Sharp everyday lens for K-1?

Mrgoodintention · 03-06-2018, 12:57 PM

Last thread I’ll make for a while i swear.. looking for any recommendations for a sharp “everyday” lens for my K-1. Any suggestions ?

**aslyfox** · 03-06-2018, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Mrgoodintention

Last thread I’ll make for a while i swear.. looking for any recommendations for a sharp “everyday” lens for my K-1. Any suggestions ?

have you gone up to " cameras " above and looked at the " In Depth Review " for the K 1?

you could also look at this:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/gear-guides/recommended-pentax-gear-2016.html

Mrgoodintention · 03-06-2018, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

have you gone up to " cameras " above and looked at the " In Depth Review " for the K 1?

you could also look at this:

Recommended Pentax Gear 2016 - Gear Guides | PentaxForums.com

i just joined last night so didnt even know about that link, thank you ill check it out

**aslyfox** · 03-06-2018, 01:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mrgoodintention

i just joined last night so didnt even know about that link, thank you ill check it out

no problem

lots of good info here, knowledgeable folks who are eager to help out

don't be shy

and consider posting photos when you get a chance

**BWG** · 03-06-2018, 01:47 PM - **2 Likes**

The 28-105 is terrific. Take a few thousand pictures with it and then sort them by focal length. Buy a prime at or near that length and off you’ll go.

Adam · 03-06-2018, 01:48 PM - **1 Like**

Both the 28-105mm and the 24-70mm are sharp options if you're looking for a zoom. Depends on if you value compactness over speed/a wider FoV, or the other way around.

Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens 21297 B&H
HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens 21310 B&H
HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

**aslyfox** · 03-06-2018, 02:20 PM - **1 Like**

two more articles that might be of interest

Current K-Mount Zoom Lenses (2017) - Gear Guides | PentaxForums.com

Current K-Mount Prime Lenses (2017) - Gear Guides | PentaxForums.com

**kiwi_jono** · 03-06-2018, 03:28 PM - **1 Like**

Depends on your budget really.
Two of my most commonly used general purpose lenses are the DFA 28-105 and FA35 f2 (which I like much better on the K-1 than I did on the K-5).

**jatrax** · 03-06-2018, 05:23 PM

When someone says 'everyday' I assume a fairly light weight, do all, walk around lens. That would be the DFA 28-105.

twomonger · 03-06-2018, 05:52 PM - **1 Like**

Sigma 35mm Art f/1.4
Very sharp and 35mm is quite versatile IMO

**clickclick** · 03-06-2018, 07:45 PM

If a zoom, the 28-105 and 24-70 as already stated are great.

For a prime, I'd take a good look at the 43 limited. Love the rendering. Wonderful bokeh. Fast, compact, sharp. Hard not to love it.

leekil · 03-06-2018, 08:27 PM

43 limited is what I use a lot.

splash_fr · 03-07-2018, 02:07 AM

43ltd for me as well!

It's sharp, fast, small, has nice rendering, 49mm filter thread.

pakinjapan · 03-07-2018, 02:18 AM - **3 Likes**

Never have to ask this question, because I only have very sharp lenses, and this is how I sharpen my lenses.

**aslyfox** · 03-07-2018, 02:20 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by pakinjapan

I only have very sharp lenses, and this is how I sharpen my lenses.

no wonder mine aren't sharp

I've been trying to use a belt grinder to sharpen it

live and learn

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03-06-2018, 01:48 PM - 1 Like	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Both the 28-105mm and the 24-70mm are sharp options if you're looking for a zoom. Depends on if you value compactness over speed/a wider FoV, or the other way around. Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens 21297 B&H HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens 21310 B&H HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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03-06-2018, 01:10 PM	#2
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Mrgoodintention Last thread I’ll make for a while i swear.. looking for any recommendations for a sharp “everyday” lens for my K-1. Any suggestions ? have you gone up to " cameras " above and looked at the " In Depth Review " for the K 1? you could also look at this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/gear-guides/recommended-pentax-gear-2016.html

03-06-2018, 01:34 PM	#3
Mrgoodintention New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 21 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aslyfox have you gone up to " cameras " above and looked at the " In Depth Review " for the K 1? you could also look at this: Recommended Pentax Gear 2016 - Gear Guides \| PentaxForums.com i just joined last night so didnt even know about that link, thank you ill check it out

03-06-2018, 01:35 PM - 1 Like	#4
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Mrgoodintention i just joined last night so didnt even know about that link, thank you ill check it out no problem lots of good info here, knowledgeable folks who are eager to help out don't be shy and consider posting photos when you get a chance

03-06-2018, 01:47 PM - 2 Likes	#5
BWG Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Monterey County, California Posts: 165	The 28-105 is terrific. Take a few thousand pictures with it and then sort them by focal length. Buy a prime at or near that length and off you’ll go.

03-06-2018, 02:20 PM - 1 Like	#7
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	two more articles that might be of interest Current K-Mount Zoom Lenses (2017) - Gear Guides \| PentaxForums.com Current K-Mount Prime Lenses (2017) - Gear Guides \| PentaxForums.com

03-06-2018, 03:28 PM - 1 Like	#8
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Depends on your budget really. Two of my most commonly used general purpose lenses are the DFA 28-105 and FA35 f2 (which I like much better on the K-1 than I did on the K-5).

03-06-2018, 05:23 PM	#9
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	When someone says 'everyday' I assume a fairly light weight, do all, walk around lens. That would be the DFA 28-105.

03-06-2018, 05:52 PM - 1 Like	#10
twomonger Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 26	Sigma 35mm Art f/1.4 Very sharp and 35mm is quite versatile IMO

03-06-2018, 07:45 PM	#11
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	If a zoom, the 28-105 and 24-70 as already stated are great. For a prime, I'd take a good look at the 43 limited. Love the rendering. Wonderful bokeh. Fast, compact, sharp. Hard not to love it.

03-06-2018, 08:27 PM	#12
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	43 limited is what I use a lot.

03-07-2018, 02:07 AM	#13
splash_fr Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 178	43ltd for me as well! It's sharp, fast, small, has nice rendering, 49mm filter thread.

03-07-2018, 02:18 AM - 3 Likes	#14
pakinjapan Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,041	Never have to ask this question, because I only have very sharp lenses, and this is how I sharpen my lenses.

03-07-2018, 02:20 AM - 3 Likes	#15
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by pakinjapan I only have very sharp lenses, and this is how I sharpen my lenses. no wonder mine aren't sharp I've been trying to use a belt grinder to sharpen it live and learn

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