Originally posted by dipo 1 I have a Spotmatic, and a K5
For your K-5, my suggestion would be the DA 15/4.0 Limited or DA 21/3.2 Limited or a third-party offering in the range 15mm to 24mm (FF equivalent 22mm to 35mm).
For the Spotmatic a 28mm as a minimum with addition of a 24mm and/or a 35mm would do it. On my shelf, I have the following for M42 and can recommend any:
- Super/SMC/S-M-C Takumar 28/3.5 (v2 with 49mm filter)
- Tamron 28/2.5 (02B), requires M42 adapter
- Tamron 24/2.5 (01BB), or earlier 01B version*, requires M42 adapter
Not on my shelf, but with huge reputation...Super/SMC/S-M-C Takumar 35/3.5. Note that the two Tamron's above may be adapted to your K-5 as well.
Steve
* Truth be told and assuming equal condition, I consider the 01B version to be more durable.