How many have all of the New FF lenses?

Kunzite · 06-21-2018, 11:45 PM

I'd say very few people would have all of them, as there is some overlap (at least between the two standard zooms).
I have two so far, the D FA 28-105 and the D FA 150-450.

Sandy Hancock · 06-21-2018, 11:50 PM

I have the 15-30, 24-70, 28-105 and 70-200
Still can't justify the size, weight and expense of the 150-450 when the DA*300 serves me so well for my occasional long lens needs.

And I drive a Suzuki Swift - not a Lexus

**david94903** · 06-21-2018, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Come on, Lexus drivers, put your hands up!

LOL!!! I drive a Subaru, so two is my limit. The D-FA 24-70 and the D-FA 150-450. And my UWA is a very down to earth well worn SMC Pentax-M 20mm F4.

Barry Pearson · 06-22-2018, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

I am mildly curious how many of us have invested in all 5 of the FF lenses released by Pentax for the K-1? I am referring to the 24-70, 15-30, 70-200, 150-450 and the 28-105.

I have all of them. Typically pre-ordered, so from the 1st day they became available.

I had the 150-450mm long before the K-1 was available. I think before it was announced. (I pre-ordered the K-1 so I had that too from the 1st day). I used it a lot on the K-3-series. I use the 150-450mm for aircraft in flight. I take more photos with that than all my other lenses put together, because I go to a lot of airshows, and use burst mode. It suits me perfectly; I couldn't hand-hold a heavier lens.

I think the 70-200 arrived before the K-1? I use the 70-200mm a lot for motorsports, but other things too.

The 28-105mm is on my K-1ii (upgraded from my K-1) by default, a sort of "carry around" lens, and I often use it. A super lens, far better than the term "kit lens" might imply!

I've used the 15-30mm quite a bit lately for landscapes and interiors.

I bought the 24-70mm mainly for studio work, but I'm finding more uses for it.

(I also keep near the Samyang 12mm fisheye, and the Laowa Venus Optics 12mm zero distortion, lenses).

Last edited by Barry Pearson; 06-22-2018 at 12:47 AM.

redpit · 06-22-2018, 01:20 AM

I have the DFA 150-450 from when it was released (used it excessively on my K-5IIs - great combo).
I bought my K-1 along with the DFA 24-70 on May 2016, when the K-1 was released in my country.
I bought the DFA* 70-200 to complete my telephoto kit and replace my sold Tamron 70-200 which was a great lens, but not the best for what I shoot. The DFA* is a beast but better than the Tamron in every aspect IMHO. Great lens.

**clickclick** · 06-22-2018, 04:38 AM

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

Nice ride! My daily driver is an '84 300TD wagon. 300,000ish miles, (the odometer is broken).

Another solid sled - we've had a few wagons too - mother sitll has a '93 300TE - amazing how good the cargo area is compared to many others - you can pile cases and cases of DFA lenses in the back if needed! (attempt to get back on topic)

My odometer is missing a few miles too - drive gear slid of the shaft sidways, which seems typical on older VDO instruments. Fixed it by making a little bale for it to ride up against as a limiter with some fine stainless wire I snagged from my daughter's orthodontist a few years back.

normhead · 06-22-2018, 05:10 AM

I have the 28-105 and that's it...
I often carry a full range kit in bright light on hike etc. and even the k-1 is heavy for that. Yesterday I took the K-3 DA 55-300 ad 21 ltd. That's really nice walking kit. The K-1 stayed in the car, I just wasn't in the mood for it.

normhead · 06-22-2018, 05:10 AM

I have the 28-105 and that's it...
I often carry a full range kit in bright light on hikes etc. and even the k-1 is heavy for that. Yesterday I took the K-3 DA 55-300 ad 21 ltd. That's really nice walking kit. The K-1 stayed in the car, I just wasn't in the mood for it. If Ihad taken the K-1 it would have been the 28-105 and DA*60-250 with the 1.4 TC. Probably more than twice the weight.

tjstimbo · 06-22-2018, 06:42 AM

I have all five (yes I know I am very lucky), I use four of them regularly and my wife uses the 28-105 on her K3 prestige edition.

longbow · 06-22-2018, 06:55 AM

Have all but the 28-105 which I've considered for the lighter weight, but hard to justify when our KP & DA 16-85 is lighter and has more range.

The 24-70 is by far my most used lens with the K-1, followed by the 150-450 and then the 15-30. The 70-200 hardly gets used anymore even though it's such a great lens, but the other lenses cover my needs better.

Pentikonian · 06-22-2018, 10:30 AM

Of the new lenses, I only have the 28-105.

**SteveinSLC** · 06-22-2018, 11:51 AM

I have the 15-30, 28-105, and 70-200. Plus the DA*55 and DA*300, which are FF compatible. The 28-105 is so good I haven't really been tempted to get the 24-70. I might still get the 150-450 if I found a good enough deal.

surfar · 06-22-2018, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by clackers

the Lexus

is a reBadged Toyota!

**clackers** · 06-22-2018, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by surfar

is a reBadged Toyota!

A Lamborghini's a rebadged VW, right? We could play this game forever, Surfar!

**elgato3** · 06-22-2018, 02:17 PM

I have 4 out of 5 except the 150-450.

06-22-2018, 12:40 AM	#19
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	All of them Originally posted by Mikesul I am mildly curious how many of us have invested in all 5 of the FF lenses released by Pentax for the K-1? I am referring to the 24-70, 15-30, 70-200, 150-450 and the 28-105. I have all of them. Typically pre-ordered, so from the 1st day they became available. I had the 150-450mm long before the K-1 was available. I think before it was announced. (I pre-ordered the K-1 so I had that too from the 1st day). I used it a lot on the K-3-series. I use the 150-450mm for aircraft in flight. I take more photos with that than all my other lenses put together, because I go to a lot of airshows, and use burst mode. It suits me perfectly; I couldn't hand-hold a heavier lens. I think the 70-200 arrived before the K-1? I use the 70-200mm a lot for motorsports, but other things too. The 28-105mm is on my K-1ii (upgraded from my K-1) by default, a sort of "carry around" lens, and I often use it. A super lens, far better than the term "kit lens" might imply! I've used the 15-30mm quite a bit lately for landscapes and interiors. I bought the 24-70mm mainly for studio work, but I'm finding more uses for it. (I also keep near the Samyang 12mm fisheye, and the Laowa Venus Optics 12mm zero distortion, lenses). Last edited by Barry Pearson; 06-22-2018 at 12:47 AM.

06-22-2018, 05:10 AM	#23
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I have the 28-105 and that's it... I often carry a full range kit in bright light on hikes etc. and even the k-1 is heavy for that. Yesterday I took the K-3 DA 55-300 ad 21 ltd. That's really nice walking kit. The K-1 stayed in the car, I just wasn't in the mood for it. If Ihad taken the K-1 it would have been the 28-105 and DA60-250 with the 1.4 TC. Probably more than twice the weight. Last edited by normhead; 06-22-2018 at 10:39 AM.*

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06-21-2018, 11:45 PM	#16
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I'd say very few people would have all of them, as there is some overlap (at least between the two standard zooms). I have two so far, the D FA 28-105 and the D FA 150-450.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I have the 15-30, 24-70, 28-105 and 70-200 Still can't justify the size, weight and expense of the 150-450 when the DA*300 serves me so well for my occasional long lens needs. And I drive a Suzuki Swift - not a Lexus

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david94903 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Rafael, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 806	Originally posted by clackers Come on, Lexus drivers, put your hands up! LOL!!! I drive a Subaru, so two is my limit. The D-FA 24-70 and the D-FA 150-450. And my UWA is a very down to earth well worn SMC Pentax-M 20mm F4.

06-22-2018, 01:20 AM	#20
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	I have the DFA 150-450 from when it was released (used it excessively on my K-5IIs - great combo). I bought my K-1 along with the DFA 24-70 on May 2016, when the K-1 was released in my country. I bought the DFA* 70-200 to complete my telephoto kit and replace my sold Tamron 70-200 which was a great lens, but not the best for what I shoot. The DFA* is a beast but better than the Tamron in every aspect IMHO. Great lens.

06-22-2018, 04:38 AM	#21
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd Nice ride! My daily driver is an '84 300TD wagon. 300,000ish miles, (the odometer is broken). Another solid sled - we've had a few wagons too - mother sitll has a '93 300TE - amazing how good the cargo area is compared to many others - you can pile cases and cases of DFA lenses in the back if needed! (attempt to get back on topic) My odometer is missing a few miles too - drive gear slid of the shaft sidways, which seems typical on older VDO instruments. Fixed it by making a little bale for it to ride up against as a limiter with some fine stainless wire I snagged from my daughter's orthodontist a few years back.

06-22-2018, 05:10 AM	#22
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I have the 28-105 and that's it... I often carry a full range kit in bright light on hike etc. and even the k-1 is heavy for that. Yesterday I took the K-3 DA 55-300 ad 21 ltd. That's really nice walking kit. The K-1 stayed in the car, I just wasn't in the mood for it.

06-22-2018, 06:42 AM	#24
tjstimbo Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Daventry Posts: 84	I have all five (yes I know I am very lucky), I use four of them regularly and my wife uses the 28-105 on her K3 prestige edition.

06-22-2018, 06:55 AM	#25
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905	Have all but the 28-105 which I've considered for the lighter weight, but hard to justify when our KP & DA 16-85 is lighter and has more range. The 24-70 is by far my most used lens with the K-1, followed by the 150-450 and then the 15-30. The 70-200 hardly gets used anymore even though it's such a great lens, but the other lenses cover my needs better.

06-22-2018, 10:30 AM	#26
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Of the new lenses, I only have the 28-105.

06-22-2018, 11:51 AM	#27
SteveinSLC Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 568	I have the 15-30, 28-105, and 70-200. Plus the DA55 and DA300, which are FF compatible. The 28-105 is so good I haven't really been tempted to get the 24-70. I might still get the 150-450 if I found a good enough deal.

06-22-2018, 12:20 PM	#28
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by clackers the Lexus is a reBadged Toyota!

06-22-2018, 01:09 PM	#29
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by surfar is a reBadged Toyota! A Lamborghini's a rebadged VW, right? We could play this game forever, Surfar!

06-22-2018, 02:17 PM	#30
elgato3 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 21	I have 4 out of 5 except the 150-450.