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sumitkar1971 · 12-19-2015, 10:25 PM

I love my K-3 and all of my Pentax glass. However, I've been thinking of what lens I enjoy shooting with the most - not necessarily the one I use the most but the one I enjoy the most. It is without a doubt my K-3 and the DA* 55 f/1.4. So my question to the forum members is what camera and lens do you enjoy shooting with the most?

**Tonytee** · 12-19-2015, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by sumitkar1971

I love my K-3 and all of my Pentax glass. However, I've been thinking of what lens I enjoy shooting with the most - not necessarily the one I use the most but the one I enjoy the most. It is without a doubt my K-3 and the DA* 55 f/1.4. So my question to the forum members is what camera and lens do you enjoy shooting with the most?

Well, I enjoy my Pentax K100D Super and my Takumar F 70~210mm 1:4-5.6 Lens. This is not only a comfortable combination, but this match up seems to produce much more satisfactory results than others that I have. The camera has features that I use, i.e., Shake, rattle and roll reduction, Fn for self-timer and remote control activations, Auto Exposure Lock, Exposure Compensation, Auto and Manual focus capabilities. The lens is really awesome, very sharp at all focal lengths. Thanks for reading.

Tony

Fenwoodian · 12-19-2015, 10:57 PM

K3II and FA 31mm limited...

The DA* 55 f/1.4 is my second choice.

HYS · 12-19-2015, 11:47 PM

K-3 and FA 31/1.8 Ltd.
And also K-3 and DA 70/2.4 Ltd.

Yos · 12-20-2015, 12:20 AM

K-3 and FA 50mm Macro lens or DFA 100mm macro lens

Grippy · 12-20-2015, 01:10 AM

I love my K-50 and the DA35mm, however I love the combo of my Oly E-1 and Zuiko 9-18mm

Roob-N-Boots · 12-20-2015, 01:12 AM

K5 II or K5 IIs and DA*50-135 for portraits.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-20-2015, 02:07 AM

Originally posted by sumitkar1971

Favorite body and lens combination

For me it still has to be an LX coupled with my "Special Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2).

**ivanvernon** · 12-20-2015, 02:08 AM

K-3 with 77mm ltd
K-3 with Canon FL 55mm f 1.2 (adapted for Pentax), Manual focus
K-3 with 31mm

**Scorpio71GR** · 12-20-2015, 06:10 AM

My K3 and DA*16-50, for a general walk or hike it is the K50 and the DA 18-135.

**ismaelg** · 12-20-2015, 06:32 AM

K100DS with A50 f1.7
or
K5II with F50 1.7
or
K1000 with A50 f1.7

do you see a pattern here?

MPrince · 12-20-2015, 06:42 AM

My favorite combination depends on what I'm shooting.

For studio/portrait work it's the K-3 and DA70Ltd.

For walking around/vacations it's the K-3 and 18-135 for versatility, supplemented with the DA35 Plastic Fantastic.

I have just acquired the 10-17 Fisheye, and although I haven't had a chance to put it through the paces, I can see this lens quickly becoming a favorite.

pathdoc · 12-20-2015, 07:00 AM

For all weather versatility: K-5 and 18-135; best fair weather or indoors all-rounder, K-5 and 18-250.

Fond memories: *ist-DL (RIP) and 40 Limited for an awesome low-profile combination.

I can see this changing after Christmas.

skierd · 12-20-2015, 08:16 AM

K30 and the DA*50-135. It's great to know you're going to get an excellent image every time you click the shutter. I'll probably like the k3ii I replace it with just as much. I also have the 20-40 ltd and while its also excellent I love the 50-135 more.

Traveling with my ZX-7 and 40 limited today to Seattle though for a great lightweight AF film setup.

jddwoods · 12-20-2015, 08:29 AM

K-3 with DA 35 Limited Macro, and DA 21 Limited in my pocket if wider angle in needed.

12-19-2015, 10:25 PM	#1
sumitkar1971 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 100	Favorite body and lens combination I love my K-3 and all of my Pentax glass. However, I've been thinking of what lens I enjoy shooting with the most - not necessarily the one I use the most but the one I enjoy the most. It is without a doubt my K-3 and the DA* 55 f/1.4. So my question to the forum members is what camera and lens do you enjoy shooting with the most?

12-19-2015, 10:55 PM	#2
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,532	Originally posted by sumitkar1971 I love my K-3 and all of my Pentax glass. However, I've been thinking of what lens I enjoy shooting with the most - not necessarily the one I use the most but the one I enjoy the most. It is without a doubt my K-3 and the DA* 55 f/1.4. So my question to the forum members is what camera and lens do you enjoy shooting with the most? Well, I enjoy my Pentax K100D Super and my Takumar F 70~210mm 1:4-5.6 Lens. This is not only a comfortable combination, but this match up seems to produce much more satisfactory results than others that I have. The camera has features that I use, i.e., Shake, rattle and roll reduction, Fn for self-timer and remote control activations, Auto Exposure Lock, Exposure Compensation, Auto and Manual focus capabilities. The lens is really awesome, very sharp at all focal lengths. Thanks for reading. Tony Last edited by Tonytee; 12-19-2015 at 10:56 PM. Reason: spelling error.

12-20-2015, 02:07 AM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by sumitkar1971 Favorite body and lens combination For me it still has to be an LX coupled with my "Special Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2). Last edited by Kerrowdown; 01-18-2016 at 04:25 PM.

12-20-2015, 02:08 AM	#9
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Favorite combo camera and lens K-3 with 77mm ltd K-3 with Canon FL 55mm f 1.2 (adapted for Pentax), Manual focus K-3 with 31mm

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12-19-2015, 10:57 PM	#3
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,875	K3II and FA 31mm limited... The DA* 55 f/1.4 is my second choice.

12-19-2015, 11:47 PM	#4
HYS Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	K-3 and FA 31/1.8 Ltd. And also K-3 and DA 70/2.4 Ltd.

12-20-2015, 12:20 AM	#5
Yos Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 533	K-3 and FA 50mm Macro lens or DFA 100mm macro lens

12-20-2015, 01:10 AM	#6
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	I love my K-50 and the DA35mm, however I love the combo of my Oly E-1 and Zuiko 9-18mm

12-20-2015, 01:12 AM	#7
Roob-N-Boots Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Palm Springs CA Posts: 393	K5 II or K5 IIs and DA*50-135 for portraits.

12-20-2015, 06:10 AM	#10
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,023	My K3 and DA*16-50, for a general walk or hike it is the K50 and the DA 18-135.

12-20-2015, 06:32 AM	#11
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,684	K100DS with A50 f1.7 or K5II with F50 1.7 or K1000 with A50 f1.7 do you see a pattern here?

12-20-2015, 06:42 AM	#12
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	My favorite combination depends on what I'm shooting. For studio/portrait work it's the K-3 and DA70Ltd. For walking around/vacations it's the K-3 and 18-135 for versatility, supplemented with the DA35 Plastic Fantastic. I have just acquired the 10-17 Fisheye, and although I haven't had a chance to put it through the paces, I can see this lens quickly becoming a favorite.

12-20-2015, 07:00 AM	#13
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	For all weather versatility: K-5 and 18-135; best fair weather or indoors all-rounder, K-5 and 18-250. Fond memories: *ist-DL (RIP) and 40 Limited for an awesome low-profile combination. I can see this changing after Christmas.

12-20-2015, 08:16 AM	#14
skierd Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairbanks, AK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,472	K30 and the DA*50-135. It's great to know you're going to get an excellent image every time you click the shutter. I'll probably like the k3ii I replace it with just as much. I also have the 20-40 ltd and while its also excellent I love the 50-135 more. Traveling with my ZX-7 and 40 limited today to Seattle though for a great lightweight AF film setup.

12-20-2015, 08:29 AM	#15
jddwoods Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,035	K-3 with DA 35 Limited Macro, and DA 21 Limited in my pocket if wider angle in needed.