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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-10-2017, 02:18 AM  
HD DA 20-40 + 77mm???
Posted By madphys
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Hands down the 20-40+35 is a better offer. BTW - the plastic 35 mm (which is not limited) is also a great lens optically.

Personally (taking into account what I know now and what I like to shoot and how I want it to look), I would go with this + this - stretches the budged a bit but well worth the money.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-08-2017, 03:00 AM  
HD DA 20-40 + 77mm???
Posted By madphys
Replies: 32
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Don't get fixated on limiteds as such. The FA 77 is a nice lens but is not like the holy grail (imho the hype and the price is bigger than the actual performance).

If you want a long-focus prime and you are more into nature - then I am quite confident that you won't regret the purchase of D-FA 100 macro - vibrafoto has really appealing offer right now. In the wide-end I would suggest taking a look at the DA 12-24 F4.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-07-2017, 05:58 AM  
HD DA 20-40 + 77mm???
Posted By madphys
Replies: 32
Views: 3,784
I wouldn't buy 20-40 limited...The focal range that it covers is not very convenient. If it was something like 12-35 mm or 15-35 mm, then it would be of interest. I also wouldn't buy HD 15 limited - it is not that good of a lens optically.
Your subjects and interests should dictate what is your most immediate lens purchase. As you haven't discussed it - it is hard to suggest something.

A very good all-around lens is HD 35 mm macro limited, also the HD 21mm limited is a great choice (gives you a field of view close to what you see with your eyes on APS-C). If you are more into people and portraits then FA77 limited would be a fine choice but HD 70 limited also provides very pleasant results plus it has quick-shift and focuses faster. Some people find ~100 mm macro lenses to be very handy - good for wildlife (some birds which are not very shy), for macro - flowers, bugs as well as portraits.

If i were you I would probably pass on FA77 and HD 20-40 at the first iteration and I would pass on 40mm pancake entirely. You can get maybe DA70+HD21 at first or some other combo - depends on your needs and interests.
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