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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Pentax K-series primes where?


So I got this K-1 body and 24-70 zoom which does not provide very high IQ unfortunately. I read that some K-series primes, 28mm and 35mm f/3.5 for example, are worth buying. But the big but, where to get them? Ebay gave no results.

Any international seller which ships to Europe (Finland) and accepts PayPal?



Jul 26, 2016 at 11:05 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Pentax K-series primes where?


The Limited Trio is a good place to start (31/43/77). All three are up to the task on the K-1.


Jul 26, 2016 at 11:12 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Pentax K-series primes where?


Sure thing, just not my usual cake considering the focal lengths. So I was looking for something good for a bit lower price as I would not use those very much. 35mm would be good start as I have Leitax Nikon conversion kit waiting for 28/2 distagon already when I get home from my travels.

I took the zoom with K-1 as it was all the shop had for Pentax at the purchase time. Now it is killing my brain...



Jul 26, 2016 at 12:02 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Pentax K-series primes where?


Is it the 24-70 Pentax that came out with the camera? I would bet that if the IQ is not good that it is decentered, all accounts seem to indicate that it is an excellent lens...


Jul 26, 2016 at 02:18 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Pentax K-series primes where?


The problem now is that with the K1, alot of these lenses have been swooped up.
Before this, many were at bargain prices.


I have the K28/3.5 and the M28/3.5.
The K28/3.5 is excellent for landscapes.
My M28/3.5 needs an infinity adjustment, but I confirmed on my A7K that its good as well.
Both (esp the M) is still cheap.
They should pop up often enough on ebay.


Philip Reeve gives a good review for the K28/3.5
http://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-pentax-k-smc-28mm-13-5/

Here is a review of the M28/3.5
http://blog.bkspicture.com/review_SMC_Pentax-M_28mm_f3.5.html
(its nice and small btw)

One guy did a rather nice comparison of quite a few of his 28mm lenses.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/326422-k-1-lens-challenge-28mm.html
His F and FA28/2.8 looks good.
I disagree with his results on the K28/3.5 and the K28/2 though as he may have an infinity problem with some of his manual lenses or its just sample variation from such old lenses.

By many accounts, the Samyang 24/1.4 is nice too.
The need to obtain one online and deal with returns if it has issues has put me away from buying one though. (but I'm in Singapore and it seems its better in the US)



Jul 26, 2016 at 08:29 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Pentax K-series primes where?


MJKoski wrote:
So I got this K-1 body and 24-70 zoom which does not provide very high IQ unfortunately. I read that some K-series primes, 28mm and 35mm f/3.5 for example, are worth buying. But the big but, where to get them? Ebay gave no results.

Any international seller which ships to Europe (Finland) and accepts PayPal?

All are from Japan.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SMC-Pentax-28mm-F-3-5-MF-Wide-Angle-Prime-Lens-for-K-Mount-SN5334811-from-Japan-/142060080074

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Exc-Asahi-Pentax-SMC-Pentax-50mm-f-1-4-for-K-mount-freeship-from-Japan-/302011221611

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1650-Excellent-Condition-PENTAX-SMC-85mm-F1-8-for-Pentax-from-Japan-/15218201146
The 85 is missing caps.



Jul 27, 2016 at 11:28 PM





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