Which Pentax lens for my Q?

Piotrek K · 11-03-2014, 11:45 PM

Until now I use my (original) Q just as a “teleconverter body” with my selected SLR lenses or for macro (I have only camera body).

I’m thinking about getting some Q-mount lens for this, as I really love small size of the Q. But I have no clue which one seems to be better when it comes to image quality (and versality, but quality is more important) – 01 Prime lens, 02 standard zoom or 06 telezoom?

Regards,
Piotrek

Sandy Hancock · 11-03-2014, 11:50 PM

01 and 06 for starters: they are both amazing, and even better on the Q7.
03 for fun. 02 for walk-around practicality.

Piotrek K · 11-04-2014, 01:48 AM

Thanks for the reply, how looks quality from the standard zoom and prime lens?

sapporodan · 11-04-2014, 02:15 AM

For me I stick with the 06 90% of the time, I just love the Bokeh, so I am a bit biased towards that one. If I had the money I would buy the 08.........one day............

For sharpness I think the 01 & 06 are your best choice, it just depends if you prefer primes or zooms.

Sandy Hancock · 11-04-2014, 02:27 AM - **2 Likes**

I took the 06 to a concert recently. The gallery is viewable HERE

I used it solidly for a month HERE and HERE

I think most would accept it's a pretty decent lens.

As for the 01, HERE is my last month with it, but I reckon I could get more out of it now.

Piotrek K · 11-04-2014, 02:35 AM

Thanks for the replies, Sandy Hancock and sapporodan. The linked photos are awesome! I understand that 06 Lens is really good, but I use adapted lenses mainly for a telephoto range, so... From the replies I also see no big love for a Standard zoom - how it compares to the prime lens?

P.S. I tested quite many adapted lenses. My favorite ones, up to now are: SMC – Pentax M 135/3,5, Super-Takumar 150/4 and Rikenon 50/2. SMC – Pentax M 40/2,8 is also OK, but Q this lens is then not especially competitive with my DSLR For moon shots also SMC Takumar 300/4 and Sigma APO 70 – 300 seem to be good/usable. The lens I plan to test more intensively is my Takumar 200/5,6 which is really small and light, and my Pentax 40XS (I wait for another adapter to try this one). For some macro shots I use EL-Nikkor 50/2,8 (M39 enlarger lens) which gives me some good results.

Sandy Hancock · 11-04-2014, 04:15 AM

I just found another month with the 01

For the 02, start HERE and work your way through the rest of the month.

Piotrek K · 11-04-2014, 04:29 AM

Many thanks for the new inputs - I'm more and more convinced to buy something new for my Q!

---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 12:54 PM ----------

I have one more question. According to your experience - is it better to purchase the lens separately or with a new camera?, It seems to me that Q lenses are sold mainly as a part of the kits and sometimes prices are really competitive.

**Michaelina2** · 11-04-2014, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

01 and 06 for starters: they are both amazing, and even better on the Q7.
03 for fun. 02 for walk-around practicality.

Agree... up to a point... I've found a good walk around kit (in order of use) to be the Q7+08+06+01. The 08 is a recent acquisition and considered pricy by some, but it is a killer lens and worth every penny, IMHO (Christmas is near... might be a good time to hint for help... hint... hint). There are tons of examples in the link (below).

Good luck and cheers... M

**Mikesul** · 11-04-2014, 05:19 AM

It looks like most of us agree that the 01, 06 and 08 are excellent lenses. If you can only get one lens I would recommend the 01 for maximal image quality and flexibility at a reasonable price. In truth, however, I tend to use the 06 and 08 more but to start out they are more expensive.

Piotrek K · 11-04-2014, 05:24 AM

Thanks for the replies - I appreciate your personal views, but also all links to the example pictures.

**Mikesul** · 11-04-2014, 05:29 AM

Check out the Pentax Photo Gallery where photos can be viewed by camera and lens combinations.

**Michaelina2** · 11-04-2014, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by Piotrek K

...one more question. According to your experience - is it better to purchase the lens separately or with a new camera?, It seems to me that Q lenses are sold mainly as a part of the kits and sometimes prices are really competitive.

I bought my Q7 as part of a bundle that included the complete assortment of lenses and carrying bag. At the time it was a good deal. You can probably beat that with any camera+lens combo, now. If you can find it, I'd try for a Q7+01, then build on that...

Cheers... M

sapporodan · 11-04-2014, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by Piotrek K

Many thanks for the new inputs - I'm more and more convinced to buy something new for my Q!

---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 12:54 PM ----------

I have one more question. According to your experience - is it better to purchase the lens separately or with a new camera?, It seems to me that Q lenses are sold mainly as a part of the kits and sometimes prices are really competitive.

Funnily enough my local camera shop is selling twin lens kit bundles that is £30 more expensive then buying them separately from the same shop!

I know the 01 can be hard to find, there are a few sellers shipping them from Japan on Amazon and ebay, but I don't know a single shop that sells it!

**blackcloudbrew** · 11-04-2014, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

01 and 06 for starters: they are both amazing, and even better on the Q7.
03 for fun. 02 for walk-around practicality.

I don't have the 06 (I will but not just yet) but I will say that Sandy has it spot on. The 01 is a great little lens for sharp fotos.

11-03-2014, 11:45 PM	#1
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	Which Pentax lens for my Q? Until now I use my (original) Q just as a “teleconverter body” with my selected SLR lenses or for macro (I have only camera body). I’m thinking about getting some Q-mount lens for this, as I really love small size of the Q. But I have no clue which one seems to be better when it comes to image quality (and versality, but quality is more important) – 01 Prime lens, 02 standard zoom or 06 telezoom? Regards, Piotrek

11-04-2014, 05:04 AM	#9
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock 01 and 06 for starters: they are both amazing, and even better on the Q7. 03 for fun. 02 for walk-around practicality. Agree... up to a point... I've found a good walk around kit (in order of use) to be the Q7+08+06+01. The 08 is a recent acquisition and considered pricy by some, but it is a killer lens and worth every penny, IMHO (Christmas is near... might be a good time to hint for help... hint... hint). There are tons of examples in the link (below). Good luck and cheers... M Last edited by Michaelina2; 11-04-2014 at 07:26 AM.

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11-03-2014, 11:50 PM	#2
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	01 and 06 for starters: they are both amazing, and even better on the Q7. 03 for fun. 02 for walk-around practicality.

11-04-2014, 01:48 AM	#3
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384 Original Poster	Thanks for the reply, how looks quality from the standard zoom and prime lens?

11-04-2014, 02:15 AM	#4
sapporodan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 123	For me I stick with the 06 90% of the time, I just love the Bokeh, so I am a bit biased towards that one. If I had the money I would buy the 08.........one day............ For sharpness I think the 01 & 06 are your best choice, it just depends if you prefer primes or zooms.

11-04-2014, 02:27 AM - 2 Likes	#5
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I took the 06 to a concert recently. The gallery is viewable HERE I used it solidly for a month HERE and HERE I think most would accept it's a pretty decent lens. As for the 01, HERE is my last month with it, but I reckon I could get more out of it now.

11-04-2014, 02:35 AM	#6
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384 Original Poster	Thanks for the replies, Sandy Hancock and sapporodan. The linked photos are awesome! I understand that 06 Lens is really good, but I use adapted lenses mainly for a telephoto range, so... From the replies I also see no big love for a Standard zoom - how it compares to the prime lens? P.S. I tested quite many adapted lenses. My favorite ones, up to now are: SMC – Pentax M 135/3,5, Super-Takumar 150/4 and Rikenon 50/2. SMC – Pentax M 40/2,8 is also OK, but Q this lens is then not especially competitive with my DSLR For moon shots also SMC Takumar 300/4 and Sigma APO 70 – 300 seem to be good/usable. The lens I plan to test more intensively is my Takumar 200/5,6 which is really small and light, and my Pentax 40XS (I wait for another adapter to try this one). For some macro shots I use EL-Nikkor 50/2,8 (M39 enlarger lens) which gives me some good results.

11-04-2014, 04:15 AM	#7
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I just found another month with the 01 For the 02, start HERE and work your way through the rest of the month.

11-04-2014, 04:29 AM	#8
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384 Original Poster	Many thanks for the new inputs - I'm more and more convinced to buy something new for my Q! ---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 12:54 PM ---------- I have one more question. According to your experience - is it better to purchase the lens separately or with a new camera?, It seems to me that Q lenses are sold mainly as a part of the kits and sometimes prices are really competitive.

11-04-2014, 05:19 AM	#10
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	It looks like most of us agree that the 01, 06 and 08 are excellent lenses. If you can only get one lens I would recommend the 01 for maximal image quality and flexibility at a reasonable price. In truth, however, I tend to use the 06 and 08 more but to start out they are more expensive.

11-04-2014, 05:24 AM	#11
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384 Original Poster	Thanks for the replies - I appreciate your personal views, but also all links to the example pictures.

11-04-2014, 05:29 AM	#12
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Check out the Pentax Photo Gallery where photos can be viewed by camera and lens combinations.

11-04-2014, 07:35 AM	#13
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by Piotrek K ...one more question. According to your experience - is it better to purchase the lens separately or with a new camera?, It seems to me that Q lenses are sold mainly as a part of the kits and sometimes prices are really competitive. I bought my Q7 as part of a bundle that included the complete assortment of lenses and carrying bag. At the time it was a good deal. You can probably beat that with any camera+lens combo, now. If you can find it, I'd try for a Q7+01, then build on that... Cheers... M

11-04-2014, 07:45 AM	#14
sapporodan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 123	Originally posted by Piotrek K Many thanks for the new inputs - I'm more and more convinced to buy something new for my Q! ---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 12:54 PM ---------- I have one more question. According to your experience - is it better to purchase the lens separately or with a new camera?, It seems to me that Q lenses are sold mainly as a part of the kits and sometimes prices are really competitive. Funnily enough my local camera shop is selling twin lens kit bundles that is £30 more expensive then buying them separately from the same shop! I know the 01 can be hard to find, there are a few sellers shipping them from Japan on Amazon and ebay, but I don't know a single shop that sells it!

11-04-2014, 09:01 AM	#15
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock 01 and 06 for starters: they are both amazing, and even better on the Q7. 03 for fun. 02 for walk-around practicality. I don't have the 06 (I will but not just yet) but I will say that Sandy has it spot on. The 01 is a great little lens for sharp fotos.