Landscape lens for the K-1

Bucketlist21 · 02-17-2020, 01:51 PM

Please direct me if this is the wrong place to ask; My used K-1 arrived today. I picked up the following lens:
Pentax DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited Lens

I want to get 1 additional for now (mostly outdoor, landscapes, nature) and was thinking one of the zooms.

Advice ?

Adam · 02-17-2020, 01:56 PM - **1 Like**

I've moved your post to its own thread in the lens forum

Unfortunately, the DA 15mm is not a full frame lens, so you won't get to enjoy the full sensor area and resolution of the K-1 with it. I would recommend returning it and swapping for something like the Irix 15mm:
Irix 15mm F2.4 Firefly & Blackstone Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews (there's also a cheaper Firefly model which is the same optically).

As for zooms, all of the D FA lenses are solid. The D FA 24-70mm would be my go-to:
HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

If you prefer something more compact (or more affordable), there's the D FA 28-105mm:
HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Lastly, if you have any doubts about compatibility, check out our compatibility checker tool:
Check Lens Compatibility with Your Pentax Camera

Bucketlist21 · 02-17-2020, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I've moved your post to its own thread in the lens forum

Unfortunately, the DA 15mm is not a full frame lens, so you won't get to enjoy the full sensor area and resolution of the K-1 with it. I would recommend returning it and swapping for something like the Irix 15mm:
Irix 15mm F2.4 Firefly & Blackstone Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews (there's also a cheaper Firefly model which is the same optically).

As for zooms, all of the D FA lenses are solid. The D FA 24-70mm would be my go-to:
HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

If you prefer something more compact (or more affordable), there's the D FA 28-105mm:
HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Lastly, if you have any doubts about compatibility, check out our compatibility checker tool:
Check Lens Compatibility with Your Pentax Camera

Major TYPO- I meant K7

Adam · 02-17-2020, 02:01 PM

Ah. Well then what about the DA 18-135mm as your everyday lens? I'd recommend starting another new thread to avoid further confusion. We can go ahead and close this one if you'd like.

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**SteveinSLC** · 02-17-2020, 02:02 PM

The 15-30 is great as a landscape lens, but large and expensive.

The Samyang/Rokinon 14mm is another good, reasonably priced option for prime, though it's manual focus only.

Bucketlist21 · 02-17-2020, 02:04 PM

Forgive my TYP- I received my used K7 (not K1). Same question. And thanks Adam !

---------- Post added 02-17-20 at 03:05 PM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

Ah. Well then what about the DA 18-135mm as your everyday lens? I'd recommend starting another new thread to avoid further confusion. We can go ahead and close this one if you'd like.

Of course. Ill get the hang of it !

Adam · 02-17-2020, 02:07 PM

I've closed this thread. To start a new one, just go out into the lens forum, then click on the "new thread" button in the upper right

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02-17-2020, 01:51 PM	#1
Bucketlist21 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: St Louis, Mo Posts: 26	Landscape lens for the K-1 Please direct me if this is the wrong place to ask; My used K-1 arrived today. I picked up the following lens: Pentax DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited Lens I want to get 1 additional for now (mostly outdoor, landscapes, nature) and was thinking one of the zooms. Advice ?

02-17-2020, 01:56 PM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I've moved your post to its own thread in the lens forum Unfortunately, the DA 15mm is not a full frame lens, so you won't get to enjoy the full sensor area and resolution of the K-1 with it. I would recommend returning it and swapping for something like the Irix 15mm: Irix 15mm F2.4 Firefly & Blackstone Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews (there's also a cheaper Firefly model which is the same optically). As for zooms, all of the D FA lenses are solid. The D FA 24-70mm would be my go-to: HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews If you prefer something more compact (or more affordable), there's the D FA 28-105mm: HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Lastly, if you have any doubts about compatibility, check out our compatibility checker tool: Check Lens Compatibility with Your Pentax Camera Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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02-17-2020, 01:59 PM	#3
Bucketlist21 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: St Louis, Mo Posts: 26 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I've moved your post to its own thread in the lens forum Unfortunately, the DA 15mm is not a full frame lens, so you won't get to enjoy the full sensor area and resolution of the K-1 with it. I would recommend returning it and swapping for something like the Irix 15mm: Irix 15mm F2.4 Firefly & Blackstone Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews (there's also a cheaper Firefly model which is the same optically). As for zooms, all of the D FA lenses are solid. The D FA 24-70mm would be my go-to: HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews If you prefer something more compact (or more affordable), there's the D FA 28-105mm: HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Lastly, if you have any doubts about compatibility, check out our compatibility checker tool: Check Lens Compatibility with Your Pentax Camera Major TYPO- I meant K7

02-17-2020, 02:01 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Ah. Well then what about the DA 18-135mm as your everyday lens? I'd recommend starting another new thread to avoid further confusion. We can go ahead and close this one if you'd like. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-17-2020, 02:02 PM	#5
SteveinSLC Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 568	The 15-30 is great as a landscape lens, but large and expensive. The Samyang/Rokinon 14mm is another good, reasonably priced option for prime, though it's manual focus only.

02-17-2020, 02:04 PM	#6
Bucketlist21 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: St Louis, Mo Posts: 26 Original Poster	Forgive my TYP- I received my used K7 (not K1). Same question. And thanks Adam ! ---------- Post added 02-17-20 at 03:05 PM ---------- Originally posted by Adam Ah. Well then what about the DA 18-135mm as your everyday lens? I'd recommend starting another new thread to avoid further confusion. We can go ahead and close this one if you'd like. Of course. Ill get the hang of it !

02-17-2020, 02:07 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I've closed this thread. To start a new one, just go out into the lens forum, then click on the "new thread" button in the upper right Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers: