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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-14-2016, 10:46 AM
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On a short walking trip I tend to take either the 18-135 or the 15, 40, and 70. On occasion I have taken the 15, FA 35, and FA 77 or the 15, FA31, FA77. The speed of lens changes is not a factor as I rarely walk up on game with either kit. The question of which lens resolves before I get close to my subjects - oh that tree? Let's see big wide open vista and a low perspective - 15. The flower over there - 70. The cute hikers who want to share a lunch spot - 40.
But when in a city... I'm happiest with either a fixed focal length like the 21 or the 31 or with a zoom.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-10-2016, 09:49 AM
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I own the DA 18-135, and the DA 15. I owned a K-50, and now own the K-3. I have carried (not for a long trip) the 18-135 and 15 together. On a trip like this I would want my F50 f/1.7 or if I didn't already own that, I might buy a DA 50 f/1.8 for low light work and for portraits. I would also be sure to have some type of tripod. Where the DA 15 shines is shots made with the sun or other light sources directly in the frame. The flare resistance of that lens is nothing short of spectacular.
But if I had to pick just two lenses I would have trouble deciding if the low light 50 or the sunset/sunrise/city lights from afar/ DA 15 would win. The budget choice is to buy the DA 50 f/1.8 and use Microsoft ICE to do some stitched tripod pano's. You don't get the flare resistance but you keep weight and cost down.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-08-2016, 06:21 PM
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I too vote 18-135 for these reasons:
1) you have it and know it. It is a good copy I assume.
2) size vs performance is great.
If anything I would suggest one small prime that is reasonably fast as a good addition. Perhaps the 35 macro or da 40 (any version).
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