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Wired · 11-11-2014, 04:11 PM

Just for fun, name one camera and lens from each manufacture you consider to be the best combo for you from that brand. example:

Pentax - K3 - FA 77mm f1.8
Nikon - D810 - 135mm f2.0 DC
Canon - 5DMK3 - 24mm 3.5L TS-E
Olympus - OMD EM1 - 45mm f1.8
Panasonic - GH4 - Panasonic/Leica 25mm f1.4
Leica - Monochrome - Noctilux 50mm f0.95
Sony - A7r - Sonnar T FE 55
Fujifilm - XT1 - 55mm f1.4
Sigma - SD1 Merrill - Art 50mm f1.4

Imp · 11-11-2014, 04:33 PM

Wow... I don't know any other brands!

If I am using my own equipment, I would go with Pentax K30 and 50mm f/1.7 for best quality

Otherwise, I might choose Pentax K3 and DA* 60-250. Neither of which I own. =)

**coolgobi** · 11-11-2014, 05:41 PM

Pentax K5 with FA 43mm limited lens
Panasonic LX1 with 20mm lens

mikeSF · 11-11-2014, 05:44 PM

i got nuthin'

**beachgardener** · 11-11-2014, 06:54 PM

At present:
K-5, Tamron 17-50 f2.8
Past:
60D, EF-S 60 f2.8 macro.

What suits me best changes from day to day, maybe K-5 and DA 35 f2.4 tomorrow. Last Saturday it was K-5 and Vivitar 135 f2.8

HYS · 11-12-2014, 02:52 AM

At present:
K-3, SMC Pentax FA 31 f1.8
Nikon D800, AF-S Nikkor G 60 f2.8 Micro

Pablom · 11-12-2014, 03:22 AM

Originally posted by Wired

Fujifilm - XT1 - 55mm f1.4

Don't they have a 56/1.2?

Wired · 11-12-2014, 06:13 AM

Don't use your own gear. Use all gear

kadajawi · 11-13-2014, 05:40 AM

I think for Samsung NX1 with the 16-50 kit lens is a good contender. Their most advanced camera and a possible game changer that excels at stills and videos, and a f2-2.8 walk around zoom lens. What's not to love?

For Sigma I still think the SD10 was great for its time. No JPEG capability, a viewfinder that shows more than the actual frame (so you can time your shot), and no mode dial either IIRC. It's very focused.

FantasticMrFox · 11-13-2014, 03:56 PM

Pentax K3 + FA 31 f/1.8
Nikon D810 + 35 f/1.4
Canon 7D Mk II + 70-200 f/2.8 L
Leica M 240 + Summilux ASPH. 35 f/1.4

Don't know enough about the rest of the bunch.

northcoastgreg · 11-17-2014, 10:55 AM

Pentax K-5iis + DA* 300 f4
Canon 5Dmk3 + 800 f5.6 L
Nikon D810 + 24 TSE f3.5
Olympus EM5 + 9-18 f4-5.6
Panasonic GH4 + 42.5 f1.2
Sony A7 + 24-70 f4
Sigma SD1 Merrill + 8-16 f4-5.6

I have absolutely zero interest in shooting any combo from Samsung or any of the Sony SLT stuff; and while I have a lot of respect for Fuji, their system simply doesn't fit my shooting style.

AquaDome · 11-17-2014, 11:55 AM

I'll let you know once I have acquired one of each.
I'm working on it.

**Rondec** · 11-17-2014, 12:31 PM

Pentax K3 - DA 15 limited.

That's it, I guess.

lesmore49 · 11-17-2014, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by Wired

Just for fun, name one camera and lens from each manufacture you consider to be the best combo for you from that brand. example:

Pentax - K3 - FA 77mm f1.8
Nikon - D810 - 135mm f2.0 DC
Canon - 5DMK3 - 24mm 3.5L TS-E
Olympus - OMD EM1 - 45mm f1.8
Panasonic - GH4 - Panasonic/Leica 25mm f1.4
Leica - Monochrome - Noctilux 50mm f0.95
Sony - A7r - Sonnar T FE 55
Fujifilm - XT1 - 55mm f1.4
Sigma - SD1 Merrill - Art 50mm f1.4

You have chosen all prime lenses, no zoom ?

---------- Post added 11-17-14 at 03:00 PM ----------

Nikon Df (full frame) body and Nikkor 14-24 lens.

kadajawi · 11-17-2014, 06:09 PM

Mh. Now that Sony SLT's are mentioned... I think they are a blast to use, at least those I have tried. Compact, good ergonomics, lightweight, well made, ... easily beats Canikon.

11-11-2014, 04:11 PM	#1
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	one camera and one lens from every manufacture can name Just for fun, name one camera and lens from each manufacture you consider to be the best combo for you from that brand. example: Pentax - K3 - FA 77mm f1.8 Nikon - D810 - 135mm f2.0 DC Canon - 5DMK3 - 24mm 3.5L TS-E Olympus - OMD EM1 - 45mm f1.8 Panasonic - GH4 - Panasonic/Leica 25mm f1.4 Leica - Monochrome - Noctilux 50mm f0.95 Sony - A7r - Sonnar T FE 55 Fujifilm - XT1 - 55mm f1.4 Sigma - SD1 Merrill - Art 50mm f1.4

11-11-2014, 06:54 PM	#5
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	At present: K-5, Tamron 17-50 f2.8 Past: 60D, EF-S 60 f2.8 macro. What suits me best changes from day to day, maybe K-5 and DA 35 f2.4 tomorrow. Last Saturday it was K-5 and Vivitar 135 f2.8 Last edited by beachgardener; 11-11-2014 at 06:55 PM. Reason: add info.

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Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Wow... I don't know any other brands! If I am using my own equipment, I would go with Pentax K30 and 50mm f/1.7 for best quality Otherwise, I might choose Pentax K3 and DA* 60-250. Neither of which I own. =)

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coolgobi Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 155	Pentax K5 with FA 43mm limited lens Panasonic LX1 with 20mm lens

11-11-2014, 05:44 PM	#4
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	i got nuthin'

11-12-2014, 02:52 AM	#6
HYS Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	At present: K-3, SMC Pentax FA 31 f1.8 Nikon D800, AF-S Nikkor G 60 f2.8 Micro

11-12-2014, 03:22 AM	#7
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by Wired Fujifilm - XT1 - 55mm f1.4 Don't they have a 56/1.2?

11-12-2014, 06:13 AM	#8
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519 Original Poster	Don't use your own gear. Use all gear

11-13-2014, 05:40 AM	#9
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	I think for Samsung NX1 with the 16-50 kit lens is a good contender. Their most advanced camera and a possible game changer that excels at stills and videos, and a f2-2.8 walk around zoom lens. What's not to love? For Sigma I still think the SD10 was great for its time. No JPEG capability, a viewfinder that shows more than the actual frame (so you can time your shot), and no mode dial either IIRC. It's very focused.

11-13-2014, 03:56 PM	#10
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Pentax K3 + FA 31 f/1.8 Nikon D810 + 35 f/1.4 Canon 7D Mk II + 70-200 f/2.8 L Leica M 240 + Summilux ASPH. 35 f/1.4 Don't know enough about the rest of the bunch.

11-17-2014, 10:55 AM	#11
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Pentax K-5iis + DA* 300 f4 Canon 5Dmk3 + 800 f5.6 L Nikon D810 + 24 TSE f3.5 Olympus EM5 + 9-18 f4-5.6 Panasonic GH4 + 42.5 f1.2 Sony A7 + 24-70 f4 Sigma SD1 Merrill + 8-16 f4-5.6 I have absolutely zero interest in shooting any combo from Samsung or any of the Sony SLT stuff; and while I have a lot of respect for Fuji, their system simply doesn't fit my shooting style.

11-17-2014, 11:55 AM	#12
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	I'll let you know once I have acquired one of each. I'm working on it.

11-17-2014, 12:31 PM	#13
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	Pentax K3 - DA 15 limited. That's it, I guess.

11-17-2014, 01:32 PM	#14
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Originally posted by Wired Just for fun, name one camera and lens from each manufacture you consider to be the best combo for you from that brand. example: Pentax - K3 - FA 77mm f1.8 Nikon - D810 - 135mm f2.0 DC Canon - 5DMK3 - 24mm 3.5L TS-E Olympus - OMD EM1 - 45mm f1.8 Panasonic - GH4 - Panasonic/Leica 25mm f1.4 Leica - Monochrome - Noctilux 50mm f0.95 Sony - A7r - Sonnar T FE 55 Fujifilm - XT1 - 55mm f1.4 Sigma - SD1 Merrill - Art 50mm f1.4 You have chosen all prime lenses, no zoom ? ---------- Post added 11-17-14 at 03:00 PM ---------- Nikon Df (full frame) body and Nikkor 14-24 lens.

11-17-2014, 06:09 PM	#15
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Mh. Now that Sony SLT's are mentioned... I think they are a blast to use, at least those I have tried. Compact, good ergonomics, lightweight, well made, ... easily beats Canikon.

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