Have the DA16-50 and it was my 2nd favorite lens after the 43mm Ltd (or
maybe most favorite after being introduced to Scottish weather.) We were
away for a weekend to one of the western islands, decent weather.
Walking around all day, 16-50 was just fine. Back to the hotel for
lunch, back out and suddenly found that I had a 20-50. No drops, no
jolts. Lens just decided that I no longer needed the range from 16 to
20. Found some references on this list to this problem, googled it,
checked service cost and decided that 20-50 wasn't so bad consider the
weagher sealing. Later decided that it was just too damn big and heavy -
and obvious - for walking around towns and cities, so I bought a 2nd
hand DA21 from Japan. Love it. Have since bought the 28-105WP and tend
to go with that. Will still drag out the 16 (20) - 50 if I'm feeling a
bit land-scapey in inclement weather.
On 03/11/2019 13:18, Paul Stenquist wrote:
I have an excellent barely used DA 16-50/2.8. Pentax sent me a new one about 5
years ago after failing to fix my original one. This was when I was working
with them a bit on promotions, so I believe they took care to make sure it was
a good one. Make me an offer.
Paul
On Nov 2, 2019, at 11:02 PM, P. J. Alling <webstertwenty...@gmail.com> wrote:
Actually the lens I want, but can't justify, is the DA 16-50mm f2.8.
I already have a Sigma 17-70 f2.8~4.5 which covers the range, and suits my
needs most of the time.
Plus the Tamron 17-50mm is a wee bit better optically by all accounts and much
closer to my budget.
I wouldn't turn my nose up at the Pentax if I could get it for the same price
as the Tamron, since it probably beats it like a rag doll as far as build
quality is concerned.
On 11/1/2019 2:12 PM, Juan Buhler wrote:
I figured I'd start a thread about lens lust. Note this is not "lenses I
need". I have too many as it is, covering every focal length I care about
(which doesn't go much further than 100 or 135mm anyway)
DA15/4: I have the DA21mm, and it's an awesome lens. Seems like the 15
would be a great companion to it. I don't really need it, since I have some
zooms that cover this focal length, plus I haven't been shooting with the
KP much anyway.
M20/4: I don't know why I want this one, I just do. I really like the M
lenses. I do have the DA21 Limited for APS, and the Sigma 20/2.8 for APS on
the Sony, and an awesome Zeiss 21/2.8 for full frame on Leicas and Sonys.
And that's without counting the zooms that cover that both on APS and full
frame: I have a 17-70/4, a 12-24/4, and a Canon 17-40/4 that covers full
frame with fast AF via an adaptor on the Sony.
M40/2.8: I just always wanted that little pancake lens. Don't need it, as I
have tons of both 35mm and 50mm lenses, plus a really nice Konica Hexanon
40mm/1.8 that is perfect for the A7ii.
DA20-40: This seems like the perfect street lens for the KP. Been wanting
it since it came out, but never pulled the trigger. Again, I already have
other lenses covering this range.
K85/1.8: I had this lens. It fell from my motorcycle jacket the day I was
getting my istD back in 2004. I never saw it again. It's not a FL I
regularly use so it's hard to justify. I had found it in pristine condition
for under $100 back in the late 90s.
M28/3.5: This was my main 28, my copy seemed to be a lot sharper than what
should be legal. I lost it years ago. I do have an M28/2.8 and the
FA28/2.8, plus a Takumar 28/3.5 (the big barreled one). Oh and I do have
the awesome K30/2.8 and a bunch of other 28s for other mounts, so it's
super hard to justify buying this one.
Takumar 50/1.4, 8 element: I REALLY don't need this. My best 50mms are a
Summicron, the A50/1.4, maybe the M50/1.7 or FA50/1.7 (yes, I have all
those plus a lot more 50s!)
K50/1.2: Again, I don't need another 50. But it sure would be nice to play
with that extra third of a stop.
How about you? Any lenses you've always wanted but haven't gotten around to
getting? Any opinions on that list above?
j
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