Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
Just for fun, I did some mathematics in the morning (calculations include one battery):I've been looking at the specs of those lenses - they're all really small and light, I'm impressed.
K-7 + 21/3.2 + 40/2.8 + 70/2.4 (all pancake Limiteds) = 1,114g
The 21mm is the weakest of these, the other two are very, very sharp and the 70 even have a nice bokeh, and they are tiny.
K-7 + 15/4.0 + 35/2.8 macro + 70/2.4 (all Limiteds) = 1,311g
This is a very nice package, and should cover most bases for light travelling.
K-7 + 15/4 + 31/1.8 + 77/1.8 (all Limiteds, 31 and 77 are full frame) = 1,581g
The 31 and 77 are some of the best lenses made by anyone, the 31 as a general purpose lens and the 77 for portraits.
All the lenses listed are metal and have very smooth manual focusing. They are more expensive than your average plastic-fantastic at $325 (40/2.8) to 900 (31/1.8), but cheaper than Zeiss and much cheaper than Leica. The only Limited lens not mentioned here, is the full frame, 155g 43mm f/1.9. I believe that was the first one launched, but I would prefer the 40/2.8 which is smaller, or the 35/2.8 which is a macro.
None of these lenses are weather sealed, unfortunately, but the new 55mm f/1.4 is, and it's not that heavy either, at 375g. It's bigger though (The lens shown on the camera in the first posting).
Now, do the same calculation for any other camera. Only top quality primes allowed
Last edited: