prime, prime, everywhere a prime...

Grippy · 11-03-2019, 01:28 AM - **5 Likes**

DA35mm

P3II0007

**Kerrowdown** · 11-03-2019, 02:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Grippy

DA35mm

Rather like this one a lot...

Got a bit of slope going on mind.

Wasp · 11-03-2019, 03:15 AM

SMC Pentax 20mm f/4.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-03-2019, 03:44 AM - **3 Likes**

Well perhaps not in this case...

Martin KP · 11-03-2019, 06:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

OK - now that I've had my K-50 for about four months, I'm ready to continue learning and expanding what I can do with it.... so....

I need a prime lens... and I have questions...

I have spent the last two weeks, absorbing as much as I can about primes - reviews, comparisons, etc...

What i want a prime for: portraits, landscape and as a walking around lens...

Is a 35 mm lens that much of a different view than a 50 mm? Is an aperture of f1.8 that much more noticeable in low light than an f2.4? Should I be looking only at autofocus lenses vs manual?

I've read from end to end the thread on old manual lenses and how great they are - but is it really just the 'neat' factor of using an old lens vs a new 'plastic fantastic'?

guidance, advice and criticism... all welcomed.....

If you want light primes, go for the limiteds. I have the 40mm ltd and am amazed at the IQ on my KP. These also have quick shift, are designed to be used on aps-c. I have both 35mm and 50mm plastic fantastic and they are good.

Scout · 11-03-2019, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

ah, it just my position in life to incite LBA in others as bad as it is in me...

Sorry but I don't understand "LBA"

---------- Post added 11-03-19 at 01:45 PM ----------

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Hello Pepperberry, you seem to have fun with this Voigtlander 40mm

---------- Post added 11-03-19 at 01:48 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Just a magic place to be.

I wish I could visit your wild lands some day !

**aslyfox** · 11-03-2019, 07:28 AM - **1 Like**

" LBA " Lens buying addiction

" GAS " Gear acquisition syndrome "

**Kerrowdown** · 11-03-2019, 07:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Scout

I wish I could visit your wild lands some day !

What's holding you back? it's under a 1000 miles, what a couple hours to fly...

Scout · 11-03-2019, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

" LBA " Lens buying addiction

" GAS " Gear acquisition syndrome "

---------- Post added 11-03-19 at 03:01 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

What's holding you back? it's under a 1000 miles, what a couple hours to fly...

Sure it will be one of the first destinations, ... when the children will have grown up a little

**Kerrowdown** · 11-03-2019, 08:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Scout

---------- Post added 11-03-19 at 03:01 PM ----------

Sure it will be one of the first destinations, ... when the children will have grown up a little

I'll see you then, then...

**pepperberry farm** · 11-03-2019, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by Martin KP

If you want light primes, go for the limiteds. I have the 40mm ltd and am amazed at the IQ on my KP. These also have quick shift, are designed to be used on aps-c. I have both 35mm and 50mm plastic fantastic and they are good.

thank you, Martin.... that original post was nearly 5 years ago and probably close to 90 lenses since....

**richard0170** · 11-03-2019, 10:11 AM - **3 Likes**

K3 with HD DA 15mm f4

and K 50mm f4

and K 30mm f2.8

**Kerrowdown** · 11-03-2019, 10:33 AM - **2 Likes**

Another glamorous assistant, on a little down time...

**pepperberry farm** · 11-04-2019, 04:58 AM - **1 Like**

**pepperberry farm** · 11-04-2019, 05:00 AM - **1 Like**

11-03-2019, 03:44 AM - 3 Likes	#8029
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	Mad Dogs And Englishmen, Go Out In The Midday Sun Well perhaps not in this case...

11-03-2019, 10:33 AM - 2 Likes	#8038
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	Girl Friday Another glamorous assistant, on a little down time...

11-04-2019, 04:58 AM - 1 Like	#8039
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11-04-2019, 05:00 AM - 1 Like	#8040
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	K-3 with Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f2 SL II

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Martin KP Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 240	Originally posted by pepperberry farm OK - now that I've had my K-50 for about four months, I'm ready to continue learning and expanding what I can do with it.... so.... I need a prime lens... and I have questions... I have spent the last two weeks, absorbing as much as I can about primes - reviews, comparisons, etc... What i want a prime for: portraits, landscape and as a walking around lens... Is a 35 mm lens that much of a different view than a 50 mm? Is an aperture of f1.8 that much more noticeable in low light than an f2.4? Should I be looking only at autofocus lenses vs manual? I've read from end to end the thread on old manual lenses and how great they are - but is it really just the 'neat' factor of using an old lens vs a new 'plastic fantastic'? guidance, advice and criticism... all welcomed..... If you want light primes, go for the limiteds. I have the 40mm ltd and am amazed at the IQ on my KP. These also have quick shift, are designed to be used on aps-c. I have both 35mm and 50mm plastic fantastic and they are good.

11-03-2019, 06:44 AM	#8031
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by pepperberry farm ah, it just my position in life to incite LBA in others as bad as it is in me... Sorry but I don't understand "LBA" ---------- Post added 11-03-19 at 01:45 PM ---------- Originally posted by pepperberry farm Hello Pepperberry, you seem to have fun with this Voigtlander 40mm ---------- Post added 11-03-19 at 01:48 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown Just a magic place to be. I wish I could visit your wild lands some day !

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11-03-2019, 07:42 AM - 1 Like	#8033
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	Originally posted by Scout I wish I could visit your wild lands some day ! What's holding you back? it's under a 1000 miles, what a couple hours to fly...

11-03-2019, 07:48 AM	#8034
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by aslyfox " LBA " Lens buying addiction " GAS " Gear acquisition syndrome " ---------- Post added 11-03-19 at 03:01 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown What's holding you back? it's under a 1000 miles, what a couple hours to fly... Sure it will be one of the first destinations, ... when the children will have grown up a little

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	Originally posted by Scout ---------- Post added 11-03-19 at 03:01 PM ---------- Sure it will be one of the first destinations, ... when the children will have grown up a little I'll see you then, then...

11-03-2019, 08:36 AM	#8036
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766 Original Poster	Originally posted by Martin KP If you want light primes, go for the limiteds. I have the 40mm ltd and am amazed at the IQ on my KP. These also have quick shift, are designed to be used on aps-c. I have both 35mm and 50mm plastic fantastic and they are good. thank you, Martin.... that original post was nearly 5 years ago and probably close to 90 lenses since....

11-03-2019, 10:11 AM - 3 Likes	#8037
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