Hi all.
My daughter is receiving a beautiful white K-r with its matching white kit lens (18-45?? - not sure) for her birthday (from a very generous "better half").
He emailed me the other day, asking what good/great zoom lens would be the best choice to match the K-r.
I tried to convince him to get her a Kx because she is very new at DSLR's but he decided to go with the K-r instead ... his choice, probably a very good one too?
Anyway, she does a fair amount of hiking, climbing, trekking, etc ... but also wants a lens which could have an interesting focal range, up to 200-250mm, and that is easily portable and not heavy.
It does not have to be "fast" ... but with good enough IQ.
Do Pentax make a zoom of that range that is WR? This is not absolutely necessary but considering what kind of outdoor activities she does ... might be a good idea to consider some sort of weather resistant lens. Yes? No?
I was thinking about the old DA 18-250 (not WR) (I had some good results with that) but I am sure that there are tons of other and better choices out there.
I also thought of the new 18-135 which is supposed to be available soon, but again, I think this just might not be long enough.
Whether it is new equipment or in the used department (MarketPlace? - I am looking though this right now), would anyone give their opinion or suggestion(s) here?
Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
JP
Last edited by jpzk; 11-17-2010 at 11:32 AM.