What Lens Do You Use the Most?

**nixxo2002** · 06-16-2022, 02:04 PM - **1 Like**

i'm a wildlife photographer and do a nature macro too.
so it will be obvious what kind of lens i used most :

)).

DFA 150-450 mm
DA 300 mm F/4
DA 50-135 mm
DFA 100 mm macro WR
1.4HD TC Rear Converter
DFA 85mm 1/4

150-450mm my main lens
85mm 1/4 i bought just a year ago.

Those are my most used lens in past 5 years .

What's yours .... ????

Last edited by nixxo2002; 06-16-2022 at 02:29 PM.

**Sakura** · 06-16-2022, 02:21 PM - **1 Like**

When on bird 'hunting' , DFA 150-450.
When walking in a zoo, or any other situation that weight is a issue, my FF converted DA 60-250

**onlineflyer** · 06-16-2022, 02:46 PM - **1 Like**

I guess my camera would describe me as polyamory.

I just can't settle on one favorite lens.

gatorguy · 06-16-2022, 03:02 PM

Recently, my 2 most used lenses have been the 150-450 (on K3III), and 15-30 (K1), but two others are getting a lot of work as well: DFA50 and 85.

**dms** · 06-16-2022, 03:07 PM

Theater photography 35mm f/2 AF on FF and 16mm f/2.8 FE on APSC
Everyday/in my pocket: Q No. 4 (35mm FF equivalent)
Canoe/Backpacking: 35mm or 35 mm equivalent--in Q, PK, Nikon AI or Nikonos.

35mmfilmfan · 06-16-2022, 03:15 PM - **1 Like**

Depends totally on the kind of photography I am doing that day. If out birding, 55-300 (with 150-500 as second choice). Railways - 18-135. Landscape - whatever takes my fancy for the shot I want. Macro - Sigma 105. All on K3 - 100-300 lives on my K20D for bird shots out of window.

**Digitalis** · 06-16-2022, 03:47 PM - **5 Likes**

I'll admit In my non-commercial work I have been having a lot of fun with the DFA21.

Pentax K-1 DFA21mm f/2.4 @ f/2.4 ISO 100 1/640th

**Wingincamera** · 06-16-2022, 03:49 PM

For me, it depends on the year. Using lightroom metadata, in 2019 the most used lens was FA 50mm macro, followed by DA 50-135mm. In 2020 the FA 50mm macro is followed by DA 35mm macro, In 2021 the DA 50-135mm is followed by FA 50mm macro, and the DA 20-40mm a close third. And so far in 2022, it's the DA 20-40mm followed by the DA 55-300mm PLM with the DA 35mm Macro coming in third.

For all years with just my Pentax KP, the FA50mm macro gets first place, with the DA 50-135 coming in second. This does not include the KS-2 or K-5.

avcb · 06-16-2022, 03:58 PM

35mm limited on my KP. Mainly because the focal length and speed (f2.8) is good for a wide range of shots, and the macro capability is just a very nice bonus! I do wish there was a faster 35mm prime for APSC, something like a 35mm f1.7

**nixxo2002** · 06-16-2022, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by Wingincamera

For me, it depends on the year. Using lightroom metadata, in 2019 the most used lens was FA 50mm macro, followed by DA 50-135mm. In 2020 the FA 50mm macro is followed by DA 35mm macro, In 2021 the DA 50-135mm is followed by FA 50mm macro, and the DA 20-40mm a close third. And so far in 2022, it's the DA 20-40mm followed by the DA 55-300mm PLM with the DA 35mm Macro coming in third.

For all years with just my Pentax KP, the FA50mm macro gets first place, with the DA 50-135 coming in second. This does not include the KS-2 or K-5.

i made my calculation using lightroom too . my KP stick to 50-135 , k3 iii to 150-450 . k1 ii to 100 macro or dfa 85 1/4

**nixxo2002** · 06-16-2022, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by avcb

35mm limited on my KP. Mainly because the focal length and speed (f2.8) is good for a wide range of shots, and the macro capability is just a very nice bonus! I do wish there was a faster 35mm prime for APSC, something like a 35mm f1.7

sigma have a few fast 35 lenses

gatorguy · 06-16-2022, 04:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by nixxo2002

sigma have a few fast 35 lenses

Yes they do. the Sigma Art 35 1.4 sounds like something the OP might look at. It's very good.

**clackers** · 06-16-2022, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by avcb

35mm limited on my KP. Mainly because the focal length and speed (f2.8) is good for a wide range of shots, and the macro capability is just a very nice bonus! I do wish there was a faster 35mm prime for APSC, something like a 35mm f1.7

Well, the FA35 is f2, you basically won't be able to tell the difference from f1.7.

But the FA31 Limited is f1.8, there's your 'wow' lens, Avcb!

ChristianRock · 06-16-2022, 05:33 PM - **1 Like**

Most used? Probably the HD DA 18-50mm RE. Small, light, useful range, renders great, and is sharp.

avcb · 06-16-2022, 05:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gatorguy

Yes they do. the Sigma Art 35 1.4 sounds like something the OP might look at. It's very good.

I did look at the sigma 35 1.4, but was concerned with the bad AF inconsistency. I love Pentax lenses as was hoping there would have a fast 35mm. I like Fuji's fast prime offerings in that regard.

Originally posted by clackers

Well, the FA35 is f2, you basically won't be able to tell the difference from f1.7.

But the FA31 Limited is f1.8, there's your 'wow' lens, Avcb!

I may just need to buy the 31mm limited... but then I would also need a K1...

06-16-2022, 02:04 PM - 1 Like	#1
nixxo2002 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824	What Lens Do You Use the Most? i'm a wildlife photographer and do a nature macro too. so it will be obvious what kind of lens i used most :)). DFA 150-450 mm DA 300 mm F/4 DA 50-135 mm DFA 100 mm macro WR 1.4HD TC Rear Converter DFA 85mm 1/4 150-450mm my main lens 85mm 1/4 i bought just a year ago. Those are my most used lens in past 5 years . What's yours .... ???? Last edited by nixxo2002; 06-16-2022 at 02:29 PM.

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06-16-2022, 02:21 PM - 1 Like	#2
Sakura Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 438	When on bird 'hunting' , DFA 150-450. When walking in a zoo, or any other situation that weight is a issue, my FF converted DA 60-250

06-16-2022, 02:46 PM - 1 Like	#3
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	I guess my camera would describe me as polyamory. I just can't settle on one favorite lens.

06-16-2022, 03:02 PM	#4
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Recently, my 2 most used lenses have been the 150-450 (on K3III), and 15-30 (K1), but two others are getting a lot of work as well: DFA50 and 85.

06-16-2022, 03:07 PM	#5
dms Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,192	Theater photography 35mm f/2 AF on FF and 16mm f/2.8 FE on APSC Everyday/in my pocket: Q No. 4 (35mm FF equivalent) Canoe/Backpacking: 35mm or 35 mm equivalent--in Q, PK, Nikon AI or Nikonos.

06-16-2022, 03:15 PM - 1 Like	#6
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Depends totally on the kind of photography I am doing that day. If out birding, 55-300 (with 150-500 as second choice). Railways - 18-135. Landscape - whatever takes my fancy for the shot I want. Macro - Sigma 105. All on K3 - 100-300 lives on my K20D for bird shots out of window.

06-16-2022, 03:47 PM - 5 Likes	#7
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	I'll admit In my non-commercial work I have been having a lot of fun with the DFA21. Pentax K-1 DFA21mm f/2.4 @ f/2.4 ISO 100 1/640th

06-16-2022, 03:49 PM	#8
Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182	For me, it depends on the year. Using lightroom metadata, in 2019 the most used lens was FA 50mm macro, followed by DA 50-135mm. In 2020 the FA 50mm macro is followed by DA 35mm macro, In 2021 the DA 50-135mm is followed by FA 50mm macro, and the DA 20-40mm a close third. And so far in 2022, it's the DA 20-40mm followed by the DA 55-300mm PLM with the DA 35mm Macro coming in third. For all years with just my Pentax KP, the FA50mm macro gets first place, with the DA 50-135 coming in second. This does not include the KS-2 or K-5.

06-16-2022, 03:58 PM	#9
avcb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Vancouver Posts: 27	35mm limited on my KP. Mainly because the focal length and speed (f2.8) is good for a wide range of shots, and the macro capability is just a very nice bonus! I do wish there was a faster 35mm prime for APSC, something like a 35mm f1.7

06-16-2022, 03:59 PM	#10
nixxo2002 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wingincamera For me, it depends on the year. Using lightroom metadata, in 2019 the most used lens was FA 50mm macro, followed by DA 50-135mm. In 2020 the FA 50mm macro is followed by DA 35mm macro, In 2021 the DA 50-135mm is followed by FA 50mm macro, and the DA 20-40mm a close third. And so far in 2022, it's the DA 20-40mm followed by the DA 55-300mm PLM with the DA 35mm Macro coming in third. For all years with just my Pentax KP, the FA50mm macro gets first place, with the DA 50-135 coming in second. This does not include the KS-2 or K-5. i made my calculation using lightroom too . my KP stick to 50-135 , k3 iii to 150-450 . k1 ii to 100 macro or dfa 85 1/4

06-16-2022, 04:00 PM	#11
nixxo2002 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824 Original Poster	Originally posted by avcb 35mm limited on my KP. Mainly because the focal length and speed (f2.8) is good for a wide range of shots, and the macro capability is just a very nice bonus! I do wish there was a faster 35mm prime for APSC, something like a 35mm f1.7 sigma have a few fast 35 lenses

06-16-2022, 04:38 PM - 1 Like	#12
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by nixxo2002 sigma have a few fast 35 lenses Yes they do. the Sigma Art 35 1.4 sounds like something the OP might look at. It's very good.

06-16-2022, 04:38 PM	#13
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by avcb 35mm limited on my KP. Mainly because the focal length and speed (f2.8) is good for a wide range of shots, and the macro capability is just a very nice bonus! I do wish there was a faster 35mm prime for APSC, something like a 35mm f1.7 Well, the FA35 is f2, you basically won't be able to tell the difference from f1.7. But the FA31 Limited is f1.8, there's your 'wow' lens, Avcb!

06-16-2022, 05:33 PM - 1 Like	#14
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Most used? Probably the HD DA 18-50mm RE. Small, light, useful range, renders great, and is sharp.

06-16-2022, 05:44 PM - 1 Like	#15
avcb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Vancouver Posts: 27	Originally posted by gatorguy Yes they do. the Sigma Art 35 1.4 sounds like something the OP might look at. It's very good. I did look at the sigma 35 1.4, but was concerned with the bad AF inconsistency. I love Pentax lenses as was hoping there would have a fast 35mm. I like Fuji's fast prime offerings in that regard. Originally posted by clackers Well, the FA35 is f2, you basically won't be able to tell the difference from f1.7. But the FA31 Limited is f1.8, there's your 'wow' lens, Avcb! I may just need to buy the 31mm limited... but then I would also need a K1...