Hey guys i'm headed back out to Tibet with the missus in a few months before i head back to Australia and am definitely in need of another lens.. well, it could be more want than need actually.
I have the DA 18-250 and as most of you will/should know the bokeh leaves much to be desired and is mostly unacceptable in low light situations, otherwise its not such a terrible lens.
I do apologise, as i have started a thread in relation to this matter some time ago, but my trip to Hong Kong fell through and circumstances have changed for me financially and i have a different idea on lens choice after a bit of research. The lens will be for what the 18-250 cannot cover such as low light, super sharp images, great bokeh on portrait shots and possibly macro. But macro is not a must, as the 18-250 can
somewhat close focus.
From the cheapest to most expensive this is what i have been thinking about. The pricing is going from this HK site (except for the Tak):
Pentax - Cameras & Lenses - Tin Cheung Camera Company
Super-Takumar 55mm/1.8 or 50mm/1.4
From what i have read, i would really, really love to have the Super-Tak 55mm regardless.. but it seems to be a little too expensive on Chinese auction sites and is manual focus.
FA 50mm/1.4
FA 35mm/2.0
DA 40mm/2.8 Ltd.
FA 43mm/1.9 Ltd.
FA 50mm/2.8 Macro
As i have said, Hong Kong is not too far away and i will be heading there to buy the lens, unless, i find it cheaper on a Chinese auction site. I know the 43 limited is probably the pick of the bunch but i fear it could break the budget and the missus may not be all that happy with me spending that money on a lens at this point in time.. i know, i know i'm under the thumb
At the moment, the DA 40mm looks good, (well who's to argue.. it looks friggin cool!), but is 2.8 going to cut it in low light? I'm not all that familiar with aperture values and how fast it is in relation to my 18-250/3.5-6.3, as it is the only lens i have/owned.
Any advice greatly appreciated. And if any lenses, (Pentax or 3rd party), are left out please feel free to comment on any other worthy candidates. Cheers in advance.
Carl