Are prime lenses WR

deluxecamp · 07-21-2014, 04:47 PM

Im going to be getting the DA 50mm F1.8 ($169) but I don't see the WR designation anywhere, do they make a Portrait lens WR.

**wizofoz** · 07-21-2014, 05:03 PM

Pentax make quite a few WR lenses. The DA 50 is not one of them. The only lens is this price range that has any degree of WR is the kit 18-55. The next step up would be the 18-135.

In the portrait focal lengths, the WR options are the DA 16-50, the DA 50-135, the DA 60-250 or the DA 55. None of which are in the $169 price range.

**rbefly** · 07-21-2014, 05:13 PM

Hello deluxecamp, welcome to the Forum!
One modern prime that I know of- that's WR is here; SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM Reviews - DA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database
Along with longer telephotos like the D FA 100mm macro, DA *200mm f/2.8 and DA * 300mm.
The * (star) lenses and most of the newer zooms seem to have received the WR first. Hopefully the rest of the lens lineup will follow soon.
Good luck!
Ron

Adam · 07-21-2014, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by deluxecamp

Im going to be getting the DA 50mm F1.8 ($169) but I don't see the WR designation anywhere, do they make a Portrait lens WR.

The only WR K-mount primes are the DA* 55mm, DA* 200mm, DA* 300mm, and DA 560mm. So if you need weather sealing and don't want to break the bank, go for a zoom:

wr Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Otherwise the DA* 55mm is the way to go

Adam
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calculator01 · 07-21-2014, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The only WR K-mount primes are the DA* 55mm, DA* 200mm, DA* 300mm, and DA 560mm. So if you need weather sealing and don't want to break the bank, go for a zoom:

wr Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Otherwise the DA* 55mm is the way to go

Me thinks you forgot the D-FA 100mm macro WR

deluxecamp · 07-22-2014, 04:32 AM

Thanks for the info, ill have to be a lot more careful with the prime lens.
I just picked up the 55-300 WR so the DA* 55 price (about $700) is going to have to wait.
The DA 50mm F1.8 has an in-store $80 rebate, so the normal $249 is now $169.

ziscwg · 07-23-2014, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by deluxecamp

Thanks for the info, ill have to be a lot more careful with the prime lens.
I just picked up the 55-300 WR so the DA* 55 price (about $700) is going to have to wait.
The DA 50mm F1.8 has an in-store $80 rebate, so the normal $249 is now $169.

I have the 50 1.8 and love it.

Oh, get a screw on lens hood in 52 mm. I could not find a pedal type that would work

I know it's not WR, but for the price and pic quality, it's a compromise I'm willing to make

Last edited by ziscwg; 09-16-2014 at 04:41 PM.

363923885 · 07-28-2014, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by ziscwg

I have the 50 1.8 and love it.

Oh, get a screw on lens hood in 49 mm. I could not find a pedal type that would work

I know it's not WR, but for the price and pic quality, it's a compromise I'm willing to make

I'v got the DA50 1.8g yesterday and a 52mm rubber lens hood,not a plastic one,looks weird......

ziscwg · 09-16-2014, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by 363923885

I'v got the DA50 1.8g yesterday and a 52mm rubber lens hood,not a plastic one,looks weird......

It is a 52mm. I put the wrong number down

07-21-2014, 04:47 PM	#1
deluxecamp New Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 15	Are prime lenses WR Im going to be getting the DA 50mm F1.8 ($169) but I don't see the WR designation anywhere, do they make a Portrait lens WR.

07-21-2014, 05:13 PM	#3
rbefly Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 2,030	Stars? Hello deluxecamp, welcome to the Forum! One modern prime that I know of- that's WR is here; SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM Reviews - DA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Along with longer telephotos like the D FA 100mm macro, DA 200mm f/2.8 and DA 300mm. The * (star) lenses and most of the newer zooms seem to have received the WR first. Hopefully the rest of the lens lineup will follow soon. Good luck! Ron Last edited by rbefly; 07-21-2014 at 10:10 PM.

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wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Pentax make quite a few WR lenses. The DA 50 is not one of them. The only lens is this price range that has any degree of WR is the kit 18-55. The next step up would be the 18-135. In the portrait focal lengths, the WR options are the DA 16-50, the DA 50-135, the DA 60-250 or the DA 55. None of which are in the $169 price range.

07-21-2014, 08:10 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by deluxecamp Im going to be getting the DA 50mm F1.8 ($169) but I don't see the WR designation anywhere, do they make a Portrait lens WR. The only WR K-mount primes are the DA* 55mm, DA* 200mm, DA* 300mm, and DA 560mm. So if you need weather sealing and don't want to break the bank, go for a zoom: wr Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Otherwise the DA* 55mm is the way to go 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:

07-21-2014, 08:21 PM	#5
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	Originally posted by Adam The only WR K-mount primes are the DA* 55mm, DA* 200mm, DA* 300mm, and DA 560mm. So if you need weather sealing and don't want to break the bank, go for a zoom: wr Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Otherwise the DA* 55mm is the way to go Me thinks you forgot the D-FA 100mm macro WR

07-22-2014, 04:32 AM	#6
deluxecamp New Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 15 Original Poster	Thanks for the info, ill have to be a lot more careful with the prime lens. I just picked up the 55-300 WR so the DA* 55 price (about $700) is going to have to wait. The DA 50mm F1.8 has an in-store $80 rebate, so the normal $249 is now $169.

07-23-2014, 11:38 AM	#7
ziscwg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 110	Originally posted by deluxecamp Thanks for the info, ill have to be a lot more careful with the prime lens. I just picked up the 55-300 WR so the DA* 55 price (about $700) is going to have to wait. The DA 50mm F1.8 has an in-store $80 rebate, so the normal $249 is now $169. I have the 50 1.8 and love it. Oh, get a screw on lens hood in 52 mm. I could not find a pedal type that would work I know it's not WR, but for the price and pic quality, it's a compromise I'm willing to make Last edited by ziscwg; 09-16-2014 at 04:41 PM.

07-28-2014, 01:13 AM	#8
363923885 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wuhan Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	Originally posted by ziscwg I have the 50 1.8 and love it. Oh, get a screw on lens hood in 49 mm. I could not find a pedal type that would work I know it's not WR, but for the price and pic quality, it's a compromise I'm willing to make I'v got the DA50 1.8g yesterday and a 52mm rubber lens hood,not a plastic one,looks weird......

09-16-2014, 04:30 PM	#9
ziscwg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 110	Originally posted by 363923885 I'v got the DA50 1.8g yesterday and a 52mm rubber lens hood,not a plastic one,looks weird...... It is a 52mm. I put the wrong number down