Depth Measurement: K5 + DA21mm?

CreationBear · 08-24-2013, 03:19 PM

I've just about decided on getting a K5 with a 21mm prime Limited to accompany me on my hikes here in the Southern Appalachians (I take mostly forest/streamside shots, with the occasional Last of the Mohicans vista thrown in.

) As I think of my carry options, I'm wondering just how deep this camera/lens combination would be--I'm thinking a smidge over three inches?

Thanks in advance--and I'd certainly appreciate any insights, especially those who use this lens in similar environments.

Adam · 08-24-2013, 03:32 PM

I think 3 inches is right on the mark. The combo is certainly very compact

St_PatGuy · 08-24-2013, 03:59 PM

I'm measuring 4 inches from the edge of the eye cup to the front of the lens cap. It really is a nice compact solution for hiking. The 21mm is one of my most used lenses when I'm on the trail.

Sandy Hancock · 08-24-2013, 04:32 PM

99mm with hood and lens cap on. It is a great combination; if I took just one prime the DA21 would be my first choice for fine weather.
It is even more compact with the K-01, and easier to get in and out of bags.

CreationBear · 08-24-2013, 04:57 PM

Outstanding, thanks for the feedback--I was thinking it couldn't be much bigger than a Panny GH3.

Any thoughts on what might make a robust, holster-type case for that combination of body and lens? I've done a quick scroll through Think Tank and LowePro's websites, and while I don't need overbuilt, mil spec gear, most of their attachment points struck me as a bit fragile for off-trail slogs.

Colbyt · 08-24-2013, 05:35 PM

You might have to do a little math comparing the K30 and K5 bodies.

K-30 no lens cap but with a 49mm filter attached == 4" maybe 3 - 15/16"

Sandy Hancock · 08-24-2013, 05:53 PM

I just checked the DA21 on the K-01: 93mm, so an appreciable difference.

**geomez** · 08-25-2013, 12:38 AM

I've been hiking in Yosemite for the last month. I've always got my K-5 with 18-135 WR attached (or the 21mm on occasion), connected to me with a B-Grip Evo. It's perfect for hiking. Stays in place. Doesn't bounce around. It withstood Class 3 hiking with no issues.

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CreationBear · 08-25-2013, 10:11 AM

Thanks Geomez--I've been eyeing both the B-grip and the Peak Designs "Capture" system...they really seem perfect for hiking. My only worry about them would be both the moisture here in the humid Southeast and the undergrowth I experience off-trail. (Both rhododendron and dog hobble can get awful grabby at times.

) For the wide-open West, though, I'd have to say you've got some well thought-out kit.

08-24-2013, 03:19 PM	#1
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	Depth Measurement: K5 + DA21mm? I've just about decided on getting a K5 with a 21mm prime Limited to accompany me on my hikes here in the Southern Appalachians (I take mostly forest/streamside shots, with the occasional *Last of the Mohicans* vista thrown in.) As I think of my carry options, I'm wondering just how deep this camera/lens combination would be--I'm thinking a smidge over three inches? Thanks in advance--and I'd certainly appreciate any insights, especially those who use this lens in similar environments.

08-24-2013, 03:32 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	I think 3 inches is right on the mark. The combo is certainly very compact 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:

08-25-2013, 10:11 AM	#9
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415 Original Poster	Thanks Geomez--I've been eyeing both the B-grip and the Peak Designs "Capture" system...they really seem perfect for hiking. My only worry about them would be both the moisture here in the humid Southeast and the undergrowth I experience off-trail. (Both rhododendron and dog hobble can get awful grabby at times.) For the wide-open West, though, I'd have to say you've got some well thought-out kit.

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08-24-2013, 03:59 PM	#3
St_PatGuy New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 11	I'm measuring 4 inches from the edge of the eye cup to the front of the lens cap. It really is a nice compact solution for hiking. The 21mm is one of my most used lenses when I'm on the trail.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	99mm with hood and lens cap on. It is a great combination; if I took just one prime the DA21 would be my first choice for fine weather. It is even more compact with the K-01, and easier to get in and out of bags.

08-24-2013, 04:57 PM	#5
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415 Original Poster	Outstanding, thanks for the feedback--I was thinking it couldn't be much bigger than a Panny GH3. Any thoughts on what might make a robust, holster-type case for that combination of body and lens? I've done a quick scroll through Think Tank and LowePro's websites, and while I don't need overbuilt, mil spec gear, most of their attachment points struck me as a bit fragile for off-trail slogs.

08-24-2013, 05:35 PM	#6
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,417	You might have to do a little math comparing the K30 and K5 bodies. K-30 no lens cap but with a 49mm filter attached == 4" maybe 3 - 15/16"

08-24-2013, 05:53 PM	#7
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I just checked the DA21 on the K-01: 93mm, so an appreciable difference.

08-25-2013, 12:38 AM	#8
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	I've been hiking in Yosemite for the last month. I've always got my K-5 with 18-135 WR attached (or the 21mm on occasion), connected to me with a B-Grip Evo. It's perfect for hiking. Stays in place. Doesn't bounce around. It withstood Class 3 hiking with no issues. Home \| B-GRIPB-GRIP