LBA it will always win... in the end

Driline · 01-10-2015, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by Conqueror

Possibly. I doubt I have the ability currently to make the most of a 645d/z though.

This is my lineup now (pretty happy):

K-5iis
15mm DA f4
31mm FA f1.8
55mm DA* f1.4
100mm DFA f2.8
55-300mm DA f3.5-f5.8 (metal mount)

The long zoom is the weakest part of the setup, but I don't use long FL that much.

I think the LBA is in check.

I think that's a great line up. Save for the long end as you stated, but still very nice. The only lens I have in common with you is the FA 31. See my signature.

VoiceOfReason · 01-10-2015, 09:00 AM

Here's my standard K mount stuff lineup. You can see why I am satisfied with what I have since I simply can't fall in love with primes like you guys have. I've sold most primes I've had before.

K3
K5
K-01 full spectrum
Q10 red
SF1
O-GPS1
Pentax DA18-135WR
Pentax DA 40xs f/2.8
Pentax F 50 f/1.7
Takumar F 70-210 f/4-5.6
Pentax F 28-80 f/3.5-4.5
Pentax 02 Zoom
Pentax 1.7 AF adapter
Sigma 150-500 f/5-6.3 HSM
Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 HSM Art
Sigma 24-70 HSM f/2.8
Sigma 70-300 DL Macro
Sigma 8-16 f/4.5-5.6
Tamron 17-50 f/2.8
Tamron 70-200 f/2.8.
AF 540 FGZ
Opteka EF790DG-P Super
DBG5

Driline · 01-10-2015, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

You can see why I am satisfied with what I have since I simply can't fall in love with primes like you guys have.

The door swings both ways when it comes to primes and zooms for me

I like them both. Your Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 looks very interesting though. If I didn't have the DA*50-135 I'd be all over that lens.

VoiceOfReason · 01-10-2015, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by Driline

The door swings both ways when it comes to primes and zooms for me

I like them both. Your Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 looks very interesting though. If I didn't have the DA*50-135 I'd be all over that lens.

The Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 is quite sharp and fast focusing on my K3.

r0ckstarr · 01-10-2015, 09:32 AM - **1 Like**

I wouldn't mind having her Sigma 150-500.

zzeitg · 01-10-2015, 01:07 PM

LBA victorious again... So now I have Sigma 150-500 and a used FA 20-35 at home.

VoiceOfReason · 01-10-2015, 06:41 PM

You will like the 150-500!

Driline · 01-10-2015, 07:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

I wouldn't mind having her Sigma 150-500.

How do you know she's a she? My avatar is a picture of my wife on her Harley. Not me

Hmmmm somehow that sentence could also be misconstrued LOL.

Conqueror · 01-11-2015, 05:36 AM

Pretty happy with the latest acquisition. Slightly wider than the 35mm I had.

But now .. hmm I could do with something between the 15 and 31.... gaaahhhh!

**Des** · 01-11-2015, 05:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Conqueror

55-300mm DA f3.5-f5.8 (metal mount) The long zoom is the weakest part of the setup, but I don't use long FL that much. I think the LBA is in check.

DA*300 f4. You know you want it. You are just in denial.

zzeitg · 01-11-2015, 05:55 AM

I think the title of this thread might be alternated to something like "Support your LBA!" or "LBA is not a crime!"

**Kerrowdown** · 01-11-2015, 05:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

I may be one of the only ones on the site who has never been tempted to buy that lens. Or the 43 or 77.

No your not alone, I've never been tempted, just happy as I am with my "Ladies".

**Des** · 01-11-2015, 05:16 PM

You already have a harem Kerrowdown. You don't need another princess.

**monochrome** · 01-11-2015, 05:23 PM

I know we can block entire Fora, such as the FF Forum. I wonder if it is possible to block the Marektplace Forum.

r0ckstarr · 01-11-2015, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I know we can block entire Fora, such as the FF Forum. I wonder if it is possible to block the Marektplace Forum.

If you block the Marketplace forum, it'll cost you more money because you'll start browsing places like B&H and Adorama a lot more often. Trust me. I speak from experience. I tried to stay out of the marketplace forum and ended up with a new DA300*.

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01-10-2015, 07:00 AM	#31
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705	Originally posted by Conqueror Possibly. I doubt I have the ability currently to make the most of a 645d/z though. This is my lineup now (pretty happy): K-5iis 15mm DA f4 31mm FA f1.8 55mm DA* f1.4 100mm DFA f2.8 55-300mm DA f3.5-f5.8 (metal mount) The long zoom is the weakest part of the setup, but I don't use long FL that much. I think the LBA is in check. I think that's a great line up. Save for the long end as you stated, but still very nice. The only lens I have in common with you is the FA 31. See my signature.

01-10-2015, 09:00 AM	#32
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Here's my standard K mount stuff lineup. You can see why I am satisfied with what I have since I simply can't fall in love with primes like you guys have. I've sold most primes I've had before. K3 K5 K-01 full spectrum Q10 red SF1 O-GPS1 Pentax DA18-135WR Pentax DA 40xs f/2.8 Pentax F 50 f/1.7 Takumar F 70-210 f/4-5.6 Pentax F 28-80 f/3.5-4.5 Pentax 02 Zoom Pentax 1.7 AF adapter Sigma 150-500 f/5-6.3 HSM Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 HSM Art Sigma 24-70 HSM f/2.8 Sigma 70-300 DL Macro Sigma 8-16 f/4.5-5.6 Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 Tamron 70-200 f/2.8. AF 540 FGZ Opteka EF790DG-P Super DBG5

01-10-2015, 09:21 AM	#33
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason You can see why I am satisfied with what I have since I simply can't fall in love with primes like you guys have. The door swings both ways when it comes to primes and zooms for me I like them both. Your Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 looks very interesting though. If I didn't have the DA*50-135 I'd be all over that lens.

01-10-2015, 09:32 AM	#34
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by Driline The door swings both ways when it comes to primes and zooms for me I like them both. Your Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 looks very interesting though. If I didn't have the DA*50-135 I'd be all over that lens. The Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 is quite sharp and fast focusing on my K3.

01-10-2015, 09:32 AM - 1 Like	#35
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	I wouldn't mind having her Sigma 150-500.

01-10-2015, 01:07 PM	#36
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	LBA victorious again... So now I have Sigma 150-500 and a used FA 20-35 at home.

01-10-2015, 06:41 PM	#37
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	You will like the 150-500!

01-10-2015, 07:04 PM - 1 Like	#38
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705	Originally posted by r0ckstarr I wouldn't mind having her Sigma 150-500. How do you know she's a she? My avatar is a picture of my wife on her Harley. Not me Hmmmm somehow that sentence could also be misconstrued LOL.

01-11-2015, 05:36 AM	#39
Conqueror Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 440 Original Poster	Pretty happy with the latest acquisition. Slightly wider than the 35mm I had. But now .. hmm I could do with something between the 15 and 31.... gaaahhhh!

01-11-2015, 05:53 AM - 1 Like	#40
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by Conqueror 55-300mm DA f3.5-f5.8 (metal mount) The long zoom is the weakest part of the setup, but I don't use long FL that much. I think the LBA is in check. DA*300 f4. You know you want it. You are just in denial.

01-11-2015, 05:55 AM	#41
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	I think the title of this thread might be alternated to something like "Support your LBA!" or "LBA is not a crime!"

01-11-2015, 05:59 AM - 1 Like	#42
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason I may be one of the only ones on the site who has never been tempted to buy that lens. Or the 43 or 77. No your not alone, I've never been tempted, just happy as I am with my "Ladies".

01-11-2015, 05:16 PM	#43
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	You already have a harem Kerrowdown. You don't need another princess.

01-11-2015, 05:23 PM	#44
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I know we can block entire Fora, such as the FF Forum. I wonder if it is possible to block the Marektplace Forum.

01-11-2015, 05:29 PM	#45
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by monochrome I know we can block entire Fora, such as the FF Forum. I wonder if it is possible to block the Marektplace Forum. If you block the Marketplace forum, it'll cost you more money because you'll start browsing places like B&H and Adorama a lot more often. Trust me. I speak from experience. I tried to stay out of the marketplace forum and ended up with a new DA300*.