A Pentax Survey II

Blue · 09-02-2009, 04:19 PM

That is the % of the people that voted and voted for that category. That's why the total isn't going to add up to 100%. For example, 1 person may voted for to categories and another may voted for 10 categories.

smcPixellie · 09-06-2009, 12:29 PM

At the moment I'm in a bit of a State of Flux, Started of with 16-45 DA & 80-200 DA on a K20D
Bought the 18-250 DA and sold the others. Then got blown away when I purchased a K 200 f4 prime lens and was never quite happy with the quality of image with the 18-250 after that. So I started to get a collection of old smc prime lenses, M20mm f4 A28mm 2.8 A50mm 1.7 M 100mm 2.8 A 135mm 2.8 K200mm f4.
Carrying this lot around was getting a bit like hard work so I started to read these forums and found what good reports the 12-24 DA gets, Bought one from British Bargains and was delighted with it so sold the 20mm 28mm and the 18-250 plus a couple I had got from a Carboot A50mm M200mm, and ordered a 50-135* from British Bargains, which I hope will arrive tomorrow.

embedded · 09-07-2009, 07:40 PM

Primes are better. But I can pull amazing things like all of a schematic seeing the pixels on the original laser inside a motor panel in a desert up using a 15-55 DAII Zoom. The 50mm FA Macro does twice as good with amazing depth. I will not buy a 18-250mm just too many compromises. The 28-200FA Pentax that appears to be better than the DA's. Saving my pennies for a 16-45 F2.8. The Zooms are really convenient for framing. The old glass is better for the money.

Blue · 09-07-2009, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by embedded

Primes are better. But I can pull amazing things like all of a schematic seeing the pixels on the original laser inside a motor panel in a desert up using a 15-55 DAII Zoom. The 50mm FA Macro does twice as good with amazing depth. I will not buy a 18-250mm just too many compromises. The 28-200FA Pentax that appears to be better than the DA's. Saving my pennies for a 16-45 F2.8. The Zooms are really convenient for framing. The old glass is better for the money.

IT is actually f4 otherwise I'd have it.

raymeedc · 09-10-2009, 04:50 PM

I wasn't sure if the old film cameras I own (50's folders & rangefinders) were to be included in the film point & shoot category. As I saw no other place where they might belong, I included them there.

View Poll Results: What Pentax gear do you own?
MF Screwmount Film SLR	125	16.15%
MF Bayonet Film SLR	262	33.85%
AF Bayonet Film SLR	185	23.90%
Digital SLR	713	92.12%
645 Medium Format SLR	9	1.16%
6x7 Medium Format SLR	13	1.68%
Screwmount Lenses	237	30.62%
M or K Lenses	472	60.98%
A Lenses	336	43.41%
F or FA Lenses	388	50.13%
FA J Lenses	33	4.26%
D-FA Lenses	111	14.34%
DA Lenses	613	79.20%
Limited or * Series Lenses	282	36.43%
3rd Party Lenses	548	70.80%
Digital Point-and-Shoot Cameras	205	26.49%
Film Point-and-Shoot Cameras	63	8.14%
None; I am still considering getting Pentax equipment	4	0.52%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 774. You may not vote on this poll

09-06-2009, 12:29 PM	#17
smcPixellie Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Wales UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 35	At the moment I'm in a bit of a State of Flux, Started of with 16-45 DA & 80-200 DA on a K20D Bought the 18-250 DA and sold the others. Then got blown away when I purchased a K 200 f4 prime lens and was never quite happy with the quality of image with the 18-250 after that. So I started to get a collection of old smc prime lenses, M20mm f4 A28mm 2.8 A50mm 1.7 M 100mm 2.8 A 135mm 2.8 K200mm f4. Carrying this lot around was getting a bit like hard work so I started to read these forums and found what good reports the 12-24 DA gets, Bought one from British Bargains and was delighted with it so sold the 20mm 28mm and the 18-250 plus a couple I had got from a Carboot A50mm M200mm, and ordered a 50-135* from British Bargains, which I hope will arrive tomorrow. Last edited by smcPixellie; 09-08-2009 at 08:45 AM.

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09-02-2009, 04:19 PM	#16
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	That is the % of the people that voted and voted for that category. That's why the total isn't going to add up to 100%. For example, 1 person may voted for to categories and another may voted for 10 categories.

09-07-2009, 07:40 PM	#18
embedded New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 22	Primes are better. But I can pull amazing things like all of a schematic seeing the pixels on the original laser inside a motor panel in a desert up using a 15-55 DAII Zoom. The 50mm FA Macro does twice as good with amazing depth. I will not buy a 18-250mm just too many compromises. The 28-200FA Pentax that appears to be better than the DA's. Saving my pennies for a 16-45 F2.8. The Zooms are really convenient for framing. The old glass is better for the money.

09-07-2009, 09:10 PM	#19
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by embedded Primes are better. But I can pull amazing things like all of a schematic seeing the pixels on the original laser inside a motor panel in a desert up using a 15-55 DAII Zoom. The 50mm FA Macro does twice as good with amazing depth. I will not buy a 18-250mm just too many compromises. The 28-200FA Pentax that appears to be better than the DA's. Saving my pennies for a 16-45 F2.8. The Zooms are really convenient for framing. The old glass is better for the money. IT is actually f4 otherwise I'd have it.

09-10-2009, 04:50 PM	#20
raymeedc Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 951	I wasn't sure if the old film cameras I own (50's folders & rangefinders) were to be included in the film point & shoot category. As I saw no other place where they might belong, I included them there.