Favorite 2 Pentax Lenses

jimr-pdx · 07-12-2014, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

Today, my answer is the SMC 17mm f/4 Fish-Eye and the DA40 Limited.

Definitely time to change my answer, now that the smcM85/2 is here. Simply an amazing lens, so that and the 40Ltd are my champs now.

timo · 07-13-2014, 04:12 AM

For travelling it would be the DA15 and the FA24-90. Over the years I've bought a whole cabinet-full of classic Ks and Ms, DA primes, and DA zooms, and the FA24-90 still gets the prize for the best combination of practical range, lightish weight and image quality. Don't see many of them around - I'm tempted to pick up another one, if I can find a good one, just in case mine finally wears out ...

My other faves, all of which make it sometimes into the travel bag, are the DA21, M and K 28s, M100, K105, M150. My DA50-200's better than its reputation.

dcpropilot · 05-10-2015, 11:44 AM

Wow, this thread has shown that there is such a wide range among users and their favorite two lenses. I'd have to say mine are now (with the K-3) the DA*16-50 and the DA*50-135

**hjoseph7** · 05-11-2015, 02:25 PM

20-40mm f2.8-4 and 31mm f1.8. Although I think the 77mm f1.8 and the 100mm f2.8 are fantastic lenses, they don't get the same type of usage as the prior two.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-11-2015, 02:36 PM - **1 Like**

If just two it would have to be my "Special Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2) and "Lady Luck” (SMC Pentax-A* 135mm F1.8).

But it really would be a tough call, if it were four I could be happy all day long be adding "Good Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 20mm F2.8) and “Sweetheart” (SMC Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) to these other two.

**monochrome** · 05-11-2015, 07:38 PM

I can answer one or I can answer five but I can't pick two.

Stavri · 05-11-2015, 07:42 PM

Two is such a strange and lonely number, picking one or three is a much easier decision.

Last edited by Stavri; 05-11-2015 at 08:01 PM.

**MrNPhoto** · 05-11-2015, 07:49 PM

FA* 85mm/f1.4 and the DA* 50-135mm/f2.8 - both lenses give exceptional results, and one or the other is always in the camera bag. The DA* surprised me with the quality of rendition when used as a portrait lens. The mighty 85mm, because f1.4. It's saved me at indoor events where the light was too low to use f2.8, and still delivered the shot.

Lightograph · 05-11-2015, 08:00 PM

Yes it is difficult to pick just two. I would rather split into two groups two primes and two zooms.

drypenn · 05-11-2015, 08:13 PM

My K50/1.2 and the FA43 if I am forced to pick two.

Lightograph · 05-11-2015, 08:20 PM

My choice would be 70mm and 15mm in Primes.

micromacro · 05-11-2015, 09:48 PM

For a moment it's 70mm f2.4 limited and M 75-150mm f4. It may change with more lenses

Still looking for perfect 28mm.

chrisfer · 05-11-2015, 10:44 PM

Just two : so 21mm & 70mm.

Abbazz · 05-12-2015, 01:15 AM

On APS-C: DA 15mm and DA 35 Macro
On full-frame (Sony A7): FA 20-35 and FA 50 Macro

You might have guessed I love to travel light...

Cheers!

Abbazz

hoopsontoast · 05-12-2015, 02:04 AM

FA20-35 and FA43 although the K85 and new FA135 might be close behind.

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07-12-2014, 08:56 PM	#76
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Originally posted by jimr-pdx Today, my answer is the SMC 17mm f/4 Fish-Eye and the DA40 Limited. Definitely time to change my answer, now that the smcM85/2 is here. Simply an amazing lens, so that and the 40Ltd are my champs now.

07-13-2014, 04:12 AM	#77
timo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: former Arsenal football stadium Photos: Gallery Posts: 431	For travelling it would be the DA15 and the FA24-90. Over the years I've bought a whole cabinet-full of classic Ks and Ms, DA primes, and DA zooms, and the FA24-90 still gets the prize for the best combination of practical range, lightish weight and image quality. Don't see many of them around - I'm tempted to pick up another one, if I can find a good one, just in case mine finally wears out ... My other faves, all of which make it sometimes into the travel bag, are the DA21, M and K 28s, M100, K105, M150. My DA50-200's better than its reputation.

05-10-2015, 11:44 AM	#78
dcpropilot Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vermont Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 941 Original Poster	Wow, this thread has shown that there is such a wide range among users and their favorite two lenses. I'd have to say mine are now (with the K-3) the DA16-50 and the DA50-135

05-11-2015, 02:25 PM	#79
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,046	20-40mm f2.8-4 and 31mm f1.8. Although I think the 77mm f1.8 and the 100mm f2.8 are fantastic lenses, they don't get the same type of usage as the prior two.

05-11-2015, 02:36 PM - 1 Like	#80
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	If just two it would have to be my "Special Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2) and "Lady Luck” (SMC Pentax-A* 135mm F1.8). But it really would be a tough call, if it were four I could be happy all day long be adding "Good Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 20mm F2.8) and “Sweetheart” (SMC Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) to these other two.

05-11-2015, 07:38 PM	#81
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I can answer one or I can answer five but I can't pick two.

05-11-2015, 07:42 PM	#82
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Two is such a strange and lonely number, picking one or three is a much easier decision. Last edited by Stavri; 05-11-2015 at 08:01 PM.

05-11-2015, 07:49 PM	#83
MrNPhoto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 276	FA* 85mm/f1.4 and the DA* 50-135mm/f2.8 - both lenses give exceptional results, and one or the other is always in the camera bag. The DA* surprised me with the quality of rendition when used as a portrait lens. The mighty 85mm, because f1.4. It's saved me at indoor events where the light was too low to use f2.8, and still delivered the shot.

05-11-2015, 08:00 PM	#84
Lightograph Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Herndon VA Posts: 34	Yes it is difficult to pick just two. I would rather split into two groups two primes and two zooms.

05-11-2015, 08:13 PM	#85
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	My K50/1.2 and the FA43 if I am forced to pick two.

05-11-2015, 08:20 PM	#86
Lightograph Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Herndon VA Posts: 34	My choice would be 70mm and 15mm in Primes.

05-11-2015, 09:48 PM	#87
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	For a moment it's 70mm f2.4 limited and M 75-150mm f4. It may change with more lenses Still looking for perfect 28mm.

05-11-2015, 10:44 PM	#88
chrisfer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Albi, Tarn, France Photos: Albums Posts: 101	Just two : so 21mm & 70mm.

05-12-2015, 01:15 AM	#89
Abbazz Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 667	On APS-C: DA 15mm and DA 35 Macro On full-frame (Sony A7): FA 20-35 and FA 50 Macro You might have guessed I love to travel light... Cheers! Abbazz

05-12-2015, 02:04 AM	#90
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	FA20-35 and FA43 although the K85 and new FA135 might be close behind.