Most fun lens???

**87Duckfan** · 12-21-2022, 06:14 PM

I'm curious, and realize this will be entirely personal and subjective, but what is the one lens you look forward to using the most on your K1?

Maybe it's the feel, the image quality, the bokeh.

Old SMC-K, or new Limited?

I'm curious, and looking for GAS/Christmas present to myself...

photoptimist · 12-21-2022, 06:35 PM - **4 Likes**

First choice is the SMC Pentax K 28mm F3.5 Shift. It provides the magic of correcting (or exaggerating) the perspective in landscapes and architectures as well as the challenge of using such a very very manual lens. It's a definite "slow-down-and-think" lens.

Second is the Sigma EX DG Aspherical 12-24mm F4.5-5.6. At 12mm on a K-1, it is crazy-wide which really pulls in deep valleys, tall mountains, and the sweep of the sky. It's also a champ for large interior architecture such as cathedrals, atriums, train stations, etc. (It's so wide that if you stand in the corner of a room, you see all four walls!)

**87Duckfan** · 12-21-2022, 06:55 PM

Nice!!

**Digitalis** · 12-21-2022, 06:57 PM - **10 Likes**

Well it has been almost a year since I got my copy of the the SMCP-DFA 21mm f/2.4 ED ASPH Limited.

It has been a lot of fun having such an impressively sharp weather resistant and fast AF ultra wide angle prime after so many years.

Pentax K1 - DFA 21mm f/2.4 ED ASPH Limited

Last edited by Digitalis; 12-21-2022 at 09:01 PM.

**seventhdr** · 12-21-2022, 07:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by 87Duckfan

I'm curious, and realize this will be entirely personal and subjective, but what is the one lens you look forward to using the most on your K1?

Maybe it's the feel, the image quality, the bokeh.

Old SMC-K, or new Limited?

I'm curious, and looking for GAS/Christmas present to myself...

First choice like photoptimist would be the SMC Pentax 28mm Shift lens - And then after that the SMC Pentax-A 15mm lens.

Regards

Chris

tromboads · 12-21-2022, 08:35 PM - **5 Likes**

Nah it's all about the dinged up Takumars.

I have a 55mm f1.8 that is half covered in paint, the filter threads are stuffed, the helicoid is wobbly when you focus. It must have been used in a high school years ago prior to me finding it. Anyway it lives on what ever camera I'm using most of the time. Don't care if it starts raining, doesn't have a lens cap, who cares if it gets another ding.

In other words, find yourself the nastiest Tak you can and go nuts

officiousbystander · 12-22-2022, 02:55 AM - **1 Like**

Pentax FA 43. Will be packing it again this Xmas for family shots. My parents are in their nineties and there are new great grandchildren this year. The posterity shots are the most important.

**fs999** · 12-22-2022, 03:21 AM

1. Soligor C/S 20mm F2.8

2. Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art

3. Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM

AfterPentax Mark II · 12-22-2022, 09:28 AM - **1 Like**

SMC Pentax Soft 85mm f2.2!

kypfer · 12-22-2022, 09:54 AM

If I had a K-1 one of the first lenses I'd use is my Peleng 8mm fisheye … still dreaming … still saving

Wasp · 12-22-2022, 11:39 AM - **2 Likes**

A few suggestions from my side (in no particular order):

Samyang/Rokinon 85mm f/1.4

SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2

SMC Pentax 200mm f/2.5

Takumar 35mm f/2.3

SMC Pentax 135mm f/2.5

All of the above take on crop frame, so YMMV on a K1.

**JoelA** · 12-22-2022, 02:21 PM

K1-II user here.

If I think about it logically, SMC-M 20/f4.0. Just about as wide as you can get while having straight lines. Owned it forever. It'll be in service tomorrow night for our holiday party.

If I don't think at all...emotionally...a rather yellowed Super-Takumar 55/f2.0. It's just a warm cozy blanket. The colors, images and just the pure joy of the feel. Many "better" lenses in the quiver, but for some reason which I simply can't put into words. A fun lens.

Enjoy!

garywakeling · 12-23-2022, 02:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by AfterPentax Mark II

SMC Pentax Soft 85mm f2.2!

Same here, way back when this lens was released , film days, kodachrome etc and I would pop in a photo into the local camera club competitions. Inevitably the judge would be confused about how it was made, the sharp image inside the soft image that this lens produces is really unique, well worth experimenting with, The best part of using it it the "lens cap" made of soft felt , it feels so nice to attach

**Stefan Jr** · 12-23-2022, 03:01 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Well it has been almost a year since I got my copy of the the SMCP-DFA 21mm f/2.4 ED ASPH Limited.

It has been a lot of fun having such an impressively sharp weather resistant and fast AF ultra wide angle prime after so many years.

The last photo; amazing how a wide angle lens can produce such high quality bokeh.
That alone makes me want to have it.

**Digitalis** · 12-23-2022, 04:15 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Stefan Jr

amazing how a wide angle lens can produce such high quality bokeh.

Over the year I have posted a few images that show off the bokeh of the DFA21, though considering the fact that the lens was designed with the express purpose of having superb bokeh my efforts feel a little redundant.

Pentax K-1 DFA21mm f/2.4 @ f/2.4

Pentax K-1 DFA21mm f/2.4 @ f/2.4

Pentax K-1 DFA21mm f/2.4 @ f/2.4

12-21-2022, 06:14 PM	#1
87Duckfan Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 397	Most fun lens??? I'm curious, and realize this will be entirely personal and subjective, but what is the one lens you look forward to using the most on your K1? Maybe it's the feel, the image quality, the bokeh. Old SMC-K, or new Limited? I'm curious, and looking for GAS/Christmas present to myself...

12-21-2022, 06:57 PM - 10 Likes	#4
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Well it has been almost a year since I got my copy of the the SMCP-DFA 21mm f/2.4 ED ASPH Limited. It has been a lot of fun having such an impressively sharp weather resistant and fast AF ultra wide angle prime after so many years. Pentax K1 - DFA 21mm f/2.4 ED ASPH Limited Pentax K1 - DFA 21mm f/2.4 ED ASPH Limited Pentax K1 - DFA 21mm f/2.4 ED ASPH Limited Last edited by Digitalis; 12-21-2022 at 09:01 PM.

12-21-2022, 08:35 PM - 5 Likes	#6
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,240	Nah it's all about the dinged up Takumars. I have a 55mm f1.8 that is half covered in paint, the filter threads are stuffed, the helicoid is wobbly when you focus. It must have been used in a high school years ago prior to me finding it. Anyway it lives on what ever camera I'm using most of the time. Don't care if it starts raining, doesn't have a lens cap, who cares if it gets another ding. In other words, find yourself the nastiest Tak you can and go nuts Last edited by tromboads; 12-21-2022 at 10:13 PM.

12-22-2022, 02:21 PM	#12
JoelA Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 187	What a lovely question! K1-II user here. If I think about it logically, SMC-M 20/f4.0. Just about as wide as you can get while having straight lines. Owned it forever. It'll be in service tomorrow night for our holiday party. If I don't think at all...emotionally...a rather yellowed Super-Takumar 55/f2.0. It's just a warm cozy blanket. The colors, images and just the pure joy of the feel. Many "better" lenses in the quiver, but for some reason which I simply can't put into words. A fun lens. Enjoy!

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12-21-2022, 06:35 PM - 4 Likes	#2
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,122	First choice is the SMC Pentax K 28mm F3.5 Shift. It provides the magic of correcting (or exaggerating) the perspective in landscapes and architectures as well as the challenge of using such a very very manual lens. It's a definite "slow-down-and-think" lens. Second is the Sigma EX DG Aspherical 12-24mm F4.5-5.6. At 12mm on a K-1, it is crazy-wide which really pulls in deep valleys, tall mountains, and the sweep of the sky. It's also a champ for large interior architecture such as cathedrals, atriums, train stations, etc. (It's so wide that if you stand in the corner of a room, you see all four walls!)

12-21-2022, 06:55 PM	#3
87Duckfan Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 397 Original Poster	Nice!!

12-21-2022, 07:21 PM - 2 Likes	#5
seventhdr Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,440	Originally posted by 87Duckfan I'm curious, and realize this will be entirely personal and subjective, but what is the one lens you look forward to using the most on your K1? Maybe it's the feel, the image quality, the bokeh. Old SMC-K, or new Limited? I'm curious, and looking for GAS/Christmas present to myself... First choice like photoptimist would be the SMC Pentax 28mm Shift lens - And then after that the SMC Pentax-A 15mm lens. Regards Chris

12-22-2022, 02:55 AM - 1 Like	#7
officiousbystander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 912	Pentax FA 43. Will be packing it again this Xmas for family shots. My parents are in their nineties and there are new great grandchildren this year. The posterity shots are the most important.

12-22-2022, 03:21 AM	#8
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,638	1. Soligor C/S 20mm F2.8 2. Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art 3. Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM

12-22-2022, 09:28 AM - 1 Like	#9
AfterPentax Mark II Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 1,462	SMC Pentax Soft 85mm f2.2!

12-22-2022, 09:54 AM	#10
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,593	If I had a K-1 one of the first lenses I'd use is my Peleng 8mm fisheye … still dreaming … still saving

12-22-2022, 11:39 AM - 2 Likes	#11
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	A few suggestions from my side (in no particular order): Samyang/Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2 SMC Pentax 200mm f/2.5 Takumar 35mm f/2.3 SMC Pentax 135mm f/2.5 All of the above take on crop frame, so YMMV on a K1.

12-23-2022, 02:27 AM - 1 Like	#13
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by AfterPentax Mark II SMC Pentax Soft 85mm f2.2! Same here, way back when this lens was released , film days, kodachrome etc and I would pop in a photo into the local camera club competitions. Inevitably the judge would be confused about how it was made, the sharp image inside the soft image that this lens produces is really unique, well worth experimenting with, The best part of using it it the "lens cap" made of soft felt , it feels so nice to attach

12-23-2022, 03:01 AM	#14
Stefan Jr Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 338	Originally posted by Digitalis Well it has been almost a year since I got my copy of the the SMCP-DFA 21mm f/2.4 ED ASPH Limited. It has been a lot of fun having such an impressively sharp weather resistant and fast AF ultra wide angle prime after so many years. The last photo; amazing how a wide angle lens can produce such high quality bokeh. That alone makes me want to have it.

12-23-2022, 04:15 AM - 5 Likes	#15
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Stefan Jr amazing how a wide angle lens can produce such high quality bokeh. Over the year I have posted a few images that show off the bokeh of the DFA21, though considering the fact that the lens was designed with the express purpose of having superb bokeh my efforts feel a little redundant. Pentax K-1 DFA21mm f/2.4 @ f/2.4 Pentax K-1 DFA21mm f/2.4 @ f/2.4 Pentax K-1 DFA21mm f/2.4 @ f/2.4