" To acquire or not to acquire the HD Pentax-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR

**monochrome** · 08-26-2019, 12:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Only if the 20-40 does something that the 16-85 does not and that thing is important to you. After taking it to Tanzania, it should be evident whether optical performance is in the mix and whether the difference is size and handling is attractive. Only you know if those things are worth $500.

To use the car analogy...Mazda is offering very good deals on the Miata RF coupe. I admire the car and while my Mazda truck can perform the same transportation tasks (both being two-seaters), it is not nearly as nimble nor as thrifty, fuel-wise, but the price is very good. So I post the question to the Mazda forum...

Steve

If you were in the market your truck might not get the same DQ* as the RF.

* Date Qualities.

**aslyfox** · 08-26-2019, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

. . . To use the car analogy...Mazda is offering very good deals on the Miata RF coupe. . . . Steve

buy the Audi A 5 instead

the older model before they changed how it looked

I have a 2015 Audi A 5 coupe

stevebrot · 08-26-2019, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

I have a 2015 Audi A 5 coupe

Nice car

Steve

**aslyfox** · 08-26-2019, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Nice car

Steve

thanks

first two door I have ever owned

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MrB1 · 08-26-2019, 12:46 PM - **1 Like**

The KP is a thing of beauty. The DA 20-40 Ltd is a thing of beauty. They were made for each other, and they marry to produce pretty good photos. If it is affordable, get the 20-40, put it on the KP, and just enjoy owning the most handsome WR photo capture machine yet of the Pentax Digital Era.

Just an opinion, of course. To each his own.

Philip

**aslyfox** · 08-26-2019, 12:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MrB1

The KP is a thing of beauty. The DA 20-40 Ltd is a thing of beauty. They were made for each other, and they marry to produce pretty good photos. If it is affordable, get the 20-40, put it on the KP, and just enjoy owning the most handsome WR photo capture machine yet of the Pentax Digital Era.

Just an opinion, of course. To each his own.

Philip

now I need to get the K P and the 20-40 mm

may I come live with you because I surely won't be living here if I dared to mention that one to the wife

MrB1 · 08-27-2019, 05:19 AM

Sorry Allen, but note that post #35 did include the escape clause (for me also!), "If it is affordable".

Philip

**aslyfox** · 08-27-2019, 05:27 AM

Originally posted by MrB1

Sorry Allen, but note that post #35 did include the escape clause (for me also!), "If it is affordable".

Philip

no offense meant to you or others

you did have the " escape clause "

and some times what I mean to be humorous does not come through that way.

BTW, there does appear to be a recent price break

a whole $ 2

I need a lot more of a drop in price before I talk to the spouse

MrB1 · 08-27-2019, 05:55 AM

Your humour was clear to me, Allen, hence my reply included a wink!

I was quite lucky. The KP was a Pentax refurbished unit at the price of a K-70 and with a 2-year warranty. The 20-40 was a another special offer bargain. I hope something similar comes your way. All the best.

Philip

**aslyfox** · 08-27-2019, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by MrB1

Your humour was clear to me, Allen, hence my reply included a wink!

I was quite lucky. The KP was a Pentax refurbished unit at the price of a K-70 and with a 2-year warranty. The 20-40 was a another special offer bargain. I hope something similar comes your way. All the best.

Philip

sounds like a plan

my wife has been very generous with my photo habit

my job

find the best deal I can ( " experienced " or new )

and I have to carry the stuff

08-26-2019, 12:16 PM	#32
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot . . . To use the car analogy...Mazda is offering very good deals on the Miata RF coupe. . . . Steve buy the Audi A 5 instead the older model before they changed how it looked I have a 2015 Audi A 5 coupe Attached Images

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08-26-2019, 12:13 PM - 1 Like	#31
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot Only if the 20-40 does something that the 16-85 does not and that thing is important to you. After taking it to Tanzania, it should be evident whether optical performance is in the mix and whether the difference is size and handling is attractive. Only you know if those things are worth $500. To use the car analogy...Mazda is offering very good deals on the Miata RF coupe. I admire the car and while my Mazda truck can perform the same transportation tasks (both being two-seaters), it is not nearly as nimble nor as thrifty, fuel-wise, but the price is very good. So I post the question to the Mazda forum... Steve If you were in the market your truck might not get the same DQ* as the RF. * Date Qualities.

08-26-2019, 12:24 PM	#33
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by aslyfox I have a 2015 Audi A 5 coupe Nice car Steve

08-26-2019, 12:46 PM - 1 Like	#35
MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	The KP is a thing of beauty. The DA 20-40 Ltd is a thing of beauty. They were made for each other, and they marry to produce pretty good photos. If it is affordable, get the 20-40, put it on the KP, and just enjoy owning the most handsome WR photo capture machine yet of the Pentax Digital Era. Just an opinion, of course. To each his own. Philip

08-26-2019, 12:51 PM - 1 Like	#36
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581 Original Poster	Originally posted by MrB1 The KP is a thing of beauty. The DA 20-40 Ltd is a thing of beauty. They were made for each other, and they marry to produce pretty good photos. If it is affordable, get the 20-40, put it on the KP, and just enjoy owning the most handsome WR photo capture machine yet of the Pentax Digital Era. Just an opinion, of course. To each his own. Philip now I need to get the K P and the 20-40 mm may I come live with you because I surely won't be living here if I dared to mention that one to the wife

08-27-2019, 05:19 AM	#37
MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	Sorry Allen, but note that post #35 did include the escape clause (for me also!), "If it is affordable". Philip

08-27-2019, 05:27 AM	#38
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581 Original Poster	Originally posted by MrB1 Sorry Allen, but note that post #35 did include the escape clause (for me also!), "If it is affordable". Philip no offense meant to you or others you did have the " escape clause " and some times what I mean to be humorous does not come through that way. BTW, there does appear to be a recent price break a whole $ 2 I need a lot more of a drop in price before I talk to the spouse

08-27-2019, 05:55 AM	#39
MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	Your humour was clear to me, Allen, hence my reply included a wink! I was quite lucky. The KP was a Pentax refurbished unit at the price of a K-70 and with a 2-year warranty. The 20-40 was a another special offer bargain. I hope something similar comes your way. All the best. Philip

08-27-2019, 06:03 AM	#40
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581 Original Poster	Originally posted by MrB1 Your humour was clear to me, Allen, hence my reply included a wink! I was quite lucky. The KP was a Pentax refurbished unit at the price of a K-70 and with a 2-year warranty. The 20-40 was a another special offer bargain. I hope something similar comes your way. All the best. Philip sounds like a plan my wife has been very generous with my photo habit my job find the best deal I can ( " experienced " or new ) and I have to carry the stuff