Best sub 100 dollar Original "K" Lens?

**ismaelg** · 02-28-2017, 08:53 AM - **1 Like**

Sorry, I kind of thought K "mount"
K series, hard to beat the 55 1.8
Another option is the 55 f2
I think there was a 50 1.4 as well.....

Thanks,

HopelessTogger · 02-28-2017, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by ismaelg

Sorry, I kind of thought K "mount"
K series, hard to beat the 55 1.8
Another option is the 55 f2
I think there was a 50 1.4 as well.....

Thanks,

Yeah me too.

ChristianRock · 02-28-2017, 01:54 PM

I don't think it's realistic to expect another K 28 f3.5 for 49 dollars in my lifetime. I msg's the seller within minutes but I was too late...
Anyway, my point is, someone recommended that lens and while it's probably one of the best Pentax lenses of the era, it's not going to be found for less than 100 dollars unless the seller just wants to get rid of it.
Same thing with the K 35 f3.5.

I have (and recommend) the 55mm f2. Same thing as the 55mm f1.8, just a bit closed down wide open. Otherwise the glass and coatings should be identical. I paid 24 dollars for mine on KEH about 3 years ago, and still see them for less than 50 bucks every once in a while.

I know a seller who has a K 55mm f2 for 29.50 in excellent condition. If the OP is interested I can send the link.

It's not impossible to find a K 50 1.4 for 100 dollars, I've seen them a few times.

**gofour3** · 03-01-2017, 08:22 PM

Another vote for the K55/1.8.

Phil.

noelpolar · 03-01-2017, 08:44 PM - **1 Like**

If looking for a bit longer then the 55.... than the 200/4 is ok... and under $100

ZombieArmy · 03-01-2017, 08:55 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

If looking for a bit longer then the 55.... than the 200/4 is ok... and under $100

Yeah I've been yearning for the 200/4 K for a while. Certainly beats the pants off of the Pentax-M 200mm I have, which imo was a bit of a stinker.

Thanks for the input guys, the pics from the 55mm really do look amazing and it's a lot cheaper than I thought it'd be.

**clackers** · 03-02-2017, 02:59 AM

The K55/1.8 is very enjoyable, with great bokeh on FF. If you can beg/borrow to get the K28/3.5 that's great, too.

**mgvh** · 03-03-2017, 08:51 PM

I don't have any other K lenses, but compared to other 50mm lenses, the K 50 f4 Macro I have is certainly a gem, and I got mine under $100.

**Riggomatic** · 03-03-2017, 09:47 PM

Another vote for the 55 f1.8. Easily found under $100, and a great lens.

135mm f3.5, and 200mm f4 can also be found for under $100. Both very good lenses.

On the wider end, the 24mm f2.8 hovers right around $100.

**monochrome** · 03-03-2017, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by Riggomatic

On the wider end, the 24mm f2.8 hovers right around $100

Which is an outright steal.

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02-28-2017, 08:53 AM - 1 Like	#16
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Sorry, I kind of thought K "mount" K series, hard to beat the 55 1.8 Another option is the 55 f2 I think there was a 50 1.4 as well..... Thanks,

02-28-2017, 08:56 AM	#17
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by ismaelg Sorry, I kind of thought K "mount" K series, hard to beat the 55 1.8 Another option is the 55 f2 I think there was a 50 1.4 as well..... Thanks, Yeah me too.

02-28-2017, 01:54 PM	#18
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	I don't think it's realistic to expect another K 28 f3.5 for 49 dollars in my lifetime. I msg's the seller within minutes but I was too late... Anyway, my point is, someone recommended that lens and while it's probably one of the best Pentax lenses of the era, it's not going to be found for less than 100 dollars unless the seller just wants to get rid of it. Same thing with the K 35 f3.5. I have (and recommend) the 55mm f2. Same thing as the 55mm f1.8, just a bit closed down wide open. Otherwise the glass and coatings should be identical. I paid 24 dollars for mine on KEH about 3 years ago, and still see them for less than 50 bucks every once in a while. I know a seller who has a K 55mm f2 for 29.50 in excellent condition. If the OP is interested I can send the link. It's not impossible to find a K 50 1.4 for 100 dollars, I've seen them a few times.

03-01-2017, 08:22 PM	#19
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Another vote for the K55/1.8. Phil.

03-01-2017, 08:44 PM - 1 Like	#20
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	If looking for a bit longer then the 55.... than the 200/4 is ok... and under $100

03-01-2017, 08:55 PM	#21
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210 Original Poster	Originally posted by noelpolar If looking for a bit longer then the 55.... than the 200/4 is ok... and under $100 Yeah I've been yearning for the 200/4 K for a while. Certainly beats the pants off of the Pentax-M 200mm I have, which imo was a bit of a stinker. Thanks for the input guys, the pics from the 55mm really do look amazing and it's a lot cheaper than I thought it'd be.

03-02-2017, 02:59 AM	#22
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	The K55/1.8 is very enjoyable, with great bokeh on FF. If you can beg/borrow to get the K28/3.5 that's great, too.

03-03-2017, 08:51 PM	#23
mgvh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,030	I don't have any other K lenses, but compared to other 50mm lenses, the K 50 f4 Macro I have is certainly a gem, and I got mine under $100.

03-03-2017, 09:47 PM	#24
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Another vote for the 55 f1.8. Easily found under $100, and a great lens. 135mm f3.5, and 200mm f4 can also be found for under $100. Both very good lenses. On the wider end, the 24mm f2.8 hovers right around $100.

03-03-2017, 09:55 PM	#25
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Riggomatic On the wider end, the 24mm f2.8 hovers right around $100 Which is an outright steal.