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K120 · 12-09-2020, 05:07 AM

First time chat on this great forum.
Being an older learner I am enjoying the old school cameras and film, but I also have a K1 and am aiming towards night sky and light painting ATM
Looking for a wide lens that will capture my dream shot. Any ideas ?

Cheers Norm

ShutterPro · 12-09-2020, 05:54 AM

Depends on your budget. I love the Pentax 11-18mm star series lens, but that´s a bit high at the moment. The Samyang/Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 looks great, but note these are APS-C lenses. I think the Irix Blackstone/Dragonfly 11mm f/4 is FF, but I´m not absolutely sure of that. You´ll have to check it. But there are plenty of FF Pentax lenses out there like the 31mm f1.8 that might do as well.

Charlie Victor · 12-09-2020, 09:24 AM

Welcome from South Africa. The "Lens Review database" can be of great help in your quest.
Best.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-09-2020, 01:23 PM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland.

C_Jones · 12-09-2020, 02:38 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

**aslyfox** · 12-09-2020, 05:36 PM

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

these articles might be of interest

Quote:

Astrophotography Part 1 of 6: Planning the Shoot
Getting ready to take pictures of the night sky
By K David in Articles and Tips on Mar 12, 2015

Read more at: Astrophotography Part 1 of 6: Planning the Shoot - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

MarkJerling · 12-10-2020, 04:53 PM

Welcome to the forum Norm.
Regards,
Mark
aotearoa

Field Films · 12-11-2020, 02:21 AM

Greetings from New York.

**Michail_P** · 12-11-2020, 02:53 AM

Good morning from Greece. Welcome to the forum.

ChristianRock · 12-11-2020, 05:38 AM

Welcome to the forums.

I'm sure you will find a lot of people who shoot night skies with the K-1 who will be able to give you some suggestions. This is a very helpful place with wonderful people, as you will soon find out, if you haven't already

Breakfastographer · 12-11-2020, 06:35 PM

Welcome to the forum, Norm!

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K120 New Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 1	Greetings from K120 First time chat on this great forum. Being an older learner I am enjoying the old school cameras and film, but I also have a K1 and am aiming towards night sky and light painting ATM Looking for a wide lens that will capture my dream shot. Any ideas ? Cheers Norm

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ShutterPro Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 389	Depends on your budget. I love the Pentax 11-18mm star series lens, but that´s a bit high at the moment. The Samyang/Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 looks great, but note these are APS-C lenses. I think the Irix Blackstone/Dragonfly 11mm f/4 is FF, but I´m not absolutely sure of that. You´ll have to check it. But there are plenty of FF Pentax lenses out there like the 31mm f1.8 that might do as well.

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Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Welcome from South Africa. The "Lens Review database" can be of great help in your quest. Best.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	welcome to the forums you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here these articles might be of interest Quote: Astrophotography Part 1 of 6: Planning the Shoot Getting ready to take pictures of the night sky By K David in Articles and Tips on Mar 12, 2015 Read more at: Astrophotography Part 1 of 6: Planning the Shoot - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com

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Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Good morning from Greece. Welcome to the forum.

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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Welcome to the forums. I'm sure you will find a lot of people who shoot night skies with the K-1 who will be able to give you some suggestions. This is a very helpful place with wonderful people, as you will soon find out, if you haven't already

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Greetings from K120

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