Hi Bob ... You're certainly not alone in your choices ... the 30/2.8 has become one of my most used lenses, and, while not up to the standards of some newer optics, I do love the K55/1.8 for its "character," especially in the F4.0 and F5.6 range.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Bob Rapp > I have followed this post "off list" and re-subscribed to participate in > it. > I have or have has Pentax cameras from the H1a, SV through the PZ1p and > there is still one camera that still feels great in the hand and totally > responsive to my type of photography. last year, I had a 5 day trip down the > Colorado River through the Canyonlands. My problem was which camera should I > take and what lenses. I chose my original Pentax SP plus the 55mm f1.8 and > 28mm f3.5. Second place was the LX with a 30mm f2.8 and either a 55mm f18 or > a A 50mm f1.4 - go figure! > > Cheers, > > Bob (Australia)