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fisheye4 · Jan 18, 2008, 2:40 PM

Pentax wise, probably the 12-24 or Sigma 10-20. Overall, Canon 5D.

[email protected] · Jan 18, 2008, 3:08 PM

I would be hard pressed to choose between more time or more talent. Perhaps, if I had more time I'd gain more talent.....

ishino · Jan 18, 2008, 6:55 PM

for me it would be the fa 31mm f/1.8 limited. will i ever get it, who knows since i already own the fa 35mm f/2. but i have this desire to complete the fa limited collection since i already own the 43 and 77.

another thing i would really like would be a portrait studio in the house.

benplaut · Jan 18, 2008, 7:44 PM

In the pentax world, probably the infamous 31. Outside of the pentax world, it would have to be two items--Leica M8 and a voigtlander 35 f/1.2

Monza76 · Jan 18, 2008, 8:11 PM

benplaut wrote:

Quote:

In the pentax world, probably the infamous 31. Outside of the pentax world, it would have to be two items--Leica M8 and a voigtlander 35 f/1.2

Hard to argue with that.

cvig · Jan 19, 2008, 2:38 PM

Pentax FA* 600mm f/4 ED[IF]

snostorm · Jan 20, 2008, 4:20 AM

Hi Ira,

Took a while to think of something that hasn't been mentioned -- I think I'd like a Wimberly Sidekick or a Jobu Black Widow (LW) head.

I'm going to try to use tripods more next season, and a premium gimbal head would fit into that scenario -- but they are pretty expensive. I did buy one of those Indian knockoffs last year, and I'm looking to modify it a bit and see if I can make it work better, but at this point, I'm thinking it might be futile.

Scott

snooked · Jan 22, 2008, 8:24 AM

If I am going to dream I will make it Big.

Pentax FA 600mm, F4, IF.

Ed

Robert Barnett · Jan 22, 2008, 10:29 AM

Pentax 100mm Macro.

However, I am making do with the Pentax 18-250's macro capabilities which isn't bad.

Now as for total fantasy I would like a Pentax 1000mm that costs $500, has near perfect optical performance and is the size of the 18-250 with a constant F stop of 2.8 through the entire zoom range and macro through the zoom range of 1". Come on Pentax you can do it!!!!!!

Robert

bper · Jan 22, 2008, 5:47 PM

One thing I might add to the macro thing is the DA18-55mm kit lens has pretty close focus. It closes down to about 8", which is good enough for many flowers and adding a closeup lens makes it almost a macro. It's not quite as sharp as my M50 macro, but in many situations does quite well.

Considering the price, it's apretty good lens. That and my DA50-200mm do a pretty good job when I want automatic lenses.Primes are always sharper, but not quite as universal or as fast. To prove my point, I have included an image of an Orchid taken recently with the DA18-55mm. Very little cropping was done- Bruce

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Jan 18, 2008, 2:40 PM	#21
fisheye4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 173	Pentax wise, probably the 12-24 or Sigma 10-20. Overall, Canon 5D.

Jan 18, 2008, 3:08 PM	#22
[email protected] Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 25	I would be hard pressed to choose between more time or more talent. Perhaps, if I had more time I'd gain more talent.....

Jan 18, 2008, 6:55 PM	#23
ishino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 661	for me it would be the fa 31mm f/1.8 limited. will i ever get it, who knows since i already own the fa 35mm f/2. but i have this desire to complete the fa limited collection since i already own the 43 and 77. another thing i would really like would be a portrait studio in the house.

Jan 18, 2008, 7:44 PM	#24
benplaut Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	In the pentax world, probably the infamous 31. Outside of the pentax world, it would have to be two items--Leica M8 and a voigtlander 35 f/1.2

Jan 19, 2008, 2:38 PM	#26
cvig Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	*Pentax FA 600mm f/4 ED[IF]**

Jan 20, 2008, 4:20 AM	#27
snostorm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Suburb, IL, USA Posts: 2,770	Hi Ira, Took a while to think of something that hasn't been mentioned -- I think I'd like a Wimberly Sidekick or a Jobu Black Widow (LW) head. I'm going to try to use tripods more next season, and a premium gimbal head would fit into that scenario -- but they are pretty expensive. I did buy one of those Indian knockoffs last year, and I'm looking to modify it a bit and see if I can make it work better, but at this point, I'm thinking it might be futile. Scott

Jan 22, 2008, 10:29 AM	#29
Robert Barnett Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 323	Pentax 100mm Macro. However, I am making do with the Pentax 18-250's macro capabilities which isn't bad. Now as for total fantasy I would like a Pentax 1000mm that costs $500, has near perfect optical performance and is the size of the 18-250 with a constant F stop of 2.8 through the entire zoom range and macro through the zoom range of 1". Come on Pentax you can do it!!!!!! Robert

Jan 22, 2008, 5:47 PM	#30
bper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 454	One thing I might add to the macro thing is the DA18-55mm kit lens has pretty close focus. It closes down to about 8", which is good enough for many flowers and adding a closeup lens makes it almost a macro. It's not quite as sharp as my M50 macro, but in many situations does quite well. Considering the price, it's apretty good lens. That and my DA50-200mm do a pretty good job when I want automatic lenses.Primes are always sharper, but not quite as universal or as fast. To prove my point, I have included an image of an Orchid taken recently with the DA18-55mm. Very little cropping was done- Bruce