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Karn · 08-01-2008, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by DAZ

All the advice I have seen so far looks good to me but I am going to go out on a limb and recommend something 180 out.

I think you should go with the K20D and the DA 18-55 II.

Here is my thinking. If you are going to get something like a K20D you are going to get into this in a big way for the long haul. There is always some part of the system that is the weakest part. Yes the K20D can way out resolve the DA 18-55 II but this lens has some things going for it. It is very inexpensive and relatively small. As kit lenses go it is pretty good. Kit lenses are made just for someone starting to use a DSLR. If you get the kit lens you can get some of the other startup things you are going to want to get.

Jumping into a camera like the K20D is a big step and can take some time to get up to speed on. As you do this you can save up for a lens like a DA* 50-135. When you get more money you can then upgrade the DA 18-55 II for a DA* 17-50. The DA 18-55 II is inexpensive enough that you may not mind keeping it as a backup or for when you want a small lens for light traveling. This will give you your weatherproof kit and you will have a good idea the kinds of photos you like so you can get your specialized lenses next.

This syndrome is referred to as LBA and is usually contracted by close contact with a camera like the K20D.

DAZ

Yeah, this new found LBA(without even owning a camera) worries me. I dont even know what LBA means, but I have the feeling it could result in me selling my laptop for a DA* 50-135 or similar.

Anyway, I've pretty much made my mind up, I am not paying for the camera, more getting it as a present. I got a budget and within that budget a K20d + Sigma 17-70 + Tamron 70 - 300 + bag/tripod/uv-lenses etc. is well fitted.
Even if(like I said) I'm 150% sure the kit lens would have made me as happy. This really seems like a very solid package for the type of photography I want to start with. (Which is bassicly abit of everything)

I hope this package will serve me well for starting out.

Thanks for all the help

08-01-2008, 08:57 PM	#28
Karn Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 30	Originally Posted by DAZ All the advice I have seen so far looks good to me but I am going to go out on a limb and recommend something 180 out. I think you should go with the K20D and the DA 18-55 II. Here is my thinking. If you are going to get something like a K20D you are going to get into this in a big way for the long haul. There is always some part of the system that is the weakest part. Yes the K20D can way out resolve the DA 18-55 II but this lens has some things going for it. It is very inexpensive and relatively small. As kit lenses go it is pretty good. Kit lenses are made just for someone starting to use a DSLR. If you get the kit lens you can get some of the other startup things you are going to want to get. Jumping into a camera like the K20D is a big step and can take some time to get up to speed on. As you do this you can save up for a lens like a DA* 50-135. When you get more money you can then upgrade the DA 18-55 II for a DA* 17-50. The DA 18-55 II is inexpensive enough that you may not mind keeping it as a backup or for when you want a small lens for light traveling. This will give you your weatherproof kit and you will have a good idea the kinds of photos you like so you can get your specialized lenses next. This syndrome is referred to as LBA and is usually contracted by close contact with a camera like the K20D. DAZ Yeah, this new found LBA(without even owning a camera) worries me. I dont even know what LBA means, but I have the feeling it could result in me selling my laptop for a DA* 50-135 or similar. Anyway, I've pretty much made my mind up, I am not paying for the camera, more getting it as a present. I got a budget and within that budget a K20d + Sigma 17-70 + Tamron 70 - 300 + bag/tripod/uv-lenses etc. is well fitted. Even if(like I said) I'm 150% sure the kit lens would have made me as happy. This really seems like a very solid package for the type of photography I want to start with. (Which is bassicly abit of everything) I hope this package will serve me well for starting out. Thanks for all the help