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12345 · 07-25-2014, 07:32 PM

Hi I was wondering if a k5 with 18-135WR and a old K mount 50mm f2+ a 100mm f4 for $599 is a good deal. It has 5894 shutter accuations(?) on it. Please give me some advice and also would it be better to get a used K30 for $350. Please let me now if these are good prices and which one is a better camera also. It would be an upgrade form a Canon rebel T3 (1100d)

Thanx

VoiceOfReason · 07-25-2014, 07:49 PM

The 18-135 goes for 350 used, so yes, should be good.

PabloFP · 07-25-2014, 09:01 PM

I got my k5 + 18-135 for $500 and that was the best deal i ever made.

12345 · 07-26-2014, 02:40 PM

Where did you find a deal like That!!!

PabloFP · 07-26-2014, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by 12345

Where did you find a deal like That!!!

On an online shop from Argentina.

12345 · 07-26-2014, 05:39 PM

But how much do you think the two older K mount lenses are worth?

---------- Post added 07-26-14 at 05:45 PM ----------

Ok, I just looked on Ebay and the 50mm f2 is about $20 dollars and the 100mm f4 macro is anywhere from $75-$400. Why is there such a difference in price. I couldn't see any difference in the lens?

**Ex Finn.** · 07-26-2014, 05:48 PM

I would not spend more than $40.00 ea. YMMW

12345 · 07-26-2014, 05:48 PM

Or would I be better off getting a K5ii for $599 with the 18-55mm

---------- Post added 07-26-14 at 05:49 PM ----------

Sorry I am a newbie what does YMMW mean

---------- Post added 07-26-14 at 05:51 PM ----------

is the 50mmf1.7 a better lens?

Outis · 07-26-2014, 05:55 PM

YMMV = 'your mileage may vary.'

12345 · 07-26-2014, 06:40 PM

Ok thanks, So what do you think about the K5ii vs the plain old K5

PabloFP · 07-26-2014, 06:47 PM

Is the k5ii or k5iis? If it is the k5iis i'd get that one, but if it is the k5ii i'd get the k5 + 18-135. But this is just my opinion

12345 · 07-26-2014, 07:05 PM

Ok thanks, It is the K5ii not the "S"

12345 · 07-29-2014, 05:52 PM

Well, My dad picked up my K5 today!!!

It actually came with WAY more than he said it would. It was supposed to be just the body and the 18-135mm WR. but it came with A 35-70mm 2.8, the 100mm f4, the 50mm f2, a Bower 62mm circular polarizer, a Tiffen 67mm circular polarizer, a Hoya NDx8 filter, a Shoot plug in remote shutter, a CBS 4 channel wireless Remote, a yongnuo YN560 flash, a Vivitar Automatic Extension tubes, two 4gb Kodak SD cards, a battery, a charger, and last but no least a Pelican hard case. I am VERY impressed with the K5. I actually bought it for my brother who is in Africa right now so it will be a pleasant surprise for him. He has a Canon EOS Rebel T3 so it will be quite an upgrade for him.

---------- Post added 07-29-14 at 06:01 PM ----------

Now that he has his K-5 I am hoping he will give me his t3 so I will be selling my Canon sx10 and sx40 so if anyone is looking for one of them ask me about them

PabloFP · 07-29-2014, 07:27 PM

Nice combo. Lucky guy your brother.

12345 · 07-30-2014, 06:06 AM

Does Lightroom support pentax K-5?

07-25-2014, 07:32 PM	#1
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520	looking at a k5 Hi I was wondering if a k5 with 18-135WR and a old K mount 50mm f2+ a 100mm f4 for $599 is a good deal. It has 5894 shutter accuations(?) on it. Please give me some advice and also would it be better to get a used K30 for $350. Please let me now if these are good prices and which one is a better camera also. It would be an upgrade form a Canon rebel T3 (1100d) Thanx

07-26-2014, 06:47 PM	#11
PabloFP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 236	Is the k5ii or k5iis? If it is the k5iis i'd get that one, but if it is the k5ii i'd get the k5 + 18-135. But this is just my opinion Last edited by PabloFP; 08-26-2014 at 08:21 AM.

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07-25-2014, 07:49 PM	#2
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	The 18-135 goes for 350 used, so yes, should be good.

07-25-2014, 09:01 PM	#3
PabloFP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 236	I got my k5 + 18-135 for $500 and that was the best deal i ever made.

07-26-2014, 02:40 PM	#4
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520 Original Poster	Where did you find a deal like That!!!

07-26-2014, 03:41 PM	#5
PabloFP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 236	Originally posted by 12345 Where did you find a deal like That!!! On an online shop from Argentina.

07-26-2014, 05:39 PM	#6
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520 Original Poster	But how much do you think the two older K mount lenses are worth? ---------- Post added 07-26-14 at 05:45 PM ---------- Ok, I just looked on Ebay and the 50mm f2 is about $20 dollars and the 100mm f4 macro is anywhere from $75-$400. Why is there such a difference in price. I couldn't see any difference in the lens?

07-26-2014, 05:48 PM	#7
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	I would not spend more than $40.00 ea. YMMW

07-26-2014, 05:55 PM	#9
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	YMMV = 'your mileage may vary.'

07-26-2014, 06:40 PM	#10
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520 Original Poster	Ok thanks, So what do you think about the K5ii vs the plain old K5

07-26-2014, 07:05 PM	#12
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520 Original Poster	Ok thanks, It is the K5ii not the "S"

07-29-2014, 05:52 PM	#13
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520 Original Poster	Well, My dad picked up my K5 today!!! It actually came with WAY more than he said it would. It was supposed to be just the body and the 18-135mm WR. but it came with A 35-70mm 2.8, the 100mm f4, the 50mm f2, a Bower 62mm circular polarizer, a Tiffen 67mm circular polarizer, a Hoya NDx8 filter, a Shoot plug in remote shutter, a CBS 4 channel wireless Remote, a yongnuo YN560 flash, a Vivitar Automatic Extension tubes, two 4gb Kodak SD cards, a battery, a charger, and last but no least a Pelican hard case. I am VERY impressed with the K5. I actually bought it for my brother who is in Africa right now so it will be a pleasant surprise for him. He has a Canon EOS Rebel T3 so it will be quite an upgrade for him. ---------- Post added 07-29-14 at 06:01 PM ---------- Now that he has his K-5 I am hoping he will give me his t3 so I will be selling my Canon sx10 and sx40 so if anyone is looking for one of them ask me about them

07-29-2014, 07:27 PM	#14
PabloFP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 236	Nice combo. Lucky guy your brother.

07-30-2014, 06:06 AM	#15
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520 Original Poster	Does Lightroom support pentax K-5?

looking at a k5

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