PM

Yes absolutely you need another lens or ten!!!

Its critical to make sure you had a full set of DA Limiteds, FA 31/43/77 not to mention DA * primes as well.

Oh - I just saw you have most of them - there are some gaps though! FA85 for example.

(is that what you wanted to hear?)

Franky2step · 04-22-2013, 03:43 PM

There is the FA*24 f2 that you are missing, and I mean that if you don't have it, you are MISSING IT. Also, there are the Zeiss and Voigtlander manual focus lenses which you have somehow avoided, why I can't figure out. Man, you need to get serious with your lens buying addiction. You're starting to sound like a quitter! lol!!!

VisualDarkness · 04-22-2013, 03:59 PM

The DA* 55/1.4 for bad weather walkaround!

Kozlok · 04-22-2013, 04:31 PM

I don't see ANY Takumars on that list. Shame. You should get a Tak 55. The Helios 44 looks like nothing else, so it has that going for it. Both of these slot between your 43 and 77. The Helios is almost exactly halfway between.

Then again, there's the Zeiss Pancolar. I don't have one, but it's up near the top of my LBA list. The bokeh is also unique, very smeary.

Sandy Hancock · 04-22-2013, 04:40 PM

Switch that Sigma 300 for the DA*300. DA*55 to compliment it. Add the DFA100WR and you have three killer WR primes.
Then there's the FA*85....

DSims · 04-22-2013, 04:49 PM

Since you're looking at primes only you don't realize you need a DA10-17 or Sigma 8-16.

tabl10s · 04-22-2013, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Or the 35Ltd.

Thinking about.

tabl10s · 04-22-2013, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Switch that Sigma 300 for the DA*300. DA*55 to compliment it. Add the DFA100WR and you have three killer WR primes.
Then there's the FA*85....

Always wanted a 2.8.

04-22-2013, 02:12 PM	#1
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04-22-2013, 02:24 PM	#3
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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Adam I'd say you're missing a macro lens, like the dfa 100 Or the 35Ltd.

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kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Yes absolutely you need another lens or ten!!! Its critical to make sure you had a full set of DA Limiteds, FA 31/43/77 not to mention DA * primes as well. Oh - I just saw you have most of them - there are some gaps though! FA85 for example. (is that what you wanted to hear?)

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Franky2step Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 793	There is the FA*24 f2 that you are missing, and I mean that if you don't have it, you are MISSING IT. Also, there are the Zeiss and Voigtlander manual focus lenses which you have somehow avoided, why I can't figure out. Man, you need to get serious with your lens buying addiction. You're starting to sound like a quitter! lol!!!

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VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	The DA* 55/1.4 for bad weather walkaround!

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Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I don't see ANY Takumars on that list. Shame. You should get a Tak 55. The Helios 44 looks like nothing else, so it has that going for it. Both of these slot between your 43 and 77. The Helios is almost exactly halfway between. Then again, there's the Zeiss Pancolar. I don't have one, but it's up near the top of my LBA list. The bokeh is also unique, very smeary.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Switch that Sigma 300 for the DA300. DA55 to compliment it. Add the DFA100WR and you have three killer WR primes. Then there's the FA*85....

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DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Since you're looking at primes only you don't realize you need a DA10-17 or Sigma 8-16.

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tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424 Original Poster	Originally posted by Parallax Or the 35Ltd. Thinking about.

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tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Switch that Sigma 300 for the DA300. DA55 to compliment it. Add the DFA100WR and you have three killer WR primes. Then there's the FA*85.... Always wanted a 2.8.