Lens Porn: All 10 Limited Primes!

dansamy · 11-27-2013, 02:52 AM

Originally posted by Adam

The green ones have been discontinued. There will be some nice black friday deals on the remaining stock at B&H this weekend.

The red versions are now available worldwide.

Like fire sale prices?

bdery · 11-27-2013, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by fuent104

I am so jealous of anyone who has Limiteds. Or any auto-focus prime, to be honest.

The 40 is quite cheap, especially considering its quality. The DA40 XS is not a limited, but has great IQ and is even cheaper.

Originally posted by Dan

I would also note that there is no comparable lineup from Nikon, Canon, or Sony. The combination of small size, excellent "real world" performance and superb aesthetics makes these lenses a pleasure to use.

I completely concur. These lenses are one of the reasons my Nikonian friends are sometimes jealous of Pentax. The only thing they have coming close is the 28, 50 and 85 f1.8 package:

But these are ludicrously huge (and faster of course) so they don't compare at all.

Originally posted by dansamy

Like fire sale prices?

There have been discounts already for a little while. There should be even better discounts during Black Friday but they won't be giving them away

OldNoob · 11-27-2013, 05:36 PM

Maybe its just the lighting or angle,, but that HD lens looks oddly lacking in glass color.

Adam · 11-27-2013, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by OldNoob

Maybe its just the lighting or angle,, but that HD lens looks oddly lacking in glass color.

The glass appears to have a different color due to the new coatings. There will be some side-by-side photos in the review

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ducdao · 11-27-2013, 06:00 PM

@adam I'm more interested in the softbox you were using to shoot these. Mind to share which one?

Adam · 11-27-2013, 06:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ducdao

@adam I'm more interested in the softbox you were using to shoot these. Mind to share which one?

It's the B&H Impact XL light shed:

Impact Two-Light Digital Light Shed Kit - 24 x 24" DLS-XLK

fuent104 · 11-27-2013, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by bdery

The DA40 XS is not a limited, but has great IQ and is even cheaper.

That lens is on my radar, as is the F 50 f1.7. I'd really prefer something around 70 - 85mm, but there is no such lens I can afford in the k-mount. I'd like the XS, but the filter thread might be an issue with me. Darn choices! I think something like the F 501.7 might be best for me. Or an FA50 f1.7, if I can find it for a price I can afford.

jimr-pdx · 11-27-2013, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by fuent104

... Darn choices! I think something like the F 501.7 might be best for me. Or an FA50 f1.7, if I can find it for a price I can afford.

I just picked up a DA50/1.8, sounds like that would work for you - and your 'finance minister' will be grateful.

I've always thought red was a Pentax color so I like the new shade. Not enough to pay the current premium, but it's OK.

fuent104 · 11-27-2013, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

I just picked up a DA50/1.8, sounds like that would work for you - and your 'finance minister' will be grateful.

I'm sure you're right.

By the end of 2014, I think I will own at least 1 K-mount autofocus prime.

11-27-2013, 06:04 PM - 1 Like	#36
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11-27-2013, 02:52 AM	#31
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by Adam The green ones have been discontinued. There will be some nice black friday deals on the remaining stock at B&H this weekend. The red versions are now available worldwide. Like fire sale prices?

11-27-2013, 06:22 AM	#32
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by fuent104 I am so jealous of anyone who has Limiteds. Or any auto-focus prime, to be honest. The 40 is quite cheap, especially considering its quality. The DA40 XS is not a limited, but has great IQ and is even cheaper. Originally posted by Dan I would also note that there is no comparable lineup from Nikon, Canon, or Sony. The combination of small size, excellent "real world" performance and superb aesthetics makes these lenses a pleasure to use. I completely concur. These lenses are one of the reasons my Nikonian friends are sometimes jealous of Pentax. The only thing they have coming close is the 28, 50 and 85 f1.8 package: But these are ludicrously huge (and faster of course) so they don't compare at all. Originally posted by dansamy Like fire sale prices? There have been discounts already for a little while. There should be even better discounts during Black Friday but they won't be giving them away

11-27-2013, 05:36 PM	#33
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	Maybe its just the lighting or angle,, but that HD lens looks oddly lacking in glass color.

11-27-2013, 05:44 PM	#34
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Originally posted by OldNoob Maybe its just the lighting or angle,, but that HD lens looks oddly lacking in glass color. The glass appears to have a different color due to the new coatings. There will be some side-by-side photos in the review Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

11-27-2013, 06:00 PM	#35
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	@adam I'm more interested in the softbox you were using to shoot these. Mind to share which one?

11-27-2013, 07:37 PM	#37
fuent104 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by bdery The DA40 XS is not a limited, but has great IQ and is even cheaper. That lens is on my radar, as is the F 50 f1.7. I'd really prefer something around 70 - 85mm, but there is no such lens I can afford in the k-mount. I'd like the XS, but the filter thread might be an issue with me. Darn choices! I think something like the F 501.7 might be best for me. Or an FA50 f1.7, if I can find it for a price I can afford.

11-27-2013, 07:43 PM	#38
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Originally posted by fuent104 ... Darn choices! I think something like the F 501.7 might be best for me. Or an FA50 f1.7, if I can find it for a price I can afford. I just picked up a DA50/1.8, sounds like that would work for you - and your 'finance minister' will be grateful. I've always thought red was a Pentax color so I like the new shade. Not enough to pay the current premium, but it's OK.

11-27-2013, 10:51 PM	#39
fuent104 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by jimr-pdx I just picked up a DA50/1.8, sounds like that would work for you - and your 'finance minister' will be grateful. I'm sure you're right. By the end of 2014, I think I will own at least 1 K-mount autofocus prime.