Thread: PENTAXians..... tell me about your favorite lenses

Originally Posted by Armanius

I had issues with the AF accuracy on my K5 (particularly with the 18-135, DA15/4, and DA55/1.4), which ultimately resulted in selling all the Pentax stuff off and heading back to m4/3.

Thats a bit of a shame. I had issues too, but wasnt in a position to flipflop like the rest of you, and kept my K-5. The most recent firmware update has my AF accuracy sorted, PDQ. Love it.

Originally Posted by Luke

...the focus peaking of the K-30...

I can NOT keep up with you. For some reason I thought you had a K-01. sighhh.

Recommendations. The DA limiteds as someone already said (I have the 15 and the 35) If you want WR, theres a nice 100mm macro which is WR. I'm saving for it. Also, the DA*55mm f/1.4 is to die for. and weather sealed. I'm also trying to acquire cheaper manual lenses. From Korea the Horusbennu 50mm f/1.7 isnt bad for $56. I also recently (relatively speaking, it was a few months back) acquired a K55mm f/1.8 which is just lovely. Heavy though, being all metal construction.

Amazon and BH allowed me to try many of the lenses out. After a couple of trades, I eventually only had to sell the K5 and the FA35/2, although at a loss.

Rich, have you had any moire problems with the K5IIs?

Originally Posted by Rich M

That being said, when I'm at home, my "walk around" lens is the weather sealed DA* 300/4.

You walk around with that????? Its a monster!

Originally Posted by kyteflyer

You walk around with that????? Its a monster!

Good work out!

I'm not specifically looking for any heavy lenses, but if there's a great one that is a bargain, I'll consider it part of my new "workout" regime. I ain't going to "no" gym. But I like walking with a camera.

Sue, your shots with that Horusbennu from when you first got it stuck in my mind, but I think I'm pretty good at the 50mm length.

And thanks all for your input. You people (are great/need to find some more hobbies).

Based on the stuff that you shoot and post on Flickr, I'd suggest the DA35 F2.8 Macro Limited. With the APS-C crop factor it's a normal lens, real sharp, with great Pentax colors. Overall a great walkaround lens


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Great, now I feel stupid for selling mine...

Originally Posted by Armanius

Rich, have you had any moire problems with the K5IIs?

Armando.....I have tried and tried, but I can't seem to find it. Fabric....screens.....no moire.

Originally Posted by kyteflyer

You walk around with that????? Its a monster!

Sue....it's all relative......