What's the first lens you would mount on your new FF Pentax DSLR?

svitekphotos · 02-05-2015, 11:17 AM

Would probably be my FA* 24mm f/2 - My favourite lens to shoot on the K-3 and K-50 is the Rokinon 16mm f/2, so the same field of view on FF will be nice

Sagitta · 02-05-2015, 02:51 PM

Sigma 10-20 so I could figure out the smallest usable focal length. After that, probably one of the Samyang 35 or 85mm f/1.4's I just picked up.

**jheu02** · 02-05-2015, 02:53 PM

Probably my A 28/2.8. That or a fast fifty. My SMC Pentax 135/2.5 might also get used more...I find it a bit odd on APS-C..too close for most stuff, but still not long enough when I want a long lens.

**wtlwdwgn** · 02-05-2015, 03:26 PM

Decisions, decisions. Maybe the K 55mm f/1.8 to shoot a pic of the D700 for eekBay.

Sorver · 02-05-2015, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by Nitrogliserin

Samyang 14mm. Since it's an FF lens.

Ah yes I forgot about my ol faithful would definately try that one as well👍

hangman43 · 02-05-2015, 04:37 PM

My Tamron 70-200mm if I do not spring for the new Pentax 70-200

bass3587 · 02-05-2015, 05:23 PM

My Pentax SMC A35-105! A nice portrait at 50 and 85 mm!

**dtrego** · 02-05-2015, 07:24 PM

Probably (unless LBA strikes and I get something cooler!) an 8-element SuperTak 50/1.4.

**Jetfin** · 02-05-2015, 08:20 PM

The 24mm f/2.8 K, and then take a walk up a hill. Look forward to using those great old wide-angle lenses.

selar · 02-05-2015, 08:35 PM

I'd mount my Sigma EX 14/2.8 a lens that I bought in 2007, and drive up to the Blue Mountains to take a photo of the Megalong valley with the three sisters in the foreground. Next would be the FA 20/2.8 followed by the FA 31.

richard balonglong · 02-05-2015, 08:35 PM

With all the lenses we wanted to use when it comes the day we finally own one of this full frame Pentax, I really really hope Ricoh has un-cripple the K-mount...

**skunktail** · 02-05-2015, 08:38 PM

Probably my SMC-F 50mm/1.7 looking out the nearest window.
then the FA 20-35
then the Tamron 70-200/2.8
then the F 35-70
then ...
(you get the idea)

noelpolar · 02-05-2015, 08:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I want to see the FA31 work as a wide angle lens. That would have to be my first.

We'll have to meet for that!....I"ll bring my F*300 or will it be a F*200 then?

Man I can see swapping lenses between my K3 and the new full frame is going to be a challenge for my anticipated dementia infused later years.

virusn3t · 02-05-2015, 09:04 PM

Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/85 , then the FA77, then the FA31, then the DFA 100mm....

starjedi · 02-05-2015, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

You ordered a body-only kit of the released announced FF body. It arrived. After unpacking the camera and inserting the half charged battery inside you must choose a lens from your collection to mount on it.

Which lens would you pick?

What will you photograph as IMGP0001.DNG/PEF/JPG?

Remember, you only have one chance at doing either of those two thing for the first time!

Personally, I would mount my FA 77mm Limited and take a picture of the nearest family member.

Without any doubt, FA 31. Then Tokina 90 2.5. :-)

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02-05-2015, 11:17 AM	#61
svitekphotos New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 10	Would probably be my FA* 24mm f/2 - My favourite lens to shoot on the K-3 and K-50 is the Rokinon 16mm f/2, so the same field of view on FF will be nice

02-05-2015, 02:51 PM	#62
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Sigma 10-20 so I could figure out the smallest usable focal length. After that, probably one of the Samyang 35 or 85mm f/1.4's I just picked up.

02-05-2015, 02:53 PM	#63
jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027	Probably my A 28/2.8. That or a fast fifty. My SMC Pentax 135/2.5 might also get used more...I find it a bit odd on APS-C..too close for most stuff, but still not long enough when I want a long lens.

02-05-2015, 03:26 PM	#64
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Decisions, decisions. Maybe the K 55mm f/1.8 to shoot a pic of the D700 for eekBay.

02-05-2015, 04:35 PM	#65
Sorver Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 440	Originally posted by Nitrogliserin Samyang 14mm. Since it's an FF lens. Ah yes I forgot about my ol faithful would definately try that one as well👍

02-05-2015, 04:37 PM	#66
hangman43 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hueytown, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,508	My Tamron 70-200mm if I do not spring for the new Pentax 70-200

02-05-2015, 05:23 PM	#67
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	My Pentax SMC A35-105! A nice portrait at 50 and 85 mm!

02-05-2015, 07:24 PM	#68
dtrego Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grove City, OH, USA Posts: 105	Probably (unless LBA strikes and I get something cooler!) an 8-element SuperTak 50/1.4.

02-05-2015, 08:20 PM	#69
Jetfin Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 23	The 24mm f/2.8 K, and then take a walk up a hill. Look forward to using those great old wide-angle lenses.

02-05-2015, 08:35 PM	#70
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	I'd mount my Sigma EX 14/2.8 a lens that I bought in 2007, and drive up to the Blue Mountains to take a photo of the Megalong valley with the three sisters in the foreground. Next would be the FA 20/2.8 followed by the FA 31.

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02-05-2015, 08:35 PM	#71
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	With all the lenses we wanted to use when it comes the day we finally own one of this full frame Pentax, I really really hope Ricoh has un-cripple the K-mount...

02-05-2015, 08:38 PM	#72
skunktail Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 287	Probably my SMC-F 50mm/1.7 looking out the nearest window. then the FA 20-35 then the Tamron 70-200/2.8 then the F 35-70 then ... (you get the idea)

02-05-2015, 08:55 PM - 1 Like	#73
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I want to see the FA31 work as a wide angle lens. That would have to be my first. We'll have to meet for that!....I"ll bring my F300 or will it be a F200 then? Man I can see swapping lenses between my K3 and the new full frame is going to be a challenge for my anticipated dementia infused later years.

02-05-2015, 09:04 PM	#74
virusn3t Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/85 , then the FA77, then the FA31, then the DFA 100mm....

02-05-2015, 09:06 PM	#75
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by 6BQ5 You ordered a body-only kit of the released announced FF body. It arrived. After unpacking the camera and inserting the half charged battery inside you must choose a lens from your collection to mount on it. Which lens would you pick? What will you photograph as IMGP0001.DNG/PEF/JPG? Remember, you only have one chance at doing either of those two thing for the first time! Personally, I would mount my FA 77mm Limited and take a picture of the nearest family member. Without any doubt, FA 31. Then Tokina 90 2.5. :-)