Have lenses, need body.

bartbrn · 07-01-2009, 01:09 PM

Hi! I have a Pentax PZ-1p with an SMC FA 28-80 Power Zoom and an FA 100-300 Zoom. I'm a pretty casual photographer, and broke. Can anyone recommend a reasonably-priced Pentax digital body that will accept these lenses?

Thanks!

Bart Brown

pschlute · 07-01-2009, 01:16 PM

I would suggest a second hand K10D. The auto-zoom should work. It wont on all the Pentax DSLRs.

I had the same kit as you except my camera was the Z1. You have a good range covered with your lenses.

bartbrn · 07-04-2009, 05:58 PM

Thanks for the info, Peter. I have decided to sell a fairly rare Heuer Autavia chronograph and use the proceeds to buy a K10D body.

Thanks again!

Bart

Andi Lo · 07-04-2009, 06:06 PM

If your z-1p is still fully working, it commands around 100$ in the market. I suggest if you do decide to sell it to buy an 18-55 kit lens to cover the lost range (28mm becomes 43mm FOV) from converting to APS-C digital.

I wouldn't sell it myself though. Having a second body to shoot fuji velvias (and a pz-1p to boot) is quite priceless.

bartbrn · 07-05-2009, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

If your z-1p is still fully working, it commands around 100$ in the market. I suggest if you do decide to sell it to buy an 18-55 kit lens to cover the lost range (28mm becomes 43mm FOV) from converting to APS-C digital.

I wouldn't sell it myself though. Having a second body to shoot fuji velvias (and a pz-1p to boot) is quite priceless.

Andy --

Thanks for the info. I agree with you, if I'm only going to get $100.00 for the PZ-1p, it's well worth keeping for film. Ilford Pan F and Seagull paper are among my favorites. Y'know that black & white just captures the moment (great "16 Candles" scene!)

Thanks!

Bart

Andi Lo · 07-05-2009, 08:52 PM

I'm just shooting my second B&W Roll now. Still getting the hang of it. I'll try the Ilford next!

If you're a wide angle guy you will at some point want the 18mm-28mm range, so take a look at your options in that range. I have a 28-75mm as my main lens but still keep my 18-55 kit for this purpose.

**Lowell Goudge** · 07-06-2009, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by pschlute

I would suggest a second hand K10D. The auto-zoom should work. It wont on all the Pentax DSLRs.

I had the same kit as you except my camera was the Z1. You have a good range covered with your lenses.

note that if you use any of the power zoom functions other than using the zoom ring, the K10D does not support them.

I am talking about Image size tracking, and zoom while the shutter is open, as well as the focal length recall mode. None of these are supported.

I second Andi's view of keeping the PZ-1p, and here is something else to consider, forget the 18-55 kit lens, and look for the FA-J 18-35 that was initially sold with the *ist and *istD as the kit lens.

the reason being it is a full frame lens, and will work just fine on the PZ-1p. 18mm is really wide on full frame, and I used my PZ-1 for all wide angle shots until I got a sigma 10-20mm lens.,

deadwolfbones · 07-06-2009, 08:06 AM

I've got a K2000 new in box for sale in the marketplace, if you'd like to check that out.

07-01-2009, 01:09 PM	#1
bartbrn New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 10	Have lenses, need body. Hi! I have a Pentax PZ-1p with an SMC FA 28-80 Power Zoom and an FA 100-300 Zoom. I'm a pretty casual photographer, and broke. Can anyone recommend a reasonably-priced Pentax digital body that will accept these lenses? Thanks! Bart Brown

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07-01-2009, 01:16 PM	#2
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,198	I would suggest a second hand K10D. The auto-zoom should work. It wont on all the Pentax DSLRs. I had the same kit as you except my camera was the Z1. You have a good range covered with your lenses.

07-04-2009, 05:58 PM	#3
bartbrn New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 10 Original Poster	Thanks for the info, Peter. I have decided to sell a fairly rare Heuer Autavia chronograph and use the proceeds to buy a K10D body. Thanks again! Bart

07-04-2009, 06:06 PM	#4
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	If your z-1p is still fully working, it commands around 100$ in the market. I suggest if you do decide to sell it to buy an 18-55 kit lens to cover the lost range (28mm becomes 43mm FOV) from converting to APS-C digital. I wouldn't sell it myself though. Having a second body to shoot fuji velvias (and a pz-1p to boot) is quite priceless.

07-05-2009, 06:04 PM	#5
bartbrn New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 10 Original Poster	Originally posted by Andi Lo If your z-1p is still fully working, it commands around 100$ in the market. I suggest if you do decide to sell it to buy an 18-55 kit lens to cover the lost range (28mm becomes 43mm FOV) from converting to APS-C digital. I wouldn't sell it myself though. Having a second body to shoot fuji velvias (and a pz-1p to boot) is quite priceless. Andy -- Thanks for the info. I agree with you, if I'm only going to get $100.00 for the PZ-1p, it's well worth keeping for film. Ilford Pan F and Seagull paper are among my favorites. Y'know that black & white just captures the moment (great "16 Candles" scene!) Thanks! Bart

07-05-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	I'm just shooting my second B&W Roll now. Still getting the hang of it. I'll try the Ilford next! If you're a wide angle guy you will at some point want the 18mm-28mm range, so take a look at your options in that range. I have a 28-75mm as my main lens but still keep my 18-55 kit for this purpose.

07-06-2009, 06:12 AM	#7
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Originally posted by pschlute I would suggest a second hand K10D. The auto-zoom should work. It wont on all the Pentax DSLRs. I had the same kit as you except my camera was the Z1. You have a good range covered with your lenses. note that if you use any of the power zoom functions other than using the zoom ring, the K10D does not support them. I am talking about Image size tracking, and zoom while the shutter is open, as well as the focal length recall mode. None of these are supported. I second Andi's view of keeping the PZ-1p, and here is something else to consider, forget the 18-55 kit lens, and look for the FA-J 18-35 that was initially sold with the ist and istD as the kit lens. the reason being it is a full frame lens, and will work just fine on the PZ-1p. 18mm is really wide on full frame, and I used my PZ-1 for all wide angle shots until I got a sigma 10-20mm lens.,

07-06-2009, 08:06 AM	#8
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	I've got a K2000 new in box for sale in the marketplace, if you'd like to check that out.

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