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GrahamR
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Pentax DA 14mm f2.8
      #702414 - 05/09/2008 20:38

Hi all,

Does anyone have this lens that they can recommend to K10d owners.

I currently have the 21mm & 40mm limited lenses and they are excellent. But sometimes I just need that extra wide angle.

As I have 2 primes, my first choice was the 14mm.

But also looking at the 12-24mm pentax and 10-20 sigma.

Even the 16-45mm f4 pentax is wide at its widest view.

There's something about primes though!

Any thoughts on the 14mm


Many thanks
Graham

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Done&rundleCams
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Re: Pentax DA 14mm f2.8 [Re: GrahamR]
      #702452 - 05/09/2008 22:37

Hi Graham,

I have the DA 12-24 and sold a mate his DA 14 ..... he went for the DA 14 mainly for the closer focussing (over the DA 12-24) along with (but not mainly for) the extra speed. We are both really
happy with our choices Also, I have sold an equal amount of DA 12-24/4's and DA 14/2.8's
and have yet to hear any complaints As for the Sigma 10-20 which (over here) is pretty close to
the same price -- I believe the Sigma is the equivalent of £20 cheaper -- and I know that "the birthday boy/Monobod/David" is pleased with his Sigma 10-20 lens

Hope this helps a little

Cheers,

Jack

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Zou
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Re: Pentax DA 14mm f2.8 [Re: Done&rundleCams]
      #702766 - 06/09/2008 18:02

I'm jealous - I'd love either of them. The 14mm can produce some stunning results, but then so can the 12-24. I prefer primes in general, but for wide scenes, how often would the extra stop on the 14mm be vital? If I had the chance to buy just one, I'd take the zoom for its versatility.

Check (real world) images here: www.pentaxphotogallery.com

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Done&rundleCams
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Re: Pentax DA 14mm f2.8 [Re: Zou]
      #703208 - 07/09/2008 16:46

Quote:

If I had the chance to buy just one, I'd take the zoom for its versatility.



Exactly my reasoning and it has been extremely useful quite a few times

Cheers,

Jack

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