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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-14-2016, 10:30 AM
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These are great suggestions and, A LOT of help. My 18-135mm is my go-to hiking lens up here as it's durable, WR and provides good images. I understand the ease of use and versatility of the zoom, especially when traveling. My only lingering thought is, am I being lazy by NOT bringing two primes and leaving the zoom or, am I being smart by sticking with the 18-135? That old saying "Necessity is the mother of invention" might be in-play if I take two primes. The though process continues. Thanks again. And, Nicolas, thank you so much for the samples and the links. I'll be looking at those for sure. I was drawn more to your Pentax HD 15mm images than to your 21mm's.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-13-2016, 04:34 PM
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I love that shot where you're looking over the bridge (15mm), Nicolas. I'm all over the map now with what I want to take on the trip. The 18-35mm is a BIG lens yet, weather resistant. The thought of a 21mm and a 35mm - both Limited and MUCH smaller - are getting my serious attention. Will I miss the longer zoom? Maybe. Yet, what I lose in that, I might just make up in image quality. Thanks a lot for posting the images.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-13-2016, 03:29 PM
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Nicolas... I wanted a sharper, compact lens for street photography and some landscape/castle shots as we'll be touring Germany and Austria in May. Since we're doing the backpack thing, I was only planning on "one" lens (my 18-135) yet, the 21mm is so small it would hardly make a difference in terms of taking up space and might provide that Limited lens quality that I don't have now. The one I'd really like is the 35mm HD Limited yet, it's not quite wide enough once I factor in the crop (56mm). Heck, I don't know.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-13-2016, 02:18 PM
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Well, after reading over the posts, I'm thinking of buying a 21mm HD Limited as a second lesson this trip. It's really close to the 35mm lens that was my standard walk around lens for my K2 when I shot film. I know I've seen 15mm and 31mm in the replies yet, I think that the 33mm equivalent of the 21 might be a good fit for me. It's affordable and compact as well. Any thoughts?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-09-2016, 11:07 AM
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Thanks very much for all of your feedback. I'll definitely be taking my 18-135mm and, possibly, look into a prime of some sort. I own many great lenses from the film days (50 f/1.8, 35 f/2.8, 28 f/2.8 - all M-Series) but haven't have a lot of luck getting satisfactory results. I take the blame for that in not spending enough time with using my manual lenses. Again, sincere thanks to everyone for contributing. I appreciate it very much.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-08-2016, 05:19 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-08-2016, 05:10 PM
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Thanks, LoneWolf. I have a son in Germany and relatives in Austria so, we'll have to make it to Scotland on another trip. I'd take more than I am planning to but, we're going to be traveling with backpacks only. This is probably our last time over there so, that's why I was entertaining the 20-40mm and just moving myself closer for the longer zooms. Like in the old days. :)
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Thanks, BigMack... It's looking like I'll just go with my 18-135. I'll have to remember to keep it "in the zone" while I'm shooting.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-08-2016, 04:40 PM
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Thanks, bertwert. I appreciate it.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-08-2016, 04:25 PM
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Thanks for the threads, Timb.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-08-2016, 03:59 PM
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My apologies if this has been covered multiple times over the years. I'm taking a trip to Europe and just taking a backpack. I usually carry a large camera bag and that just ain't fitting the plan this time around. I have a 18-135mm WR that I might take but, wanted to know what others thought abou a 20-40mm instead. Or, I could throw caution to the wind and buy the 16-85mm and not worry about the size of the lens. Any general comments on the Limited lens vs the longer zoom ranges? Is the 16-85mm "that" much better than the 18-35mm? Or, is the 20-40mm a no-brainer due to it being a Limited and supposedly sharper and faster?
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