I have a K-3 II and various Pentax lenses, including several DA Limiteds and DA*'s covering 15mm to 300mm. Although I'm happy with this kit, I'll admit that I sneak into Fuji forums periodically to check out that community's raves and rants. To be honest, my heart occasionally strays into Fuji-land -- the MILC gear is attractive, for sure. But when I do the analysis of cost, weight, and features - compared to my current kit - I scurry back home. Indeed, I see superb images coming from, say, the X-Pro 2 or X-T2 and one or another prime or zoom lens. But, I don't really see images that are dramatically better than the best that I've seen coming from Pentax shooters (my own pictures are modest, and don't really factor in to the comparison against the best of the Fuji imagery).
There's a constant debate between DSLRs and MILCs - each domain has its strengths and compromises.
I have noticed that there seems to be an ongoing angst in Fuji-land - it's like there is suddenly too much choice (The Paradox of Choice...). Folks seem to worry about whether they should get an X-Pro 2 or an X-T2 or stick with their old, old X-T1, or wait for the next X-whatever, which is just around the next corner. Then there are the prime-vs-zoom discussions (just like here). And comments about AF problems, flare, little firmware glitches, and so on. And comparisons with the fixed-lens alternatives (X30, X70, X100...).
Originally posted by JameyMC I love the ergonomics and the flexibility of the K-3, so much so that I have owned it twice.
Seems that you might be unsettled on your primary requirements. What caused you to dump the first K-3? And to get a second one?
Originally posted by JameyMC I travel for work a LOT, so I try to stay as compact as possible.
Originally posted by JameyMC I am teetering on the edge of going full Fuji. I currently have their 35mm f2, 56mm f1.2 and 35mm f1.4. All three provide remarkable image quality, especially the faster two. The AF on the 35mm f2 is straight up lightning.
Sounds like a Fuji kit would serve you very well, as long as you are mainly interested in the normal-to-near telephoto range. Achieving a 300mm FL on Fuji bumps you into their long zoom, I believe, which isn't small or inexpensive.
Originally posted by JameyMC I would love for Pentax to make faster, non-screwdrive 1.2-1.8 primes.
But you already have these in the Fuji brand. If your main requirement is narrow DOF at those focal lengths, then the answer at the moment is clear. "Will Pentax make faster primes?" What is not clear is exactly what lenses Ricoh will reveal against their imprecise roadmap.
- Craig