Pentax prime lens wishlist survey 2018

beholder3 · 01-27-2018, 10:16 AM

Seems like people / portrait focal lengths from 50 to 135mm get the most likes.

stevebrot · 01-27-2018, 10:37 AM - **1 Like**

Affordable vs. top quality? The two are not mutually exclusive.

FWIW, my ratio of zooms-to-primes is more like 1:10 and I only own three cropped-sensor lenses.

Steve

zzeitg · 01-27-2018, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Affordable vs. top quality? The two are not mutually exclusive.

I have to agree. Exactly this was my reason why to buy my first Pentax camera. Good quality for affordable price. I.e. very good price/performance ratio.

**luftfluss** · 01-27-2018, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

I voted for 500mm f4 (even I'd be more glad for f/4.5), 300mm f2.8 and 400 mm f2.8. I guess each of them could do more less the same good job.

500mm f/4 * 1.4x TC -> 700mm f/5.6
300mm f/2.8 * 2x TC -> 600mm f/5.6
400mm f/2.8 * 1.7x TC -> 680mm f/4.75

Anyway, I'm surprised that only few guys voted for a fast long telephoto lens. Are we such a minority between Pentax users?

I suppose that means most folks were smart enough to avoid Pentax if they are "serious" wildlife photographers

Kunzite · 01-27-2018, 10:45 AM

Well, if you decrease the cost you have to make some compromises...

**TwoUptons** · 01-27-2018, 10:49 AM

It’s a good survey...

There are some things it doesn’t capture (is the lack of long lenses due to a preference for zooms in those FL, for example), but it’s focused...

It did make me realize I’m more interested in * zooms than I am primes...

-Eric

zzeitg · 01-27-2018, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Well, if you decrease the cost you have to make some compromises...

Not always true. It could also mean that your company is more effective (less overhead costs) and can generate profit even with reduced margin.

pentaxfall · 01-27-2018, 10:54 AM - **1 Like**

I like lighter f4.0 zoom lenses. I chose following primes.
400mm f5.6
14mm f4

Kunzite · 01-27-2018, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

Not always true. It could also mean that your company is more effective (less overhead costs) and can generate profit even with reduced margin.

Yes, you're right about effectiveness being a factor - but in Pentax' case that must compensate for the much lower volumes anyway. I'm amazed how Pentax can make competitively priced gear.

Anyway, I think the most popular choice being "up to 1500 euro" (rather than "up to 600") is encouraging.
And... sorry, I didn't vote for any long lens - my D FA 150-450 will have to do.

**twilhelm** · 01-27-2018, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Affordable vs. top quality? The two are not mutually exclusive.

FWIW, my ratio of zooms-to-primes is more like 1:10 and I only own three cropped-sensor lenses.

Steve

This! I am heavily laden with primes. Guess that means I can be picky with my zooms!

mcgregni · 01-27-2018, 11:18 AM

I want to plan ahead for a hopeful move to FF one day, and I figure that with K1 level ISO performance I really don't need anything wider than F2.8 ....so It was the following on my wish list ..... 20mm F2.8, 135mmF2.8 .....200mm F4. Cost and reasonable size/weight being higher considerations over big and heavy and expensive.

I realised later that I have subconsciously built this wish list around my existing suitable FF lenses, something I'm sure many of us do when dreaming. ....

So, it would give me ; 14m F2.8, (20mm F2.8), D FA28-105 zoom, A28 F2.8, A50 F1.7, (135mm F2.8), M75-150 F4.0, (200mm F2), Tamron 70-300 zoom.

Ken Pimontel · 01-27-2018, 11:23 AM

No 645 option?
Done, Thank you for doing this!

normhead · 01-27-2018, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Yes, you're right about effectiveness being a factor - but in Pentax' case that must compensate for the much lower volumes anyway. I'm amazed how Pentax can make competitively priced gear.

Anyway, I think the most popular choice being "up to 1500 euro" (rather than "up to 600") is encouraging.
And... sorry, I didn't vote for any long lens - my D FA 150-450 will have to do.

The only thing stopping me with the 150-450, is it's only 300 equivalent APS-c. and 300 APS-c is rarely enough for me.

When I think about it, The DFA 15-30 2.8 will give me 15, 18, 20, 24, 28 and 30 on both FF and APS_c. How is a 2k CAD not a great deal?
That's the other thing stopping me from getting the 150-450, I probably want the 15-30 more.

**BarryE** · 01-27-2018, 11:45 AM

Done. Will be interesting to see what the results are ...

normhead · 01-27-2018, 11:51 AM

With 75 votes om 60% are K-1 users. Where are all the APS_c shooters?

01-27-2018, 11:18 AM	#26
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	I want to plan ahead for a hopeful move to FF one day, and I figure that with K1 level ISO performance I really don't need anything wider than F2.8 ....so It was the following on my wish list ..... 20mm F2.8, 135mmF2.8 .....200mm F4. Cost and reasonable size/weight being higher considerations over big and heavy and expensive. I realised later that I have subconsciously built this wish list around my existing suitable FF lenses, something I'm sure many of us do when dreaming. .... So, it would give me ; 14m F2.8, (20mm F2.8), D FA28-105 zoom, A28 F2.8, A50 F1.7, (135mm F2.8), M75-150 F4.0, (200mm F2), Tamron 70-300 zoom. Last edited by mcgregni; 01-27-2018 at 11:36 AM.

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01-27-2018, 10:16 AM	#16
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112 Original Poster	Seems like people / portrait focal lengths from 50 to 135mm get the most likes.

01-27-2018, 10:37 AM - 1 Like	#17
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Affordable vs. top quality? The two are not mutually exclusive. FWIW, my ratio of zooms-to-primes is more like 1:10 and I only own three cropped-sensor lenses. Steve

01-27-2018, 10:40 AM	#18
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by stevebrot Affordable vs. top quality? The two are not mutually exclusive. I have to agree. Exactly this was my reason why to buy my first Pentax camera. Good quality for affordable price. I.e. very good price/performance ratio.

01-27-2018, 10:45 AM	#19
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by zzeitg I voted for 500mm f4 (even I'd be more glad for f/4.5), 300mm f2.8 and 400 mm f2.8. I guess each of them could do more less the same good job. 500mm f/4 * 1.4x TC -> 700mm f/5.6 300mm f/2.8 * 2x TC -> 600mm f/5.6 400mm f/2.8 * 1.7x TC -> 680mm f/4.75 Anyway, I'm surprised that only few guys voted for a fast long telephoto lens. Are we such a minority between Pentax users? I suppose that means most folks were smart enough to avoid Pentax if they are "serious" wildlife photographers

01-27-2018, 10:45 AM	#20
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Well, if you decrease the cost you have to make some compromises...

01-27-2018, 10:49 AM	#21
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,214	It’s a good survey... There are some things it doesn’t capture (is the lack of long lenses due to a preference for zooms in those FL, for example), but it’s focused... It did make me realize I’m more interested in * zooms than I am primes... -Eric

01-27-2018, 10:50 AM	#22
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by Kunzite Well, if you decrease the cost you have to make some compromises... Not always true. It could also mean that your company is more effective (less overhead costs) and can generate profit even with reduced margin.

01-27-2018, 10:54 AM - 1 Like	#23
pentaxfall Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 581	I like lighter f4.0 zoom lenses. I chose following primes. 400mm f5.6 14mm f4

01-27-2018, 11:04 AM	#24
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by zzeitg Not always true. It could also mean that your company is more effective (less overhead costs) and can generate profit even with reduced margin. Yes, you're right about effectiveness being a factor - but in Pentax' case that must compensate for the much lower volumes anyway. I'm amazed how Pentax can make competitively priced gear. Anyway, I think the most popular choice being "up to 1500 euro" (rather than "up to 600") is encouraging. And... sorry, I didn't vote for any long lens - my D FA 150-450 will have to do.

01-27-2018, 11:17 AM	#25
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by stevebrot Affordable vs. top quality? The two are not mutually exclusive. FWIW, my ratio of zooms-to-primes is more like 1:10 and I only own three cropped-sensor lenses. Steve This! I am heavily laden with primes. Guess that means I can be picky with my zooms!

01-27-2018, 11:23 AM	#27
Ken Pimontel Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 42	No 645 option? Done, Thank you for doing this!

01-27-2018, 11:40 AM	#28
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Kunzite Yes, you're right about effectiveness being a factor - but in Pentax' case that must compensate for the much lower volumes anyway. I'm amazed how Pentax can make competitively priced gear. Anyway, I think the most popular choice being "up to 1500 euro" (rather than "up to 600") is encouraging. And... sorry, I didn't vote for any long lens - my D FA 150-450 will have to do. The only thing stopping me with the 150-450, is it's only 300 equivalent APS-c. and 300 APS-c is rarely enough for me. When I think about it, The DFA 15-30 2.8 will give me 15, 18, 20, 24, 28 and 30 on both FF and APS_c. How is a 2k CAD not a great deal? That's the other thing stopping me from getting the 150-450, I probably want the 15-30 more.

01-27-2018, 11:45 AM	#29
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653	Done. Will be interesting to see what the results are ...

01-27-2018, 11:51 AM	#30
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	With 75 votes om 60% are K-1 users. Where are all the APS_c shooters?