My All Time Favorite Pentax Lens

benjikan · 01-27-2010, 05:08 PM

Well, if I were to choose the one lens from the complete arsenal of all the lenses I have used or owned from the recent Pentax Series I would have to give it the following lens.
Now before I do so, it is not the only lens I would need to survive at my craft, but pretty close.

Here goes...Ta, Da, De Ta Ta Ta ta...

The "PENTAX DA 12-24 f4.0 Lens"

PS...To survive I could literally live with two lenses only. The above DA 12-24 and the DA* 16-50 f2.8 lens.

That would be just fine...

GeneV · 01-27-2010, 05:23 PM

Currently, the FA77/1.8 Ltd.--my best people lens, ever. Also could not do with just that lens, but add the FA 35/2 and DA15 and I could get pretty close.

My most used lens would be the DA17-70. It does the job, but does not spark the emotion. This year, more emotion.

wallyb · 01-27-2010, 05:42 PM

35 Ltd.

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**pentaman** · 01-27-2010, 05:51 PM

I would have to say FA 77mm as well. The combination of length and IQ are just unbeatable.

**blackcloudbrew** · 01-27-2010, 05:52 PM

My first response would tend to be - the one I have on my camera at the time but...if I had to pick one. It would be the DA*16-50. It's produced more good results over the past year than any other and it is my first choice for most things.

I'd give second place to the DA 10-17 fisheye though.

Tim

8540tomg · 01-27-2010, 06:09 PM

I am assuming my choice has to come from a lens I own and have used a lot. I have a number of Pentax lenses but if I had to pick a favourite from amongst them it would have to be the K 200/2.5. It feels great, looks great and best of all works great.

Tom G

pcarfan · 01-27-2010, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Well, if I were to choose the one lens from the complete arsenal of all the lenses I have used or owned from the recent Pentax Series I would have to give it the following lens.
Now before I do so, it is not the only lens I would need to survive at my craft, but pretty close.

Here goes...Ta, Da, De Ta Ta Ta ta...

The "PENTAX DA 12-24 f4.0 Lens"

PS...To survive I could literally live with two lenses only. The above DA 12-24 and the DA* 16-50 f2.8 lens.

That would be just fine...

Why?.............................

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-27-2010, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by pcarfan

Why?.............................

The DA 12-24/4 is one of my favourites as well. It is a solid ultra wide lens, with much less distortion than most lenses in the range, a really great focal range, sharp as a tack and and and ...

laissezfaire · 01-27-2010, 09:04 PM

DA* 16-50. I took 50% of my shots with this and it's tack sharp at 35-50 for portraits and offers a nice wide end for everything else.

fractal · 01-27-2010, 09:13 PM

I'd absolutely love a 77 ltd but the price is ridiculous..

frank · 01-27-2010, 09:28 PM

FA31, 'cause I've used it the most, that's all.

Andrew Faires · 01-27-2010, 10:13 PM

The FA 43mm limited. This is good for most of my shooting. It's only real flaw is that it's not weather-sealed, which is where my 16-50 comes in (as well as for the wide stuff).

lesmore49 · 01-27-2010, 10:38 PM

My 16-45 and 55-300.

Also from my film days my Pentax 35-105 A Macro Zoom. Had since '84, still have it.

I also really like my:

Pentax 10-17 mm Fisheye
Pentax 50 mm F2.8 Macro- very sharp
Pentax 50 mm F 1.4 normal

SteveM · 01-27-2010, 10:40 PM

I have quite a few lenses....and I can't say there is just one that stands out, but if I could only keep one, it would be the K85/1.8 (or it's SMCT equiv)

Pentaxor · 01-27-2010, 11:04 PM

geez, this is a lil bit tricky since I love all my lenses, except the M50/2 and 18-55WR.

but anyway, this has got to be something to do with use or purpose.

I would say for wide , I only got the DA12-24, K28/3.5 for walk-around, A50/1.2 for portraiture, FA100/2.8 short telephoto, and 55-300 for versatility and longer telephoto.

if I were to only have 3 lenses, I would have the 12-24, FA35/2 and the 55-300.

and if I would only have to choose one, I think it would be a toss-up between the A50/1.2 (weakness is manual focus), FA50/1.7 (disturbing bokeh), FA100/2.8 (slower and a bit long on a few occasions). I wished Pentax made an autofocus 50/1.2 to make my selection much more easier.

01-27-2010, 05:08 PM	#1
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	My All Time Favorite Pentax Lens Well, if I were to choose the one lens from the complete arsenal of all the lenses I have used or owned from the recent Pentax Series I would have to give it the following lens. Now before I do so, it is not the only lens I would need to survive at my craft, but pretty close. Here goes...Ta, Da, De Ta Ta Ta ta... The "PENTAX DA 12-24 f4.0 Lens" PS...To survive I could literally live with two lenses only. The above DA 12-24 and the DA* 16-50 f2.8 lens. That would be just fine...

01-27-2010, 10:38 PM	#13
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,327	My 16-45 and 55-300. Also from my film days my Pentax 35-105 A Macro Zoom. Had since '84, still have it. I also really like my: Pentax 10-17 mm Fisheye Pentax 50 mm F2.8 Macro- very sharp Pentax 50 mm F 1.4 normal Last edited by lesmore49; 01-28-2010 at 08:22 PM.

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01-27-2010, 05:23 PM	#2
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Currently, the FA77/1.8 Ltd.--my best people lens, ever. Also could not do with just that lens, but add the FA 35/2 and DA15 and I could get pretty close. My most used lens would be the DA17-70. It does the job, but does not spark the emotion. This year, more emotion.

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wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Photos: Albums Posts: 1,881	35 Ltd. <extra characters, though nothing more needs to be said>

01-27-2010, 05:51 PM	#4
pentaman Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 253	I would have to say FA 77mm as well. The combination of length and IQ are just unbeatable.

01-27-2010, 05:52 PM	#5
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	My first response would tend to be - the one I have on my camera at the time but...if I had to pick one. It would be the DA*16-50. It's produced more good results over the past year than any other and it is my first choice for most things. I'd give second place to the DA 10-17 fisheye though. Tim

01-27-2010, 06:09 PM	#6
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	I am assuming my choice has to come from a lens I own and have used a lot. I have a number of Pentax lenses but if I had to pick a favourite from amongst them it would have to be the K 200/2.5. It feels great, looks great and best of all works great. Tom G

01-27-2010, 06:17 PM	#7
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Originally posted by benjikan Well, if I were to choose the one lens from the complete arsenal of all the lenses I have used or owned from the recent Pentax Series I would have to give it the following lens. Now before I do so, it is not the only lens I would need to survive at my craft, but pretty close. Here goes...Ta, Da, De Ta Ta Ta ta... The "PENTAX DA 12-24 f4.0 Lens" PS...To survive I could literally live with two lenses only. The above DA 12-24 and the DA* 16-50 f2.8 lens. That would be just fine... Why?.............................

01-27-2010, 06:51 PM	#8
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by pcarfan Why?............................. The DA 12-24/4 is one of my favourites as well. It is a solid ultra wide lens, with much less distortion than most lenses in the range, a really great focal range, sharp as a tack and and and ...

01-27-2010, 09:04 PM	#9
laissezfaire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 188	DA* 16-50. I took 50% of my shots with this and it's tack sharp at 35-50 for portraits and offers a nice wide end for everything else.

01-27-2010, 09:13 PM	#10
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	I'd absolutely love a 77 ltd but the price is ridiculous..

01-27-2010, 09:28 PM	#11
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	FA31, 'cause I've used it the most, that's all.

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01-27-2010, 10:13 PM	#12
Andrew Faires Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 744	The FA 43mm limited. This is good for most of my shooting. It's only real flaw is that it's not weather-sealed, which is where my 16-50 comes in (as well as for the wide stuff).

01-27-2010, 10:40 PM	#14
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	I have quite a few lenses....and I can't say there is just one that stands out, but if I could only keep one, it would be the K85/1.8 (or it's SMCT equiv)

01-27-2010, 11:04 PM	#15
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	geez, this is a lil bit tricky since I love all my lenses, except the M50/2 and 18-55WR. but anyway, this has got to be something to do with use or purpose. I would say for wide , I only got the DA12-24, K28/3.5 for walk-around, A50/1.2 for portraiture, FA100/2.8 short telephoto, and 55-300 for versatility and longer telephoto. if I were to only have 3 lenses, I would have the 12-24, FA35/2 and the 55-300. and if I would only have to choose one, I think it would be a toss-up between the A50/1.2 (weakness is manual focus), FA50/1.7 (disturbing bokeh), FA100/2.8 (slower and a bit long on a few occasions). I wished Pentax made an autofocus 50/1.2 to make my selection much more easier.