What lens do you use most often with the K-01 ?

mezzoforte · 03-11-2013, 11:58 PM

I have been using the K-01 for almost three months. Most of the photos are family portraits, and some street and landscape photos.

I found myself using the kit 40XS most of the time:

1) 40XS (60%)
2) FA35 (30%, when I can afford to carry a large camera bag)
3) A50 1.7 (5% MF is fun, but too slow for moving kids)
4) DA18-55 (5%, use only when the FA35 is not wide enough)
5) Sigma 70-300 (0%, size is too big and AF is too slow on the K-01)

hcc · 03-12-2013, 12:14 AM

1) 40mm xs (40%)
2) DA18-135mm (60%)

I used occasionally the FA31mm with great results, but I prefer the 'stealthy' size of the 40mm xs and the convenience of the DA18-135mm zoom lens.

Steve.Ledger · 03-12-2013, 12:39 AM

Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX

Macario · 03-12-2013, 01:39 AM

M50 f1.4 most of the time. The rest is divided between other manual lenses (M20 f4, M100 F4 macro, K135 f2.5 and M200 F4, even though the 2 biggest lenses aren't that comfortable without a tripod). And sometimes the DA35 2.4 and DA16-45 F4

**PJ1** · 03-12-2013, 01:45 AM

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC HSM II - this is a revised optical formula and the lens is sharp from 18-200, even wide open. When I am working, I can't carry a bag full of primes but with this lens I never feel compromised.

Sandy Hancock · 03-12-2013, 02:26 AM

FA31, FA77, DA15, DA21. In that order.

Docrwm · 03-12-2013, 04:43 AM

40Ltd
15Ltd
70Ltd

JJJPhoto · 03-12-2013, 04:46 AM

DA40 (Limited, not XS), DA*55, FA77, Sigma 14mm f/2.8, FA135.

I use the 40 as my "normal" lens, the 55 and 77 are my portrait lenses (which is mostly what I shoot), the 14 is my landscape and creative wide-angle portrait lens, the 135 is mostly just used outdoors if I need some reach.

LeRolls · 03-12-2013, 05:00 AM

Find myself mostly shooting with the DA21 and 40XS kit lens but I really do like the DA70. I hardly use my manual Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 even though it's great too. My least used is the Sigma 16mm f/2.8 which is also manual.

audiobomber · 03-12-2013, 05:26 AM

I've assembled a K-01 kit bag that doesn't overlap at all with my main kit: DA 16-45mm, FA 28mm, FA 50mm, DA 55-300, Sears A 135mm macro, Raynox 150. Everything fits nicely in a Pentax sling bag.

I have a medium sized messenger bag that fits the K-01 with FA 28mm mounted and a couple of spare lenses. Mostly, I just carry the K-01 in a small messenger bag with the FA 28mm mounted. I've used the 28mm for most of my photos.

PBandJ · 03-12-2013, 05:59 AM

Sigma 17-70 probably 70% --as my main walkaround lens.

normhead · 03-12-2013, 06:02 AM

Almost exclusively the 40 XS or 21 Ltd. for me. It hangs around my neck, while the K-5 and 60-250 are in my belt case, or the K-5 with the A-400 are on the tripod is over my shoulder.

Tanzer · 03-12-2013, 06:25 AM

DA21 Ltd
40xs
DA15 Ltd
18-135 (nice silent AF for video

**monochrome** · 03-12-2013, 06:42 AM

DA40 Ltd.
FA35/2
A host of MF lenses for specific outings.

robtcorl · 03-12-2013, 06:45 AM

DA 40 xs
F 35-70
DA 55-300

03-11-2013, 11:58 PM	#1
mezzoforte New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2	What lens do you use most often with the K-01 ? I have been using the K-01 for almost three months. Most of the photos are family portraits, and some street and landscape photos. I found myself using the kit 40XS most of the time: 1) 40XS (60%) 2) FA35 (30%, when I can afford to carry a large camera bag) 3) A50 1.7 (5% MF is fun, but too slow for moving kids) 4) DA18-55 (5%, use only when the FA35 is not wide enough) 5) Sigma 70-300 (0%, size is too big and AF is too slow on the K-01)

03-12-2013, 12:14 AM	#2
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	1) 40mm xs (40%) 2) DA18-135mm (60%) I used occasionally the FA31mm with great results, but I prefer the 'stealthy' size of the 40mm xs and the convenience of the DA18-135mm zoom lens. Last edited by hcc; 03-12-2013 at 01:33 AM.

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03-12-2013, 12:39 AM	#3
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX

03-12-2013, 01:39 AM	#4
Macario Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hoek van Holland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,393	M50 f1.4 most of the time. The rest is divided between other manual lenses (M20 f4, M100 F4 macro, K135 f2.5 and M200 F4, even though the 2 biggest lenses aren't that comfortable without a tripod). And sometimes the DA35 2.4 and DA16-45 F4

03-12-2013, 01:45 AM	#5
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC HSM II - this is a revised optical formula and the lens is sharp from 18-200, even wide open. When I am working, I can't carry a bag full of primes but with this lens I never feel compromised.

03-12-2013, 02:26 AM	#6
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	FA31, FA77, DA15, DA21. In that order.

03-12-2013, 04:43 AM	#7
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	40Ltd 15Ltd 70Ltd

03-12-2013, 04:46 AM	#8
JJJPhoto Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 419	DA40 (Limited, not XS), DA*55, FA77, Sigma 14mm f/2.8, FA135. I use the 40 as my "normal" lens, the 55 and 77 are my portrait lenses (which is mostly what I shoot), the 14 is my landscape and creative wide-angle portrait lens, the 135 is mostly just used outdoors if I need some reach.

03-12-2013, 05:00 AM	#9
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Find myself mostly shooting with the DA21 and 40XS kit lens but I really do like the DA70. I hardly use my manual Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 even though it's great too. My least used is the Sigma 16mm f/2.8 which is also manual.

03-12-2013, 05:26 AM	#10
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	I've assembled a K-01 kit bag that doesn't overlap at all with my main kit: DA 16-45mm, FA 28mm, FA 50mm, DA 55-300, Sears A 135mm macro, Raynox 150. Everything fits nicely in a Pentax sling bag. I have a medium sized messenger bag that fits the K-01 with FA 28mm mounted and a couple of spare lenses. Mostly, I just carry the K-01 in a small messenger bag with the FA 28mm mounted. I've used the 28mm for most of my photos.

03-12-2013, 05:59 AM	#11
PBandJ Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington DC metro area Photos: Gallery Posts: 480	Sigma 17-70 probably 70% --as my main walkaround lens.

03-12-2013, 06:02 AM	#12
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Almost exclusively the 40 XS or 21 Ltd. for me. It hangs around my neck, while the K-5 and 60-250 are in my belt case, or the K-5 with the A-400 are on the tripod is over my shoulder.

03-12-2013, 06:25 AM	#13
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	DA21 Ltd 40xs DA15 Ltd 18-135 (nice silent AF for video

03-12-2013, 06:42 AM	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	DA40 Ltd. FA35/2 A host of MF lenses for specific outings.

03-12-2013, 06:45 AM	#15
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	DA 40 xs F 35-70 DA 55-300