Favorite 2 Pentax Lenses

lytrytyr · 06-25-2014, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by Glen

Won't anyone pick the new DA 20-40?

I certainly will, and then it's a tossup between the A50/1.2 and the DA 35 Ltd Macro.

noelpolar · 06-25-2014, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by peterjcb

...if I had to choose just two then the DA15 and FA31

.....but realistically the FA43, FA77 and the DA55-300 just missed the cut by a micro hair.
I seriously could live with just those five if I had to.

and a tough life it would be to......

MPrince · 06-25-2014, 06:07 PM

DA18-135 for its versatility and WR.

DA70 for portraits & IQ.

howieb101 · 06-26-2014, 12:48 AM

FA35mm F2 (across the table people shots); and
SMC-F135mm F2.8 (outdoor portraits).

---------- Post added 06-26-2014 at 12:50 AM ----------

Originally posted by howieb101

FA35mm F2 (across the table people shots); and
SMC-F135mm F2.8 (outdoor portraits).

Honourable 3rd: DA*50-135 F2.8. Stellar image quality.

chickenandavocado · 06-27-2014, 08:06 PM

Fa31 and fa77 without a doubt!

beemac · 06-27-2014, 08:41 PM

da* 60-250 it never disappoints
FA 35 F2 small and sharp

jddwoods · 06-28-2014, 04:12 AM

Originally posted by dcpropilot

I did a search here and on dcreview.com; this question was posed several years ago, but with the introductions of the newer Pentax offerings of WR, HD as well as cheaper primes, I wonder if many of those that had favorite Pentax lenses may have changed over time. If there were 2 lenses that you could keep, what would they be and why?

Mine would probably be my SMC-F 1.7 and my new HD 55-300 WR.

My favorites depending on the shooting I will be doing: DA 21 Limited and DA 35 mm Limited Macro or DFA 100 MM WR Macro.

Trudger1272 · 06-28-2014, 03:58 PM

At this moment FA31 Ltd as my normal prime and FA100 2.8 Macro for macro, close-ups and portraits.

But this is subject to change constantly considering a major component of my LBA is:
Being never satisfied with what I have!"
I'm sure many would agree!

starbase218 · 06-28-2014, 04:25 PM

Maybe I'll say... 17-70/4 and 50-135/2.8 for today.

**bkpix** · 06-28-2014, 05:29 PM

21 + 70 = Travel.

Nicolas06 · 06-29-2014, 03:51 AM

For now, this is DA21 & DA*50-135. Can get most of my shoots with this combo and I really like what they can do.

My only concern is 50-135 being too huge/heavy. But man, it does a fantastic job and would require at least 2 primes to replace... And there not 135mm prime out there.

Sandy Hancock · 06-29-2014, 04:20 AM

FA77 definitely, and a toss-up between the FA31 and DA*300. The DA*300 wins in a penalty shoot-out.

TedW · 06-29-2014, 05:13 PM

Two lens are difficult now. The one for sure is my 18-135 WR because if covers a great range and is just a really nice lens. Then I guess I would go with my 55-300 because I love taking pictures of birds and wildlife. It would be tough to forgo the Sigma 10-20 and I would have to give serious thought to going with the 300 over the 55-300.

mikeSF · 06-29-2014, 05:29 PM

K-mount: FA77 & FA31
645D: A35 and A120

derekkite · 06-29-2014, 05:43 PM

I have two bodies. One has the DA*300 with or without TC. Vast majority of my shots are with this lens.

The second body has cycled between the 12-24, F100 2.8 macro and now 35mm 2.4 limited. Not quite sure, but I think it might stay for a while.

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06-25-2014, 02:03 PM	#46
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Glen Won't anyone pick the new DA 20-40? I certainly will, and then it's a tossup between the A50/1.2 and the DA 35 Ltd Macro.

06-25-2014, 03:30 PM	#47
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by peterjcb ...if I had to choose just two then the DA15 and FA31 .....but realistically the FA43, FA77 and the DA55-300 just missed the cut by a micro hair. I seriously could live with just those five if I had to. and a tough life it would be to......

06-25-2014, 06:07 PM	#48
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	DA18-135 for its versatility and WR. DA70 for portraits & IQ.

06-26-2014, 12:48 AM	#49
howieb101 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 594	FA35mm F2 (across the table people shots); and SMC-F135mm F2.8 (outdoor portraits). ---------- Post added 06-26-2014 at 12:50 AM ---------- Originally posted by howieb101 FA35mm F2 (across the table people shots); and SMC-F135mm F2.8 (outdoor portraits). Honourable 3rd: DA*50-135 F2.8. Stellar image quality.

06-27-2014, 08:06 PM	#50
chickenandavocado Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 327	Fa31 and fa77 without a doubt!

06-27-2014, 08:41 PM	#51
beemac New Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17	da* 60-250 it never disappoints FA 35 F2 small and sharp

06-28-2014, 04:12 AM	#52
jddwoods Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,035	Originally posted by dcpropilot I did a search here and on dcreview.com; this question was posed several years ago, but with the introductions of the newer Pentax offerings of WR, HD as well as cheaper primes, I wonder if many of those that had favorite Pentax lenses may have changed over time. If there were 2 lenses that you could keep, what would they be and why? Mine would probably be my SMC-F 1.7 and my new HD 55-300 WR. My favorites depending on the shooting I will be doing: DA 21 Limited and DA 35 mm Limited Macro or DFA 100 MM WR Macro.

06-28-2014, 03:58 PM	#53
Trudger1272 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Albums Posts: 288	At this moment FA31 Ltd as my normal prime and FA100 2.8 Macro for macro, close-ups and portraits. But this is subject to change constantly considering a major component of my LBA is: Being never satisfied with what I have!" I'm sure many would agree!

06-28-2014, 04:25 PM	#54
starbase218 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy, Universe Posts: 1,119	Maybe I'll say... 17-70/4 and 50-135/2.8 for today.

06-28-2014, 05:29 PM	#55
bkpix Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Creswell, Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 568	21 + 70 = Travel.

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06-29-2014, 03:51 AM	#56
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	For now, this is DA21 & DA*50-135. Can get most of my shoots with this combo and I really like what they can do. My only concern is 50-135 being too huge/heavy. But man, it does a fantastic job and would require at least 2 primes to replace... And there not 135mm prime out there.

06-29-2014, 04:20 AM	#57
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	FA77 definitely, and a toss-up between the FA31 and DA300. The DA300 wins in a penalty shoot-out.

06-29-2014, 05:13 PM	#58
TedW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 241	Two lens are difficult now. The one for sure is my 18-135 WR because if covers a great range and is just a really nice lens. Then I guess I would go with my 55-300 because I love taking pictures of birds and wildlife. It would be tough to forgo the Sigma 10-20 and I would have to give serious thought to going with the 300 over the 55-300.

06-29-2014, 05:29 PM	#59
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	K-mount: FA77 & FA31 645D: A35 and A120

06-29-2014, 05:43 PM	#60
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	I have two bodies. One has the DA*300 with or without TC. Vast majority of my shots are with this lens. The second body has cycled between the 12-24, F100 2.8 macro and now 35mm 2.4 limited. Not quite sure, but I think it might stay for a while.