Which Pentax lens do you most enjoy showing off to friends?

**luftfluss** · 09-14-2020, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by FozzFoster

I love how many people have already said the 40 XS... this lens was on my watch list. I think it will have to be bumped up in priority.

The ergonomics of the 40XS bothered me so much I sold it and got the 40 Ltd.

**JensE** · 09-14-2020, 05:02 PM

I only ever remember 2 occasions showing off lenses as described in the initial post - and it's been the HD-DA 15mm Ltd. for it's beautiful compact build, smooth focus and surprising pull-out hood, which people were curious about.

**FozzFoster** · 09-14-2020, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

The ergonomics of the 40XS bothered me so much I sold it and got the 40 Ltd.

Honestly, for me, 40mm is too close to my 35mm or my 50mm to warrant buying a 40mm.
But if I did get one...
I would be buying one for the discrete shots and compact carry, and the XS has the LTD beat in both price and size.
...love the limiteds though

**clickclick** · 09-14-2020, 06:36 PM

If someone is curious about them, my SMC 15/3.5 with the aspherical element comes out to play.

jcdoss · 09-14-2020, 07:15 PM

I have 37 manual focus lenses, but am loathe to choose a favorite in case the other 36 lenses stage a mutiny. That said, just between us, I'd choose the K15/3.5 like many others.

Please pass the beer nuts.

MrB1 · 09-14-2020, 11:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Most of my photography is in places where there are no people nearby. It would not occur to me to show off any of my gear anyway, or believe that anyone would be interested (apart from on this forum)

Presumably for almost all the time the gear would be handled by the servants anyway.

Philip

Lord Lucan · 09-15-2020, 02:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MrB1

Presumably for almost all the time the gear would be handled by the servants anyway.

I used to have a servant, but I did her in, mistook her for Lady L. LORD LUCAN'S FULL STORY - THE MYSTERY SURROUNDING LORD LUCAN. Can't afford any more, and anyway they might blow my cover now

MrB1 · 09-15-2020, 03:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

I used to have a servant, but I did her in, mistook her for Lady L. LORD LUCAN'S FULL STORY - THE MYSTERY SURROUNDING LORD LUCAN. Can't afford any more, and anyway they might blow my cover now

Good point. A chap in your position couldn't possibly engage in any sort of showing off!

Philip

Sandy Hancock · 09-15-2020, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Most of my photography is in places where there are no people nearby. It would not occur to me to show off any of my gear anyway, or believe that anyone would be interested (apart from on this forum)

I only "show off" my gear at home. When I'm out shooting, like you, it's all business.

Anyway, my aspheric Takumar 15/3.5 doesn't leave the house. It is most definitely a collector's item - after all, the M42 thread doesn't quite line up the hood properly, so it vignettes on the K-1. That's where my (non-aspheric) K15/3.5 wins

**gofour3** · 09-15-2020, 08:08 AM - **2 Likes**

No one I know cares or really has a clue about camera lenses, however the lens that draws the most attention when I use it is the K1000/8. It's physically ever longer than the A1200/8 and has a huge metal trunk. Along with the massive tripod and cart to transport everything, one can't stealthy shoot very easily.

People get nervous when you point the lens in their direction.

Phil.

mikeSF · 09-15-2020, 08:41 AM - **2 Likes**

I never see any friends, but when i did, i'd always enjoy telling the story of the Helios series of lenses and showing off the 44-2

Unregistered User · 09-15-2020, 10:10 AM

I show them the Auto 110 50mm first (about the size of a film can), then show them images made from it:

bdery · 09-15-2020, 10:28 AM

When I had it, the 40 Limited for sure. Such high quality in such a small package.

Now that I own the silver 43 instead, that one gets shown around a lot.

The 60-250 is always a talking point, because mine is modified and that's a great discussion topic.

The 77 thanks to its elegance is also a good discussion starter.

**RICHARD L.** · 09-15-2020, 12:02 PM

Almost all pentax 67 and Pentax 645 lenses are admirable pieces of technology. In the K mount, I'd say the DA* 60-250 mm f/4 is the most beautiful object per se.

Regards

**PocketPixels** · 09-15-2020, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by Eagle94VT

People who don't do much photography always find a fish eye pretty crazy. I always try to keep my 10-17 close by!

Great use of the 10–17mm.

09-15-2020, 10:10 AM	#72
Unregistered User Guest	I show them the Auto 110 50mm first (about the size of a film can), then show them images made from it: Last edited by Unregistered User; 09-15-2020 at 12:41 PM. Reason: added image

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09-14-2020, 04:49 PM	#61
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by FozzFoster I love how many people have already said the 40 XS... this lens was on my watch list. I think it will have to be bumped up in priority. The ergonomics of the 40XS bothered me so much I sold it and got the 40 Ltd.

09-14-2020, 05:02 PM	#62
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	I only ever remember 2 occasions showing off lenses as described in the initial post - and it's been the HD-DA 15mm Ltd. for it's beautiful compact build, smooth focus and surprising pull-out hood, which people were curious about.

09-14-2020, 05:08 PM	#63
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by luftfluss The ergonomics of the 40XS bothered me so much I sold it and got the 40 Ltd. Honestly, for me, 40mm is too close to my 35mm or my 50mm to warrant buying a 40mm. But if I did get one... I would be buying one for the discrete shots and compact carry, and the XS has the LTD beat in both price and size. ...love the limiteds though

09-14-2020, 06:36 PM	#64
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	If someone is curious about them, my SMC 15/3.5 with the aspherical element comes out to play.

09-14-2020, 07:15 PM	#65
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,768	I have 37 manual focus lenses, but am loathe to choose a favorite in case the other 36 lenses stage a mutiny. That said, just between us, I'd choose the K15/3.5 like many others. Please pass the beer nuts.

09-14-2020, 11:17 PM - 1 Like	#66
MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	Originally posted by Lord Lucan Most of my photography is in places where there are no people nearby. It would not occur to me to show off any of my gear anyway, or believe that anyone would be interested (apart from on this forum) Presumably for almost all the time the gear would be handled by the servants anyway. Philip

09-15-2020, 02:02 AM - 1 Like	#67
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,961	Originally posted by MrB1 Presumably for almost all the time the gear would be handled by the servants anyway. I used to have a servant, but I did her in, mistook her for Lady L. LORD LUCAN'S FULL STORY - THE MYSTERY SURROUNDING LORD LUCAN. Can't afford any more, and anyway they might blow my cover now

09-15-2020, 03:02 AM - 1 Like	#68
MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	Originally posted by Lord Lucan I used to have a servant, but I did her in, mistook her for Lady L. LORD LUCAN'S FULL STORY - THE MYSTERY SURROUNDING LORD LUCAN. Can't afford any more, and anyway they might blow my cover now Good point. A chap in your position couldn't possibly engage in any sort of showing off! Philip

09-15-2020, 06:39 AM	#69
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by Lord Lucan Most of my photography is in places where there are no people nearby. It would not occur to me to show off any of my gear anyway, or believe that anyone would be interested (apart from on this forum) I only "show off" my gear at home. When I'm out shooting, like you, it's all business. Anyway, my aspheric Takumar 15/3.5 doesn't leave the house. It is most definitely a collector's item - after all, the M42 thread doesn't quite line up the hood properly, so it vignettes on the K-1. That's where my (non-aspheric) K15/3.5 wins

09-15-2020, 08:08 AM - 2 Likes	#70
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	No one I know cares or really has a clue about camera lenses, however the lens that draws the most attention when I use it is the K1000/8. It's physically ever longer than the A1200/8 and has a huge metal trunk. Along with the massive tripod and cart to transport everything, one can't stealthy shoot very easily. People get nervous when you point the lens in their direction. Phil.

09-15-2020, 08:41 AM - 2 Likes	#71
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	I never see any friends, but when i did, i'd always enjoy telling the story of the Helios series of lenses and showing off the 44-2

09-15-2020, 10:28 AM	#73
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	When I had it, the 40 Limited for sure. Such high quality in such a small package. Now that I own the silver 43 instead, that one gets shown around a lot. The 60-250 is always a talking point, because mine is modified and that's a great discussion topic. The 77 thanks to its elegance is also a good discussion starter.

09-15-2020, 12:02 PM	#74
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,577	Almost all pentax 67 and Pentax 645 lenses are admirable pieces of technology. In the K mount, I'd say the DA* 60-250 mm f/4 is the most beautiful object per se. Regards

09-15-2020, 12:17 PM	#75
PocketPixels Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 385	Originally posted by Eagle94VT People who don't do much photography always find a fish eye pretty crazy. I always try to keep my 10-17 close by! Great use of the 10–17mm.