New lens required
Probably better to get an F50 f1.7, as the DA is a DA (someone can enlighten me) it might vignette on the K-1 - no such issues with F or FA
According to RiceHigh's compatibility page link the DA 50 f1.8 is ok on full frame
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/barrieforbes
https://www.flickr.com/photos/189482630@N03/
For something cheap & cheerful but quite capable the DA 50mm f/1.8 is your best bet if you want to get started ASAP. Not the focal range you're looking for but will be faster than any zoom and will allow you to at least start using the camera with a general-purpose prime.
Probably better to get an F50 f1.7, as the DA is a DA (someone can enlighten me) it might vignette on the K-1 - no such issues with F or FA
I've used it on film and it seems fine.
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
So - following all the extremely helpful suggestions / recommendations, it looks like I`ll go for two options - and go for both (that should fill in any gaps and give me a little better on the DA 50,mm F1.8 :
DFA 28-105
DA 50MM f1.8
SRS have a deal going until the end of the month on the DFA 28-105.... wonder if I can convince them to do a job lot
Again - thank you for all your help...
BTW - the deal runs until the end of the month so if there are any of you out there with available items - (between now and then)..............
Many thanks
David
There's also lesser spotted lenses like the FA 24-90 but personally I don't feel the IQ compared to today's offerings justifies the cost.
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For something cheap & cheerful but quite capable the DA 50mm f/1.8 is your best bet if you want to get started ASAP. Not the focal range you're looking for but will be faster than any zoom and will allow you to at least start using the camera with a general-purpose prime.
Probably better to get an F50 f1.7, as the DA is a DA (someone can enlighten me) it might vignette on the K-1 - no such issues with F or FA
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