recommend a landscape lens for a K-01?

normhead · 11-29-2014, 09:54 PM

You sound like you might be a tamron 17-50 guy. Start with a zoom, go with a prime when you know what FL you shoot most.
Also never count out the DA 18-135. It's great trail lens. It's great all purpose lens, but probably not the best for interiors, but WR for hikes etc.
I like my 21 but it's not much better in the wide end than the 18-135 for low light. The 15 is worse than both of them. You have to use the Tamron 17-50 for that.

airbass · 12-05-2014, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by normhead

You sound like you might be a tamron 17-50 guy. Start with a zoom, go with a prime when you know what FL you shoot most.
Also never count out the DA 18-135. It's great trail lens. It's great all purpose lens, but probably not the best for interiors, but WR for hikes etc.
I like my 21 but it's not much better in the wide end than the 18-135 for low light. The 15 is worse than both of them. You have to use the Tamron 17-50 for that.

Indeed 21 is so weak that it barely matched 18-135?? Of course in the wide end.

someguy42 · 12-05-2014, 01:30 PM

If you want ultrawide, the Sigma 10-20 f/3.5-4.5 (or whatever) is a great lens that can be found pretty cheaply. That and a 17-50ish zoom (Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 is a nice budget choice), and you're pretty much covered for 95% of landscape needs.

Mach · 12-28-2014, 11:27 AM

I picked up the DA 21. So far I'm very happy with it. Thanks everyone!

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11-29-2014, 09:54 PM	#16
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	You sound like you might be a tamron 17-50 guy. Start with a zoom, go with a prime when you know what FL you shoot most. Also never count out the DA 18-135. It's great trail lens. It's great all purpose lens, but probably not the best for interiors, but WR for hikes etc. I like my 21 but it's not much better in the wide end than the 18-135 for low light. The 15 is worse than both of them. You have to use the Tamron 17-50 for that.

12-05-2014, 05:55 AM	#17
airbass New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 16	Originally posted by normhead You sound like you might be a tamron 17-50 guy. Start with a zoom, go with a prime when you know what FL you shoot most. Also never count out the DA 18-135. It's great trail lens. It's great all purpose lens, but probably not the best for interiors, but WR for hikes etc. I like my 21 but it's not much better in the wide end than the 18-135 for low light. The 15 is worse than both of them. You have to use the Tamron 17-50 for that. Indeed 21 is so weak that it barely matched 18-135?? Of course in the wide end.

12-05-2014, 01:30 PM	#18
someguy42 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 124	If you want ultrawide, the Sigma 10-20 f/3.5-4.5 (or whatever) is a great lens that can be found pretty cheaply. That and a 17-50ish zoom (Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 is a nice budget choice), and you're pretty much covered for 95% of landscape needs.

12-28-2014, 11:27 AM	#19
Mach Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PA/SC Posts: 47 Original Poster	I picked up the DA 21. So far I'm very happy with it. Thanks everyone!

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