Manual Lenses for K-30????

**jatrax** · 05-30-2014, 10:24 AM

Personally I think when folks start arguing the merits of various fast Pentax 50mm's they are just splitting hairs. Or maybe I just don't have the refined visual palette to appreciate the differences. They are all remarkably good to my eye and though they have subtle individual quirks, you won't go wrong with any of them.

haviet · 05-30-2014, 10:37 AM

Great. Thanks guys.

So, I'll have this on my watch list.

SMC M 50 f1.7
SMC M 135 f3.5

I just ordered the DA 35mm f2.4, so that will be my primary shooting lens. The manual lenses will be for fun, or when I am not shooting kids running about.

Kendigitize · 05-31-2014, 04:33 AM

The M-100mm 2.8 is another very sharp lens and the M-200 f4 for longer shots is nice. As mentioned before by others, if you find an A-series of any lens, and it's in your budget, go for it.

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05-30-2014, 10:24 AM	#16
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Personally I think when folks start arguing the merits of various fast Pentax 50mm's they are just splitting hairs. Or maybe I just don't have the refined visual palette to appreciate the differences. They are all remarkably good to my eye and though they have subtle individual quirks, you won't go wrong with any of them.

05-30-2014, 10:37 AM	#17
haviet Forum Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 70 Original Poster	Great. Thanks guys. So, I'll have this on my watch list. SMC M 50 f1.7 SMC M 135 f3.5 I just ordered the DA 35mm f2.4, so that will be my primary shooting lens. The manual lenses will be for fun, or when I am not shooting kids running about.

05-31-2014, 04:33 AM	#18
Kendigitize Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 324	The M-100mm 2.8 is another very sharp lens and the M-200 f4 for longer shots is nice. As mentioned before by others, if you find an A-series of any lens, and it's in your budget, go for it.