better pentax k lenses

Davidex · 12-29-2008, 01:28 PM

i am looking to buy some pentax k lenses (wide prime)

what do you reccomend me?

24/2.8

28/3.5

... ?

or better some SMC Takumar in that range?

many many
Thanks

Davide

wallyb · 12-29-2008, 02:01 PM

If you want a wide prime, I would just assume faster and wider is better!

Nesster · 12-29-2008, 02:24 PM

Manual focus?

I don't think Pentax ever made a dog in 24-28mm, though according to some there are better 28's available. Splitting hairs perhaps - though I do find the 35 Takumar has something, a concentration of image, the 28's don't quite reach. I can recommend the SMC-A 28/2.8 as an excellent lens, with the A compatibility. I also have two Takumars, a Super and a SMC 3.5, and between the three there's not much to choose between, IQ wise.

I've never managed to get a 24mm, perhaps it will be a goal for '09.

8540tomg · 12-29-2008, 02:24 PM

I've got the K 24 2.8 and like it a lot. Check the lens review database for further opinions:

Pentax Lens Review Database - K Series Primes

Cheers,

Tom G

**Kerrowdown** · 12-29-2008, 02:50 PM

You haven't said what camera you plan to use your new wide on, just remember on the new DSLR's 24mm or 28mm ain't that wide.

There was a 20mm f2.8 series A version made if you can find one.

AndrewG NY · 12-29-2008, 03:41 PM

Regarding the SMC Takumars, my understanding is that the initial K-mount releases were *very* closely related to the screwmount releases at the time. Usability isn't that different on a digital body. You might be on the lookout for bargains but I wouldn't assume that they would necessarily be better.

Supposedly Sigma had some decent manual-focus 24's that I imagine would sell for half the price.

Sean Nelson · 12-29-2008, 06:13 PM

If you're planning to use these on a digital Pentax then you'll find that they're not all what wide. 28mm is very nearly a "normal" focal length on the smaller APS-C sensor.

**Eaglerapids** · 12-29-2008, 10:27 PM

Don't look over the M 28/3.5, I love mine, a very nice lens. I also have a Super Takumar 28/3.5 which has a certain way of rendering textures that I love but the M 28/3.5 sees a bit more use just because I don't have to dig out the adapter to use it. I had a K 28/3.5 for a short while before sending to one of my sons. I bought it in a batch deal off Craigslist, shot a couple of pics, then included it in a kit I put together for my kid. I didn't really use it enough to come to a conclusion about it but it was a nice lens. The M 28/3.5 can be bought pretty cheap and it's a performer.

12-29-2008, 01:28 PM	#1
Davidex New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 18	better pentax k lenses i am looking to buy some pentax k lenses (wide prime) what do you reccomend me? 24/2.8 28/3.5 ... ? or better some SMC Takumar in that range? many many Thanks Davide

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12-29-2008, 02:01 PM	#2
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Photos: Albums Posts: 1,881	If you want a wide prime, I would just assume faster and wider is better!

12-29-2008, 02:24 PM	#3
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Manual focus? I don't think Pentax ever made a dog in 24-28mm, though according to some there are better 28's available. Splitting hairs perhaps - though I do find the 35 Takumar has something, a concentration of image, the 28's don't quite reach. I can recommend the SMC-A 28/2.8 as an excellent lens, with the A compatibility. I also have two Takumars, a Super and a SMC 3.5, and between the three there's not much to choose between, IQ wise. I've never managed to get a 24mm, perhaps it will be a goal for '09.

12-29-2008, 02:24 PM	#4
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	I've got the K 24 2.8 and like it a lot. Check the lens review database for further opinions: Pentax Lens Review Database - K Series Primes Cheers, Tom G

12-29-2008, 02:50 PM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	You haven't said what camera you plan to use your new wide on, just remember on the new DSLR's 24mm or 28mm ain't that wide. There was a 20mm f2.8 series A version made if you can find one.

12-29-2008, 03:41 PM	#6
AndrewG NY Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chappaqua, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 688	Regarding the SMC Takumars, my understanding is that the initial K-mount releases were very closely related to the screwmount releases at the time. Usability isn't that different on a digital body. You might be on the lookout for bargains but I wouldn't assume that they would necessarily be better. Supposedly Sigma had some decent manual-focus 24's that I imagine would sell for half the price.

12-29-2008, 06:13 PM	#7
Sean Nelson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 353	If you're planning to use these on a digital Pentax then you'll find that they're not all what wide. 28mm is very nearly a "normal" focal length on the smaller APS-C sensor.

12-29-2008, 10:27 PM	#8
Eaglerapids Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho,USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,619	Don't look over the M 28/3.5, I love mine, a very nice lens. I also have a Super Takumar 28/3.5 which has a certain way of rendering textures that I love but the M 28/3.5 sees a bit more use just because I don't have to dig out the adapter to use it. I had a K 28/3.5 for a short while before sending to one of my sons. I bought it in a batch deal off Craigslist, shot a couple of pics, then included it in a kit I put together for my kid. I didn't really use it enough to come to a conclusion about it but it was a nice lens. The M 28/3.5 can be bought pretty cheap and it's a performer.