- Location
- Milwaukee, WI USA
- Name
- Luke
OK, the FA77 limited is out. I see what others do with it and it's clearly a gem...maybe if I stay with the system long term.
How would go about building a SMALL system to cover most of your bases. I have the 18-135WR and plan on using that for awhile until I map out a game plan. The WR is why I'm buying into it and the range covers all I need. I understand the trade-off in such a wide focal range and I've seen samples and I'm fine with it.
I also have an old 50mm f1.4 Super Takumar that I will try on it too. I've loved shooting with on my m43 bodies and the focus peaking of the K-30 should only add to the pleasure in using it.
So that's what I have to start. What I'm looking for is some suggestions to fill out the kit. I'm tempted by the Bigma for it's outrageous focal range and I can find the lest generation used for around $800, but I think I'll wait on that one until I decide if I'll be a lifelong Pentaxian. I think a fast constant zoom for the most commonly focal lengths might be handy, but maybe the 18-135 is good enough for a walkaround and spend a little extra on a great prime in the mild wide to normal range. Keeping in mind that I have the 50mm perhaps a high quality longer zoom. And this is where is gets dicey......how much to spend for how much performance? I also like macro and wouldn't mind getting the best one I can afford....especially if it's also great at non-macro. Maybe something longer like a 90 or 100mm macro that can be a fast tele as well?
Let's hear your suggestions. And if this is impetus for you to clean out your lens closet, feel free to shoot me some private messages with enticing prices
Thanks for your time and your input.
How would go about building a SMALL system to cover most of your bases. I have the 18-135WR and plan on using that for awhile until I map out a game plan. The WR is why I'm buying into it and the range covers all I need. I understand the trade-off in such a wide focal range and I've seen samples and I'm fine with it.
I also have an old 50mm f1.4 Super Takumar that I will try on it too. I've loved shooting with on my m43 bodies and the focus peaking of the K-30 should only add to the pleasure in using it.
So that's what I have to start. What I'm looking for is some suggestions to fill out the kit. I'm tempted by the Bigma for it's outrageous focal range and I can find the lest generation used for around $800, but I think I'll wait on that one until I decide if I'll be a lifelong Pentaxian. I think a fast constant zoom for the most commonly focal lengths might be handy, but maybe the 18-135 is good enough for a walkaround and spend a little extra on a great prime in the mild wide to normal range. Keeping in mind that I have the 50mm perhaps a high quality longer zoom. And this is where is gets dicey......how much to spend for how much performance? I also like macro and wouldn't mind getting the best one I can afford....especially if it's also great at non-macro. Maybe something longer like a 90 or 100mm macro that can be a fast tele as well?
Let's hear your suggestions. And if this is impetus for you to clean out your lens closet, feel free to shoot me some private messages with enticing prices
Thanks for your time and your input.