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normhead · 10-20-2019, 06:13 PM

MY K-1 lens kit, currently in my slingshot ready to go.

DFA 28-105. I didn't even like the camera until I got it.
DA*60-250 or DA 55-300 PLM
100 macro.
DA* 55 1.4
And I have my Rokinon 14 2.8 for when I want ultra wide.

I'd be wary of anyone saying the 28-105 isn't sharp. That's not a sign of reliable observation.

This is good working kit. Standard wide angle, macro, telephoto and low light options. That's pretty much everything, no?

Aaron28 · 10-20-2019, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by ReadyAimPhoto

77 limited and either the FA 50 1.4

get both!!

will add I use the fa35 for astro work on the K-1...whereas on crop i'd use anything from 14 to 35......but I generally like what I get from the 35 but I do take a few different frames to create the composite image.......it seems that anything under 24 seems ti 'vingette' some from the sensor movement using the astrotracer

Sandy Hancock · 10-20-2019, 06:22 PM

Keep:
Samyang 14
DA35 - quite usable on full frame, and very nice rendering.
DA50 - likewise
DA55-300 - I still use mine on the K-1 if I can't be bothered carrying the DFA150-450

Sell:
Sigma 17-50

Consider buying:
DFA28-105 - mandatory in my opinion. It's a superb all-rounder.
FA77 - if you're already thinking about it, those thoughts won't go away! The DA70 is not in the same league on full frame - corner performance is quite poor.
Fast fifty - if your DA50 fails to satisfy, the DA*55 is great if you want weather sealing. The f/1.7 versions from the F and FA series are more highly regarded by many than the f/1.4 versions.

Another consideration is to keep your crop body. I often pack both - even for overseas travel.

**pres589** · 10-20-2019, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by normhead

...And I have my Rokinon 14 2.8 for when I want ultra wide.

Ever thought about moving from the Sy 14 to the Pentax M 20? I know it's not as wide but the shots that Northcoast Greg gets with his K-1 & M 20 are not to be sneezed at. It's also laughably small and light in comparison to the 14...

normhead · 10-21-2019, 05:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pres589

Ever thought about moving from the Sy 14 to the Pentax M 20? I know it's not as wide but the shots that Northcoast Greg gets with his K-1 & M 20 are not to be sneezed at. It's also laughably small and light in comparison to the 14...

If I ever see one it's a possibility, but I'm waiting to see what Pentax comes up with before I get a 20 or 24.

Munki · 12-03-2019, 10:45 PM

The FA77 is on my K1 90% of the time.

Mind you, I really thought the DFA 28-105 was punching well above its weight too.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-04-2019, 04:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ReadyAimPhoto

Switched to FF, which lenses to change?

Just get yourself a "Harem" like mine... they all work well on FF and the "Ladies" don't mind being handled all the time.

Last edited by Kerrowdown; 12-04-2019 at 05:13 AM.

**travelswsage** · 12-04-2019, 08:16 AM

One more vote for the DFA 28-105. Although the 15-30 is heavy I've really come to enjoy using the lens - I'm still getting used to it (tripod legs keep getting into the picture at 15mm) but it's a great lens. Both of these lenses are great for landscapes and if you only wanted a one lens kit for the day you'd be really hard pressed to beat the 28-105.

SirTomster · 12-07-2019, 09:41 PM

I had the K-5 and the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8. Turns out my lens is decentered. But I had no clue until I did some astro with it on my K-1.

So check yours, you might find out it is too and you never noticed on the crop sensor.

My Rokinon is now my Timelapse lens because of this. Currently I have the 15-30 for my Astro, but looking into new options. But then I am an astro nut.

But definitely check that Rokinon.

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10-20-2019, 06:13 PM	#31
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	MY K-1 lens kit, currently in my slingshot ready to go. DFA 28-105. I didn't even like the camera until I got it. DA60-250 or DA 55-300 PLM 100 macro. DA 55 1.4 And I have my Rokinon 14 2.8 for when I want ultra wide. I'd be wary of anyone saying the 28-105 isn't sharp. That's not a sign of reliable observation. This is good working kit. Standard wide angle, macro, telephoto and low light options. That's pretty much everything, no?

10-20-2019, 06:22 PM	#32
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by ReadyAimPhoto 77 limited and either the FA 50 1.4 get both!! will add I use the fa35 for astro work on the K-1...whereas on crop i'd use anything from 14 to 35......but I generally like what I get from the 35 but I do take a few different frames to create the composite image.......it seems that anything under 24 seems ti 'vingette' some from the sensor movement using the astrotracer

10-20-2019, 06:22 PM	#33
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Keep: Samyang 14 DA35 - quite usable on full frame, and very nice rendering. DA50 - likewise DA55-300 - I still use mine on the K-1 if I can't be bothered carrying the DFA150-450 Sell: Sigma 17-50 Consider buying: DFA28-105 - mandatory in my opinion. It's a superb all-rounder. FA77 - if you're already thinking about it, those thoughts won't go away! The DA70 is not in the same league on full frame - corner performance is quite poor. Fast fifty - if your DA50 fails to satisfy, the DA*55 is great if you want weather sealing. The f/1.7 versions from the F and FA series are more highly regarded by many than the f/1.4 versions. Another consideration is to keep your crop body. I often pack both - even for overseas travel.

10-20-2019, 08:53 PM	#34
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	Originally posted by normhead ...And I have my Rokinon 14 2.8 for when I want ultra wide. Ever thought about moving from the Sy 14 to the Pentax M 20? I know it's not as wide but the shots that Northcoast Greg gets with his K-1 & M 20 are not to be sneezed at. It's also laughably small and light in comparison to the 14...

10-21-2019, 05:46 AM - 1 Like	#35
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by pres589 Ever thought about moving from the Sy 14 to the Pentax M 20? I know it's not as wide but the shots that Northcoast Greg gets with his K-1 & M 20 are not to be sneezed at. It's also laughably small and light in comparison to the 14... If I ever see one it's a possibility, but I'm waiting to see what Pentax comes up with before I get a 20 or 24.

12-03-2019, 10:45 PM	#36
Munki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 246	The FA77 is on my K1 90% of the time. Mind you, I really thought the DFA 28-105 was punching well above its weight too.

12-04-2019, 04:41 AM - 1 Like	#37
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Originally posted by ReadyAimPhoto Switched to FF, which lenses to change? Just get yourself a "Harem" like mine... they all work well on FF and the "Ladies" don't mind being handled all the time. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 12-04-2019 at 05:13 AM.

12-04-2019, 08:16 AM	#38
travelswsage Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 385	One more vote for the DFA 28-105. Although the 15-30 is heavy I've really come to enjoy using the lens - I'm still getting used to it (tripod legs keep getting into the picture at 15mm) but it's a great lens. Both of these lenses are great for landscapes and if you only wanted a one lens kit for the day you'd be really hard pressed to beat the 28-105.

12-07-2019, 09:41 PM	#39
SirTomster Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 416	I had the K-5 and the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8. Turns out my lens is decentered. But I had no clue until I did some astro with it on my K-1. So check yours, you might find out it is too and you never noticed on the crop sensor. My Rokinon is now my Timelapse lens because of this. Currently I have the 15-30 for my Astro, but looking into new options. But then I am an astro nut. But definitely check that Rokinon.