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**hjoseph7** · 12-29-2015, 06:04 PM

Some lenses look better than others especially on your camera. Some look too small, some too large, some look dorky, but if you were to take a picture of your camera to be distributed to the public, or to proudly display Online what lens would you use ? My choice is the Pentax FA 31mm f1.8. This lens fits perfectly on my K-5IIs. Not too big, not too small, plus it has the Leica-like markings and the polished steel that turns heads.

bertwert · 12-29-2015, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by hjoseph7

K2

???

Honestly on my K-50 it is the DA 18-55 WR.

**boriscleto** · 12-29-2015, 06:34 PM - **5 Likes**

This thread is even more stupid than the 'Is the Full Frame Pro?' thread.

**hjoseph7** · 12-29-2015, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

This thread is even more stupid than the 'Is the Full Frame Pro?' thread.

Why is it stupid. Explain yourself ?

Alnjpn · 12-29-2015, 07:00 PM

DA21 on my K30

Imp · 12-29-2015, 07:21 PM

Its not about how its looks, its about how it performs.

That said

my Tokina 400 5.6 because its big!

bertwert · 12-29-2015, 07:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Imp

Its not about how its looks, its about how it performs.

That said

my Tokina 400 5.6 because its big!

I quite like looking at my k50 attached to my telescope, there is something about big lenses...

**luftfluss** · 12-29-2015, 07:31 PM

The K-01 + DA35 Ltd. is shmexy. With the hood extended, the length of the setup is about the same as the width. I kinda want a black K-01 to use with the DA35.

**hjoseph7** · 12-29-2015, 07:32 PM - **1 Like**

"Its not about how its looks, its about how it performs

Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/310695-what...#ixzz3vle2Zxub

Do you say the same thing about your car ?

cyclone3d · 12-29-2015, 07:46 PM

That's easy.. A Sigma 135mm 1.8 with the ginormous hood that came with the Sigma 300 f4 on either my K-01 or K-30. The hood is as long as the lens and the lens fits perfectly inside the hood when being stored.

Audi 5 cyl · 12-29-2015, 07:51 PM

I cannot really assess how it looks, but on my k-x, Tair 3s FS turns a lot of heads

Driline · 12-29-2015, 08:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by hjoseph7

"Its not about how its looks, its about how it performs

The correct answer is both

The F*300 performs and looks great. Instant street cred.

**robbiec** · 12-29-2015, 08:09 PM

77 is the prettiest lens of the lot bar none in my opinion.

**dtrego** · 12-29-2015, 08:30 PM - **1 Like**

Gotta admit that the lens that looks best to me is usually the last one I've acquired - I'm fickle that way.

Currently it's a bargain-priced Leica Summicron 50mm f2 (adapted to K mount, naturally) on a yellow K-01. The red dot on the lens went missing, so I replaced it with yellow one from the head of a map pin to match the camera body.

Joel B · 12-29-2015, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by Driline

The correct answer is both The F*300 performs and looks great. Instant street cred.

That thing is SWEET!

12-29-2015, 06:04 PM	#1
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051	What lens look the best on your K5, K3, K2 etc. Some lenses look better than others especially on your camera. Some look too small, some too large, some look dorky, but if you were to take a picture of your camera to be distributed to the public, or to proudly display Online what lens would you use ? My choice is the Pentax FA 31mm f1.8. This lens fits perfectly on my K-5IIs. Not too big, not too small, plus it has the Leica-like markings and the polished steel that turns heads.

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12-29-2015, 06:06 PM	#2
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by hjoseph7 K2 ??? Honestly on my K-50 it is the DA 18-55 WR.

12-29-2015, 06:34 PM - 5 Likes	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	This thread is even more stupid than the 'Is the Full Frame Pro?' thread.

12-29-2015, 06:51 PM	#4
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto This thread is even more stupid than the 'Is the Full Frame Pro?' thread. Why is it stupid. Explain yourself ?

12-29-2015, 07:00 PM	#5
Alnjpn Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Osaka Posts: 158	DA21 on my K30

12-29-2015, 07:21 PM	#6
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Its not about how its looks, its about how it performs. That said my Tokina 400 5.6 because its big!

12-29-2015, 07:23 PM - 1 Like	#7
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Imp Its not about how its looks, its about how it performs. That said my Tokina 400 5.6 because its big! I quite like looking at my k50 attached to my telescope, there is something about big lenses...

12-29-2015, 07:31 PM	#8
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,628	The K-01 + DA35 Ltd. is shmexy. With the hood extended, the length of the setup is about the same as the width. I kinda want a black K-01 to use with the DA35.

12-29-2015, 07:32 PM - 1 Like	#9
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051 Original Poster	"Its not about how its looks, its about how it performs Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/310695-what...#ixzz3vle2Zxub Do you say the same thing about your car ?

12-29-2015, 07:46 PM	#10
cyclone3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 511	That's easy.. A Sigma 135mm 1.8 with the ginormous hood that came with the Sigma 300 f4 on either my K-01 or K-30. The hood is as long as the lens and the lens fits perfectly inside the hood when being stored.

12-29-2015, 07:51 PM	#11
Audi 5 cyl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 363	I cannot really assess how it looks, but on my k-x, Tair 3s FS turns a lot of heads

12-29-2015, 08:08 PM - 1 Like	#12
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705	Originally posted by hjoseph7 "Its not about how its looks, its about how it performs The correct answer is both The F*300 performs and looks great. Instant street cred.

12-29-2015, 08:09 PM	#13
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	77 is the prettiest lens of the lot bar none in my opinion.

12-29-2015, 08:41 PM	#15
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by Driline The correct answer is both The F*300 performs and looks great. Instant street cred. That thing is SWEET!

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