Which lens for the first K-3 III shots and why?

**Kobie** · 04-13-2021, 01:27 PM

HD DA 55-300 PLM. Because... AF speed. Will also test the video AF.C. Then mount my Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 and see how that is, then some screw drive lenses (DA 18-55 WR, DA L 55-200 WR and DA 50 1.8) to see if there's an improvement with AF for those as well.

noelpolar · 04-14-2021, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

150-450mm & 1.4x WR

I've resisted the 1.4.... if you do well with it on the K3III then I may have to get one.

**RICHARD L.** · 04-14-2021, 03:33 PM

Definitely the DFA 28-105 mm f/3.5-5.6 HD and DFA* 70-200 mm f/2.8 HD. Rarely have I been so tempted to acquire a new body ...

gatorguy · 04-14-2021, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

I've resisted the 1.4.... if you do well with it on the K3III then I may have to get one.

I just got a second-hand one.

SimplyCreativePhotography · 04-14-2021, 05:43 PM - **1 Like**

An interesting question that I hadn't considered. I don't have a huge collection of Pentax lenses and none of the newer (faster) ones. I take a lot of shots with my DA* 50-135 and that's where I hope to see the most improvement in AF (knowing the SDM will be the limiting factor) but I will likely put my FA77 on first. I just really enjoy using that lens and the simplicity of a prime is one way to pay respect to a new camera. The bigger question for me is what to take a picture of.

vdubois · 04-15-2021, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by reallybothered

Imagine you have your new K-3 III in your hands, battery charged, 2 new, formatted cards in the slots, all ready to go for your very first shots. Which lens have you attached to the camera? Why that one? And what subjects are you hoping to photograph?
I'd like to hear what others are planning/dreaming. For me it changes daily, but I think I'm settling on the D FA* 70-200 F2.8 and some local buzzards in the late afternoon!

DFA 50/1.4 of course

Just put in a pre-order, black body

**jersey** · 04-16-2021, 02:01 AM

15mm Limited, night, train station. Then probably 55-300 PLM for moving trains or some birds.

cmohr · 04-17-2021, 04:18 AM

Ok, I'll play.

FA*600/F4, tracking Osprey in flight.

idontstairs · 04-17-2021, 11:19 PM - **1 Like**

I'm going to put the 50mm plastic fantastic on the k3-3, if I get one, and then put my other 50mm plastic fantastic on my KP, then take them both out for a side by side comparison.

**carlb** · 04-18-2021, 01:18 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

The first thing I'm going to do.... is sniff the leather strap..... anyway.... after a few snorts are out of the way..... I know it will end up on the 150-450 for 98% of it's life..... and ..... having sniffed the strap.... I am going to delay any DFA 150-450 gratification.

So, I intend to introduce it in a formal way to my lens collection showing appropiate respect..... so as per most traditional world cultures..... it will be introduced to the elders first.... and the children last (the only exception to the children bit.... will of course.... be me... I'll be the kid that stares at the stranger.... touching their new to me bits etc....and leads him/her into the village).

So.... SMC K 50/1.2 first up.... lucky it is silver....

Now.... to choose an appropiate beverage for the occasion....... since I'm getting a silver one... probally needs to be white.... with a hint of sweetness.... maybe also a fresh baked baguette with some Port Salut cheese.

This really deserves a like

**aslyfox** · 04-18-2021, 04:16 AM

upon receiving my Silver Premium K 3 III and the assorted goodies

the first question is not what lens to use but

do I open the box ?

aren't you suppose to keep a collectable in the original unopened box to keep its value ?

wanna bet how long that idea will last ?

gatorguy · 04-18-2021, 06:50 AM

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**mlt** · 04-18-2021, 12:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aslyfox

upon receiving my Silver Premium K 3 III and the assorted goodies

the first question is not what lens to use but

do I open the box ?

aren't you suppose to keep a collectable in the original unopened box to keep its value ?

wanna bet how long that idea will last ?

As long as it takes to put in a charged battery, an SD card, and mount a lens when I get mine

NoobOnTour · 04-18-2021, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by idontstairs

I'm going to put the 50mm plastic fantastic on the k3-3, if I get one, and then put my other 50mm plastic fantastic on my KP, then take them both out for a side by side comparison.

I second that! I also have a KP and two 50mm plastic fantastics ^^

**robbiec** · 04-18-2021, 01:37 PM

Black 43 with a silver hood

- just to see how it looks. The 43 is my go lens for any new camera. 2nd will more than likely be the A100/2.8 Macro just to test MF through the new OVF and see how the live view works. Next up will be a SuperTakumar 50/1.4 - I've a bevy of lens to try out, looking for different things.

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04-13-2021, 01:27 PM	#16
Kobie Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bowmanville Photos: Albums Posts: 1,211	HD DA 55-300 PLM. Because... AF speed. Will also test the video AF.C. Then mount my Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 and see how that is, then some screw drive lenses (DA 18-55 WR, DA L 55-200 WR and DA 50 1.8) to see if there's an improvement with AF for those as well.

04-14-2021, 05:39 AM	#17
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Mike.P® 150-450mm & 1.4x WR I've resisted the 1.4.... if you do well with it on the K3III then I may have to get one.

04-14-2021, 03:33 PM	#18
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,582	*Definitely the DFA 28-105 mm f/3.5-5.6 HD and DFA 70-200 mm f/2.8 HD. Rarely have I been so tempted to acquire a new body ...**

04-14-2021, 04:00 PM	#19
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by noelpolar I've resisted the 1.4.... if you do well with it on the K3III then I may have to get one. I just got a second-hand one.

04-14-2021, 05:43 PM - 1 Like	#20
SimplyCreativePhotography Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Drayton, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 264	An interesting question that I hadn't considered. I don't have a huge collection of Pentax lenses and none of the newer (faster) ones. I take a lot of shots with my DA* 50-135 and that's where I hope to see the most improvement in AF (knowing the SDM will be the limiting factor) but I will likely put my FA77 on first. I just really enjoy using that lens and the simplicity of a prime is one way to pay respect to a new camera. The bigger question for me is what to take a picture of.

04-15-2021, 05:55 AM	#21
vdubois Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 50	Originally posted by reallybothered Imagine you have your new K-3 III in your hands, battery charged, 2 new, formatted cards in the slots, all ready to go for your very first shots. Which lens have you attached to the camera? Why that one? And what subjects are you hoping to photograph? I'd like to hear what others are planning/dreaming. For me it changes daily, but I think I'm settling on the D FA* 70-200 F2.8 and some local buzzards in the late afternoon! DFA 50/1.4 of course Just put in a pre-order, black body

04-16-2021, 02:01 AM	#22
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,056	15mm Limited, night, train station. Then probably 55-300 PLM for moving trains or some birds.

04-17-2021, 04:18 AM	#23
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Ok, I'll play. FA*600/F4, tracking Osprey in flight.

04-17-2021, 11:19 PM - 1 Like	#24
idontstairs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Jeffersontown Kentucky Posts: 142	I'm going to put the 50mm plastic fantastic on the k3-3, if I get one, and then put my other 50mm plastic fantastic on my KP, then take them both out for a side by side comparison.

04-18-2021, 01:18 AM	#25
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	Originally posted by noelpolar The first thing I'm going to do.... is sniff the leather strap..... anyway.... after a few snorts are out of the way..... I know it will end up on the 150-450 for 98% of it's life..... and ..... having sniffed the strap.... I am going to delay any DFA 150-450 gratification. So, I intend to introduce it in a formal way to my lens collection showing appropiate respect..... so as per most traditional world cultures..... it will be introduced to the elders first.... and the children last (the only exception to the children bit.... will of course.... be me... I'll be the kid that stares at the stranger.... touching their new to me bits etc....and leads him/her into the village). So.... SMC K 50/1.2 first up.... lucky it is silver.... Now.... to choose an appropiate beverage for the occasion....... since I'm getting a silver one... probally needs to be white.... with a hint of sweetness.... maybe also a fresh baked baguette with some Port Salut cheese. This really deserves a like

04-18-2021, 04:16 AM	#26
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	upon receiving my Silver Premium K 3 III and the assorted goodies the first question is not what lens to use but do I open the box ? aren't you suppose to keep a collectable in the original unopened box to keep its value ? wanna bet how long that idea will last ?

04-18-2021, 06:50 AM	#27
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	edit

04-18-2021, 12:42 PM - 1 Like	#28
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Originally posted by aslyfox upon receiving my Silver Premium K 3 III and the assorted goodies the first question is not what lens to use but do I open the box ? aren't you suppose to keep a collectable in the original unopened box to keep its value ? wanna bet how long that idea will last ? As long as it takes to put in a charged battery, an SD card, and mount a lens when I get mine

04-18-2021, 01:23 PM	#29
NoobOnTour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Troisdorf Posts: 298	Originally posted by idontstairs I'm going to put the 50mm plastic fantastic on the k3-3, if I get one, and then put my other 50mm plastic fantastic on my KP, then take them both out for a side by side comparison. I second that! I also have a KP and two 50mm plastic fantastics ^^

04-18-2021, 01:37 PM	#30
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Black 43 with a silver hood - just to see how it looks. The 43 is my go lens for any new camera. 2nd will more than likely be the A100/2.8 Macro just to test MF through the new OVF and see how the live view works. Next up will be a SuperTakumar 50/1.4 - I've a bevy of lens to try out, looking for different things.