What if you could only have 1 camera with one lens....

Parallax · 04-30-2015, 12:34 PM

As I already have a K-5IIs and a 21 ltd it would be that. If I didn't have a 1 camera/lens combo that would suit me, I would get a Fujifilm X100T. The GR would be a candidate, but 18mm is, for me, a bit wide for a fixed focal length.

EarlVonTapia · 04-30-2015, 12:40 PM

K-S2 and the FA 31. At the moment I only have the FA 31.

RonHendriks1966 · 04-30-2015, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Given that there will be a Pentax FF, if I'd want to keep one camera and one lens, and sell all the rest, I'd keep the lenses that are not supposed to lose much of their value (FA 85 1.4, FA 31 1.8) and the camera that will have a smaller size/weight (K-01) compared to FF. However, regarding the FA85 1.4, I'd also keep it for a while and sell it when the Pentax FF will be released. The FA 31 can still be a great normal prime on the K-01, while the FA85 1.4 will be on FF like the 55 on APSc. So, I'd keep the K-01 and the FA 31 limited.

I think you are on the same track as I am.

janzenart · 04-30-2015, 06:01 PM

My vote is for the GR.

magkelly · 04-30-2015, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

I'm overthinking my photography and thus also thinking over the gear I have and what I would want in the future.

So what if you are only (allowed) have the option to own and use one lens and camera body?

Would you'r choice be aps-c or maybe smaller like m4/3 or bigger as full frame or 645Z? What lens would you like to have? A prime a zoom? Or would you go with a Point and Shoot like the Sony ff or the Panasonic zoom FZ1000?

(I'm going to think That over todays while I think about what to put up for sale.)

I'd keep my red K-30 and the 18-135 WR definitely. It's got the most useful range for me, that lens, and I love my red K-30 and would never part with it. I feel that way about my black SPII too, but if I had to pick one, I'd pick the K-30. I totally lusted after that camera from first sight. Now that I finally have one it's just MINE forever. :P

surfar · 04-30-2015, 07:59 PM - **1 Like**

Considering my phone is the Samsung S4 zoom and covers 24-240.The camera I'd opt for is the Q7 with the BIGMA Sigma which would cover 225 to 2250.....I can live with small sensor images!

**monochrome** · 04-30-2015, 08:13 PM - **1 Like**

Since you didn't limit me to one film . . . . .

LX and FA43/1.9 Limited.

Last edited by monochrome; 04-30-2015 at 08:39 PM.

**RobA_Oz** · 04-30-2015, 09:22 PM

...or one viewfinder.

LX with A50/1.2.

hoopsontoast · 04-30-2015, 11:55 PM

MZ-S / Digital FF with the FA43

Would cover most of my shooting (Landscape, portraits and walkaround).

RonHendriks1966 · 05-01-2015, 12:43 AM

I just sold my K-5 Silver, so I only have to choose between my two K-01 baby's.

**NZ_Ross** · 05-01-2015, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

I just sold my K-5 Silver, so I only have to choose between my two K-01 baby's.

This is getting serious...

RonHendriks1966 · 05-01-2015, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

This is getting serious...

Sometime life is serious.

**monochrome** · 05-01-2015, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Since you didn't limit me to one film . . . . .

LX and FA43/1.9 Limited.

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

...or one viewfinder.

LX with A50/1.2.

I considered the VF's - and that lens

Originally posted by hoopsontoast

MZ-S / Digital FF with the FA43

Would cover most of my shooting (Landscape, portraits and walkaround).

and that camera

but I would take what I posted.

peterjcb · 05-01-2015, 04:00 PM

while I love my Pentax gear if push came to shove...no question......the new Leica M Monochrom type 246 / Noctilux-M 50mm F 0.095 I could live with that

this is theorhetical right....OK real world the New FF Pentax with my FA31 LImited

**ivanvernon** · 05-01-2015, 04:31 PM

Until K-3II and/or Pentax full-frame arrive, my choice will have to be my K-3 with 31mm ltd.

04-30-2015, 07:59 PM	#35
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 I'm overthinking my photography and thus also thinking over the gear I have and what I would want in the future. So what if you are only (allowed) have the option to own and use one lens and camera body? Would you'r choice be aps-c or maybe smaller like m4/3 or bigger as full frame or 645Z? What lens would you like to have? A prime a zoom? Or would you go with a Point and Shoot like the Sony ff or the Panasonic zoom FZ1000? (I'm going to think That over todays while I think about what to put up for sale.) I'd keep my red K-30 and the 18-135 WR definitely. It's got the most useful range for me, that lens, and I love my red K-30 and would never part with it. I feel that way about my black SPII too, but if I had to pick one, I'd pick the K-30. I totally lusted after that camera from first sight. Now that I finally have one it's just MINE forever. :P Last edited by magkelly; 05-01-2015 at 08:25 PM.

05-01-2015, 04:31 PM	#45
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	My one camera and lens Until K-3II and/or Pentax full-frame arrive, my choice will have to be my K-3 with 31mm ltd.

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04-30-2015, 12:34 PM	#31
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	As I already have a K-5IIs and a 21 ltd it would be that. If I didn't have a 1 camera/lens combo that would suit me, I would get a Fujifilm X100T. The GR would be a candidate, but 18mm is, for me, a bit wide for a fixed focal length.

04-30-2015, 12:40 PM	#32
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	K-S2 and the FA 31. At the moment I only have the FA 31.

04-30-2015, 12:59 PM	#33
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by biz-engineer Given that there will be a Pentax FF, if I'd want to keep one camera and one lens, and sell all the rest, I'd keep the lenses that are not supposed to lose much of their value (FA 85 1.4, FA 31 1.8) and the camera that will have a smaller size/weight (K-01) compared to FF. However, regarding the FA85 1.4, I'd also keep it for a while and sell it when the Pentax FF will be released. The FA 31 can still be a great normal prime on the K-01, while the FA85 1.4 will be on FF like the 55 on APSc. So, I'd keep the K-01 and the FA 31 limited. I think you are on the same track as I am.

04-30-2015, 06:01 PM	#34
janzenart New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 23	My vote is for the GR.

04-30-2015, 07:59 PM - 1 Like	#36
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Considering my phone is the Samsung S4 zoom and covers 24-240.The camera I'd opt for is the Q7 with the BIGMA Sigma which would cover 225 to 2250.....I can live with small sensor images!

04-30-2015, 08:13 PM - 1 Like	#37
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Since you didn't limit me to one film . . . . . LX and FA43/1.9 Limited. Last edited by monochrome; 04-30-2015 at 08:39 PM.

04-30-2015, 09:22 PM	#38
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	...or one viewfinder. LX with A50/1.2.

04-30-2015, 11:55 PM	#39
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	MZ-S / Digital FF with the FA43 Would cover most of my shooting (Landscape, portraits and walkaround).

05-01-2015, 12:43 AM	#40
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	I just sold my K-5 Silver, so I only have to choose between my two K-01 baby's.

05-01-2015, 12:45 AM	#41
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 I just sold my K-5 Silver, so I only have to choose between my two K-01 baby's. This is getting serious...

05-01-2015, 08:47 AM	#42
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by NZ_Ross This is getting serious... Sometime life is serious.

05-01-2015, 10:22 AM	#43
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by monochrome Since you didn't limit me to one film . . . . . LX and FA43/1.9 Limited. Originally posted by RobA_Oz ...or one viewfinder. LX with A50/1.2. I considered the VF's - and that lens Originally posted by hoopsontoast MZ-S / Digital FF with the FA43 Would cover most of my shooting (Landscape, portraits and walkaround). and that camera but I would take what I posted.

05-01-2015, 04:00 PM	#44
peterjcb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 468	while I love my Pentax gear if push came to shove...no question......the new Leica M Monochrom type 246 / Noctilux-M 50mm F 0.095 I could live with that this is theorhetical right....OK real world the New FF Pentax with my FA31 LImited