Favorite 2 Pentax Lenses

**monochrome** · 05-13-2015, 08:14 AM

The 28/3.5 has some kind of ethereal quality I can't describe. The 43 is sublime. The 77 is always just . . . there. The K200 is stunning.

The 31/1.8 is a harsh mistress. Love/Hate relationships don't make my favorites list.

pathdoc · 05-13-2015, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

The 31/1.8 is a harsh mistress.

In what way? I had an opportunity to buy this lens and passed it by. I've heard a lot that's wonderful about it ever since, which put it on my "GET THIS SECOND-HAND NEXT TIME LIFE OFFERS YOU THE OPPORTUNITY, YOU GODDAMN STUPID TWIT!" list, but some idea of its potential foibles is also appreciated.

yorik · 05-13-2015, 09:13 AM

I can't answer for Monochrome, but for me - I love the rendering of the 31, but I'm not a fan of the focal length on APS-C. I would like to try it on the full-frame though (some day).

**monochrome** · 05-13-2015, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

In what way? I had an opportunity to buy this lens and passed it by. I've heard a lot that's wonderful about it ever since, which put it on my "GET THIS SECOND-HAND NEXT TIME LIFE OFFERS YOU THE OPPORTUNITY, YOU GODDAMN STUPID TWIT!" list, but some idea of its potential foibles is also appreciated.

Originally posted by yorik

I can't answer for Monochrome, but for me - I love the rendering of the 31, but I'm not a fan of the focal length on APS-C. I would like to try it on the full-frame though (some day).

Picture in your mind a nerd who for some reason has Kate Upton as his 'One Girl'. Much as she loves him, he just can't be happy because he's convinced he isn't adequate.

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05-13-2015, 08:14 AM	#106
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	The 28/3.5 has some kind of ethereal quality I can't describe. The 43 is sublime. The 77 is always just . . . there. The K200 is stunning. The 31/1.8 is a harsh mistress. Love/Hate relationships don't make my favorites list.

05-13-2015, 08:42 AM	#107
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by monochrome The 31/1.8 is a harsh mistress. In what way? I had an opportunity to buy this lens and passed it by. I've heard a lot that's wonderful about it ever since, which put it on my "GET THIS SECOND-HAND NEXT TIME LIFE OFFERS YOU THE OPPORTUNITY, YOU GODDAMN STUPID TWIT!" list, but some idea of its potential foibles is also appreciated.

05-13-2015, 09:13 AM	#108
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	I can't answer for Monochrome, but for me - I love the rendering of the 31, but I'm not a fan of the focal length on APS-C. I would like to try it on the full-frame though (some day).

05-13-2015, 10:22 AM	#109
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by pathdoc In what way? I had an opportunity to buy this lens and passed it by. I've heard a lot that's wonderful about it ever since, which put it on my "GET THIS SECOND-HAND NEXT TIME LIFE OFFERS YOU THE OPPORTUNITY, YOU GODDAMN STUPID TWIT!" list, but some idea of its potential foibles is also appreciated. Originally posted by yorik I can't answer for Monochrome, but for me - I love the rendering of the 31, but I'm not a fan of the focal length on APS-C. I would like to try it on the full-frame though (some day). Picture in your mind a nerd who for some reason has Kate Upton as his 'One Girl'. Much as she loves him, he just can't be happy because he's convinced he isn't adequate. And I agree about the FL on APSc, which is why I have an MZ-S. FWIW, my travel kit for Alpine Colorado next months is K-3 and MZ-S FA31 \| FA43 \| FA77 \| K135/2.5 \| K200/2.5 GorillaPod \| Filters \| Charger \| 2 batteries \| spare CR2's for MZ-S It all fits in one vintage medium Domke shoulder bag with the Postman's Pad.

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