Originally posted by yozza I posted a thread recently on lenses for a k3, though are looking to find some information on the k1 versus the k3, and what the real advantages are apart from megapixels/ and it being full frame.
With my focus on full body and 3/4 portraits only for the web, plus the amount of lenses available for k3 crop and overall $$ range versus k1, am i missing out on much by not having the k1 or in image quality? Any feedback would be great
The 8 FPS of K-3 and the 23 image buffer make it better for sports, action and wildlife shooting, sometimes.
The cost of lenses for the K-1 is simply mind numbing. I ordered mine a few weeks ago and started shooting, but, there was no bundled kit lens. Anything you can use as a kit is expensive, and compared to my APS_c lens selection completely lacking in functionality.
The k-1 has the 15-30, for APS-c I have the Sigma 8-16.
The K-1 has the 28-105, the K-1 has the 16-85, but also has the 18-135 which I use. Until there is a 28-200 equivalent to my 18-135 I won't really have a walk around lens for it. That's just disappointing given that walk around images in the field is what it's designed for.
However, the K-1 has given new life to my 50 macro. I didn't like the lens on APS_c. I love it on the K-1. And I have pressed an old FA 35-80 into use but, honestly with such limited range, I'm usually happier walking around with the 50 on the camera and the 60-250 ready to put on the camera.
I've posted on my preference of the K-3 for birding here
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/332292-k-1-k-3-birding.html
But I have to add to that, I'm walking around with a K-1 in my hands for basic images, with the K-3 and DA*200 and 1.4 TC in a shoulder bag on my hikes. As much as I thought the K-1 would be a studio camera for me, and the second camera out of the bag, , it's made it's way out of the bag and into my hands as my camera of first choice, everywhere except wildlife and birding or on long hikes where I only take one body. The K-3 still wins hands down for portability and keeping your weight down.
From my perspective , you don't lose much with a K-3, but that doesn't mean you won't appreciate a K-1 if you decide to go that way. Just be prepared to pay when it comes to acquiring glass.