24-70 alternative lens for K1

robertordm · 09-28-2018, 02:52 AM

I’m looking to see what others can recommend regarding an alternative to the DFA24-70 for the K1. Id love to get one, but can’t afford it just yet. I already have noted the 28-105 kit lens, I’m looking for a lens by Pentax, or any other brand, that would be great for, in order of importance, Photojourno/Street/Landscape. Cheers...

Wild Mark · 09-28-2018, 03:00 AM - **1 Like**

no comments other than suggestions to consider

Pentax F 24-50mm
Pentax FA 24-90mm
Pentax FA 20-35mm
Pentax FA* 28-70mm 2.8 (real possibility)

Tokina 28-70mm f2.8 (pro vI or vII) (cheaper real possibility)

Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX

Thoughts?

timautin · 09-28-2018, 03:05 AM - **1 Like**

If you are really on a budget, the DA35 + DA50 can deliver for 200$ or so. Hard to have cheaper. I also managed to get a FA* 24 for 120€, but that's going to be harder to find.

D1N0 · 09-28-2018, 03:30 AM - **1 Like**

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 AF XR Di LD Macro SP Lens Reviews - Tamron Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

Barry Pearson · 09-28-2018, 05:06 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robertordm

I’m looking to see what others can recommend regarding an alternative to the DFA24-70 for the K1. Id love to get one, but can’t afford it just yet. I already have noted the 28-105 kit lens, I’m looking for a lens by Pentax, or any other brand, that would be great for, in order of importance, Photojourno/Street/Landscape. Cheers...

You say you have noted the 28-105mm kit lens. What were you conclusions?

It isn't limited in image quality to what used to be called a "kit lens". It is very good indeed across the frame and at all settings. Often it is the only lens I use all day on my K-1-series, and I read of others who think the same.

bdery · 09-28-2018, 05:12 AM - **1 Like**

The 28-105 is more than a kit lens, by all accuonts it's equivalent to the DA 16-85mm, so a high-quality medium-aperture zoom. If you don't need the F2.8, it seems like a no-brainer.

robertordm · 09-28-2018, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

no comments other than suggestions to consider

Pentax F 24-50mm
Pentax FA 24-90mm
Pentax FA 20-35mm
Pentax FA* 28-70mm 2.8 (real possibility)

Tokina 28-70mm f2.8 (pro vI or vII) (cheaper real possibility
Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX

Thoughts?

Thanks, plenty to research there for sure, I have read about the 24-90 being nice.
Cheers

robertordm · 09-28-2018, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by timautin

If you are really on a budget, the DA35 + DA50 can deliver for 200$ or so. Hard go have cheaper. I also managed to get a FA* 24 for 120€, but that's going to be harder to find.

Thank you, appreciate it.

robertordm · 09-28-2018, 05:32 AM

Originally posted by Barry Pearson

You say you have noted the 28-105mm kit lens. What were you conclusions?

It isn't limited in image quality to what used to be called a "kit lens". It is very good indeed across the frame and at all settings. Often it is the only lens I use all day on my K-1-series, and I read of others who think the same.

Yes I’ve done a lot of research on it, and I totally agree. I’m just very interested in looking at other options, I know I’m driving a hard bargain but the 2.8 of the 24-70 would be nice, but too much to ask, I know

robertordm · 09-28-2018, 05:35 AM

Also, although there are many which would not be suitable, I have read that quite a few legacy lenses are much more than good enough. Any experience or suggestions in that direction.

Kaisas · 09-28-2018, 05:55 AM - **1 Like**

I have used dfa 24-70, dfa 28-105 and Tamron 28-75mm.
I have experience all lenses, if you have a tight budget go for 28-105mm u r not gonna be disappointed, it s sharp, fast af, it covers full frame. It s not big difference between 24-70 and 28-105,just 24-70 better in low light that's all.

Kaisas · 09-28-2018, 06:01 AM - **1 Like**

I attached 2 pictures which was taken with dfa 28-105 on Pentax k1.

**jatrax** · 09-28-2018, 07:09 AM - **1 Like**

The DFA 28-105 is very hard to beat if it is in your price range. There are also some older film era 28-105's available some better than others. And there is the FA 24-90 which covers a slightly larger range than the DFA 24-70. It is dramatically smaller but slower of course. I have one for sale in the marketplace, if you are interested PM me.

**eminker** · 09-28-2018, 07:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robertordm

Thanks, plenty to research there for sure, I have read about the 24-90 being nice.
Cheers

I can definitely attest to the FA 24-90mm and 20-35mm working well on Pentax 5iis and K-3ii.
Pricing and availability for the FA 20-35mm F4 is another story though .....

**mgvh** · 09-28-2018, 08:23 AM - **1 Like**

Tamron 24-135 - I think it's better than that latest review...

09-28-2018, 02:52 AM	#1
robertordm New Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 13	24-70 alternative lens for K1 I’m looking to see what others can recommend regarding an alternative to the DFA24-70 for the K1. Id love to get one, but can’t afford it just yet. I already have noted the 28-105 kit lens, I’m looking for a lens by Pentax, or any other brand, that would be great for, in order of importance, Photojourno/Street/Landscape. Cheers...

09-28-2018, 03:05 AM - 1 Like	#3
timautin Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 346	If you are really on a budget, the DA35 + DA50 can deliver for 200$ or so. Hard to have cheaper. I also managed to get a FA* 24 for 120€, but that's going to be harder to find. Last edited by timautin; 09-28-2018 at 07:23 AM.

09-28-2018, 06:01 AM - 1 Like	#12
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121	I attached 2 pictures which was taken with dfa 28-105 on Pentax k1. Attached Images

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Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	no comments other than suggestions to consider Pentax F 24-50mm Pentax FA 24-90mm Pentax FA 20-35mm Pentax FA* 28-70mm 2.8 (real possibility) Tokina 28-70mm f2.8 (pro vI or vII) (cheaper real possibility) Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX Thoughts?

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 AF XR Di LD Macro SP Lens Reviews - Tamron Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

09-28-2018, 05:06 AM - 2 Likes	#5
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	Originally posted by robertordm I’m looking to see what others can recommend regarding an alternative to the DFA24-70 for the K1. Id love to get one, but can’t afford it just yet. I already have noted the 28-105 kit lens, I’m looking for a lens by Pentax, or any other brand, that would be great for, in order of importance, Photojourno/Street/Landscape. Cheers... You say you have noted the 28-105mm kit lens. What were you conclusions? It isn't limited in image quality to what used to be called a "kit lens". It is very good indeed across the frame and at all settings. Often it is the only lens I use all day on my K-1-series, and I read of others who think the same.

09-28-2018, 05:12 AM - 1 Like	#6
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,356	The 28-105 is more than a kit lens, by all accuonts it's equivalent to the DA 16-85mm, so a high-quality medium-aperture zoom. If you don't need the F2.8, it seems like a no-brainer.

09-28-2018, 05:29 AM	#7
robertordm New Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 13 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wild Mark no comments other than suggestions to consider Pentax F 24-50mm Pentax FA 24-90mm Pentax FA 20-35mm Pentax FA* 28-70mm 2.8 (real possibility) Tokina 28-70mm f2.8 (pro vI or vII) (cheaper real possibility Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX Thoughts? Thanks, plenty to research there for sure, I have read about the 24-90 being nice. Cheers

09-28-2018, 05:30 AM	#8
robertordm New Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 13 Original Poster	Originally posted by timautin If you are really on a budget, the DA35 + DA50 can deliver for 200$ or so. Hard go have cheaper. I also managed to get a FA* 24 for 120€, but that's going to be harder to find. Thank you, appreciate it.

09-28-2018, 05:32 AM	#9
robertordm New Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 13 Original Poster	Originally posted by Barry Pearson You say you have noted the 28-105mm kit lens. What were you conclusions? It isn't limited in image quality to what used to be called a "kit lens". It is very good indeed across the frame and at all settings. Often it is the only lens I use all day on my K-1-series, and I read of others who think the same. Yes I’ve done a lot of research on it, and I totally agree. I’m just very interested in looking at other options, I know I’m driving a hard bargain but the 2.8 of the 24-70 would be nice, but too much to ask, I know

09-28-2018, 05:35 AM	#10
robertordm New Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 13 Original Poster	Also, although there are many which would not be suitable, I have read that quite a few legacy lenses are much more than good enough. Any experience or suggestions in that direction.

09-28-2018, 05:55 AM - 1 Like	#11
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121	I have used dfa 24-70, dfa 28-105 and Tamron 28-75mm. I have experience all lenses, if you have a tight budget go for 28-105mm u r not gonna be disappointed, it s sharp, fast af, it covers full frame. It s not big difference between 24-70 and 28-105,just 24-70 better in low light that's all.

09-28-2018, 07:09 AM - 1 Like	#13
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	The DFA 28-105 is very hard to beat if it is in your price range. There are also some older film era 28-105's available some better than others. And there is the FA 24-90 which covers a slightly larger range than the DFA 24-70. It is dramatically smaller but slower of course. I have one for sale in the marketplace, if you are interested PM me.

09-28-2018, 07:16 AM - 1 Like	#14
eminker Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 150	Originally posted by robertordm Thanks, plenty to research there for sure, I have read about the 24-90 being nice. Cheers I can definitely attest to the FA 24-90mm and 20-35mm working well on Pentax 5iis and K-3ii. Pricing and availability for the FA 20-35mm F4 is another story though .....

09-28-2018, 08:23 AM - 1 Like	#15
mgvh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,029	Tamron 24-135 - I think it's better than that latest review...

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