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02-11-2017, 03:19 AM   #1
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I will buy Pentax K1... someone advise me what lenses

02-11-2017, 03:35 AM   #2
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02-11-2017, 04:17 AM   #3
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Get the DFA 28-105 as a start. It's a great all-rounder. After some experience with it, you'll have a better idea of what else you need for your style of shooting.
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Perhaps a little off centre is my recommendation.

1) FA50/1.4. FF it is a normal and APS-C it is a short tele. AF too.
2) A28/2.8 - Wide angle on FF and 'normal' on APS-C - not AF but do you need that for wide angle?

Total cost for these 2nd hand is about $300

After playing with these you can keep (if you like) or sell and get your money back Either way you will find out your camera's capabilities for little outlay.

PS these are good lenses too

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+1 for the DFA 28-105. It's light, versatile, surprisingly sharp and weather sealed.
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A good starting set. Pretty much the holy trinity of glass.
- 15-30mm f2.8
- 24-70mm f2.8
- 70-200 mm f2.8

And to help fill out the rest;
- 100mm macro
- 100-400mm
- 28-105mm
- DA 50mm f1.8 - yes it works 100% on FF, (or FA 50mm f1.4)

Although some information about what you shoot and financial restrictions might help.
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QuoteOriginally posted by amoringello Quote
A good starting set. Pretty much the holy trinity of glass.
- 15-30mm f2.8
- 24-70mm f2.8
- 70-200 mm f2.8

And to help fill out the rest;
- 100mm macro
- 100-400mm
- 28-105mm
- DA 50mm f1.8 - yes it works 100% on FF, (or FA 50mm f1.4)

Although some information about what you shoot and financial restrictions might help.
Nice kit - but you might want to be aware this kit is $5K plus ...... eeek

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I will buy Pentax K1... someone advise me what lenses
I am following the train of though that the person asking for help has to invest more time and effort than those helping.
That also applies to the quality of posts. I think a one line question is not worth more than a half line answer. So here it is:

K mount lenses.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Wild Mark Quote
Nice kit - but you might want to be aware this kit is $5K plus ...... eeek
hehe, yeah. Well into the "plus" side of things, and would definitely make most go "eeek"!
But it does cover a good range for those with no financial limits and no limits on what types of subjects are photographed.
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QuoteOriginally posted by beholder3 Quote
K mount lenses.

Not helping, and IMO not a nice way to treat a new forum member (or anyone for that matter). If you didn't wish to help, you could just have refrained from answering.


Yes it would have been easier to come up with suggestions if the OP had told us a bit more about what and how, but then let's ask...

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Welcome aboard. What you want to shoot will determine what lenses you need. What is your skill level? Is this your first DSLR etc?

As mentioned above, the D FA 28-105 is a great starting point. I got one when I purchased my K1 in June 2016. My lens kit goes back 45 years, so I use a lot of manual focus lenses too.

I really like the K1. In my opinion, it is the first DSLR that I have owned that just may be better than film.
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QuoteOriginally posted by wbat68 Quote
I will buy Pentax K1... someone advise me what lenses
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QuoteOriginally posted by wbat68 Quote
someone advise me what lenses
Tell us what you like to photograph.

Back in the days before digital, the 'kit' lenses supplied standard with 35mm FF cameras was a 50mm. That might not be a bad place to start--the DA50mm would probably suit. But if we knew what types of things you will be shooting . . . . .
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If money is not an issue, I can recommend 15-30 D-FA. Best native wide angle (zoom) available for K-mount. 100mm WR macro fully delivers on resolution front as well. Non-AF options include all kinds of gems, like K-mount Zeiss lenses (if found somewhere) or converted Nikon Zeiss lenses. 135mm F/2 Samyang gives real bang for the buck.
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