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

zapp · 02-11-2015, 02:13 PM

DA* 1.4/85 mm
2.8/70-200 will be followed by 2.8/28-70 or similar and will be shortly after followed by a 1.4/85mm

johnc · 02-11-2015, 02:22 PM

Let's hope so, I think an updated D-FA* 1.4/85 would be a compelling offer .....even for many APSC shooters

p38arover · 02-11-2015, 09:58 PM

Probably the F 35-70 that came with my SFx in 1989.

First pic, dunno. Probably just point it out the back door and take a pic of the garage doors (they have lots of horizontal lines - Aussies will know I mean when I say it's a B&D Rolladoor).

esbe · 02-14-2015, 01:05 PM

SMC 28/3.5 Shift. Really looking forward to using it on FF.

melander · 02-15-2015, 10:54 AM

I will try my Voigtlander 180/4 first. To really see the bokeh on it

Then I would try the Helios 40-2 85mm f/1.5 to see the Circle bokeh.

After that I would mount my DA*55/1.4 to use it as intended.

Berliner · 02-15-2015, 11:24 AM - **1 Like**

to celebrate this historical event I will use my historical XR Rikenon 2.8 35mm.

Why? It was made by Pentax !

Ricoh has sold these in the late 1970s and a some of them where made by Pentax!

Probably a small series, it looks different than the one in the photo in this forum:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/ricoh-rikenon-xr-35mm-f2-8.html

My one is identical to the Pentax M 2.8 35mm, except a little larger in body diameter with 52mm filter size.

It has has the serial-no 100208 on the front: RICOH LENS MADE IN JAPAN 52ø 100208 XR RIKENON 1:2.8 35mm
just like this one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alf_sigaro/8121872250/?rb=1

... then I try my full frame Sigma 12-24 mm set to 12 mm to see what fits into the frame ...

... then a night walk with the Revuenon 55mm f1.2

Dr_who · 02-15-2015, 07:49 PM

I guess that depends. While I have a few film compatible lenses, not sure how Pentax FF compatible they are as the new Pentax FF lenses have a larger imaging circle to compensate for the addition of the shake reduction. But should they all work fine with no crop needed, I'd probably try the 100mm macro.

aleonx3 · 02-15-2015, 08:42 PM

OK, I will play... I will choose between my FA 31 Ltd. and the m42 Auto-Topcor 58/1.4.

redcat · 02-16-2015, 02:27 AM

Originally posted by aleonx3

m42 Auto-Topcor 58/1.4.

a very rare lens indeed

UliBär · 02-16-2015, 08:47 AM

First the K 30mm f/2.8 snapping something near me and at least one wide shot outside.
If the body had an aperture coupler i would next mount the Bokina 90mm f/2.5 taking some Bokeh shots.

If not i would send back the body to Pentax for proper environment-friendly disposal.

Blue · 02-16-2015, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Wow, the 77 and 180 before the 50/1.2. I'd love to see the 1.2 DoF on the FF.

I would probably end-up going with the A50/1.2 & SP 180/2.5 first then the FA 77 & F28/2.8.

aleonx3 · 02-16-2015, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by redcat

a very rare lens indeed

Unfortunately, mine is the one converted from Exakta mount to m42, not the original ones (which was produced in limited quantities); Nonetheless still a great and fun lens to play with.

richard balonglong · 02-17-2015, 10:27 AM

I bet that most who will get their new full frame Pentax in the future and whatever lens they're going to put it on, their very first subject for test shot will be their lens cap. LOL!

Rico · 02-18-2015, 08:05 PM

I would have to say my A 28mm F2. I use this lens the most. It will be odd because I really like this focal length on APS-C. 28mm on APS-C is like the 43mm for full frame that 28mm is the diagonal length of APS-C as 43mm is the diagonal length of 35mm film. Thinking about it for the Pentax Full Frame digital I will have to invest in a FA 43.

I also have a K 17mm Fisheye that would be a must first. How fun will that be.

---------- Post added 02-18-2015 at 10:29 PM ----------

Originally posted by Digitalis

They also might re-release legacy glass with AF and WR along with improved coatings - Personally I think the 50mm f/1.2* and FA*200mm f/4 ED macro would be two lenses that would be worthy candidates for this, the 50mm f/1.2 suffers from ghosting rather badly on digital - but other than that optically speaking it is one of the best 50mm lenses I have ever worked with. The FA*200mm f/4 ED macro is easily the best 200mm macro lens on the planet. I think equipping these lenses with modern lens construction, Aero bright II, WR sealing and perhaps DC/screwdrive** focusing mechanism would be a way to go.

* Even Nikon doesn't have a single current native-F mount f/1.2 lens in their line up - this would irritate the nikon crowd considerably, as the best f/1.2 lens Nikkor has is the 58mm f/1.2 noct-nikkor which sells on the second hand market for prices upwards of $3500
**there is just enough space near the rear element of the A/K 50mm f/1.2 lenses for the AF contacts, using screwdrive AF would eliminate the concern of clearing the rear element.

Digitalis

Nikon still makes their manual focus NIKKOR Normal 50mm f1.2. That is a great price for such a lens. If I shot Nikon I would definitely have that lens. It would be great if Pentax brought back your A 50mm f1.2 with updated coatings for digital. At that price too.

Blue · 02-18-2015, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by Rico

. . .

Digitalis

Nikon still makes their manual focus NIKKOR Normal 50mm f1.2. That is a great price for such a lens. If I shot Nikon I would definitely have that lens. It would be great if Pentax brought back your A 50mm f1.2 with updated coatings for digital. At that price too.

What is interesting is that ~ 3 or so years ago Pentax brought out a batch of new A50/1.2 and sold them through BH and Ador. I don't know if they "found" them in a warehouse or if they were warranty hold backs or what.

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02-11-2015, 02:13 PM	#136
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	DA* 1.4/85 mm 2.8/70-200 will be followed by 2.8/28-70 or similar and will be shortly after followed by a 1.4/85mm

02-11-2015, 02:22 PM	#137
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Let's hope so, I think an updated D-FA* 1.4/85 would be a compelling offer .....even for many APSC shooters

02-11-2015, 09:58 PM	#138
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Probably the F 35-70 that came with my SFx in 1989. First pic, dunno. Probably just point it out the back door and take a pic of the garage doors (they have lots of horizontal lines - Aussies will know I mean when I say it's a B&D Rolladoor).

02-14-2015, 01:05 PM	#139
esbe New Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Co. Kildare Posts: 4	SMC 28/3.5 Shift. Really looking forward to using it on FF.

02-15-2015, 10:54 AM	#140
melander Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden, Umea Posts: 876	I will try my Voigtlander 180/4 first. To really see the bokeh on it Then I would try the Helios 40-2 85mm f/1.5 to see the Circle bokeh. After that I would mount my DA*55/1.4 to use it as intended.

02-15-2015, 11:24 AM - 1 Like	#141
Berliner New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Berlin / Germany Posts: 1	to celebrate this historical event I will use my historical XR Rikenon 2.8 35mm. Why? It was made by Pentax ! Ricoh has sold these in the late 1970s and a some of them where made by Pentax! Probably a small series, it looks different than the one in the photo in this forum: https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/ricoh-rikenon-xr-35mm-f2-8.html My one is identical to the Pentax M 2.8 35mm, except a little larger in body diameter with 52mm filter size. It has has the serial-no 100208 on the front: RICOH LENS MADE IN JAPAN 52ø 100208 XR RIKENON 1:2.8 35mm just like this one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alf_sigaro/8121872250/?rb=1 ... then I try my full frame Sigma 12-24 mm set to 12 mm to see what fits into the frame ... ... then a night walk with the Revuenon 55mm f1.2

02-15-2015, 07:49 PM	#142
Dr_who Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 777	I guess that depends. While I have a few film compatible lenses, not sure how Pentax FF compatible they are as the new Pentax FF lenses have a larger imaging circle to compensate for the addition of the shake reduction. But should they all work fine with no crop needed, I'd probably try the 100mm macro.

02-15-2015, 08:42 PM	#143
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	OK, I will play... I will choose between my FA 31 Ltd. and the m42 Auto-Topcor 58/1.4.

02-16-2015, 02:27 AM	#144
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by aleonx3 m42 Auto-Topcor 58/1.4. a very rare lens indeed

02-16-2015, 08:47 AM	#145
UliBär Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Braunschweig, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 59	First the K 30mm f/2.8 snapping something near me and at least one wide shot outside. If the body had an aperture coupler i would next mount the Bokina 90mm f/2.5 taking some Bokeh shots. If not i would send back the body to Pentax for proper environment-friendly disposal.

02-16-2015, 10:51 AM	#146
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Docrwm Wow, the 77 and 180 before the 50/1.2. I'd love to see the 1.2 DoF on the FF. I would probably end-up going with the A50/1.2 & SP 180/2.5 first then the FA 77 & F28/2.8.

02-16-2015, 02:42 PM	#147
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by redcat a very rare lens indeed Unfortunately, mine is the one converted from Exakta mount to m42, not the original ones (which was produced in limited quantities); Nonetheless still a great and fun lens to play with.

02-17-2015, 10:27 AM	#148
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	I bet that most who will get their new full frame Pentax in the future and whatever lens they're going to put it on, their very first subject for test shot will be their lens cap. LOL!

02-18-2015, 08:05 PM	#149
Rico Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,205	I would have to say my A 28mm F2. I use this lens the most. It will be odd because I really like this focal length on APS-C. 28mm on APS-C is like the 43mm for full frame that 28mm is the diagonal length of APS-C as 43mm is the diagonal length of 35mm film. Thinking about it for the Pentax Full Frame digital I will have to invest in a FA 43. I also have a K 17mm Fisheye that would be a must first. How fun will that be. ---------- Post added 02-18-2015 at 10:29 PM ---------- Originally posted by Digitalis They also might re-release legacy glass with AF and WR along with improved coatings - Personally I think the 50mm f/1.2* and FA200mm f/4 ED macro would be two lenses that would be worthy candidates for this, the 50mm f/1.2 suffers from ghosting rather badly on digital - but other than that optically speaking it is one of the best 50mm lenses I have ever worked with. The FA200mm f/4 ED macro is easily the best 200mm macro lens on the planet. I think equipping these lenses with modern lens construction, Aero bright II, WR sealing and perhaps DC/screwdrive** focusing mechanism would be a way to go. * Even Nikon doesn't have a single current native-F mount f/1.2 lens in their line up - this would irritate the nikon crowd considerably, as the best f/1.2 lens Nikkor has is the 58mm f/1.2 noct-nikkor which sells on the second hand market for prices upwards of $3500 *there is just* enough space near the rear element of the A/K 50mm f/1.2 lenses for the AF contacts, using screwdrive AF would eliminate the concern of clearing the rear element. Digitalis Nikon still makes their manual focus NIKKOR Normal 50mm f1.2. That is a great price for such a lens. If I shot Nikon I would definitely have that lens. It would be great if Pentax brought back your A 50mm f1.2 with updated coatings for digital. At that price too.

02-18-2015, 11:05 PM	#150
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Rico . . . Digitalis Nikon still makes their manual focus NIKKOR Normal 50mm f1.2. That is a great price for such a lens. If I shot Nikon I would definitely have that lens. It would be great if Pentax brought back your A 50mm f1.2 with updated coatings for digital. At that price too. What is interesting is that ~ 3 or so years ago Pentax brought out a batch of new A50/1.2 and sold them through BH and Ador. I don't know if they "found" them in a warehouse or if they were warranty hold backs or what.