The one lens that you just ended up never getting

ChristianRock · 07-28-2018, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by jco

The K28/3.5 is so great overall performer, I seriously doubt the sigma, or any 1.4 design is going to beat it at F8.
Flare would be the F1.4's enemy.

The Art version of the Sigma 30 1.4 is actually pretty good when it comes to flare. I'm not sure 40+ year coatings are going to beat it... I don't think it's at DA 15 levels - not that either one is, but as I said the Sigma is not bad at all.

pxt · 07-28-2018, 02:29 PM

70-200/2.8 Pentax - it is too pricey.

**Belnan** · 07-28-2018, 05:41 PM

I always wanted the 771.8 and I did get it. Then I never ended up using it, focal length to long for me however the IQ is wonderful. Now its the 31 I guess.

**twilhelm** · 07-28-2018, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by Belnan

I always wanted the 771.8 and I did get it. Then I never ended up using it, focal length to long for me however the IQ is wonderful. Now its the 31 I guess.

On an aps-c body, I found the 31 focal length to be quirky, but the 77 was my go-to lens. On full frame the 31 is always close at hand.

airjames · 07-29-2018, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

For me it has been the DA*300. I have the DA*60-250 and a Sigma 50-500, so I'm covered in that focal range. I doubt that I would buy on now. If I were to get another lens in that range it would be the DFA 150-450.

I was in the opposite boat in that I had the DA*300 and wanted more length and wanted the DA 560 for some time but since it's not FF I got the 150-450 and now, I never look at the DA* 300.

My lens is now the Kerlee 35/1,2. It was the K 1.2 50mm. Anybody know if they ship to US?

Saltwater Images · 08-11-2018, 08:49 AM

For me it’s the DA* 300. I got the 60-250 and the HD DA 1.4 x TC. I will probably pick up a DA* 200 as well for the extra speed and lighter weight.

h4yn0nnym0u5e · 08-11-2018, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by jco

about ten years agp I bought a K50/1.2 mint in the box for $325. Its in such nice shape Im afraid to use it. So I cant tell you if its worth the money or not. Mine is in the box, and the box is probably just collecting dust.

At least take it out for a spin! Unless you're really unlucky it'll still be just as mint at the end of the session, and you can put it back in the box for another decade... I use my K28/2 on occasion, though TBH it's not a focal length I really get on with.

Haven't really got an on-topic candidate for this thread. Need to use the lenses I already have a bit more... Maybe the 560, can't ever see myself justifying that one!

**Kerrowdown** · 08-11-2018, 10:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

The one lens that you just ended up never getting

I'd like to add the words so far...

For me that'll be the SMC Pentax-A* 400mm F2.8 ED [IF] and it's only cos I can't think of a suitable harem name for her... you understand.

jddwoods · 08-11-2018, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by Saltwater Images

For me it’s the DA* 300. I got the 60-250 and the HD DA 1.4 x TC. I will probably pick up a DA* 200 as well for the extra speed and lighter weight.

Similar but opposite for me. Its the 60-250 that I just ended up never getting. I always wanted it but it was always out of my budget. I got the DA*200 and DA*300 (both bought used), the 1.4 TC and the 55-300 PLM which covers those focal lengths. You may not need the DA*200 having the 60-250 already covering that focal length. I never use my DA*200 wide open f2.8 since it is prone to purple fringing wide open. I find I have been using it less since I got the DA*300 and the PLM.

drumhead · 08-12-2018, 01:49 AM

New: FA 31/1.8
Vintage: K 28/2

As others have said, too expensive.

At the other extreme, I just bought a K 200mm for a song. Strange (awesome) that some really great lenses are so cheap. The K 55/1.8 is another good example.

jcdoss · 08-12-2018, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I'd like to add the words so far...

For me that'll be the SMC Pentax-A* 400mm F2.8 ED [IF] and it's only cos I can't think of a suitable harem name for her... you understand.

Alright, this is now a class project everyone. Let's help Kerrowdown come up with a harem name for the lens he now admits to covet.

Here's suggestion #1: The Queen Mary

**clackers** · 08-12-2018, 10:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jcdoss

Alright, this is now a class project everyone. Let's help Kerrowdown come up with a harem name for the lens he now admits to covet.

Here's suggestion #1: The Queen Mary

Yeah, we can workshop this … 'Elegant Lady', 'Majestic Princess', 'Town Bike', perhaps.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-12-2018, 11:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jcdoss

Alright, this is now a class project everyone. Let's help Kerrowdown come up with a harem name for the lens he now admits to covet.

Here's suggestion #1: The Queen Mary

You’ve got to do crowdfunding too...

**eyrr** · 08-13-2018, 02:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jcdoss

Alright, this is now a class project everyone. Let's help Kerrowdown come up with a harem name for the lens he now admits to covet.

Here's suggestion #1: The Queen Mary

Problem is that what comes in the order of precedence between a duchess and HM the Queen is HRH the princess, and we already have Pentaxian princesses. I strongly suspect however that if Kerrowdown coaxed her, she'd whisper her name in his ear.

pero · 08-13-2018, 02:24 PM

DA 560mm. Simply too much money for an amateur, but I would love to have a go at the birdies with this one. I guess another reason for not getting it would be the long learning curve for getting good pics with it... Don't have anything longer than 300mm today, tried that with a 2x TC but no good results at all.

07-29-2018, 04:31 PM	#80
airjames Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 295	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR For me it has been the DA300. I have the DA60-250 and a Sigma 50-500, so I'm covered in that focal range. I doubt that I would buy on now. If I were to get another lens in that range it would be the DFA 150-450. I was in the opposite boat in that I had the DA300 and wanted more length and wanted the DA 560 for some time but since it's not FF I got the 150-450 and now, I never look at the DA 300. My lens is now the Kerlee 35/1,2. It was the K 1.2 50mm. Anybody know if they ship to US? Last edited by BigMackCam; 07-30-2018 at 04:40 AM. Reason: Sale / trade-related content removed

08-12-2018, 01:49 AM	#85
drumhead Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 71	New: FA 31/1.8 Vintage: K 28/2 As others have said, too expensive. At the other extreme, I just bought a K 200mm for a song. Strange (awesome) that some really great lenses are so cheap. The K 55/1.8 is another good example. Last edited by drumhead; 08-12-2018 at 02:03 AM.

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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912 Original Poster	Originally posted by jco The K28/3.5 is so great overall performer, I seriously doubt the sigma, or any 1.4 design is going to beat it at F8. Flare would be the F1.4's enemy. The Art version of the Sigma 30 1.4 is actually pretty good when it comes to flare. I'm not sure 40+ year coatings are going to beat it... I don't think it's at DA 15 levels - not that either one is, but as I said the Sigma is not bad at all.

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pxt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 290	70-200/2.8 Pentax - it is too pricey.

07-28-2018, 05:41 PM	#78
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	I always wanted the 771.8 and I did get it. Then I never ended up using it, focal length to long for me however the IQ is wonderful. Now its the 31 I guess.

07-28-2018, 07:10 PM	#79
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by Belnan I always wanted the 771.8 and I did get it. Then I never ended up using it, focal length to long for me however the IQ is wonderful. Now its the 31 I guess. On an aps-c body, I found the 31 focal length to be quirky, but the 77 was my go-to lens. On full frame the 31 is always close at hand.

08-11-2018, 08:49 AM	#81
Saltwater Images Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newfoundland Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	For me it’s the DA* 300. I got the 60-250 and the HD DA 1.4 x TC. I will probably pick up a DA* 200 as well for the extra speed and lighter weight.

08-11-2018, 10:18 AM	#82
h4yn0nnym0u5e Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 333	Originally posted by jco about ten years agp I bought a K50/1.2 mint in the box for $325. Its in such nice shape Im afraid to use it. So I cant tell you if its worth the money or not. Mine is in the box, and the box is probably just collecting dust. At least take it out for a spin! Unless you're really unlucky it'll still be just as mint at the end of the session, and you can put it back in the box for another decade... I use my K28/2 on occasion, though TBH it's not a focal length I really get on with. Haven't really got an on-topic candidate for this thread. Need to use the lenses I already have a bit more... Maybe the 560, can't ever see myself justifying that one!

08-11-2018, 10:25 AM - 2 Likes	#83
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by ChristianRock The one lens that you just ended up never getting I'd like to add the words so far... For me that'll be the SMC Pentax-A* 400mm F2.8 ED [IF] and it's only cos I can't think of a suitable harem name for her... you understand.

08-11-2018, 02:26 PM	#84
jddwoods Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,035	Originally posted by Saltwater Images For me it’s the DA* 300. I got the 60-250 and the HD DA 1.4 x TC. I will probably pick up a DA* 200 as well for the extra speed and lighter weight. Similar but opposite for me. Its the 60-250 that I just ended up never getting. I always wanted it but it was always out of my budget. I got the DA200 and DA300 (both bought used), the 1.4 TC and the 55-300 PLM which covers those focal lengths. You may not need the DA200 having the 60-250 already covering that focal length. I never use my DA200 wide open f2.8 since it is prone to purple fringing wide open. I find I have been using it less since I got the DA*300 and the PLM.

08-12-2018, 10:00 PM	#86
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,801	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I'd like to add the words so far... For me that'll be the SMC Pentax-A* 400mm F2.8 ED [IF] and it's only cos I can't think of a suitable harem name for her... you understand. Alright, this is now a class project everyone. Let's help Kerrowdown come up with a harem name for the lens he now admits to covet. Here's suggestion #1: The Queen Mary

08-12-2018, 10:20 PM - 1 Like	#87
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by jcdoss Alright, this is now a class project everyone. Let's help Kerrowdown come up with a harem name for the lens he now admits to covet. Here's suggestion #1: The Queen Mary Yeah, we can workshop this … 'Elegant Lady', 'Majestic Princess', 'Town Bike', perhaps.

08-12-2018, 11:58 PM - 1 Like	#88
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by jcdoss Alright, this is now a class project everyone. Let's help Kerrowdown come up with a harem name for the lens he now admits to covet. Here's suggestion #1: The Queen Mary You’ve got to do crowdfunding too...

08-13-2018, 02:11 PM - 1 Like	#89
eyrr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 320	Originally posted by jcdoss Alright, this is now a class project everyone. Let's help Kerrowdown come up with a harem name for the lens he now admits to covet. Here's suggestion #1: The Queen Mary Problem is that what comes in the order of precedence between a duchess and HM the Queen is HRH the princess, and we already have Pentaxian princesses. I strongly suspect however that if Kerrowdown coaxed her, she'd whisper her name in his ear.

08-13-2018, 02:24 PM	#90
pero Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 128	DA 560mm. Simply too much money for an amateur, but I would love to have a go at the birdies with this one. I guess another reason for not getting it would be the long learning curve for getting good pics with it... Don't have anything longer than 300mm today, tried that with a 2x TC but no good results at all.