Pentax star (*) lens - is there a list somewhere of them all?

Sandy Hancock · 07-22-2021, 03:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

You have no idea how fast I'd be there there wasn't 3000 km of ocean between us. Is beer included or should we bring a case?

Norm, if you can ever make the trip the beers are definitely on me

Sandy Hancock · 07-22-2021, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

What do you mean by "There may be a cull soon though" - ?

Cull might be too strong a word, but I plan to sell a couple of these one day.

But I might change my mind

**aslyfox** · 07-22-2021, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Cull might be too strong a word, but I plan to sell a couple of these one days. . . .

With free shipping from your place correct.

**ehrwien** · 07-23-2021, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

of the three I have

I would recommend this one as your first

HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW

With the deal I got on a Tamron 70-200/2.8, I can't justify spending that much more money on that lens, even if it is superior to the Tamron in almost every aspect (but weight/size perhaps). The Tamron is not tack-sharp at 2.8 (at 200mm at least), but stopped down a bit it starts to become good and at f/4 it is excellent.

Still waiting for a good deal on a 300 though

angerdan · 07-29-2021, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

Is there a list somewhere of them all, either on this site or another webpage?
However, I don't know if there's a way of pulling in all the * lens on one page, as I know this isn't showing every one of the * lens [my 2 Asahi m macro f4 lens aren't coming up]. Perhaps I'm simply not selecting/deselecting (all) the right parameters - ?

This are the right paramters to see only the 35 ★-Lenses:
pentaxforums.com/lenssearch/?minweight=355&inproduction=0&searchname=%E2%98%85&star=1&order=intro

normhead · 07-29-2021, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by ehrwien

With the deal I got on a Tamron 70-200/2.8, I can't justify spending that much more money on that lens, even if it is superior to the Tamron in almost every aspect (but weight/size perhaps). The Tamron is not tack-sharp at 2.8 (at 200mm at least), but stopped down a bit it starts to become good and at f/4 it is excellent.

Still waiting for a good deal on a 300 though

A 1.4 or 2x TC should work.

**ehrwien** · 07-29-2021, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by normhead

A 1.4 or 2x TC should work.

I could try the F 1.7x TC on the Tamron, I haven't done that yet, but I'm not sure how much better than the 55-300 PLM that will be, let's say I stop down to 3.5 times 1.7 I'm at 340mm f/6, slightly longer, slightly brighter, but handling much worse (IQ / sharpness remains a question mark). Medium-term I'm hoping to get a F*/FA*/DA* 300 and HD DA 1.4x TC.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-29-2021, 06:42 AM

I have a few members of the Harem who purport to be "Star Ladies"...

normhead · 07-29-2021, 06:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ehrwien

I could try the F 1.7x TC on the Tamron, I haven't done that yet, but I'm not sure how much better than the 55-300 PLM that will be, let's say I stop down to 3.5 times 1.7 I'm at 340mm f/6, slightly longer, slightly brighter, but handling much worse (IQ / sharpness remains a question mark). Medium-term I'm hoping to get a F*/FA*/DA* 300 and HD DA 1.4x TC.

I like the 1.7 for reach, but it's truly irritating with moving subjects.

**Rondec** · 07-29-2021, 07:36 AM

I own the DFA *85 and 70-200 f2.8. Also the DA *16-50 and 55. I used to own the DA *200 and the DA *50-135. I think most all of them are stellar lenses, the one exception being the 16-50 which is adequate, but not great. I imagine Mark II version of that will be a big improvement.

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07-22-2021, 03:32 PM - 1 Like	#16
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Originally posted by normhead You have no idea how fast I'd be there there wasn't 3000 km of ocean between us. Is beer included or should we bring a case? Norm, if you can ever make the trip the beers are definitely on me

07-22-2021, 03:40 PM	#17
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Originally posted by Michael Piziak What do you mean by "There may be a cull soon though" - ? Cull might be too strong a word, but I plan to sell a couple of these one day. But I might change my mind

07-22-2021, 04:36 PM	#18
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Cull might be too strong a word, but I plan to sell a couple of these one days. . . . With free shipping from your place correct.

07-23-2021, 10:03 AM	#19
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,780	Originally posted by aslyfox of the three I have I would recommend this one as your first HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW With the deal I got on a Tamron 70-200/2.8, I can't justify spending that much more money on that lens, even if it is superior to the Tamron in almost every aspect (but weight/size perhaps). The Tamron is not tack-sharp at 2.8 (at 200mm at least), but stopped down a bit it starts to become good and at f/4 it is excellent. Still waiting for a good deal on a 300 though

07-29-2021, 05:51 AM	#20
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by Michael Piziak Is there a list somewhere of them all, either on this site or another webpage? However, I don't know if there's a way of pulling in all the * lens on one page, as I know this isn't showing every one of the * lens [my 2 Asahi m macro f4 lens aren't coming up]. Perhaps I'm simply not selecting/deselecting (all) the right parameters - ? This are the right paramters to see only the 35 ★-Lenses: pentaxforums.com/lenssearch/?minweight=355&inproduction=0&searchname=%E2%98%85&star=1&order=intro

07-29-2021, 05:58 AM	#21
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by ehrwien With the deal I got on a Tamron 70-200/2.8, I can't justify spending that much more money on that lens, even if it is superior to the Tamron in almost every aspect (but weight/size perhaps). The Tamron is not tack-sharp at 2.8 (at 200mm at least), but stopped down a bit it starts to become good and at f/4 it is excellent. Still waiting for a good deal on a 300 though A 1.4 or 2x TC should work.

07-29-2021, 06:26 AM	#22
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,780	Originally posted by normhead A 1.4 or 2x TC should work. I could try the F 1.7x TC on the Tamron, I haven't done that yet, but I'm not sure how much better than the 55-300 PLM that will be, let's say I stop down to 3.5 times 1.7 I'm at 340mm f/6, slightly longer, slightly brighter, but handling much worse (IQ / sharpness remains a question mark). Medium-term I'm hoping to get a F/FA/DA* 300 and HD DA 1.4x TC.

07-29-2021, 06:42 AM	#23
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	I have a few members of the Harem who purport to be "Star Ladies"...

07-29-2021, 06:49 AM - 1 Like	#24
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by ehrwien I could try the F 1.7x TC on the Tamron, I haven't done that yet, but I'm not sure how much better than the 55-300 PLM that will be, let's say I stop down to 3.5 times 1.7 I'm at 340mm f/6, slightly longer, slightly brighter, but handling much worse (IQ / sharpness remains a question mark). Medium-term I'm hoping to get a F/FA/DA* 300 and HD DA 1.4x TC. I like the 1.7 for reach, but it's truly irritating with moving subjects.

07-29-2021, 07:36 AM	#25
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	I own the DFA 85 and 70-200 f2.8. Also the DA 16-50 and 55. I used to own the DA 200 and the DA 50-135. I think most all of them are stellar lenses, the one exception being the 16-50 which is adequate, but not great. I imagine Mark II version of that will be a big improvement.

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