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**jgnfld** · 11-27-2020, 01:49 PM

I love my 16-85mm. It's on my KP 30-40% of the time. Didn't like it as much with my old K-50 as it really does require a sensor/recording system that can handle somewhat higher ISOs when you live somewhere as dark as Newfoundland often is even during midday. With the coming of my K-70 (which has finally just come back totally refurbished after my fall last summer which cracked the case) and now my KP I find it absolutely acceptable.

I also have a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8. It's great for people, ships, and buildings but my copy just does not render landscapes (at least here) well at all. Distance comes out looking very pointillist-looking rather than sharp and clear like my 16-85mm. I'd sell my Sigma except I do need it for indoors and outdoor shots like Christmas decorated fishing boats on a winter's night.

Since you have a KP, you should be absolutely satisfied with the possible exception of very dark or night conditions.

**subsea** · 11-27-2020, 06:28 PM - **3 Likes**

Tonight's sunset. K-3II and HD DA 16-85mm. Complete with a distant contrail in the middle of the frame.

Jonathan Mac · 11-28-2020, 03:32 AM

Originally posted by jgnfld

I love my 16-85mm. It's on my KP 30-40% of the time. Didn't like it as much with my old K-50 as it really does require a sensor/recording system that can handle somewhat higher ISOs when you live somewhere as dark as Newfoundland often is even during midday. With the coming of my K-70 (which has finally just come back totally refurbished after my fall last summer which cracked the case) and now my KP I find it absolutely acceptable.

I also have a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8. It's great for people, ships, and buildings but my copy just does not render landscapes (at least here) well at all. Distance comes out looking very pointillist-looking rather than sharp and clear like my 16-85mm. I'd sell my Sigma except I do need it for indoors and outdoor shots like Christmas decorated fishing boats on a winter's night.

Since you have a KP, you should be absolutely satisfied with the possible exception of very dark or night conditions.

I find my Sigma 17-50/2.8 very good for landscapes, and just about everything else really. The 16-85mm does have more saturated colours though.

timb64 · 11-28-2020, 05:34 PM - **3 Likes**

**subsea** · 11-28-2020, 06:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Sunset tonight. K-3II, ISO 1600.

Jonathan Mac · 11-29-2020, 02:57 AM - **1 Like**

Autumn in Aluche by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

timb64 · 11-29-2020, 10:03 AM - **5 Likes**

Whitby Abbey

Thagomizer · 11-29-2020, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by subsea

Sunset tonight. K-3II, ISO 1600.

I quite like the delicate tracery of the distant, dark branches against the glowing sky. Nicely composed!

Jonathan Mac · 11-30-2020, 04:41 AM

64 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Autumn by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

timb64 · 12-01-2020, 08:38 AM - **1 Like**

Martlesham Creek

**dadipentak** · 12-01-2020, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by timb64

Martlesham Creek

I like that--great sky! But I'm a fisherman so I kept trying to stand on tip-toe to get a better view of the creek.

timb64 · 12-01-2020, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

I like that--great sky! But I'm a fisherman so I kept trying to stand on tip-toe to get a better view of the creek.

Thanks Dave.

Jonathan Mac · 12-02-2020, 03:48 AM

Autumn in Aluche by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Green on green by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**steamloco76** · 12-03-2020, 02:13 PM - **1 Like**

Kintersburg, Indiana County Pennsylvania

timb64 · 12-04-2020, 04:55 PM

Scarborough

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11-27-2020, 01:49 PM	#1156
jgnfld Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808	I love my 16-85mm. It's on my KP 30-40% of the time. Didn't like it as much with my old K-50 as it really does require a sensor/recording system that can handle somewhat higher ISOs when you live somewhere as dark as Newfoundland often is even during midday. With the coming of my K-70 (which has finally just come back totally refurbished after my fall last summer which cracked the case) and now my KP I find it absolutely acceptable. I also have a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8. It's great for people, ships, and buildings but my copy just does not render landscapes (at least here) well at all. Distance comes out looking very pointillist-looking rather than sharp and clear like my 16-85mm. I'd sell my Sigma except I do need it for indoors and outdoor shots like Christmas decorated fishing boats on a winter's night. Since you have a KP, you should be absolutely satisfied with the possible exception of very dark or night conditions.

11-28-2020, 03:32 AM	#1158
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 7,035	Originally posted by jgnfld I love my 16-85mm. It's on my KP 30-40% of the time. Didn't like it as much with my old K-50 as it really does require a sensor/recording system that can handle somewhat higher ISOs when you live somewhere as dark as Newfoundland often is even during midday. With the coming of my K-70 (which has finally just come back totally refurbished after my fall last summer which cracked the case) and now my KP I find it absolutely acceptable. I also have a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8. It's great for people, ships, and buildings but my copy just does not render landscapes (at least here) well at all. Distance comes out looking very pointillist-looking rather than sharp and clear like my 16-85mm. I'd sell my Sigma except I do need it for indoors and outdoor shots like Christmas decorated fishing boats on a winter's night. Since you have a KP, you should be absolutely satisfied with the possible exception of very dark or night conditions. I find my Sigma 17-50/2.8 very good for landscapes, and just about everything else really. The 16-85mm does have more saturated colours though.

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Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 1,864	Originally posted by subsea Sunset tonight. K-3II, ISO 1600. I quite like the delicate tracery of the distant, dark branches against the glowing sky. Nicely composed!

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Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 7,035	64 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Autumn by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Doing my best to avoid idiots in crowded places. Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,439 Original Poster	Martlesham Creek

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dadipentak Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,364	Originally posted by timb64 Martlesham Creek I like that--great sky! But I'm a fisherman so I kept trying to stand on tip-toe to get a better view of the creek.

12-01-2020, 04:33 PM	#1167
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Doing my best to avoid idiots in crowded places. Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,439 Original Poster	Originally posted by dadipentak I like that--great sky! But I'm a fisherman so I kept trying to stand on tip-toe to get a better view of the creek. Thanks Dave.

12-02-2020, 03:48 AM	#1168
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 7,035	Autumn in Aluche by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Green on green by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

12-04-2020, 04:55 PM	#1170
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Doing my best to avoid idiots in crowded places. Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,439 Original Poster	Scarborough

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