Should have ordered the kit?

**skid2964** · 07-05-2013, 09:09 AM

I just bought a K-01 Body and now think I should have gotten the kit with the DA 40XS.
The lens is MUCH cheaper to buy in the kit. I get a kit and sell the body just to get the lens... but not sure if it is worth all that trouble...

Kozlok · 07-05-2013, 09:38 AM

Just pick up a used lens. Might as well be the limited at that point!

Adam · 07-05-2013, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by skid2964

I just bought a K-01 Body and now think I should have gotten the kit with the DA 40XS.
The lens is MUCH cheaper to buy in the kit. I get a kit and sell the body just to get the lens... but not sure if it is worth all that trouble...

Probably not, especially considering that most places are already sold out.

carrrlangas · 07-05-2013, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by Kozlok

Might as well be the limited at that point!

yes, take advantage and buy a used 40Ltd...

JPT · 07-06-2013, 08:13 AM

If you can't get the kit any more, I'd get the 40Ltd. It comes with a hood, takes 49mm filters, has quick shift and is made of metal. You get quite a lot more for your money and the quick shift override is especially useful on the K-01 in combination with focus peaking in AF mode.

tclausen · 07-06-2013, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by JPT

If you can't get the kit any more, I'd get the 40Ltd. It comes with a hood, takes 49mm filters, has quick shift and is made of metal. You get quite a lot more for your money and the quick shift override is especially useful on the K-01 in combination with focus peaking in AF mode.

All that is true but - having just acquired a 40mm XS yesterday - it doesn't make up for the "aww" factor. It's amazingly slim, and (so far) producing an IQ that's well above expectations for a lens like that.

I've not yet determined if the 40 Ltd is actually better (IQ-wise) than the XS, but I'm really enjoying the XS so far....

carrrlangas · 07-06-2013, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by tclausen

I've not yet determined if the 40 Ltd is actually better (IQ-wise) than the XS, but I'm really enjoying the XS so far....

I look forward to your findings. I want one of these pancake lenses to use for the street.

**skid2964** · 07-07-2013, 12:06 AM

I ordered the kit, brand new camera fresh in the wrapper is for sale...

awo425 · 07-08-2013, 08:17 AM

I wasn't thrilled with IQ of 40XS lens at all, it is quite average.

tclausen · 07-08-2013, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by awo425

I wasn't thrilled with IQ of 40XS lens at all, it is quite average.

Interesting you should say that. I recently acquired one, and while I have not done any rigorous testing (yet), I am actually positively surprised about the IQ I'm getting.

It at least vastly beat any Pentax kit-lens I've ever seen/had by several light-years (note: my first kit-lens came with the MZ-S, the latest kit lens was a 18-55 ... ). It's not a 43mm Ltd, but it's no dog either. At some point when I have time (and run out of more exciting things to photograph) I'll do a more complete test vs. the DA 40/2.8 Ltd (same focal length, aperture)....

prime.partisan · 07-08-2013, 11:03 PM

My 40mm XS is very sharp, almost too sharp for portraits IMO. But it's too tight. I use 28mm a lot more.

SKwan · 07-09-2013, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by skid2964

I ordered the kit, brand new camera fresh in the wrapper is for sale...

DA40XS will not disappoint you ... !
Have you tried A50/1.4, M50/1.7 or A28/2.8 on K-01? It should be great!

awo425 · 07-12-2013, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by tclausen

Interesting you should say that. I recently acquired one, and while I have not done any rigorous testing (yet), I am actually positively surprised about the IQ I'm getting.

It at least vastly beat any Pentax kit-lens I've ever seen/had by several light-years (note: my first kit-lens came with the MZ-S, the latest kit lens was a 18-55 ... ). It's not a 43mm Ltd, but it's no dog either. At some point when I have time (and run out of more exciting things to photograph) I'll do a more complete test vs. the DA 40/2.8 Ltd (same focal length, aperture)....

Comparing "limited" prime to kit zoom is a mute point. Yeah, I use 43mm a lot, but I am not trying to compare 40mm to it.
Even my old 55/1.8 Takumar from 70's, and my Rikoh 50/2 that I bought for $5 is way ahead of 40/2.8 in sharpness and IQ.

Fat Albert · 07-12-2013, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by JPT

If you can't get the kit any more, I'd get the 40Ltd. It comes with a hood, takes 49mm filters, has quick shift and is made of metal. You get quite a lot more for your money and the quick shift override is especially useful on the K-01 in combination with focus peaking in AF mode.

Can you not manually focus the XS?

tclausen · 07-12-2013, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by Fat Albert

Can you not manually focus the XS?

Yes, you can - but it doesn't do quick-shift (whereas the 40/2.8 Ltd does).

07-05-2013, 09:09 AM	#1
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07-05-2013, 11:42 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by skid2964 I just bought a K-01 Body and now think I should have gotten the kit with the DA 40XS. The lens is MUCH cheaper to buy in the kit. I get a kit and sell the body just to get the lens... but not sure if it is worth all that trouble... Probably not, especially considering that most places are already sold out. 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:

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07-05-2013, 09:38 AM	#2
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	Just pick up a used lens. Might as well be the limited at that point!

07-05-2013, 12:46 PM	#4
carrrlangas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Joensuu (Finland) Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,761	Originally posted by Kozlok Might as well be the limited at that point! yes, take advantage and buy a used 40Ltd...

07-06-2013, 08:13 AM	#5
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	If you can't get the kit any more, I'd get the 40Ltd. It comes with a hood, takes 49mm filters, has quick shift and is made of metal. You get quite a lot more for your money and the quick shift override is especially useful on the K-01 in combination with focus peaking in AF mode.

07-06-2013, 03:24 PM	#6
tclausen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,397	Originally posted by JPT If you can't get the kit any more, I'd get the 40Ltd. It comes with a hood, takes 49mm filters, has quick shift and is made of metal. You get quite a lot more for your money and the quick shift override is especially useful on the K-01 in combination with focus peaking in AF mode. All that is true but - having just acquired a 40mm XS yesterday - it doesn't make up for the "aww" factor. It's amazingly slim, and (so far) producing an IQ that's well above expectations for a lens like that. I've not yet determined if the 40 Ltd is actually better (IQ-wise) than the XS, but I'm really enjoying the XS so far....

07-06-2013, 04:16 PM	#7
carrrlangas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Joensuu (Finland) Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,761	Originally posted by tclausen I've not yet determined if the 40 Ltd is actually better (IQ-wise) than the XS, but I'm really enjoying the XS so far.... I look forward to your findings. I want one of these pancake lenses to use for the street.

07-07-2013, 12:06 AM	#8
skid2964 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 614 Original Poster	I ordered the kit, brand new camera fresh in the wrapper is for sale...

07-08-2013, 08:17 AM	#9
awo425 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 481	I wasn't thrilled with IQ of 40XS lens at all, it is quite average.

07-08-2013, 05:29 PM	#10
tclausen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,397	Originally posted by awo425 I wasn't thrilled with IQ of 40XS lens at all, it is quite average. Interesting you should say that. I recently acquired one, and while I have not done any rigorous testing (yet), I am actually positively surprised about the IQ I'm getting. It at least vastly beat any Pentax kit-lens I've ever seen/had by several light-years (note: my first kit-lens came with the MZ-S, the latest kit lens was a 18-55 ... ). It's not a 43mm Ltd, but it's no dog either. At some point when I have time (and run out of more exciting things to photograph) I'll do a more complete test vs. the DA 40/2.8 Ltd (same focal length, aperture)....

07-08-2013, 11:03 PM	#11
prime.partisan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 198	My 40mm XS is very sharp, almost too sharp for portraits IMO. But it's too tight. I use 28mm a lot more.

07-09-2013, 10:08 PM	#12
SKwan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 95	Originally posted by skid2964 I ordered the kit, brand new camera fresh in the wrapper is for sale... DA40XS will not disappoint you ... ! Have you tried A50/1.4, M50/1.7 or A28/2.8 on K-01? It should be great!

07-12-2013, 06:27 AM	#13
awo425 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 481	Originally posted by tclausen Interesting you should say that. I recently acquired one, and while I have not done any rigorous testing (yet), I am actually positively surprised about the IQ I'm getting. It at least vastly beat any Pentax kit-lens I've ever seen/had by several light-years (note: my first kit-lens came with the MZ-S, the latest kit lens was a 18-55 ... ). It's not a 43mm Ltd, but it's no dog either. At some point when I have time (and run out of more exciting things to photograph) I'll do a more complete test vs. the DA 40/2.8 Ltd (same focal length, aperture).... Comparing "limited" prime to kit zoom is a mute point. Yeah, I use 43mm a lot, but I am not trying to compare 40mm to it. Even my old 55/1.8 Takumar from 70's, and my Rikoh 50/2 that I bought for $5 is way ahead of 40/2.8 in sharpness and IQ.

07-12-2013, 11:32 AM	#14
Fat Albert Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 966	Originally posted by JPT If you can't get the kit any more, I'd get the 40Ltd. It comes with a hood, takes 49mm filters, has quick shift and is made of metal. You get quite a lot more for your money and the quick shift override is especially useful on the K-01 in combination with focus peaking in AF mode. Can you not manually focus the XS?

07-12-2013, 03:56 PM	#15
tclausen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,397	Originally posted by Fat Albert Can you not manually focus the XS? Yes, you can - but it doesn't do quick-shift (whereas the 40/2.8 Ltd does).