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Adam · 03-21-2021, 10:28 PM - **2 Likes**

The full tournament stats are now available below:

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**Serkevan** · 03-22-2021, 01:49 AM - **1 Like**

Thanks for the stats, Adam!

This cements my opinion that many people voted on good photos more than on the lens-dependent characteristics of those photos (and, conversely, some photos don't "show off the lens", either), but oh well.

dbs · 03-22-2021, 02:02 AM - **2 Likes**

I guess the only way to value the output of the lens is one subject ( boring brickwall ) and using the same camera for all.
How many lenses has Pentax made ... again

**JensE** · 03-22-2021, 02:26 AM

Thanks for putting this up and the effort in designing/programming the voting scheme - with all its limitations, it's still a nice approach to remove reputation bias.

Despite likely being below the astounding average number of votes, I do remember almost all of the pictures and my thoughts about them. My order would naturally have been quite different. A few of the lenses used for my personal top picks are surprises, motivating to use the ones I own in different ways than I normally do. So finally, thanks for everybody joining in to create a curated list of excellent samples. If only they were a bit larger ...

**Serkevan** · 03-22-2021, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by dbs

I guess the only way to value the output of the lens is one subject ( boring brickwall ) and using the same camera for all.
How many lenses has Pentax made ... again

I'm of the mind that for these things there are so many variables (plus personal taste!) involved that any tournament is always gonna be a "for fun" endeavour more than a serious scientific thing... and that's okay, since we got to see many beautiful images!

**Cerebum** · 03-22-2021, 02:43 AM

Interesting stuff. I know that some spectacular lenses didn't make the list, purely because they haven't sold in large numbers but it is great to see workhorses like the 18-135mm and the non PLM 55-300mm in the top twenty. My kit has been built on a budget but its nice to see it includes 20% of the favourite lenses. Its also good to see the magical images these lenses can produce.

**Rondec** · 03-22-2021, 02:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Serkevan

Thanks for the stats, Adam!

This cements my opinion that many people voted on good photos more than on the lens-dependent characteristics of those photos (and, conversely, some photos don't "show off the lens", either), but oh well.

I looked at the list and was shocked that my photo was the second one. Pretty crazy.

The difference in percentages between the various lenses was often not a whole lot. But it really did end up being more about the photos then the lens (although it is tough to make a photo without a lens).

reh321 · 03-22-2021, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by Adam

The full tournament stats are now available below:

The D FA* 50mm F1.4 is the Best Pentax Lens of All Time - Giveaways and Events | PentaxForums.com

Thank you for running the contest - it was fun as well as informative {I stopped evaluating when it stopped being "fun"}.

I - like many of us - personally choose lenses on factors other than just how it works.
After all, there are many factors in choosing a lens; high in my personal scheme are zoom {which makes a lens more versatile for me} and in-lens motor {I really hate noise}.
Shortly after I got my K-30 in 2015, my bag contained a Sigma 10-20mm {despite the noise}, DA 18-135mm {#10}, and DA 55-300 {#19}.
When I got the KP at the end of 2018, I replaced the DA 55-300 by the PLM version {#13}.
Last week, the FedEx guy delivered the DA 20-40 {#17}, which I will audition to replace the DA 18-135mm.

I am looking forward to your giving away the DFA* 50mm.

HoutHans · 03-22-2021, 10:40 PM

Thanks for the statistics, Adam. This has been a fun ride and a joy to see all these great photos.

angerdan · 10-03-2021, 05:10 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Full details will follow on the homepage in the coming days.

Is there a link?
Can't find any article about the 2021 lens tournament on the tournament article page:
Pentax Lens Tournament | PentaxForums.com

**Serkevan** · 10-03-2021, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by angerdan

Is there a link?
Can't find any article about the 2021 lens tournament on the tournament article page:
Pentax Lens Tournament | PentaxForums.com

The D FA? 50mm F1.4 is the Best Pentax Lens of All Time - Giveaways and Events | PentaxForums.com

angerdan · 10-03-2021, 05:18 AM

Okay, so the articles aren't in the Tournament category.
With the keywords it's able to find them:
lens tournament - Tagged Articles | PentaxForums.com

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03-21-2021, 10:28 PM - 2 Likes	#361
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	The full tournament stats are now available below: The D FA* 50mm F1.4 is the Best Pentax Lens of All Time - Giveaways and Events \| PentaxForums.com 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:

03-22-2021, 01:49 AM - 1 Like	#362
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Thanks for the stats, Adam! This cements my opinion that many people voted on good photos more than on the lens-dependent characteristics of those photos (and, conversely, some photos don't "show off the lens", either), but oh well.

03-22-2021, 02:02 AM - 2 Likes	#363
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,568	I guess the only way to value the output of the lens is one subject ( boring brickwall ) and using the same camera for all. How many lenses has Pentax made ... again

03-22-2021, 02:26 AM	#364
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,977	Thanks for putting this up and the effort in designing/programming the voting scheme - with all its limitations, it's still a nice approach to remove reputation bias. Despite likely being below the astounding average number of votes, I do remember almost all of the pictures and my thoughts about them. My order would naturally have been quite different. A few of the lenses used for my personal top picks are surprises, motivating to use the ones I own in different ways than I normally do. So finally, thanks for everybody joining in to create a curated list of excellent samples. If only they were a bit larger ...

03-22-2021, 02:33 AM	#365
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by dbs I guess the only way to value the output of the lens is one subject ( boring brickwall ) and using the same camera for all. How many lenses has Pentax made ... again I'm of the mind that for these things there are so many variables (plus personal taste!) involved that any tournament is always gonna be a "for fun" endeavour more than a serious scientific thing... and that's okay, since we got to see many beautiful images!

03-22-2021, 02:43 AM	#366
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Interesting stuff. I know that some spectacular lenses didn't make the list, purely because they haven't sold in large numbers but it is great to see workhorses like the 18-135mm and the non PLM 55-300mm in the top twenty. My kit has been built on a budget but its nice to see it includes 20% of the favourite lenses. Its also good to see the magical images these lenses can produce.

03-22-2021, 02:51 AM - 1 Like	#367
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	Originally posted by Serkevan Thanks for the stats, Adam! This cements my opinion that many people voted on good photos more than on the lens-dependent characteristics of those photos (and, conversely, some photos don't "show off the lens", either), but oh well. I looked at the list and was shocked that my photo was the second one. Pretty crazy. The difference in percentages between the various lenses was often not a whole lot. But it really did end up being more about the photos then the lens (although it is tough to make a photo without a lens).

03-22-2021, 04:49 AM	#368
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,186	Originally posted by Adam The full tournament stats are now available below: The D FA* 50mm F1.4 is the Best Pentax Lens of All Time - Giveaways and Events \| PentaxForums.com Thank you for running the contest - it was fun as well as informative {I stopped evaluating when it stopped being "fun"}. I - like many of us - personally choose lenses on factors other than just how it works. After all, there are many factors in choosing a lens; high in my personal scheme are zoom {which makes a lens more versatile for me} and in-lens motor {I really hate noise}. Shortly after I got my K-30 in 2015, my bag contained a Sigma 10-20mm {despite the noise}, DA 18-135mm {#10}, and DA 55-300 {#19}. When I got the KP at the end of 2018, I replaced the DA 55-300 by the PLM version {#13}. Last week, the FedEx guy delivered the DA 20-40 {#17}, which I will audition to replace the DA 18-135mm. I am looking forward to your giving away the DFA* 50mm.

03-22-2021, 10:40 PM	#369
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,124	Thanks for the statistics, Adam. This has been a fun ride and a joy to see all these great photos.

10-03-2021, 05:10 AM	#370
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,643	Originally posted by Adam Full details will follow on the homepage in the coming days. Is there a link? Can't find any article about the 2021 lens tournament on the tournament article page: Pentax Lens Tournament \| PentaxForums.com

10-03-2021, 05:14 AM	#371
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by angerdan Is there a link? Can't find any article about the 2021 lens tournament on the tournament article page: Pentax Lens Tournament \| PentaxForums.com The D FA? 50mm F1.4 is the Best Pentax Lens of All Time - Giveaways and Events \| PentaxForums.com

10-03-2021, 05:18 AM	#372
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,643	Okay, so the articles aren't in the Tournament category. With the keywords it's able to find them: lens tournament - Tagged Articles \| PentaxForums.com

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