What Pentax gear is on your shopping (or wish) list?
It was recently observed that there is almost no discussion of Pentax gear, or even gear for your Pentax, on this list lately.
Let's get this kick started: What gear is on your shopping list, or at least your wish list? Why do you want it? Why haven't you bought it yet?
The two major pieces of kit on my "want" list, are the DFA 24-70/2.8, and the K-3 III.
Over the past couple of weeks, I've kind of wanted a weather sealed, "fast", daily driver lens. I already have a Tamron 28-70/2.8 and the DFA 28-105/3.5-5.6 which is WR. So I do have weather sealed in that range, and I do have a f/2.8 lens in that range. I also have the 16-50/2.8 which works just fine on my K-3. So, I already have the lenses that pretty much surround that specific bit of functionality.
As to the K-3 III, what I really want would be a K-1 III, a K-1 with all of the nifty features they've added to the K-3 III (though I don't really need the fancy pentaprism for the larger field of view, because it's already bigger), plus a modern sensor. The K-3 was released almost 7 years ago, I mostly use mine these days when I either want a wide angle of view, with a fast lens, or when I need the best sensor performance available to me in challenging light. I would not be surprised if when you compared the final images, the K-3 III sensor outperformed the K-1.
Since a K-1 III isn't available, or even announced, there are a lot of things the K-3 III does better than my K-1, but I have barely had a chance to take any photos at all the past year, and I haven't really had any chance to photograph in conditions where I'm up against the performance limits of either of my Pentax camera bodies. I have very little reason not to hold off on buying a K-3 III until either the price drops, or they sell a major upgrade to the K-1.
The 85/1.4 is also kind of on my wish list, but the pricing is such that it barely qualifies as an idle fantasy.
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There is not really anything I want: I'm not very active photographically anyway, and my kit encompasses the range 16-500mm, fit
both my film and digital cameras (at least those with a bayonet mount) and for older cameras I have enough lens for my occasional
use, ranging from 18-135mm. Were this not the case, I'd probably have to refamiliarise myself with what is current, but I am not
sure that the photography I actually do would significantly benefit from newer gear - I use a K5ii and an MZ-S mainly, with
occasional forays into film with an SV, a Spotmatic, or a Rolleicord.
Which is why I have seldom got into gear discussions...
John in Brisbane
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From: Larry Colen lrc@red4est.com
Sent: Sunday, 15 January 2023 2:43 PM
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Subject: What Pentax gear is on your shopping (or wish) list?
It was recently observed that there is almost no discussion of Pentax gear, or even gear for your Pentax, on this list lately.
Let's get this kick started: What gear is on your shopping list, or at least your wish list? Why do you want it? Why haven't you
bought it yet?
The two major pieces of kit on my "want" list, are the DFA 24-70/2.8, and the K-3 III.
Over the past couple of weeks, I've kind of wanted a weather sealed, "fast", daily driver lens. I already have a Tamron 28-70/2.8
and the DFA 28-105/3.5-5.6 which is WR. So I do have weather sealed in that range, and I do have a f/2.8 lens in that range. I
also have the 16-50/2.8 which works just fine on my K-3. So, I already have the lenses that pretty much surround that specific bit
of functionality.
As to the K-3 III, what I really want would be a K-1 III, a K-1 with all of the nifty features they've added to the K-3 III (though
I don't really need the fancy pentaprism for the larger field of view, because it's already bigger), plus a modern sensor. The K-3
was released almost 7 years ago, I mostly use mine these days when I either want a wide angle of view, with a fast lens, or when I
need the best sensor performance available to me in challenging light. I would not be surprised if when you compared the final
images, the K-3 III sensor outperformed the K-1.
Since a K-1 III isn't available, or even announced, there are a lot of things the K-3 III does better than my K-1, but I have barely
had a chance to take any photos at all the past year, and I haven't really had any chance to photograph in conditions where I'm up
against the performance limits of either of my Pentax camera bodies. I have very little reason not to hold off on buying a K-3 III
until either the price drops, or they sell a major upgrade to the K-1.
The 85/1.4 is also kind of on my wish list, but the pricing is such that it barely qualifies as an idle fantasy.
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The 24-70/2.8 is my most used “normal” lens. It’s a reliable workhorse and quite sharp even wide open. I too would like the K3-3, but at my age I can’t spend like I once did, so my K-3 and K-1 will suffice.
Paul
On Jan 14, 2023, at 11:43 PM, Larry Colen lrc@red4est.com wrote:
It was recently observed that there is almost no discussion of Pentax gear, or even gear for your Pentax, on this list lately.
Let's get this kick started: What gear is on your shopping list, or at least your wish list? Why do you want it? Why haven't you bought it yet?
The two major pieces of kit on my "want" list, are the DFA 24-70/2.8, and the K-3 III.
Over the past couple of weeks, I've kind of wanted a weather sealed, "fast", daily driver lens. I already have a Tamron 28-70/2.8 and the DFA 28-105/3.5-5.6 which is WR. So I do have weather sealed in that range, and I do have a f/2.8 lens in that range. I also have the 16-50/2.8 which works just fine on my K-3. So, I already have the lenses that pretty much surround that specific bit of functionality.
As to the K-3 III, what I really want would be a K-1 III, a K-1 with all of the nifty features they've added to the K-3 III (though I don't really need the fancy pentaprism for the larger field of view, because it's already bigger), plus a modern sensor. The K-3 was released almost 7 years ago, I mostly use mine these days when I either want a wide angle of view, with a fast lens, or when I need the best sensor performance available to me in challenging light. I would not be surprised if when you compared the final images, the K-3 III sensor outperformed the K-1.
Since a K-1 III isn't available, or even announced, there are a lot of things the K-3 III does better than my K-1, but I have barely had a chance to take any photos at all the past year, and I haven't really had any chance to photograph in conditions where I'm up against the performance limits of either of my Pentax camera bodies. I have very little reason not to hold off on buying a K-3 III until either the price drops, or they sell a major upgrade to the K-1.
The 85/1.4 is also kind of on my wish list, but the pricing is such that it barely qualifies as an idle fantasy.
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Which one ? ;-)
On 15 Jan 2023, at 04:43, Larry Colen lrc@red4est.com wrote:
The 85/1.4 is also kind of on my wish list, but the pricing is such that it barely qualifies as an idle fantasy.
I’m actually content with my gear. I really like my K-5 and have no desire to buy a newer body.
I do wish that my 17-70 was weatherproof, or that my wife’s 18-85 was wider at the short end. Oh, and that my 80-320 was sharper.
Rick
On Jan 15, 2023, at 10:19 AM, Steve Cottrell cotty@seeingeye.tv wrote:
Which one ? ;-)
On 15 Jan 2023, at 04:43, Larry Colen lrc@red4est.com wrote:
The 85/1.4 is also kind of on my wish list, but the pricing is such that it barely qualifies as an idle fantasy.
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My preferred lens is the 55-300 PLM, that is very useful for butterflies
and dragonflies.
For this I had to buy the K-70.
The reasons are:
- my K-1 is losing too much resolution with this lens.
- I will never buy a K3-III while I use live view in many situations.
- KP not being available.
APSC is a suitable format for me.
In case there is no follow up with a new K3-III (having tilted screen!) in
time and there was a failure of my gear, I would switch to Fuji such as the
XT5.
Henk
Sadly, Pentax no longer makes the sort of gear that I'm interested in.
Olympus/OM System on the other hand...
Cheers
Brian
On 15 January 2023 at 15:43 Larry Colen lrc@red4est.com wrote:
It was recently observed that there is almost no discussion of Pentax gear, or
even gear for your Pentax, on this list lately.
Let's get this kick started: What gear is on your shopping list, or at least
your wish list? Why do you want it? Why haven't you bought it yet?
The two major pieces of kit on my "want" list, are the DFA 24-70/2.8, and the
K-3 III.
Over the past couple of weeks, I've kind of wanted a weather sealed, "fast",
daily driver lens. I already have a Tamron 28-70/2.8 and the DFA
28-105/3.5-5.6 which is WR. So I do have weather sealed in that range, and I
do have a f/2.8 lens in that range. I also have the 16-50/2.8 which works
just fine on my K-3. So, I already have the lenses that pretty much surround
that specific bit of functionality.
As to the K-3 III, what I really want would be a K-1 III, a K-1 with all of
the nifty features they've added to the K-3 III (though I don't really need
the fancy pentaprism for the larger field of view, because it's already
bigger), plus a modern sensor. The K-3 was released almost 7 years ago, I
mostly use mine these days when I either want a wide angle of view, with a
fast lens, or when I need the best sensor performance available to me in
challenging light. I would not be surprised if when you compared the final
images, the K-3 III sensor outperformed the K-1.
Since a K-1 III isn't available, or even announced, there are a lot of things
the K-3 III does better than my K-1, but I have barely had a chance to take
any photos at all the past year, and I haven't really had any chance to
photograph in conditions where I'm up against the performance limits of either
of my Pentax camera bodies. I have very little reason not to hold off on
buying a K-3 III until either the price drops, or they sell a major upgrade to
the K-1.
The 85/1.4 is also kind of on my wish list, but the pricing is such that it
barely qualifies as an idle fantasy.
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Similarly, it's been quite a few years since I worked with Pentax cameras. I do still have one Pentax lens … the L39 mount version of the superb 43mm Limited (SMC-Pentax-L 43mm f/1.9 Special) which was and is my all-time favorite Pentax lens. I use it on my Leica cameras where it never fails to produce superb results.
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And, in general, I have all the equipment I can possibly use … and more … so buying more camera equipment is something I only do very very occasionally these days, with a lot of thought beforehand.
G
"Equipment is transitory. Photographs endure."
On Jan 15, 2023, at 11:41 AM, Brian W brian-w@lyons-ryan.org wrote:
Sadly, Pentax no longer makes the sort of gear that I'm interested in.
Olympus/OM System on the other hand...
I shoot 100 percent of my studio work, and about 99 percent of location
work, with Pentax. It's mostly the K1, with occasional K3 sightings, the
bulk of the shots with either the FA50 1/4 or the old 77 Ltd. Other
lenses like the FA35/2 and the FA20-35/4 ride along for use when
circumstances demand, and I'm satisfied with the results.
That said, and given the question, I wouldn't mind finding the new issue
43 1/9, as I sold off my old one when times were tight and I miss it.
I also miss the FA80-200/2.8, but I don't know if I'd go out of my way
to get one. It might be best to leave that one in the fond memories drawer.
On 1/14/23 11:43 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
It was recently observed that there is almost no discussion of Pentax gear, or even gear for your Pentax, on this list lately.
Let's get this kick started: What gear is on your shopping list, or at least your wish list? Why do you want it? Why haven't you bought it yet?
The two major pieces of kit on my "want" list, are the DFA 24-70/2.8, and the K-3 III.
Over the past couple of weeks, I've kind of wanted a weather sealed, "fast", daily driver lens. I already have a Tamron 28-70/2.8 and the DFA 28-105/3.5-5.6 which is WR. So I do have weather sealed in that range, and I do have a f/2.8 lens in that range. I also have the 16-50/2.8 which works just fine on my K-3. So, I already have the lenses that pretty much surround that specific bit of functionality.
As to the K-3 III, what I really want would be a K-1 III, a K-1 with all of the nifty features they've added to the K-3 III (though I don't really need the fancy pentaprism for the larger field of view, because it's already bigger), plus a modern sensor. The K-3 was released almost 7 years ago, I mostly use mine these days when I either want a wide angle of view, with a fast lens, or when I need the best sensor performance available to me in challenging light. I would not be surprised if when you compared the final images, the K-3 III sensor outperformed the K-1.
Since a K-1 III isn't available, or even announced, there are a lot of things the K-3 III does better than my K-1, but I have barely had a chance to take any photos at all the past year, and I haven't really had any chance to photograph in conditions where I'm up against the performance limits of either of my Pentax camera bodies. I have very little reason not to hold off on buying a K-3 III until either the price drops, or they sell a major upgrade to the K-1.
The 85/1.4 is also kind of on my wish list, but the pricing is such that it barely qualifies as an idle fantasy.
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I'm still being tempted by the new DFA21mm Ltd. What's holding me back is
that I hardly ever use lenses that wide so my A20/2.8 fits my needs.
I would like to see DFA* versions of something in the 35mm range and 120 mm
range. A *35/1.4 and a *120/2 would both have me hitting the buy it now
button at my pusher's store. I find 135 to be longer than I like and
anything shorter, such as a 105 would be too close to the 85/1.4 to be
viable in Pentaxes somewhat small lineup. All that would happen is one lens
would pirate sales from the other.
I'm expecting to see an upgraded K1 announced later this year. I'm
expecting it will be somewhat of an upsized K3III with either a 45mp or
60mp sensor, and that is definitely on my wish list.
For now I'm buying a bigger camera bag.
bill