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

chti · 08-10-2015, 10:47 PM

Probably first the 31 Limited, followed by the 43 and the 77. No doubt about the performance of these 3 amigos.
But I´m really wondering how my FA 20-35/4 will perform on FF

dawaylong · 08-14-2015, 07:14 PM

I think I would mount FA31, then take a landscape.
crying my ass out to be single!!!

pathdoc · 08-17-2015, 12:22 PM

If it dropped in my lap right now, probably the SMC Takumar 28/3.5.

If I can get hold of a 31 Limited or a 50/1.2 A before I score the FF body, I'd use that.

But you know who's going to have the most special, magical first-shot time of all? That very rare handful of people who managed to get their hands on however many examples exist of the prototype Pentax-M 35mm f/1.4.

stillshot2 · 08-17-2015, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by pathdoc

That very rare handful of people who managed to get their hands on however many examples exist of the prototype Pentax-M 35mm f/1.4.

Why was this lens never produced? Lots of manufacturers make a 35mm 1.4...

**clackers** · 08-17-2015, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by stillshot2

Why was this lens never produced? Lots of manufacturers make a 35mm 1.4...

Well, none of them make a 31mm f1.8 ... ☺

jbrowning · 08-18-2015, 01:15 PM

The Sigma 70-200 f2.8 and running to the indoor horse arena and shoot a boatload of barrel racing pictures.

Then I can see how it measures up to the K-3 and K-5ii.

Jim

Chippedoff · 08-24-2015, 01:50 PM

Not easy considering that no one knows what mount they will be using. For myself if it's still the K-mount i will be using the sigma 50mm f1.4 art lens, sticking with the basics to get a base line feel. 18-55 kit lenses are too unpredictable but that would probably be the next lens to test. I could adapt my nikon d600 FF lenses but i have yet to decide. However i would probably keep the d600 kit as it is and look for something good for the FF pentax. It's always good to have a backup, or two or three.

**clackers** · 08-24-2015, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by Chippedoff

Not easy considering that no one knows what mount they will be using.

???

The prototype had an FA31 on it, right?

ddamski · 08-24-2015, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by clackers

???

The prototype had an FA31 on it, right?

not only that, the two new DFA* lenses are k-mount aswell.. there is no question about the mount type in the moment

---------- Post added 08-25-15 at 08:04 AM ----------

Originally posted by Chippedoff

Not easy considering that no one knows what mount they will be using. For myself if it's still the K-mount i will be using the sigma 50mm f1.4 art lens, sticking with the basics to get a base line feel. 18-55 kit lenses are too unpredictable but that would probably be the next lens to test. I could adapt my nikon d600 FF lenses but i have yet to decide. However i would probably keep the d600 kit as it is and look for something good for the FF pentax. It's always good to have a backup, or two or three.

unfortunately there is no sigma 50mm art lens on k-mount..

kenspo · 08-25-2015, 04:41 AM

The new 24-70 F/2.8....

rawr · 08-25-2015, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

The new 24-70 F/2.8....

Are you sure ?
A real Pentax lens would be 21 - 77 f2.5 or something.

kenspo · 08-25-2015, 05:12 AM

Im shure

pathdoc · 08-25-2015, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by rawr

21 - 77 f2.5

If I'm going to use an f/2.5 lens, make mine a 135mm Takumar or K series.

**carlwood** · 08-28-2015, 12:59 AM

it would have to be the M42 50mm. F1.4 - beautiful bokeh!

Ratcheteer · 08-28-2015, 02:59 AM

16mm fisheye, and my gf's rack

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08-10-2015, 10:47 PM	#196
chti Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Berlin Posts: 62	Probably first the 31 Limited, followed by the 43 and the 77. No doubt about the performance of these 3 amigos. But I´m really wondering how my FA 20-35/4 will perform on FF

08-14-2015, 07:14 PM	#197
dawaylong Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 33	I think I would mount FA31, then take a landscape. crying my ass out to be single!!!

08-17-2015, 12:22 PM	#198
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	If it dropped in my lap right now, probably the SMC Takumar 28/3.5. If I can get hold of a 31 Limited or a 50/1.2 A before I score the FF body, I'd use that. But you know who's going to have the most special, magical first-shot time of all? That very rare handful of people who managed to get their hands on however many examples exist of the prototype Pentax-M 35mm f/1.4.

08-17-2015, 02:50 PM	#199
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by pathdoc That very rare handful of people who managed to get their hands on however many examples exist of the prototype Pentax-M 35mm f/1.4. Why was this lens never produced? Lots of manufacturers make a 35mm 1.4...

08-17-2015, 02:52 PM	#200
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by stillshot2 Why was this lens never produced? Lots of manufacturers make a 35mm 1.4... Well, none of them make a 31mm f1.8 ... ☺

08-18-2015, 01:15 PM	#201
jbrowning Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 996	The Sigma 70-200 f2.8 and running to the indoor horse arena and shoot a boatload of barrel racing pictures. Then I can see how it measures up to the K-3 and K-5ii. Jim

08-24-2015, 01:50 PM	#202
Chippedoff Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 32	Not easy considering that no one knows what mount they will be using. For myself if it's still the K-mount i will be using the sigma 50mm f1.4 art lens, sticking with the basics to get a base line feel. 18-55 kit lenses are too unpredictable but that would probably be the next lens to test. I could adapt my nikon d600 FF lenses but i have yet to decide. However i would probably keep the d600 kit as it is and look for something good for the FF pentax. It's always good to have a backup, or two or three.

08-24-2015, 08:08 PM	#203
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Chippedoff Not easy considering that no one knows what mount they will be using. ??? The prototype had an FA31 on it, right?

08-24-2015, 11:01 PM	#204
ddamski Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fribourg , Switzerland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 163	Originally posted by clackers ??? The prototype had an FA31 on it, right? not only that, the two new DFA* lenses are k-mount aswell.. there is no question about the mount type in the moment ---------- Post added 08-25-15 at 08:04 AM ---------- Originally posted by Chippedoff Not easy considering that no one knows what mount they will be using. For myself if it's still the K-mount i will be using the sigma 50mm f1.4 art lens, sticking with the basics to get a base line feel. 18-55 kit lenses are too unpredictable but that would probably be the next lens to test. I could adapt my nikon d600 FF lenses but i have yet to decide. However i would probably keep the d600 kit as it is and look for something good for the FF pentax. It's always good to have a backup, or two or three. unfortunately there is no sigma 50mm art lens on k-mount..

08-25-2015, 04:41 AM	#205
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	The new 24-70 F/2.8....

08-28-2015, 12:59 AM	#209
carlwood Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blue Mountains, Australia Posts: 122	it would have to be the M42 50mm. F1.4 - beautiful bokeh!

08-25-2015, 05:07 AM	#206
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by kenspo The new 24-70 F/2.8.... Are you sure ? A real Pentax lens would be 21 - 77 f2.5 or something.

08-25-2015, 05:12 AM	#207
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Im shure

08-25-2015, 06:59 AM	#208
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by rawr 21 - 77 f2.5 If I'm going to use an f/2.5 lens, make mine a 135mm Takumar or K series.

08-28-2015, 02:59 AM	#210
Ratcheteer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 223	16mm fisheye, and my gf's rack