You have $1000 and LBA what do you buy?

**PKMike** · 09-06-2015, 12:37 PM

1. 20-40 & 100 mac WR
2. K-S2 & 20-40
3. 60-250
4. 300 DA
5. F* 300
6. Carbon Fiber Legs W/ Ball & Gimbal
7. I'm confused!

Nicolas06 · 09-06-2015, 12:50 PM

Would seriously think about 60-250 even if I need to add a bit more to get it.

Other than that from what I already own I'd say if one doesn't have an FAltd yet, he should think seriously to get one.

kmurphy220 · 09-06-2015, 12:52 PM

Pentax SMC K 50mm f1.2
Pentax DFA 100mm f2.8 macro
Super Takumar 50mm f1.4

I think that's all I need

**Aristophanes** · 09-06-2015, 12:56 PM

LBA = lenses only, right?

21/40/70 Limiteds. New, used...doesn't matter. Used and saved some $$$ add the 35 Macro if in budget.

I am culling my photo library right now by lens type and I am starting to see that the majority of my best shots are coming from the DA Ltds over the zooms. The only exception is indoor flash work.

Dlanor Sekao · 09-06-2015, 01:10 PM

A Vacation !

bwDraco · 09-06-2015, 01:11 PM

I'd hold onto the money and save up for a D FA 150–450mm. Alternatively, I'd get the 1.4x rear converter and spend the rest on a ColorMunki Photo color calibration system.

—DragonLord

**pasorro** · 09-06-2015, 01:11 PM

Any Fa* or a vote for a f*300. 4.5

6BQ5 · 09-06-2015, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Someone hands you $1000 and tells you to go buy whatever you want for photography - what do you buy and why?

A high yield savings bond, CD, or mutual fund.

Why? Let money make money and turn $1k into something more for either the FF body whose price will plummet or a new FF lens which hasn't been announced but will keep its value better.

FantasticMrFox · 09-06-2015, 01:30 PM

Samyang 16 f/2 - for night sky and landscape work. About $360.
Pentax HD DA 16-85 WR - a walk-around lens (especially for hiking) superior to my current DA L kit lens. About $560.
Peak Design CapturePro Camera Clip - to attach the camera to my backpack straps when hiking. About $80.

There, $1,000 spent to the last dime.

VoiceOfReason · 09-06-2015, 01:42 PM

Probably stick it toward the 150-450 since that would push the remainder down into what I have as a price range. That would push my WR set from the 250 it reaches to right now to 450.

**monochrome** · 09-06-2015, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

A high yield savings bond, CD, or mutual fund.

Why? Let money make money and turn $1k into something more for either the FF body whose price will plummet or a new FF lens which hasn't been announced but will keep its value better.

At current interest rates it would take the rest of your life to accumulate enough money to buy the FF - not taking into account general inflation.

Conqueror · 09-06-2015, 01:53 PM

With no FF primes on the roadmap (from what I remember)...

The FA 31 still seems a good bet. It is enchanting.

pero · 09-06-2015, 02:02 PM

Beer.

Driline · 09-06-2015, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by mwilky55

Think I'd buy an F*300 to replace the one I sold.

You sold an F*300? I wouldn't go around admitting that....For Shame.....

Tessie · 09-06-2015, 02:11 PM

A DA35mm macro limited in silver and a KR Tower Records edition (if such could be found anywhere on the planet). I like taking pictures of flowers very close up, love the images this lens produces, the KR produces sharp images right out of the camera, can use AA batteries, the colors would be in the theme with the usual subjects, and the whole kit would be very light weight and compact, perfect for my 6 mile hikes to and from the local botanic garden. As an added bonus, this focal length is my favorite one for taking pictures of horses at shows. That makes for a very versatile kit for me that is also pleasing to look at and quite different from the run of the mill cameras everyone and his cousin has.

09-06-2015, 12:52 PM	#18
kmurphy220 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 235	Oh Boy Pentax SMC K 50mm f1.2 Pentax DFA 100mm f2.8 macro Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 I think that's all I need

09-06-2015, 01:11 PM	#21
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	I'd hold onto the money and save up for a D FA 150–450mm. Alternatively, I'd get the 1.4x rear converter and spend the rest on a ColorMunki Photo color calibration system. —DragonLord Last edited by bwDraco; 09-06-2015 at 01:27 PM.

09-06-2015, 01:30 PM	#24
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Samyang 16 f/2 - for night sky and landscape work. About $360. Pentax HD DA 16-85 WR - a walk-around lens (especially for hiking) superior to my current DA L kit lens. About $560. Peak Design CapturePro Camera Clip - to attach the camera to my backpack straps when hiking. About $80. There, $1,000 spent to the last dime. Last edited by FantasticMrFox; 09-06-2015 at 04:11 PM.

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PKMike Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 628	1. 20-40 & 100 mac WR 2. K-S2 & 20-40 3. 60-250 4. 300 DA 5. F* 300 6. Carbon Fiber Legs W/ Ball & Gimbal 7. I'm confused!

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Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Would seriously think about 60-250 even if I need to add a bit more to get it. Other than that from what I already own I'd say if one doesn't have an FAltd yet, he should think seriously to get one.

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Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	LBA = lenses only, right? 21/40/70 Limiteds. New, used...doesn't matter. Used and saved some $$$ add the 35 Macro if in budget. I am culling my photo library right now by lens type and I am starting to see that the majority of my best shots are coming from the DA Ltds over the zooms. The only exception is indoor flash work.

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Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	A Vacation !

09-06-2015, 01:11 PM	#22
pasorro Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 132	Any Fa* or a vote for a f*300. 4.5

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6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by UncleVanya Someone hands you $1000 and tells you to go buy whatever you want for photography - what do you buy and why? A high yield savings bond, CD, or mutual fund. Why? Let money make money and turn $1k into something more for either the FF body whose price will plummet or a new FF lens which hasn't been announced but will keep its value better.

09-06-2015, 01:42 PM	#25
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Probably stick it toward the 150-450 since that would push the remainder down into what I have as a price range. That would push my WR set from the 250 it reaches to right now to 450.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by 6BQ5 A high yield savings bond, CD, or mutual fund. Why? Let money make money and turn $1k into something more for either the FF body whose price will plummet or a new FF lens which hasn't been announced but will keep its value better. At current interest rates it would take the rest of your life to accumulate enough money to buy the FF - not taking into account general inflation.

09-06-2015, 01:53 PM	#27
Conqueror Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 440	With no FF primes on the roadmap (from what I remember)... The FA 31 still seems a good bet. It is enchanting.

09-06-2015, 02:02 PM	#28
pero Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 128	Beer.

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Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,695	Originally posted by mwilky55 Think I'd buy an F300 to replace the one I sold. You sold an F300? I wouldn't go around admitting that....For Shame.....

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Tessie Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: California Posts: 100	A DA35mm macro limited in silver and a KR Tower Records edition (if such could be found anywhere on the planet). I like taking pictures of flowers very close up, love the images this lens produces, the KR produces sharp images right out of the camera, can use AA batteries, the colors would be in the theme with the usual subjects, and the whole kit would be very light weight and compact, perfect for my 6 mile hikes to and from the local botanic garden. As an added bonus, this focal length is my favorite one for taking pictures of horses at shows. That makes for a very versatile kit for me that is also pleasing to look at and quite different from the run of the mill cameras everyone and his cousin has.