Pentax K-30: Have a prime & kit lens - Looking for upgrade

**UncleVanya** · 01-22-2015, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by drypenn

Then, you're absolutely correct if you intended to type "limited"

But, I've always wondered why Pentax did not name the DFA 100 WR macro a "Limited". The build is obviously "Limited". It is probably one of, if not, the sharpest lens in current Pentax line up. If Pentax made it a "Limited", then it would have been the first WR prime

So there are a few primes that are WR then, the DA* 55, the D FA 100 WR, the DA* 200, the DA* 300 and DA 560 AW - quite an odd assortment with heavy emphasis on the telephoto end of the spectrum. No wide primes or even normal primes that are WR or AW...

pingu · 01-23-2015, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by pingu

One user commented on 18-35 - "You get eighteen f1.8 primes (from 18 to 35mm) in one lens" . Not so sure as it looks all primes are piled together. Darn thing is so big & heavy.

Still thinking..

Perhaps spoke to soon.. I am smitten by this lens after looking at great pictures in low light esp.

pingu · 01-23-2015, 11:25 AM

Ordered the tank - Sigma 18-35

. Thank you all for great suggestions. It was a great learning experience researching the lenses.

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01-22-2015, 09:51 AM	#46
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by drypenn Then, you're absolutely correct if you intended to type "limited" But, I've always wondered why Pentax did not name the DFA 100 WR macro a "Limited". The build is obviously "Limited". It is probably one of, if not, the sharpest lens in current Pentax line up. If Pentax made it a "Limited", then it would have been the first WR prime So there are a few primes that are WR then, the DA* 55, the D FA 100 WR, the DA* 200, the DA* 300 and DA 560 AW - quite an odd assortment with heavy emphasis on the telephoto end of the spectrum. No wide primes or even normal primes that are WR or AW...

01-23-2015, 12:46 AM	#47
pingu New Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 24 Original Poster	Originally posted by pingu One user commented on 18-35 - "You get eighteen f1.8 primes (from 18 to 35mm) in one lens" . Not so sure as it looks all primes are piled together. Darn thing is so big & heavy. Still thinking.. Perhaps spoke to soon.. I am smitten by this lens after looking at great pictures in low light esp.

01-23-2015, 11:25 AM	#48
pingu New Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 24 Original Poster	Ordered the tank - Sigma 18-35 . Thank you all for great suggestions. It was a great learning experience researching the lenses.