Newbee K-3 or K5IIs and Lenses

Shayne · 05-06-2014, 01:25 PM

I'm upgrading from a Lumix m4/3 camera. The K-3 or K5IIs look like excellent options. I'm concerned about the lenses. I do bird photography and love telephoto prime lenses. What do you all recommend? I like bright, fast, quiet, well built lenses...at least 200mm. Am I asking for too much?

---------- Post added 05-06-14 at 04:27 PM ----------

Originally posted by Shayne

I'm upgrading from a Lumix m4/3 camera. The K-3 or K5IIs look like excellent options. I'm concerned about the lenses. I do bird photography and love telephoto prime lenses. What do you all recommend? I like bright, fast, quiet, well built lenses...at least 200mm. Am I asking for too much?

And I like shooting in the rain.

Driline · 05-06-2014, 01:37 PM

Pentax DA*300 plus the new teleconverter should work just fine.

Adam · 05-06-2014, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by Driline

Pentax DA*300 plus the new teleconverter should work just fine.

That or the DA* 60-250mm. Both are phenomenal telephotos.

And if you plan on primarily shooting birds, go for the K-3: the added resolution gives you more cropping leeway, and its got a better AF system.

Shayne · 05-06-2014, 02:33 PM

Thank you. Should I wait for possible K-3 packages or just buy now? I missed the added flash package. They only have $100 off. And no discount on the lenses.

Kozlok · 05-06-2014, 06:26 PM

From K-5ii to K-3 the big differences are MP count 16->24, focus peaking on K-3, better autofocus on K-3. For Bird In Flight, I'd think the K-3 is a much better choice. I always recommend getting the kit with the 18-135, a great do-it-all lens. Add the 300mm or 60-250 for longer reach.

05-06-2014, 01:25 PM	#1
Shayne Inactive Account Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 5	Newbee K-3 or K5IIs and Lenses I'm upgrading from a Lumix m4/3 camera. The K-3 or K5IIs look like excellent options. I'm concerned about the lenses. I do bird photography and love telephoto prime lenses. What do you all recommend? I like bright, fast, quiet, well built lenses...at least 200mm. Am I asking for too much? ---------- Post added 05-06-14 at 04:27 PM ---------- Originally posted by Shayne I'm upgrading from a Lumix m4/3 camera. The K-3 or K5IIs look like excellent options. I'm concerned about the lenses. I do bird photography and love telephoto prime lenses. What do you all recommend? I like bright, fast, quiet, well built lenses...at least 200mm. Am I asking for too much? And I like shooting in the rain.

05-06-2014, 01:39 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Driline Pentax DA300 plus the new teleconverter should work just fine. That or the DA 60-250mm. Both are phenomenal telephotos. And if you plan on primarily shooting birds, go for the K-3: the added resolution gives you more cropping leeway, and its got a better AF system. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	Pentax DA*300 plus the new teleconverter should work just fine.

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Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	From K-5ii to K-3 the big differences are MP count 16->24, focus peaking on K-3, better autofocus on K-3. For Bird In Flight, I'd think the K-3 is a much better choice. I always recommend getting the kit with the 18-135, a great do-it-all lens. Add the 300mm or 60-250 for longer reach.