Best lens pairings for new APS-C?

someasiancameraguy · 10-27-2020, 03:36 AM

What kind of lens pairings would you guys choose to pair with the new flagship to best take advantage of its new AF abilities?

HYS · 10-27-2020, 03:45 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by someasiancameraguy

What kind of lens pairings would you guys choose to pair with the new flagship to best take advantage of its new AF abilities?

The old good M series

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**macman24054** · 10-27-2020, 05:50 AM

Just for the heck of it I'd put my 30 and 50 1.4 on and get in a low light situation to see how it will perform in a challenging situation.

**yinghell1973** · 10-27-2020, 05:57 AM

Da*50-135, da15, da12-24, da16-85. Since the af is much improved, dfa150-450 and Dfa70-200 😊

**FozzFoster** · 10-27-2020, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by someasiancameraguy

to best take advantage of its new AF abilities

There is only one lens currently, the 55-300 PLM.
There is one more lens announced, but not in production, the 16-50 PLM.

normhead · 10-27-2020, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by FozzFoster

There is only one lens currently, the 55-300 PLM.
There is one more lens announced, but not in production, the 16-50 PLM.

I'd add the DA 150-450, the DFA 70-200 or 70-210.

Most DA SDM Lenses are too slow to take advantage of the new system. They don't even keep up with the AF system in my K-3. There is a vast improvement using the DA 55-300 PLM with the K-3. It was an AF system waiting for a lens. I wouldn't use anything older than a DA 16-85, with the exception being the DA 18-135, which was the DC exception in an SDM world.

The DA 55-300 PLM even produces noticeable improvement with my wife's K-5. It make you wonder what took them so long to produce lenses that caught up with the AF system

Unregistered User · 10-27-2020, 08:02 AM

I guess the HD DA 20-40mm Ltd would be excellent. I am not influenced by the video, just think it is a neat option for an APS-C that clearly shows the Ltd way of thinking. And maybe the DA* 11-18mm F2.8 looks attractive, except for its weight.
Agreeing with Normhead the DA 18-135, because that lens has so much more potential which came to light on newer flagships. And I certainly want to put the DA 35mm F2.4 on that camera. Each time that lens amazes me. Took it on a walk with me yesterday taking pictures of toadstools.

Last edited by Unregistered User; 10-27-2020 at 08:11 AM. Reason: reacting to a post that beated me.

ChristianRock · 10-27-2020, 09:19 AM

Hopefully the new DA*16-50mm PLM will be released at the same time (I'm thinking it will), and that would be the perfect pairing.

The Squirrel Mafia · 10-27-2020, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by FozzFoster

There is only one lens currently, the 55-300 PLM.
There is one more lens announced, but not in production, the 16-50 PLM.

These. Plus whatever other fast focusing lenses come after. I'd also use the Limiteds when taking my time to shoot.

sungibr · 10-27-2020, 10:07 AM - **1 Like**

Regarding autofocus, I think the only lenses that would take full advantage of the AF capabilities of mkIII is the new DA*16-50 and the 55-300 PLM.

All those modern D-FA should do fine, but they are not as fast as those PLM driven lenses.

DC lenses should be also OK.

Screwdrive lenses will be what they already are with current cameras.

**pres589** · 10-27-2020, 10:34 AM

My Sigma 28mm EX DG, my SMC DA 15, and my SMC 18-135.

stevebrot · 10-27-2020, 10:58 AM

The answer is the same as for the current APS-C bodies. I know that is a cop-out, but it is the honest truth.

Steve

Wheatfield · 10-27-2020, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by someasiancameraguy

What kind of lens pairings would you guys choose to pair with the new flagship to best take advantage of its new AF abilities?

D FA* 50/1.4 and D FA*85/1.4.
They really should release a fast standard lens for the cropped format with the modern SDM tech.

**Papa_Joe** · 10-27-2020, 11:23 AM

I rather ask myself if the AF of the new K3mkIII is sufficient to boost my Sigma 35mm / 1.4 to a versatile standard prime. Then it will be really good. With my K-70 only the center point is always on the spot.

hypermodern · 10-27-2020, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Papa_Joe

I rather ask myself if the AF of the new K3mkIII is sufficient to boost my Sigma 35mm / 1.4 to a versatile standard prime. Then it will be really good. With my K-70 only the center point is always on the spot.

Same with the Sigma 18-35mm. Better AF could make this a really good lens.

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HYS Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	Originally posted by someasiancameraguy What kind of lens pairings would you guys choose to pair with the new flagship to best take advantage of its new AF abilities? The old good M series !

10-27-2020, 05:50 AM	#3
macman24054 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Axton, VA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 461	Just for the heck of it I'd put my 30 and 50 1.4 on and get in a low light situation to see how it will perform in a challenging situation.

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yinghell1973 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 698	Da*50-135, da15, da12-24, da16-85. Since the af is much improved, dfa150-450 and Dfa70-200 😊

10-27-2020, 07:29 AM	#5
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by someasiancameraguy to best take advantage of its new AF abilities There is only one lens currently, the 55-300 PLM. There is one more lens announced, but not in production, the 16-50 PLM.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by FozzFoster There is only one lens currently, the 55-300 PLM. There is one more lens announced, but not in production, the 16-50 PLM. I'd add the DA 150-450, the DFA 70-200 or 70-210. Most DA SDM Lenses are too slow to take advantage of the new system. They don't even keep up with the AF system in my K-3. There is a vast improvement using the DA 55-300 PLM with the K-3. It was an AF system waiting for a lens. I wouldn't use anything older than a DA 16-85, with the exception being the DA 18-135, which was the DC exception in an SDM world. The DA 55-300 PLM even produces noticeable improvement with my wife's K-5. It make you wonder what took them so long to produce lenses that caught up with the AF system

10-27-2020, 08:02 AM	#7
Unregistered User Guest	I guess the HD DA 20-40mm Ltd would be excellent. I am not influenced by the video, just think it is a neat option for an APS-C that clearly shows the Ltd way of thinking. And maybe the DA* 11-18mm F2.8 looks attractive, except for its weight. Agreeing with Normhead the DA 18-135, because that lens has so much more potential which came to light on newer flagships. And I certainly want to put the DA 35mm F2.4 on that camera. Each time that lens amazes me. Took it on a walk with me yesterday taking pictures of toadstools. Last edited by Unregistered User; 10-27-2020 at 08:11 AM. Reason: reacting to a post that beated me.

10-27-2020, 09:19 AM	#8
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Hopefully the new DA*16-50mm PLM will be released at the same time (I'm thinking it will), and that would be the perfect pairing.

10-27-2020, 09:31 AM	#9
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,053	Originally posted by FozzFoster There is only one lens currently, the 55-300 PLM. There is one more lens announced, but not in production, the 16-50 PLM. These. Plus whatever other fast focusing lenses come after. I'd also use the Limiteds when taking my time to shoot.

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sungibr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sao Paulo Photos: Albums Posts: 149	Regarding autofocus, I think the only lenses that would take full advantage of the AF capabilities of mkIII is the new DA*16-50 and the 55-300 PLM. All those modern D-FA should do fine, but they are not as fast as those PLM driven lenses. DC lenses should be also OK. Screwdrive lenses will be what they already are with current cameras.

10-27-2020, 10:34 AM	#11
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,528	My Sigma 28mm EX DG, my SMC DA 15, and my SMC 18-135.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	The answer is the same as for the current APS-C bodies. I know that is a cop-out, but it is the honest truth. Steve

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Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,975	Originally posted by someasiancameraguy What kind of lens pairings would you guys choose to pair with the new flagship to best take advantage of its new AF abilities? D FA* 50/1.4 and D FA*85/1.4. They really should release a fast standard lens for the cropped format with the modern SDM tech.

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Papa_Joe Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: SW Bavaria Posts: 559	I rather ask myself if the AF of the new K3mkIII is sufficient to boost my Sigma 35mm / 1.4 to a versatile standard prime. Then it will be really good. With my K-70 only the center point is always on the spot.

10-27-2020, 12:35 PM	#15
hypermodern Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 131	Originally posted by Papa_Joe I rather ask myself if the AF of the new K3mkIII is sufficient to boost my Sigma 35mm / 1.4 to a versatile standard prime. Then it will be really good. With my K-70 only the center point is always on the spot. Same with the Sigma 18-35mm. Better AF could make this a really good lens.