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dansamy · 11-03-2015, 12:24 PM

I'm taking the kids to the fair tonight. I plan to bring my K-5ii but just one lens. Wondering what others would choose?

Adam · 11-03-2015, 12:32 PM - **1 Like**

The 17-50 or 16-50 both sound like they'd be a good choice.

dansamy · 11-03-2015, 12:38 PM

I was thinking of the 16-50 because it's weather resistant. Not that we're expecting rain or anything. But just in case.

**UncleVanya** · 11-03-2015, 01:36 PM

I think the 16-50, 17-50 choices are good. I'm also partial to the 40xs - because it would give you a very light kit and something that would not spook people. It really depends on the type of photos you want. People up close and personal - 40xs. Wide shots of lights and rides would need the zooms. Mix of both means zooms as well.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-03-2015, 02:54 PM

I would suggest fast ish and wide, for me that would probably my "Good Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 20mm F2.8).

bertwert · 11-03-2015, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I would suggest fast ish and wide, for me that would probably my "Good Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 20mm F2.8).

Out of your selection I would take your "Special Lady"...

**Kerrowdown** · 11-03-2015, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

I would take your "Special Lady"...

I think you'd find her a tad to tight on the width.

bertwert · 11-03-2015, 03:10 PM

There's something I like about 50mm not too wide or skinny...

Aaron28 · 11-03-2015, 03:55 PM

yer favorite zoom and do not ferget to play with zoom blurr with da purdy lites! always regret lest I ferget

lesmore49 · 11-03-2015, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The 17-50 or 16-50 both sound like they'd be a good choice.

X 2. You'll want a lens that can be both a portrait lens...to get some pix of the kids and then wide angle to get some pics of the fair, the boohs, attractins, ferris wheel , rides, etc. I would go with a fast lens and F 2.8 is good.

pathdoc · 11-03-2015, 04:04 PM

FA28-90 in your signature line is not the greatest Pentax ever made, but I find it good as a lightweight casual lens with a reasonable wide-short tele range. However, if distances will be short then I second the suggestion of 40mm pancake.

gifthorse · 11-03-2015, 04:24 PM - **2 Likes**

Maybe a tripod?

bertwert · 11-03-2015, 04:26 PM

Wow!
Nice photos!

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-03-2015, 04:26 PM

I use the DA* 16-50 for my walkabout when I only want to carry one lens. It's big and with the K3 and grip a bit heavy but it gets the shot.

dansamy · 11-03-2015, 04:39 PM

Well I'm still learning to use mine & my K-5ii. I don't expect to get a lot of useful shots mostly because I'm still in "well, crap. That didn't quite work out" kind of mode.

11-03-2015, 12:24 PM	#1
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	What lens for the fair? I'm taking the kids to the fair tonight. I plan to bring my K-5ii but just one lens. Wondering what others would choose?

11-03-2015, 12:32 PM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	The 17-50 or 16-50 both sound like they'd be a good choice. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-03-2015, 12:38 PM	#3
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450 Original Poster	I was thinking of the 16-50 because it's weather resistant. Not that we're expecting rain or anything. But just in case.

11-03-2015, 01:36 PM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	I think the 16-50, 17-50 choices are good. I'm also partial to the 40xs - because it would give you a very light kit and something that would not spook people. It really depends on the type of photos you want. People up close and personal - 40xs. Wide shots of lights and rides would need the zooms. Mix of both means zooms as well.

11-03-2015, 02:54 PM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	I would suggest fast ish and wide, for me that would probably my "Good Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 20mm F2.8).

11-03-2015, 03:02 PM	#6
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I would suggest fast ish and wide, for me that would probably my "Good Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 20mm F2.8). Out of your selection I would take your "Special Lady"...

11-03-2015, 03:05 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by bertwert I would take your "Special Lady"... I think you'd find her a tad to tight on the width.

11-03-2015, 03:10 PM	#8
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	There's something I like about 50mm not too wide or skinny...

11-03-2015, 03:55 PM	#9
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	yer favorite zoom and do not ferget to play with zoom blurr with da purdy lites! always regret lest I ferget

11-03-2015, 04:03 PM	#10
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Originally posted by Adam The 17-50 or 16-50 both sound like they'd be a good choice. X 2. You'll want a lens that can be both a portrait lens...to get some pix of the kids and then wide angle to get some pics of the fair, the boohs, attractins, ferris wheel , rides, etc. I would go with a fast lens and F 2.8 is good.

11-03-2015, 04:04 PM	#11
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	FA28-90 in your signature line is not the greatest Pentax ever made, but I find it good as a lightweight casual lens with a reasonable wide-short tele range. However, if distances will be short then I second the suggestion of 40mm pancake.

11-03-2015, 04:24 PM - 2 Likes	#12
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,949	Maybe a tripod?

11-03-2015, 04:26 PM	#13
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Wow! Nice photos!

11-03-2015, 04:26 PM	#14
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	I use the DA* 16-50 for my walkabout when I only want to carry one lens. It's big and with the K3 and grip a bit heavy but it gets the shot.

11-03-2015, 04:39 PM	#15
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450 Original Poster	Well I'm still learning to use mine & my K-5ii. I don't expect to get a lot of useful shots mostly because I'm still in "well, crap. That didn't quite work out" kind of mode.

What lens for the fair?

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