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07-18-2021, 06:27 PM   #211
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Thats quite a lot of gear haha Im sure you have a room dedicated to photography gear

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Yup...a BIG room.

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QuoteOriginally posted by cometguy Quote
Out of curiosity, I counted the different lenses listed so far in this poll.
In my findings below, I counted only K-mount lens specified for Pentax cameras; when more than one lens was stated, I either went with what appeared to be the most-used lens or I did not count any lens at all if it was not very clear.
There are some 90 different such lenses listed for Pentax cameras in the poll so far, with a total of about 230 camera/lens combos in the poll.
The top ten single lenses that people say sit on their cameras the most are tabulated below:

No. .. Lens
---- ... -------
19 .... DFA 28-105mm
18 .... DA 18-135mm
15 .... DA 20-40mm Ltd.
13 .... DA 16-85mm
11 .... DFA 24-70mm
10 .... DA 55-300mm
10 .... DA 300-mm f/4
6 ..... DFA 150-450 mm
5 ..... Sigma 17-70mm
4 ..... DA 35-mm Macro Ltd.
4 ..... FA 43-mm Ltd.
4 ..... DFA* 50-mm f/1.4

The most-listed primary lenses were 50-mm lenses, but there were 13 different Pentax versions of these listed, totalling twenty 50-mm lenses. The second-most-common primary lens is 35mm, with seven different models totalling nine 35-mm lenses in all. But fully two-thirds of the lenses given in this thread/poll are zoom lenses.
Another interesting stat is that fully one-third of the lenses are non-Pentax, with Sigma lenses leading those with 21 (out of 30 total); these include eleven different Sigma lenses.
Thanks for doing the legwork, counting these up. It's very informative. Thanks
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QuoteOriginally posted by stanwi3 Quote
Thanks for doing the legwork, counting these up. It's very informative. Thanks
Interesting palmares. Thank you for counting and sharing.
07-28-2021, 03:44 PM   #214
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K3 - usually A 35mm f2 or A 50mm f2.8 Macro (the K3 has become my default MF DSLR)
KP - usually F 28mm f2.8 or HD FA 35mm f2
Fuji X-E3 - usually XF 27mm f2.8
Fuji X-T1 - usually XF 35mm f2
Various film bodies - its normally a 40 or 45mm lens attached depending on the mount

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Enjoying this thread and seeing what lenses people fall back on or use the most.

On my K1 its an FA* 85, on my MX its a 43mm ltd, and in my 67 its the 105mm.
07-29-2021, 08:37 AM   #216
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QuoteOriginally posted by cometguy Quote
Out of curiosity, I counted the different lenses listed so far in this poll.
In my findings below, I counted only K-mount lens specified for Pentax cameras; when more than one lens was stated, I either went with what appeared to be the most-used lens or I did not count any lens at all if it was not very clear.
There are some 90 different such lenses listed for Pentax cameras in the poll so far, with a total of about 230 camera/lens combos in the poll.
The top ten single lenses that people say sit on their cameras the most are tabulated below:

No. .. Lens
---- ... -------
19 .... DFA 28-105mm
18 .... DA 18-135mm
15 .... DA 20-40mm Ltd.
13 .... DA 16-85mm
11 .... DFA 24-70mm
10 .... DA 55-300mm
10 .... DA 300-mm f/4
6 ..... DFA 150-450 mm
5 ..... Sigma 17-70mm
4 ..... DA 35-mm Macro Ltd.
4 ..... FA 43-mm Ltd.
4 ..... DFA* 50-mm f/1.4

The most-listed primary lenses were 50-mm lenses, but there were 13 different Pentax versions of these listed, totalling twenty 50-mm lenses. The second-most-common primary lens is 35mm, with seven different models totalling nine 35-mm lenses in all. But fully two-thirds of the lenses given in this thread/poll are zoom lenses.
Another interesting stat is that fully one-third of the lenses are non-Pentax, with Sigma lenses leading those with 21 (out of 30 total); these include eleven different Sigma lenses.
It would be cool if admins kept a list like this going. I think it would also be interesting to see what the average type of of subject each person shoots with each lens
07-29-2021, 09:53 AM   #217
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QuoteOriginally posted by dneira29 Quote
It would be cool if admins kept a list like this going. I think it would also be interesting to see what the average type of of subject each person shoots with each lens
Maybe it is possible for the admins to create a script that go through the the images that has been shared in galleries and contests on PF, and then produce a "last month most popular lenses" list.

That could be fun and might produce more images on PF (if people do not see their favorite lens on the list).

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On my K-1 ii, it's my SMC Takumar 50mm F1.4 or SMC Pentax-M 135mm F3.5. If I find a good deal on a better 28mm or 35mm they might live on the camera. I prefer my Pentax/Takumar glass over the Albinar 28mm 2.8 or Soligor 35mm 2.8.
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Most times I put the D FA 24-70mm on my K1, when I need a smaller package or in the evenings I like taking the FA 31mm.
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QuoteOriginally posted by cometguy Quote
Out of curiosity, I counted the different lenses listed so far in this poll.
In my findings below, I counted only K-mount lens specified for Pentax cameras; when more than one lens was stated, I either went with what appeared to be the most-used lens or I did not count any lens at all if it was not very clear.
There are some 90 different such lenses listed for Pentax cameras in the poll so far, with a total of about 230 camera/lens combos in the poll.
The top ten single lenses that people say sit on their cameras the most are tabulated below:

No. .. Lens
---- ... -------
19 .... DFA 28-105mm
18 .... DA 18-135mm
15 .... DA 20-40mm Ltd.
13 .... DA 16-85mm
11 .... DFA 24-70mm
10 .... DA 55-300mm
10 .... DA 300-mm f/4
6 ..... DFA 150-450 mm
5 ..... Sigma 17-70mm
4 ..... DA 35-mm Macro Ltd.
4 ..... FA 43-mm Ltd.
4 ..... DFA* 50-mm f/1.4

The most-listed primary lenses were 50-mm lenses, but there were 13 different Pentax versions of these listed, totalling twenty 50-mm lenses. The second-most-common primary lens is 35mm, with seven different models totalling nine 35-mm lenses in all. But fully two-thirds of the lenses given in this thread/poll are zoom lenses.
Another interesting stat is that fully one-third of the lenses are non-Pentax, with Sigma lenses leading those with 21 (out of 30 total); these include eleven different Sigma lenses.
Look that. My favourite lens on FF and my favourite lens n APS-c are tops of the list. And some people say I only speak for myself.
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It's a competition between my older sigma 18-50 f2.8 (older, screwdrive) and the 17-70 f2.8-4 HSM depending on the required focus speed I expect that day. One could say landscape, architecture, travel versus running people, kids & animals.
The 17-70 seems to win lately as default (but not always).

On top I have my three toy kits:
1. A bunch of telelenses + TC's/extenders for animals and macro (also vintage: green button & manual focus)
2. Two mirror lenses
3. A fish eye zoom
11-05-2021, 04:59 PM   #222
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Pentax A 50mm f1.4 is my Baby

Although I don't put My A-50mm f1.4 on the camera everyday, that lens is my "workhorse."
The Lens I KEEP on my K3 is my HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR.
The reason that lens is normally mounted is because I can instantly shoot telephoto shots of events.
I find the most "lost" shots are when without the tele.
When going out to shoot casually, I might mount the Sigma 17-50 for its sharpness, quick AF, speed, and versatile focal range.
I love to shoot with my 100mm f/2.8 WR D FA SMC Macro in many situations, but I select that lens when I have a plan in mind.
Overall, my "baby" (A-50mm f1.4) is my go-to lens for serious color rendering and sharpness, but the learning curve on that lens is steep, but well worht the effort.
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The lens that is most likely to be on my K-1 would be the FA 43 Ltd.
That said when traveling or in bad conditions, the DFA 28-105 gets some air time.
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Usually the DA*16-50 , DA*50-135 on the K20, and FA 43mm Lim on the K-10
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The recent acquisition of a K1 ii has left me with the decision over which lens suits it best. At present its a toss up between FA 77mm Ltd, K 50mm f1.4 or Voigtlander Ultron SLII 40mm f2. Other lenses are available but these are the 3 that are currently vying for attention most.
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