Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Im really drawn to the HD DA 35mm Limited Macro lens.
I keep thinking it would also make an exceptional general landscape lens as well ?
However.....before entertaining these ideas any further , I decided to run it past my Pentax Forum Brethren.
I already have plenty of SMC- A and SMC-K Primes from 24mm - 200mm and don't plan on getting rid of any.
I also just recently purchased the DA 20-40 limited last month as my only modern travel lens for use on my K-3II , and have the DFA 28-105 (used briefly and liked it) for my K-1 headed my direction and these are the only two modern autofocus lenses I have.
Would I be wasting my money buying this little beauty because of what I already have ?
Im just wondering how well this lens would do as a landscape lens alone on its own , with the added benefit of being auto focus with modern coatings.
My shooting style for landscapes is very low , often an interesting close object , often using water pools for reflection, and slow shutter speeds and ISO.
Im finding a bit of freedom getting a couple newer lenses to help propel me into the current world of photography , and get away a little bit from shooting only manual Primes.
I have an HD DA 35mm macro lens and it's by far my favorite lens (aside from my DA*300, of course
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Whenever I'm feeling a slump in my photography, I put the 35 on my K-3ii and can always find something interesting to shoot... Landscapes included.
I'm actually intrigued by the 20-40 and have considered picking one up, so we're in opposite positions right now lol.
If you were inclined;
I'd be willing to do a one week swap if you wanted to try out the 35 macro.
Insurance, tracking, ya know all that good stuff to cover each other's gear.
Let me know if you're interested.
I've seen more absurd offers on this forum before... lol