Any advice on Pentax K-5 lens?

ohho22 · 12-04-2012, 07:58 PM

I'm currently having pentax k-5 with DA*16-50, FA 50 1.4, and DA 35 2.4.
I used K110D before and also have 18-55 but not planning to sell these two.
I was wondering if I could get any advice on what to sell and what to keep?
What I thought was selling 35 2.4 because the length is redundant but there might be different opinion so...
Thank you in advance!

icywindow · 12-04-2012, 08:15 PM

What would you like to be doing with your camera that you aren't able to do currently? Personally, I like primes for compactness, so I wouldn't consider overlap necessarily a bad thing.

Adam · 12-04-2012, 08:16 PM

Why sell anything? Primes are going to get you better IQ when you need it.

You could add something like the 50-135mm or the Sigma 70-200mm to your lineup, though

SpecialK · 12-04-2012, 08:55 PM

Unless you plan on shooting at less than f2.8, I'd dump the 35 and 50. If you are a prime freak, dump the 16-50 and get a 15 and 21. If you do not need money, dump nothing until you decide you never use it.

**twilhelm** · 12-04-2012, 08:58 PM

I don't think I'd sell any of what you have. But since I'm partial to primes I'd be looking to add something a bit longer. Say a FA 77, or the DFA 100 macro...
But that's just me.

ohho22 · 12-04-2012, 09:03 PM

wow this helps indeed. thank you so much! maybe i will give a shot for another prime lens in the near future.

calsan · 12-04-2012, 10:21 PM - **1 Like**

I wouldn't say your lens collection is out of control.

simico · 12-05-2012, 02:12 AM - **1 Like**

Don't sell or buy anything. Just shoot a lot with your existing lenses. As you shoot more and more, you'll get a feeling of which lens you don't like / use and what focal lenght and/or aperture (read: new lens) you miss. Then sell what you don't like / use and buy what you need. You may even discover that you already have your perfect lens collection and don't need to sell or buy anything

Unless you suffer from LBA, of course.

Sol Invictus · 12-05-2012, 09:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by calsan

I wouldn't say your lens collection is out of control.

No kidding. It's like a guy who has had a single beer who walks into an AA meeting asking for help.

wgosma · 01-05-2013, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Why sell anything? Primes are going to get you better IQ when you need it.

You could add something like the 50-135mm or the Sigma 70-200mm to your lineup, though

Yes...agreed on the 50-135mm lens; been shooting with one for 1 1/2 years and it is crisp and versitle

bvg · 01-05-2013, 05:39 PM

You should sell DA*16-50 and buy DA*50-135 and DA15.

minahasa · 01-05-2013, 05:45 PM

Dump me your FA 50/1.4 -I'll be very happy

12-04-2012, 07:58 PM	#1
ohho22 New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	Any advice on Pentax K-5 lens? I'm currently having pentax k-5 with DA*16-50, FA 50 1.4, and DA 35 2.4. I used K110D before and also have 18-55 but not planning to sell these two. I was wondering if I could get any advice on what to sell and what to keep? What I thought was selling 35 2.4 because the length is redundant but there might be different opinion so... Thank you in advance!

12-04-2012, 08:16 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Why sell anything? Primes are going to get you better IQ when you need it. You could add something like the 50-135mm or the Sigma 70-200mm to your lineup, though Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-05-2013, 01:37 PM	#10
wgosma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 128	50-135 Originally posted by Adam Why sell anything? Primes are going to get you better IQ when you need it. You could add something like the 50-135mm or the Sigma 70-200mm to your lineup, though Yes...agreed on the 50-135mm lens; been shooting with one for 1 1/2 years and it is crisp and versitle

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12-04-2012, 08:15 PM	#2
icywindow Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	What would you like to be doing with your camera that you aren't able to do currently? Personally, I like primes for compactness, so I wouldn't consider overlap necessarily a bad thing.

12-04-2012, 08:55 PM	#4
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Unless you plan on shooting at less than f2.8, I'd dump the 35 and 50. If you are a prime freak, dump the 16-50 and get a 15 and 21. If you do not need money, dump nothing until you decide you never use it.

12-04-2012, 08:58 PM	#5
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	I don't think I'd sell any of what you have. But since I'm partial to primes I'd be looking to add something a bit longer. Say a FA 77, or the DFA 100 macro... But that's just me.

12-04-2012, 09:03 PM	#6
ohho22 New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3 Original Poster	wow this helps indeed. thank you so much! maybe i will give a shot for another prime lens in the near future.

12-04-2012, 10:21 PM - 1 Like	#7
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	I wouldn't say your lens collection is out of control.

12-05-2012, 02:12 AM - 1 Like	#8
simico Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Budapest Posts: 821	Don't sell or buy anything. Just shoot a lot with your existing lenses. As you shoot more and more, you'll get a feeling of which lens you don't like / use and what focal lenght and/or aperture (read: new lens) you miss. Then sell what you don't like / use and buy what you need. You may even discover that you already have your perfect lens collection and don't need to sell or buy anything Unless you suffer from LBA, of course.

12-05-2012, 09:39 AM - 1 Like	#9
Sol Invictus Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 392	Originally posted by calsan I wouldn't say your lens collection is out of control. No kidding. It's like a guy who has had a single beer who walks into an AA meeting asking for help.

01-05-2013, 05:39 PM	#11
bvg Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 340	You should sell DA16-50 and buy DA50-135 and DA15.

01-05-2013, 05:45 PM	#12
minahasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minahasa, North Celebes (Sulawesi) Photos: Albums Posts: 586	Dump me your FA 50/1.4 -I'll be very happy

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