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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-03-2019, 03:17 PM
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Thanks all, I've purchased a used 28-105 as a result of all the praise which will hopefully arrive tomorrow. I'm a bit of a pixel peeper so hopefully it's sharp enough!
I think the 77mm is next on my list as a nice fast portrait lens similar to the 50mm crop.
I'll probably drop by a few stores next time I'm in the US or Japan and see which lenses I like.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
06-21-2019, 02:07 PM
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Thanks for all the replies so far, the 28-105mm looks like a good option based on your comments, although I am a little worried about the sharpness as different people seem to have different views on it. I think the sharpness (or lack of) is the reason I got so little use out of my Sigma 17-50. There are definitely times I want more bokeh than 2.8 will give though so I'll definitely be keeping my primes.
I've read a fair bit about DA lenses on FF but hadn't seen that page with the ratings on. It's interesting as I definitely feel like there's more vignetting on the 35mm than the 50mm but that article suggests otherwise!
I'm definitely interested in the 77mm, although it'd be nice to test it before buying a prime in that price range. Maybe I'll test one next time I'm in Japan or the US!
The Samyang 85 1.4 does look like an excellent budget lens (as is my 14mm) but I think for portraits I definitely want something with AF, stars and landscapes are far less time critical when tweaking focus!
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
06-21-2019, 04:43 AM
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Hey FF gang
I recently picked up a used K-1 (coming from a K-3 ii) from MPB and got an amazing deal. I've had my eye on the K-1 since it was announced as I love landscape photography and milky way shots.
I've done a tonne of research around FF lenses and I'm a little spoilt for choice it seems. There seem to be a lot of comparisons between various FF lenses such as the FA 50 1.4 and 1.7 but I'm struggling to find comparisons with FF compatible DA lenses like the 50 1.8.
My current lens setup is as follows and I'm trying to work out which to upgrade and which to hang onto:
Sigma 17-50 EX HSM - picked this up as a walk around lens and was really unimpressed with it. Will definitely be selling this as it doesn't cover the FF sensor.
Pentax 50mm f1.8 - easily my favourite lens on the K-3, super sharp and great bokeh. Considering replacing this with a F1.4/1.7
Pentax 35mm f2.4 - slight vignetting on FF wide open but definitely usable. I generally use this as my walkaround as it's far sharper than the Sigma although if I get a 24-70 or 28-105 I doubt I'd get any use out of a 35mm prime.
Samyang 14mm f2.8 - my go to astro/landscape lens. Definitely keeping this one and can't wait to see how milky way shots come out on the K-1.
DA 55-300mm - I don't get too much use out of this so it seems a waste to upgrade. Definitely feels usable on the K-1 either in crop mode or with post cropping in FF. Nice to have for the odd wildlife shot I guess and much lighter than FF equivalents.
With the 50mm being my favourite lens on the K-3 I'm thinking about getting the 77 limited and either the FA 50 1.4 or 1.7 (although I might struggle to pick the 1.7 up in the UK).
My local Jessops/Wex stock very few, if any Pentax lenses so testing them out before buying is pretty difficult.
I'm interested to hear which lenses everyone here thinks I should prioritise and any I've missed! I definitely won't be buying all these lenses straight away as some of them are pretty pricey!
Cheers all!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-20-2019, 02:01 PM
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I can see the draw to Nikon but Canon for me is just an ergonomic disaster.
I feel like I can pick up a Nikon and wing my way through the settings relatively easily, but I the last time I used a Canon it took me a solid 10 minutes to change to spot focus.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
06-20-2019, 12:32 PM
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Snapped this during a super jet lagged stroll around my hotel on my first night in Tokyo.
Definitely my favourite photo I've taken so far since getting into photography!
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
06-20-2019, 04:20 AM
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Hey all
I've been taking photos for around 5 years now, starting off with a K-50.
I upgraded to a K-3 ii about 3 years ago and have finally bit the bullet and bought a K-1 for some FF goodness!
My home city isn't great for photography IMO so most of my photos come from travelling!
Here's my favourite photo to date:
Roppongi | Ready Aim Photo | Flickr |
