frugal [ˈfruːgəl]
adj
1. practicing economy; living without waste; thrifty
Pentax backward compatibility for its K-mount lenses is a strong point for the photographer considering a camera system that is light both in weight/size and on the pocket.
The selection of typically small sized manual primes can be quite a treasure trove and not under performing in anyway.
I'd just like too share a few that I like in this thread.
Hopefully it will serve as a reference for those considering the many Pentax old lenses.
1. The wide prime.
SMC K24/2.8
24mm translates to about 36mm equivalent focal length on APS-C. To me, this focal length is ideal as a walkabout lens with its field of coverage. Wide enough to take in most views at almost the perspective of the eye, w/o being too wide and needing to be rather aggressive in going near the subject like wider lenses. Some distortion, but not too much compared to the exaggerated perspectives of UWA lenses.
Easily usable for shots that take in the subject in context to its environment.
The SMC K24/2.8 is small and unobtrusive, ideal for light walkabouts. Aperture is fast at f2.8 esp. when coupled with the new generation of cameras like the Kx, Kr and K5. Sharp and very good rendering from wide open.
adj
1. practicing economy; living without waste; thrifty
Pentax backward compatibility for its K-mount lenses is a strong point for the photographer considering a camera system that is light both in weight/size and on the pocket.
The selection of typically small sized manual primes can be quite a treasure trove and not under performing in anyway.
I'd just like too share a few that I like in this thread.
Hopefully it will serve as a reference for those considering the many Pentax old lenses.
1. The wide prime.
SMC K24/2.8
24mm translates to about 36mm equivalent focal length on APS-C. To me, this focal length is ideal as a walkabout lens with its field of coverage. Wide enough to take in most views at almost the perspective of the eye, w/o being too wide and needing to be rather aggressive in going near the subject like wider lenses. Some distortion, but not too much compared to the exaggerated perspectives of UWA lenses.
Easily usable for shots that take in the subject in context to its environment.
The SMC K24/2.8 is small and unobtrusive, ideal for light walkabouts. Aperture is fast at f2.8 esp. when coupled with the new generation of cameras like the Kx, Kr and K5. Sharp and very good rendering from wide open.