K-5 Query, advice needed for purchasing decisions...

Rick_B · 05-26-2011, 04:31 PM

OK, long winded post eliminated, going back and reading more of the forum information, will post again later if the answers aren't clear.

Thanks

Last edited by Rick_B; 05-26-2011 at 07:38 PM.

kenyee · 05-26-2011, 07:42 PM

1. get the Pentax adapter...some of the 3rd party ones get stuck
2. depends what you consider "reasonable" :-)
3. nope
4. get the PKA for the metering
5. nope...from what people have posted, get the battery grip

Rick_B · 05-26-2011, 08:33 PM

Thanks, kenyee, for the answers, for those who might read in this thread and wonder what kenyee was replying to, here's the original questions I asked:

Quote:

So, to distill down this long introductory discourse into succinct questions:

1. What is the best M42 to PK adapter currently available?
2. What other lenses (of reasonable cost) should I consider instead of the kit lens?
3. Has anyone on here had personal experience with the Leitax mounts?
4. What are the opinions on PK vs. PK/A Adaptall 2 mounts? Is the PK/A worth the big bucks folks are asking for them?
5. Anyone here with XL hands using the K-5? With or without the battery grip?

dlacouture · 05-27-2011, 12:52 AM

For 2), if you're mainly into portraits, I'd say the tamron 28-75 is a good choice: Focal range is interesting (on APS-C, starts as a normal, and goes to a small telephoto), sharpness is really good, price is low, and it's full-frame if you still have some film...

Regarding hands size, I use size 10 gloves (say, between medium & large), and the K5 is just perfect... K10/K20 were huge bricks in comparison...

RonHendriks1966 · 05-27-2011, 01:47 AM

5. I have small hands so K-5 is perfect for me. The K-5 Silver has a bigger grip, so that could help you in buying that sweet baby.

05-26-2011, 04:31 PM	#1
Rick_B New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 21	K-5 Query, advice needed for purchasing decisions... OK, long winded post eliminated, going back and reading more of the forum information, will post again later if the answers aren't clear. Thanks Last edited by Rick_B; 05-26-2011 at 07:38 PM.

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05-26-2011, 07:42 PM	#2
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	1. get the Pentax adapter...some of the 3rd party ones get stuck 2. depends what you consider "reasonable" :-) 3. nope 4. get the PKA for the metering 5. nope...from what people have posted, get the battery grip

05-26-2011, 08:33 PM	#3
Rick_B New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 21 Original Poster	Thanks, kenyee, for the answers, for those who might read in this thread and wonder what kenyee was replying to, here's the original questions I asked: Quote: So, to distill down this long introductory discourse into succinct questions: 1. What is the best M42 to PK adapter currently available? 2. What other lenses (of reasonable cost) should I consider instead of the kit lens? 3. Has anyone on here had personal experience with the Leitax mounts? 4. What are the opinions on PK vs. PK/A Adaptall 2 mounts? Is the PK/A worth the big bucks folks are asking for them? 5. Anyone here with XL hands using the K-5? With or without the battery grip?

05-27-2011, 12:52 AM	#4
dlacouture Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Var, South of France Photos: Albums Posts: 1,074	For 2), if you're mainly into portraits, I'd say the tamron 28-75 is a good choice: Focal range is interesting (on APS-C, starts as a normal, and goes to a small telephoto), sharpness is really good, price is low, and it's full-frame if you still have some film... Regarding hands size, I use size 10 gloves (say, between medium & large), and the K5 is just perfect... K10/K20 were huge bricks in comparison...

05-27-2011, 01:47 AM	#5
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	5. I have small hands so K-5 is perfect for me. The K-5 Silver has a bigger grip, so that could help you in buying that sweet baby.