What Is Your Favorite Lens On Your K1 Camera?

juanma_1 · 12-05-2016, 03:24 AM

For ultra-angular: Irix 15 mm f / 2.4
For angular: Sigma 35 mm f / 1.4 Art
For normal: Pentax-F 50 mm f / 1.4
For tele: Pentax 60 - 250mm f/4 (with light cutout)
For macro: Kiron 105 mm f/2.8

robthebloke · 12-05-2016, 04:43 AM

My lens lineup had to be severely curtailed due to a move down under. It's hard to fault any of the FA limiteds, and the FA43 is one I've really appreciated on FF - that slightly wider than normal FOV is great. To be honest though, I'm going to have to say my favourite lens has been the DA*300.

As for non Pentax lenses, I don't currently own any. I have however been eyeing up the Irix 15mm f2.4 blackstone (which I'll probably jump on when they become available in Australia)

**Buffy** · 12-05-2016, 06:47 AM - **1 Like**

So far my fave non-Pentax is the Tamron 17-35mm which I find I'm using it more than any other lens. My fave Pentax is probably the FA 77mm Ltd which just narrowly beats out the FA* 85mm.

**Papa Lazarou** · 12-05-2016, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Me definitely the FA* 85mm. I had it and the 77mm simultaneously. While the 77mm is more compact and prettier, to me it was no contest between the two.

I have both and agree completely.
I'll take the '77 when I need a compact kit - otherwise the '85 smokes it!

blan01 · 12-05-2016, 07:51 AM

FA 31mm

GeneV · 12-05-2016, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

FA 31 LTD & Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2

Both high up there. The Ultron was my most used lens on film, and I expected to use it more on the K1. That may happen yet.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-05-2016, 09:59 AM

I must admit it's still the same lens that I used back in my film days, she has just moved across in to digital so gracefully... my "Special Lady” (Pentax-A 50mm F1.2) complete with her "Unholy Alliance" (Nikon HS-2 lens hood).

jcsnyc · 12-05-2016, 02:53 PM

Generally for quick shooting (auto focus), low light and bargain price, the 50mm 1.8 is a real winner.

I also love my modified 60-250 F4 (for kids sports / nature) and 50mm 1.2 (for the SHALLOW depth of field but tough to focus fast).

I did a sort through thousands of photos and picked out my favorites and a high percentage were on the nifty 50mm 1.8 - which I found a bit shocking. I also just like using my 40mm 2.8 Pancake since it is so small..... Also throw on the DA 28-105 as my kit lens when I want standard range, but it's not my go to....

Lots of options.

**arnold** · 12-05-2016, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by surfar

THE one that's on the camera is always the favourite! The Q is whichever one is appropriate for the subject!

---------- Post added 12-05-16 at 06:43 PM ----------

Mines only SUPERwide!

You have to pay more for the Ultra version.

**TwoUptons** · 12-05-2016, 06:20 PM

My favorite Pentax lens is my FA-PZ 28-105. It isn't my best lens, but I love the range and it works with my film bodies. I'll eventually upgrade it, hopefully to a DFA 24-120 or something...

My favorite non-Pentax lens is probably my Zenitar 16mm fisheye. I don't use it much, but it's fun to have it "fully fishy" on the K1.

-Eric

**sibyrnes** · 12-05-2016, 07:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I must admit it's still the same lens that I used back in my film days, she has just moved across in to digital so gracefully... my "Special Lady” (Pentax-A 50mm F1.2) complete with her "Unholy Alliance" (Nikon HS-2 lens hood).

Here's your Special Lady's close cousin:

**monochrome** · 12-05-2016, 08:17 PM - **1 Like**

I have so many I can't chose just one, but recently the K35/3.5 has been showing its colors.

**clackers** · 12-05-2016, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by jcsnyc

Generally for quick shooting (auto focus), low light and bargain price, the 50mm 1.8 is a real winner.

I also love my modified 60-250 F4 (for kids sports / nature) and 50mm 1.2 (for the SHALLOW depth of field but tough to focus fast).

I did a sort through thousands of photos and picked out my favorites and a high percentage were on the nifty 50mm 1.8 - which I found a bit shocking. I also just like using my 40mm 2.8 Pancake since it is so small..... Also throw on the DA 28-105 as my kit lens when I want standard range, but it's not my go to....

Lots of options.

Yep, the DA50 is great.

Someone said it can vignette ... welcome to full frame, lots of full frame lenses vignette, it's just you won't have noticed if you've had the luxury of shooting only on APS-C.

For instance, Ken Rockwell found of the Nikon full frame 50mm f1.8:

**lithedreamer** · 12-06-2016, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Yep, the DA50 is great.

Someone said it can vignette ... welcome to full frame, lots of full frame lenses vignette, it's just you won't have noticed if you've had the luxury of shooting only on APS-C.

For instance, Ken Rockwell found of the Nikon full frame 50mm f1.8:

Does it vignette severely (as severely as that Nikon 50mm, for example)? None of my lenses vignette particularly badly, in fact, it's usually subtle enough on my 70-200 to just leave it as an effect.

Sandy Hancock · 12-06-2016, 02:34 AM - **1 Like**

You're asking me to pick my favourite child? Not fair.

12-05-2016, 06:47 AM - 1 Like	#33
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12-05-2016, 03:24 AM	#31
juanma_1 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albacete Posts: 45	For ultra-angular: Irix 15 mm f / 2.4 For angular: Sigma 35 mm f / 1.4 Art For normal: Pentax-F 50 mm f / 1.4 For tele: Pentax 60 - 250mm f/4 (with light cutout) For macro: Kiron 105 mm f/2.8

12-05-2016, 04:43 AM	#32
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	My lens lineup had to be severely curtailed due to a move down under. It's hard to fault any of the FA limiteds, and the FA43 is one I've really appreciated on FF - that slightly wider than normal FOV is great. To be honest though, I'm going to have to say my favourite lens has been the DA*300. As for non Pentax lenses, I don't currently own any. I have however been eyeing up the Irix 15mm f2.4 blackstone (which I'll probably jump on when they become available in Australia)

12-05-2016, 06:50 AM	#34
Papa Lazarou Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 340	Originally posted by cali92rs Me definitely the FA* 85mm. I had it and the 77mm simultaneously. While the 77mm is more compact and prettier, to me it was no contest between the two. I have both and agree completely. I'll take the '77 when I need a compact kit - otherwise the '85 smokes it!

12-05-2016, 07:51 AM	#35
blan01 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 258	FA 31mm

12-05-2016, 09:48 AM	#36
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by jlstrawman FA 31 LTD & Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 Both high up there. The Ultron was my most used lens on film, and I expected to use it more on the K1. That may happen yet.

12-05-2016, 09:59 AM	#37
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	I must admit it's still the same lens that I used back in my film days, she has just moved across in to digital so gracefully... my "Special Lady” (Pentax-A 50mm F1.2) complete with her "Unholy Alliance" (Nikon HS-2 lens hood).

12-05-2016, 02:53 PM	#38
jcsnyc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 253	Generally for quick shooting (auto focus), low light and bargain price, the 50mm 1.8 is a real winner. I also love my modified 60-250 F4 (for kids sports / nature) and 50mm 1.2 (for the SHALLOW depth of field but tough to focus fast). I did a sort through thousands of photos and picked out my favorites and a high percentage were on the nifty 50mm 1.8 - which I found a bit shocking. I also just like using my 40mm 2.8 Pancake since it is so small..... Also throw on the DA 28-105 as my kit lens when I want standard range, but it's not my go to.... Lots of options.

12-05-2016, 03:14 PM	#39
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,293	Originally posted by surfar THE one that's on the camera is always the favourite! The Q is whichever one is appropriate for the subject! ---------- Post added 12-05-16 at 06:43 PM ---------- Mines only SUPERwide! You have to pay more for the Ultra version.

12-05-2016, 06:20 PM	#40
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,207	My favorite Pentax lens is my FA-PZ 28-105. It isn't my best lens, but I love the range and it works with my film bodies. I'll eventually upgrade it, hopefully to a DFA 24-120 or something... My favorite non-Pentax lens is probably my Zenitar 16mm fisheye. I don't use it much, but it's fun to have it "fully fishy" on the K1. -Eric

12-05-2016, 08:17 PM - 1 Like	#42
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I have so many I can't chose just one, but recently the K35/3.5 has been showing its colors.

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12-05-2016, 09:09 PM	#43
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by jcsnyc Generally for quick shooting (auto focus), low light and bargain price, the 50mm 1.8 is a real winner. I also love my modified 60-250 F4 (for kids sports / nature) and 50mm 1.2 (for the SHALLOW depth of field but tough to focus fast). I did a sort through thousands of photos and picked out my favorites and a high percentage were on the nifty 50mm 1.8 - which I found a bit shocking. I also just like using my 40mm 2.8 Pancake since it is so small..... Also throw on the DA 28-105 as my kit lens when I want standard range, but it's not my go to.... Lots of options. Yep, the DA50 is great. Someone said it can vignette ... welcome to full frame, lots of full frame lenses vignette, it's just you won't have noticed if you've had the luxury of shooting only on APS-C. For instance, Ken Rockwell found of the Nikon full frame 50mm f1.8:

12-06-2016, 01:30 AM	#44
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	Originally posted by clackers Yep, the DA50 is great. Someone said it can vignette ... welcome to full frame, lots of full frame lenses vignette, it's just you won't have noticed if you've had the luxury of shooting only on APS-C. For instance, Ken Rockwell found of the Nikon full frame 50mm f1.8: Does it vignette severely (as severely as that Nikon 50mm, for example)? None of my lenses vignette particularly badly, in fact, it's usually subtle enough on my 70-200 to just leave it as an effect.

12-06-2016, 02:34 AM - 1 Like	#45
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	You're asking me to pick my favourite child? Not fair.