Lens I'm looking at for my K-5

PhilV · 06-05-2012, 06:47 AM

So I bought my K-5 2 weeks ago and I took the small kit with the 18-55 WR lense which I though would be handy to have for days with bad weather which is something quite usual here in Quebec.

I found out quite quick that I need a zoom now because it's good for portrait and landscape but I'm limited.

I though I'd buy the following lens over the next couple of months and I wanted to know If I'm off with my choice :

1st would be the 55-300 pentax lens. Light zoom that delivery good quality pictures for a very decent price

2nd the SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM for better brokeh and shots without having to use the flash. Seems to be an amazing lens for portrait.

3rd the Sigma 70-200 HSM OS version for sports, kids playing and pics inside where the light isn't the best.

I though with these lens I'd be able to cover most needs. I'm still not sure about the sigma. Tamron 70-200 seems to give better IQ but the AF isn't close to the sigma for sports and interior shots so I'm not sure.

Any recommendations on lens I should look for? Maybe other lens that would cost less and provide just as good performances?

Thanks!

**pearsaab** · 06-05-2012, 08:51 AM

you will find everyone has a different opinion...you might want to check out this discussion to see what people are using the lens for and which one are not...good luck

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5/187854-what-your-most-used-len...-you-have.html

Giklab · 06-05-2012, 10:02 AM

Since you plan on getting the 55-300 you could look at the DA* 50-135 2.8 instead of the Sigma 70-200.

06-05-2012, 06:47 AM	#1
PhilV New Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6	Lens I'm looking at for my K-5 So I bought my K-5 2 weeks ago and I took the small kit with the 18-55 WR lense which I though would be handy to have for days with bad weather which is something quite usual here in Quebec. I found out quite quick that I need a zoom now because it's good for portrait and landscape but I'm limited. I though I'd buy the following lens over the next couple of months and I wanted to know If I'm off with my choice : 1st would be the 55-300 pentax lens. Light zoom that delivery good quality pictures for a very decent price 2nd the SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM for better brokeh and shots without having to use the flash. Seems to be an amazing lens for portrait. 3rd the Sigma 70-200 HSM OS version for sports, kids playing and pics inside where the light isn't the best. I though with these lens I'd be able to cover most needs. I'm still not sure about the sigma. Tamron 70-200 seems to give better IQ but the AF isn't close to the sigma for sports and interior shots so I'm not sure. Any recommendations on lens I should look for? Maybe other lens that would cost less and provide just as good performances? Thanks!

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pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	you will find everyone has a different opinion...you might want to check out this discussion to see what people are using the lens for and which one are not...good luck https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5/187854-what-your-most-used-len...-you-have.html

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Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Since you plan on getting the 55-300 you could look at the DA* 50-135 2.8 instead of the Sigma 70-200.