OK, which lens should I get next?

kshapero · 01-02-2015, 06:36 AM

I do love the 20-40. I am a fan boy of quality construction and metal. I actually am mainly a prime lens guy but WR is a big appeal to me.If those DA Limited Primes were WR's, I would probably have skipped the 20-40.

**TER-OR** · 01-02-2015, 06:56 AM

If you want really really wide, I'd consider the Sigma 8-16. That's a special lens, there's nothing like it. I'm considering getting one, once my budget settles down again, even though I have a 10-17 -they're very different.

The 55-300 is versatile and small enough you can carry it around on hikes. Everything is a compromise, but that one hits most of the marks. Plus, you can get it in WR format now.

MikeD · 01-02-2015, 08:41 AM

I'd go with the 15 and 60-250* two great lenses. I know the 300 prime is a great lens but limited in use. The 60-250 has great IQ and versatility that the 300 does not have. Also might look at a 90 or 100 macro.

**bpv_UW** · 01-02-2015, 08:18 PM

Agree with prior suggestion of 15 and 77. You'll love both.

MikeD · 01-04-2015, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by kh1234567890

You'll soon get bored with the DA15. Get the DA70 Ltd.

I have a DA15 on my wish list but have never used one, why would someone get bored, I don't want to waste money as that lens isn't cheap.

**filoxophy** · 01-04-2015, 06:37 PM

Judgment call, of course. He's saying that for him a wide angle runs its course...for you maybe a 70mm tele runs its course. That's all.

DSims · 01-05-2015, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by MikeD

I know the 300 prime is a great lens but limited in use. The 60-250 has great IQ and versatility that the 300 does not have.

Have you shot a *300 very much? I don't know of many F/FA/DA*300 owners who'd call it "limited in use," because the % of interesting/compelling shots it turns out is very high. The DA*60-250 has obvious uses and benefits from its zoom range, but the aperture is slightly slower in practice (often must stop down slightly more for "near-optimal" IQ) - plus that's at wider angles of view, so it can't produce the kind of look and subject isolation (while still being quite sharp) that the *300s at f/4-f/5 can.

In fact, there are those of us who consider a lens with a fast aperture that has very good IQ at/near wide open to be just as versatile as a zoom (and maybe slightly more so).

Last edited by DSims; 01-05-2015 at 12:29 AM.

sterretje · 01-07-2015, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

All you have is the 20-40?

Anything wrong with that

Sounds like a high quality start setup.

If I would have known what I know now, I would have bought a K10D + FA31Ltd as a start setup when I switched to digital 6 years ago. Would have added a 55-300 a little later (I live in wildlife country) later and probably a UWA (prime or zoom) years and years later or never.

Docrwm · 01-07-2015, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by sterretje

Anything wrong with that

Sounds like a high quality start setup.

If I would have known what I know now, I would have bought a K10D + FA31Ltd as a start setup when I switched to digital 6 years ago. Would have added a 55-300 a little later (I live in wildlife country) later and probably a UWA (prime or zoom) years and years later or never.

Just surprised.

ppppsssstttt · 01-07-2015, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Just surprised.

I sold a bunch of lenses (M, F, and DA included) as well as my Q kit to finally land a 20-40mm and 40 XS as the only lenses in my "collection".

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01-02-2015, 06:36 AM	#16
kshapero Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 437 Original Poster	I do love the 20-40. I am a fan boy of quality construction and metal. I actually am mainly a prime lens guy but WR is a big appeal to me.If those DA Limited Primes were WR's, I would probably have skipped the 20-40.

01-02-2015, 06:56 AM	#17
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	If you want really really wide, I'd consider the Sigma 8-16. That's a special lens, there's nothing like it. I'm considering getting one, once my budget settles down again, even though I have a 10-17 -they're very different. The 55-300 is versatile and small enough you can carry it around on hikes. Everything is a compromise, but that one hits most of the marks. Plus, you can get it in WR format now.

01-02-2015, 08:41 AM	#18
MikeD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: traverse city MI Posts: 346	I'd go with the 15 and 60-250* two great lenses. I know the 300 prime is a great lens but limited in use. The 60-250 has great IQ and versatility that the 300 does not have. Also might look at a 90 or 100 macro.

01-02-2015, 08:18 PM	#19
bpv_UW Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 765	Agree with prior suggestion of 15 and 77. You'll love both.

01-04-2015, 03:36 PM	#20
MikeD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: traverse city MI Posts: 346	Originally posted by kh1234567890 You'll soon get bored with the DA15. Get the DA70 Ltd. I have a DA15 on my wish list but have never used one, why would someone get bored, I don't want to waste money as that lens isn't cheap.

01-04-2015, 06:37 PM	#21
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Judgment call, of course. He's saying that for him a wide angle runs its course...for you maybe a 70mm tele runs its course. That's all.

01-05-2015, 12:23 AM	#22
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Originally posted by MikeD I know the 300 prime is a great lens but limited in use. The 60-250 has great IQ and versatility that the 300 does not have. Have you shot a 300 very much? I don't know of many F/FA/DA300 owners who'd call it "limited in use," because the % of interesting/compelling shots it turns out is very high. The DA60-250 has obvious uses and benefits from its zoom range, but the aperture is slightly slower in practice (often must stop down slightly more for "near-optimal" IQ) - plus that's at wider angles of view, so it can't produce the kind of look and subject isolation (while still being quite sharp) that the 300s at f/4-f/5 can. In fact, there are those of us who consider a lens with a fast aperture that has very good IQ at/near wide open to be just as versatile as a zoom (and maybe slightly more so). Last edited by DSims; 01-05-2015 at 12:29 AM.

01-07-2015, 08:51 AM	#23
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by Docrwm All you have is the 20-40? Anything wrong with that Sounds like a high quality start setup. If I would have known what I know now, I would have bought a K10D + FA31Ltd as a start setup when I switched to digital 6 years ago. Would have added a 55-300 a little later (I live in wildlife country) later and probably a UWA (prime or zoom) years and years later or never.

01-07-2015, 09:17 AM	#24
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by sterretje Anything wrong with that Sounds like a high quality start setup. If I would have known what I know now, I would have bought a K10D + FA31Ltd as a start setup when I switched to digital 6 years ago. Would have added a 55-300 a little later (I live in wildlife country) later and probably a UWA (prime or zoom) years and years later or never. Just surprised.

01-07-2015, 08:27 PM	#25
ppppsssstttt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 152	Originally posted by Docrwm Just surprised. I sold a bunch of lenses (M, F, and DA included) as well as my Q kit to finally land a 20-40mm and 40 XS as the only lenses in my "collection".