Favorite Limited Lens for Landscapes?

**87Duckfan** · 01-02-2021, 02:07 PM - **1 Like**

I would like to add a wide angle Limited lens for Landscapes, and would like to get feedback and any suggestions. I'm curious what is the most popular Limited wide angle lens?

TIA!!

**pepperberry farm** · 01-02-2021, 02:20 PM - **1 Like**

why only Limiteds?

MrB1 · 01-02-2021, 02:31 PM

It would help people to answer if you gave your sensor size - APS-C or FF?

**kiwi_jono** · 01-02-2021, 02:35 PM

You don't mention whether you are after a lens for FF or APS-C but some popular choices:
FF:
* FA 43 - although technically not wide, its certainly very useful for landscapes
* FA 31 - a great performer!
* DFA 21 - hopefully coming soon!

APS-C
* DA 21 - I don't own one but its very popular and a great focal length
* DA 15 - A nice compact lens that performs well. I like mine
* DA 20 - 40 - again I don't have it but its a versatile lens with most of the ability of the primes

Of course there are lots of great non limited lens options (both prime and zoom) too.

**87Duckfan** · 01-02-2021, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by MrB1

It would help people to answer if you gave your sensor size - APS-C or FF?

Sorry, I have the K70.

I guess I'm open to other primes if they are comparable to the Limited Lenses.

**pepperberry farm** · 01-02-2021, 03:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

Sorry, I have the K70.

I guess I'm open to other primes if they are comparable to the Limited Lenses.

for an APS-C wide lens, I always start with the DA 14mm f2.8 - superior lens (but nowhere near as tiny as the DA 15 Ltd)...

builttospill · 01-02-2021, 03:11 PM - **3 Likes**

Any of the FA Limited lenses make great landscape lenses. Years ago I traded my DA 15 for a FA* 24 with another forums member. I'd suggest also looking for a used FA* 24 if you're looking for a wide angle lens.

Unedited image from the K-1 and FA 31

K10D and FA 43

K10D and FA 77

K10D and FA* 24 (sorry there are people in this "landscape")

dbs · 01-02-2021, 03:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

I would like to add a wide angle Limited lens for Landscapes, and would like to get feedback and any suggestions. I'm curious what is the most popular Limited wide angle lens?

TIA!!

Hi

Interesting question.

Part one... wide angle limited ........ 15 , 21, 31 , 20 - 40.

Part two .... limited for landscapes ....... all of them!

Part three .. suggestions .... all of them !

Part four ..... most popular .... 15 , 21

Part five ... other choices ... any lens that will mount to your camera can be used for landscapes , it is such a broad question you ask.

Hope that helps

Dave

BarneyL · 01-02-2021, 03:35 PM

For landscapes, the lens is usually stopped down to fairly narrow apertures. From my experience, Pentax FA Limited lenses, when stopped down past F/4 or so, lose quite a bit of character that people buy them for. However, in the crop sensor realm, there are lenses such as DA 15 and 20-40 zoom. The first one has a cult following here (look for a thread '15 limited controls my mind'), and the latter is famous for its resistance to flare and ghosting, so it should be pretty awesome for landscaping. Unfortunately, I own only FA limiteds, so I cannot say much more about these DAs.

tibbitts · 01-02-2021, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

Sorry, I have the K70.

I guess I'm open to other primes if they are comparable to the Limited Lenses.

Why primes, and then specifically why limited primes? Certainly not all limited lenses appear to be known for the same characteristics, so if it's a characteristic you're looking for, you should say that what is to get better suggestions.

gatorguy · 01-02-2021, 04:04 PM - **2 Likes**

While neither prime nor Limited I personally think you should consider the Pentax DA 12-24.

**W412ren** · 01-02-2021, 04:15 PM

I think that more than a few responses have touched on this but what do you mean by landscape?
I have the DA 15/21/35macro and 20-40.
I also have the FA 31/43/77.
All are good for landscapes.
I also have the FAJ 18-35 and the Fa 80-320. They are both good for landscape as I see it as these images are typically shot between f8 and f16.
So what is it that you are after ?

**87Duckfan** · 01-02-2021, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by W412ren

I think that more than a few responses have touched on this but what do you mean by landscape?
I have the DA 15/21/35macro and 20-40.
I also have the FA 31/43/77.
All are good for landscapes.
I also have the FAJ 18-35 and the Fa 80-320. They are both good for landscape as I see it as these images are typically shot between f8 and f16.
So what is it that you are after ?

Primarily, I'm looking for the best image quality in the 15-35mm range. I have the 35/3.5 and love that lens. I also have some longer reach lenses. Just need something wider for landscapes.

dbs · 01-02-2021, 04:33 PM

Hi

I like my DA 12 - 24
..But

Under 20 mm your mountains look like mole hills.

but you already know that

gatorguy · 01-02-2021, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by dbs

Hi

I like my DA 12 - 24
..But

Under 20 mm your mountains look like mole hills.

but you already know that

Ah, the trials and tribulations of wide angle lenses.

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01-02-2021, 02:20 PM - 1 Like	#2
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	why only Limiteds?

01-02-2021, 02:31 PM	#3
MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	It would help people to answer if you gave your sensor size - APS-C or FF?

01-02-2021, 02:35 PM	#4
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	You don't mention whether you are after a lens for FF or APS-C but some popular choices: FF: * FA 43 - although technically not wide, its certainly very useful for landscapes * FA 31 - a great performer! * DFA 21 - hopefully coming soon! APS-C * DA 21 - I don't own one but its very popular and a great focal length * DA 15 - A nice compact lens that performs well. I like mine * DA 20 - 40 - again I don't have it but its a versatile lens with most of the ability of the primes Of course there are lots of great non limited lens options (both prime and zoom) too.

01-02-2021, 02:49 PM	#5
87Duckfan Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 397 Original Poster	Originally posted by MrB1 It would help people to answer if you gave your sensor size - APS-C or FF? Sorry, I have the K70. I guess I'm open to other primes if they are comparable to the Limited Lenses.

01-02-2021, 03:06 PM - 1 Like	#6
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Originally posted by 87Duckfan Sorry, I have the K70. I guess I'm open to other primes if they are comparable to the Limited Lenses. for an APS-C wide lens, I always start with the DA 14mm f2.8 - superior lens (but nowhere near as tiny as the DA 15 Ltd)...

01-02-2021, 03:11 PM - 3 Likes	#7
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Any of the FA Limited lenses make great landscape lenses. Years ago I traded my DA 15 for a FA* 24 with another forums member. I'd suggest also looking for a used FA* 24 if you're looking for a wide angle lens. Unedited image from the K-1 and FA 31 K10D and FA 43 K10D and FA 77 K10D and FA* 24 (sorry there are people in this "landscape")

01-02-2021, 03:20 PM - 1 Like	#8
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Originally posted by 87Duckfan I would like to add a wide angle Limited lens for Landscapes, and would like to get feedback and any suggestions. I'm curious what is the most popular Limited wide angle lens? TIA!! Hi Interesting question. Part one... wide angle limited ........ 15 , 21, 31 , 20 - 40. Part two .... limited for landscapes ....... all of them! Part three .. suggestions .... all of them ! Part four ..... most popular .... 15 , 21 Part five ... other choices ... any lens that will mount to your camera can be used for landscapes , it is such a broad question you ask. Hope that helps Dave

01-02-2021, 03:35 PM	#9
BarneyL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 899	For landscapes, the lens is usually stopped down to fairly narrow apertures. From my experience, Pentax FA Limited lenses, when stopped down past F/4 or so, lose quite a bit of character that people buy them for. However, in the crop sensor realm, there are lenses such as DA 15 and 20-40 zoom. The first one has a cult following here (look for a thread '15 limited controls my mind'), and the latter is famous for its resistance to flare and ghosting, so it should be pretty awesome for landscaping. Unfortunately, I own only FA limiteds, so I cannot say much more about these DAs.

01-02-2021, 03:50 PM	#10
tibbitts Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 2,193	Originally posted by 87Duckfan Sorry, I have the K70. I guess I'm open to other primes if they are comparable to the Limited Lenses. Why primes, and then specifically why limited primes? Certainly not all limited lenses appear to be known for the same characteristics, so if it's a characteristic you're looking for, you should say that what is to get better suggestions.

01-02-2021, 04:04 PM - 2 Likes	#11
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	While neither prime nor Limited I personally think you should consider the Pentax DA 12-24.

01-02-2021, 04:15 PM	#12
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	I think that more than a few responses have touched on this but what do *you* mean by landscape? I have the DA 15/21/35macro and 20-40. I also have the FA 31/43/77. All are good for landscapes. I also have the FAJ 18-35 and the Fa 80-320. They are both good for landscape as I see it as these images are typically shot between f8 and f16. So what is it that you are after ?

01-02-2021, 04:20 PM	#13
87Duckfan Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 397 Original Poster	Originally posted by W412ren I think that more than a few responses have touched on this but what do *you* mean by landscape? I have the DA 15/21/35macro and 20-40. I also have the FA 31/43/77. All are good for landscapes. I also have the FAJ 18-35 and the Fa 80-320. They are both good for landscape as I see it as these images are typically shot between f8 and f16. So what is it that you are after ? Primarily, I'm looking for the best image quality in the 15-35mm range. I have the 35/3.5 and love that lens. I also have some longer reach lenses. Just need something wider for landscapes.

01-02-2021, 04:33 PM	#14
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Hi I like my DA 12 - 24 ..But Under 20 mm your mountains look like mole hills. but you already know that

01-02-2021, 04:36 PM	#15
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by dbs Hi I like my DA 12 - 24 ..But Under 20 mm your mountains look like mole hills. but you already know that Ah, the trials and tribulations of wide angle lenses.