LBA......If You Had To Sell......what would it be ?

Dlanor Sekao · 07-09-2016, 07:24 AM

If Push Came To Shove and you had to sell off an entire series of Lenses........would it be your SMC-A's......or......SMC-K's ?
24mm , 28mm , 35mm , 50mm ,105mm, 135mm ........would you keep the K's....or the A's ?
For myself I would definitely keep the SMC-K lenses.......the A series would be the ones I would sell.
Those K's just seem to render a bit better , overall a tiny bit sharper , and the colors seem a touch better to me.
Been thinking of updating to yet another recent Pentax autofocus lens........somethings gotta go !

**robbiec** · 07-09-2016, 07:56 AM - **1 Like**

Depends which you are comparing against: for me
A24 over K24
K28/3.5 over A28
K35/3.5 over A35
K50/1.4 over A50/1.4
A100 over K105
K135/2.5 over A135/2.8

By in large due to rendering returned and also tactile feel. The K's have a much nicer build. The 2 x f/3.5s are lovely little lens, very flat field resolution wise. K50 returns a deeper richer rendering than the A50. Never got on with the K105 so personally don't rate it. The K135/2.5 is a tank but can be persuaded to greatness when the planets align

**monochrome** · 07-09-2016, 08:09 AM - **1 Like**

Do you also use film cameras? If so, are they AE film cameras?

(I would keep all my K lenses and use the proceeds for an A50/1.2).

Dlanor Sekao · 07-09-2016, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Do you also use film cameras? If so, are they AE film cameras?

(I would keep all my K lenses and use the proceeds for an A50/1.2).

Yes I use Ricoh XR-10 Film Cameras (not Compatible with A)....have 2 with another on the way. Actually had a SMC-K 50mm 1.2 and a Rikenon 1.2......Sold both last year on Ebay as I just didn't get too excited about any advantages of f1.2 over several 1.4 lenses I already have.
I AM thinking of a Backup K-1 though.......and also the DFA 15-30 lens........and that has some VERY Drastic and Devious thoughts going through my head right now...I got a Hunch something is gonna Give REAL SOON........

---------- Post added 07-09-16 at 11:36 PM ----------

Originally posted by robbiec

Depends which you are comparing against: for me
A24 over K24
K28/3.5 over A28
K35/3.5 over A35
K50/1.4 over A50/1.4
A100 over K105
K135/2.5 over A135/2.8

By in large due to rendering returned and also tactile feel. The K's have a much nicer build. The 2 x f/3.5s are lovely little lens, very flat field resolution wise. K50 returns a deeper richer rendering than the A50. Never got on with the K105 so personally don't rate it. The K135/2.5 is a tank but can be persuaded to greatness when the planets align

I'm surprised you suggested 24mm A over the 24mm K version ? I have noticed my A is sharper at infinity then the K version.

ramuk · 07-09-2016, 08:39 AM

Would sell the A lenses every time except for the A 50mm 1.2

The K lenses seem to always capture images that are more life like and warm. Manual focussing is a joy with these lenses. The K 55m 1.8 is a great example, I find it more fun to use than most other nifty-fifty including the F/FA/DA lens.

Dlanor Sekao · 07-09-2016, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by ramuk

Would sell the A lenses every time except for the A 50mm 1.2

The K lenses seem to always capture images that are more life like and warm. Manual focussing is a joy with these lenses. The K 55m 1.8 is a great example, I find it more fun to use than most other nifty-fifty including the F/FA/DA lens.

That is my favorite 50/55mm lens of all time....KEEPER.

Kozlok · 07-09-2016, 01:21 PM - **1 Like**

I would sell my children. Or get a second job.

zzeitg · 07-09-2016, 01:57 PM

But with A lenses you don't have to niggle with the green button. I'd keep both.

Dlanor Sekao · 07-09-2016, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by zzeitg

But with A lenses you don't have to niggle with the green button. I'd keep both.

No Green Button in TAv Mode. I shoot 99% manual so its second nature anyway.

07-09-2016, 07:24 AM	#1
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	LBA......If You Had To Sell......what would it be ? If Push Came To Shove and you had to sell off an entire series of Lenses........would it be your SMC-A's......or......SMC-K's ? 24mm , 28mm , 35mm , 50mm ,105mm, 135mm ........would you keep the K's....or the A's ? For myself I would definitely keep the SMC-K lenses.......the A series would be the ones I would sell. Those K's just seem to render a bit better , overall a tiny bit sharper , and the colors seem a touch better to me. Been thinking of updating to yet another recent Pentax autofocus lens........somethings gotta go !

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07-09-2016, 07:56 AM - 1 Like	#2
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Depends which you are comparing against: for me A24 over K24 K28/3.5 over A28 K35/3.5 over A35 K50/1.4 over A50/1.4 A100 over K105 K135/2.5 over A135/2.8 By in large due to rendering returned and also tactile feel. The K's have a much nicer build. The 2 x f/3.5s are lovely little lens, very flat field resolution wise. K50 returns a deeper richer rendering than the A50. Never got on with the K105 so personally don't rate it. The K135/2.5 is a tank but can be persuaded to greatness when the planets align

07-09-2016, 08:09 AM - 1 Like	#3
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Do you also use film cameras? If so, are they AE film cameras? (I would keep all my K lenses and use the proceeds for an A50/1.2).

07-09-2016, 08:19 AM	#4
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Do you also use film cameras? If so, are they AE film cameras? (I would keep all my K lenses and use the proceeds for an A50/1.2). Yes I use Ricoh XR-10 Film Cameras (not Compatible with A)....have 2 with another on the way. Actually had a SMC-K 50mm 1.2 and a Rikenon 1.2......Sold both last year on Ebay as I just didn't get too excited about any advantages of f1.2 over several 1.4 lenses I already have. I AM thinking of a Backup K-1 though.......and also the DFA 15-30 lens........and that has some VERY Drastic and Devious thoughts going through my head right now...I got a Hunch something is gonna Give REAL SOON........ ---------- Post added 07-09-16 at 11:36 PM ---------- Originally posted by robbiec Depends which you are comparing against: for me A24 over K24 K28/3.5 over A28 K35/3.5 over A35 K50/1.4 over A50/1.4 A100 over K105 K135/2.5 over A135/2.8 By in large due to rendering returned and also tactile feel. The K's have a much nicer build. The 2 x f/3.5s are lovely little lens, very flat field resolution wise. K50 returns a deeper richer rendering than the A50. Never got on with the K105 so personally don't rate it. The K135/2.5 is a tank but can be persuaded to greatness when the planets align I'm surprised you suggested 24mm A over the 24mm K version ? I have noticed my A is sharper at infinity then the K version.

07-09-2016, 08:39 AM	#5
ramuk Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 76	Would sell the A lenses every time except for the A 50mm 1.2 The K lenses seem to always capture images that are more life like and warm. Manual focussing is a joy with these lenses. The K 55m 1.8 is a great example, I find it more fun to use than most other nifty-fifty including the F/FA/DA lens.

07-09-2016, 08:44 AM	#6
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by ramuk Would sell the A lenses every time except for the A 50mm 1.2 The K lenses seem to always capture images that are more life like and warm. Manual focussing is a joy with these lenses. The K 55m 1.8 is a great example, I find it more fun to use than most other nifty-fifty including the F/FA/DA lens. That is my favorite 50/55mm lens of all time....KEEPER.

07-09-2016, 01:21 PM - 1 Like	#7
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I would sell my children. Or get a second job.

07-09-2016, 01:57 PM	#8
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	But with A lenses you don't have to niggle with the green button. I'd keep both.

07-09-2016, 02:24 PM	#9
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by zzeitg But with A lenses you don't have to niggle with the green button. I'd keep both. No Green Button in TAv Mode. I shoot 99% manual so its second nature anyway.