Upgraded from K5 to 5IIs

**marquis1955** · 11-15-2013, 10:15 AM

My question is about lenses I have need of trying to get the best recommended landscape lens for my K5iis,my Sigma 18-250 is a decent lens but I want to get something better what can Ya'll recommend. My K5iis is on its way and I'am looking forward to better AF and better images with the exclusion on the AA filter. Have any of you made the change I'm making K5 to K5iis, I will keep my K5 as a backup untill I can get a K3 but will wait a year or so for the bugs to be worked out.

jimr-pdx · 11-15-2013, 10:25 AM

I'll assume that 'landscape' means wide sweeping views. Primes would be best, like the DA15 or 21. If the budget is between camera bodies, the DA16-45 is a good option.

Adam · 11-15-2013, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by marquis1955

My question is about lenses I have need of trying to get the best recommended landscape lens for my K5iis,my Sigma 18-250 is a decent lens but I want to get something better what can Ya'll recommend. My K5iis is on its way and I'am looking forward to better AF and better images with the exclusion on the AA filter. Have any of you made the change I'm making K5 to K5iis, I will keep my K5 as a backup untill I can get a K3 but will wait a year or so for the bugs to be worked out.

The Sigma 17-50mm is really good if you want a zoom, as is the DA 12-24mm. What kind of focal length are you interested in anyway?

You won't get anything out of the 's' in the K-5 IIs if you just stick to the 18-250mm. Primes are generally the way to go, but we need to know what you're interested in

**marquis1955** · 11-15-2013, 11:57 AM

I'm wanting wide angle possibly some zoom but I prefer The best optics I can get for the K5iis

**marquis1955** · 11-15-2013, 12:06 PM

Thank you Adam and Jim in Oregon it sounds like I might for the time being going after the Sigma 17-50 that will be the best fit after just getting the K5iis. I appreciate your help I think for the time being I can use my Older Pentax A 28mm that will work better with my new K5iis or my Pentax 50mm 1.4 manual ?

**marquis1955** · 11-15-2013, 12:09 PM

Bottom line for now guys is if my older Pentax primes will work with my new k5iis and will I get noticeable difference in my images because obviously the AF won't matter.

**marquis1955** · 11-15-2013, 12:11 PM

However I do expect the AF to be better on my K5iis than it is on my K5 ??

**gaweidert** · 11-15-2013, 03:00 PM

One of the best lenses on my K5 or K5-IIs is my SMC 55mm f1.8 screw mount lens. I have owned it for over 40 years. My old A* 3000mm F4 also works great. I only have one autofocus lens and that is the 12 - 24mm DA lens that I got when I ordered my K5-IIs earlier this year. Right now my loins are all astir over the K3 and the Sigma 50 - 500mm lens. I just may pull the trigger on them in a month or so.

Waratah · 11-15-2013, 07:09 PM

An economical option if you can find it is Sigma 24-60 f 2.8.

Screw drive
Not weather resistant
Perhaps a bit close at lower end

But

Sharp (i needed in camera adjustment but once thats sorted all good)
Compact for a f 2.8
Fast focus

Adam · 11-15-2013, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by marquis1955

However I do expect the AF to be better on my K5iis than it is on my K5 ??

It's a lot better in low light, and a bit faster in indoor light, so you should notice an improvement.

stormtech · 11-15-2013, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by marquis1955

However I do expect the AF to be better on my K5iis than it is on my K5 ??

Yes..

**marquis1955** · 11-15-2013, 09:39 PM

I'm hoping my Tamron 200mm 2.8 will show some improvements on the iis it works very nice on my K5 and I really enjoy my 150-500 Sigma I,m just wanting a good wide angle zoom th 16-50 Pentax is just to spendy for me right now , the Sig 17-50 sounds enticing !

**marquis1955** · 11-15-2013, 09:40 PM

I forgot to mention I really appreciate the feedback Ya'll.

SlamDesiAK · 11-19-2013, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by marquis1955

Thank you Adam and Jim in Oregon it sounds like I might for the time being going after the Sigma 17-50 that will be the best fit after just getting the K5iis. I appreciate your help I think for the time being I can use my Older Pentax A 28mm that will work better with my new K5iis or my Pentax 50mm 1.4 manual ?

Hey, Marquis... I just received my Sigma 17-50 from B&H for my K5IIs. I had to wait forever for Sigma to replenish that lens in a Pentax mount but, as indicated by Sigma's Sales Ops Manager, B&H received the most units. Seeing Adam's comment about not getting optimal results out of a K5IIs unless you use Primes is a bit disconcerting considering a Pentax Prime - in the same range as that Sigma - is twice as much money. If you can wait until February (I believe that was the quoted date of release) you could pay $200 more and get the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8. Just a thought.

One thing to add here... I got impatient and ordered a Tamron 17-50 and, was one of the poor unfortunates who received a bad one. It couldn't focus to save its... well, you know and, it had a slight grinding noise when I rotated the zoom ring. I had the focusing adjustment to -10 by the time I finally gave up and sent it back to Amazon. When I received the Sigma, there was no comparison in build quality and, it focuses properly.

**marquis1955** · 11-19-2013, 06:06 PM

Yes SlamDesiAk, The only Tamron lens I have that is or has been good is the newest 70-200 2.8 which I say I really like. I have had problems with others. I do shoot with my Sig 18-250 I like it and 150-500 which I love. I have some old Manual and A manual Pentax glass 50mm 1.4 29mm 2.8 135mm 2.8 I like but just don't often use them. I do a lot of different focal length stuff and like the availabilty of zooms when I need it. For my K5iis I waqnt whatever will work best to take advantage of the upgrades over my K5. I appreciate your input !

11-15-2013, 10:15 AM	#1
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	Upgraded from K5 to 5IIs My question is about lenses I have need of trying to get the best recommended landscape lens for my K5iis,my Sigma 18-250 is a decent lens but I want to get something better what can Ya'll recommend. My K5iis is on its way and I'am looking forward to better AF and better images with the exclusion on the AA filter. Have any of you made the change I'm making K5 to K5iis, I will keep my K5 as a backup untill I can get a K3 but will wait a year or so for the bugs to be worked out.

11-15-2013, 11:33 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by marquis1955 My question is about lenses I have need of trying to get the best recommended landscape lens for my K5iis,my Sigma 18-250 is a decent lens but I want to get something better what can Ya'll recommend. My K5iis is on its way and I'am looking forward to better AF and better images with the exclusion on the AA filter. Have any of you made the change I'm making K5 to K5iis, I will keep my K5 as a backup untill I can get a K3 but will wait a year or so for the bugs to be worked out. The Sigma 17-50mm is really good if you want a zoom, as is the DA 12-24mm. What kind of focal length are you interested in anyway? You won't get anything out of the 's' in the K-5 IIs if you just stick to the 18-250mm. Primes are generally the way to go, but we need to know what you're interested in Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

11-15-2013, 07:12 PM	#10
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by marquis1955 However I do expect the AF to be better on my K5iis than it is on my K5 ?? It's a lot better in low light, and a bit faster in indoor light, so you should notice an improvement. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
From K-X to K-5iis... The journey begins.	shardulm	Welcomes and Introductions	4	07-24-2013 01:56 PM
I Upgraded thanks to your advice, now need some assitance	Sig0431	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	14	03-01-2013 06:28 AM
Keep 5IIs vs. K5 with used 50-135 2.8	slip	Pentax DSLR Discussion	8	11-05-2012 03:16 PM
Just upgraded to K-5 and have a few puzzling questions.	tblachowicz	Pentax K-5 & K-5 II	5	12-09-2011 08:07 AM
New guy, with images. Just upgraded from the K7.........Hello K5	LightSpeed	Pentax K-5 & K-5 II	19	12-08-2011 06:36 PM

11-15-2013, 10:25 AM	#2
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	I'll assume that 'landscape' means wide sweeping views. Primes would be best, like the DA15 or 21. If the budget is between camera bodies, the DA16-45 is a good option.

11-15-2013, 11:57 AM	#4
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	I'm wanting wide angle possibly some zoom but I prefer The best optics I can get for the K5iis

11-15-2013, 12:06 PM	#5
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	Thank you Adam and Jim in Oregon it sounds like I might for the time being going after the Sigma 17-50 that will be the best fit after just getting the K5iis. I appreciate your help I think for the time being I can use my Older Pentax A 28mm that will work better with my new K5iis or my Pentax 50mm 1.4 manual ?

11-15-2013, 12:09 PM	#6
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	Bottom line for now guys is if my older Pentax primes will work with my new k5iis and will I get noticeable difference in my images because obviously the AF won't matter.

11-15-2013, 12:11 PM	#7
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	However I do expect the AF to be better on my K5iis than it is on my K5 ??

11-15-2013, 03:00 PM	#8
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	One of the best lenses on my K5 or K5-IIs is my SMC 55mm f1.8 screw mount lens. I have owned it for over 40 years. My old A* 3000mm F4 also works great. I only have one autofocus lens and that is the 12 - 24mm DA lens that I got when I ordered my K5-IIs earlier this year. Right now my loins are all astir over the K3 and the Sigma 50 - 500mm lens. I just may pull the trigger on them in a month or so.

11-15-2013, 07:09 PM	#9
Waratah Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 81	An economical option if you can find it is Sigma 24-60 f 2.8. Screw drive Not weather resistant Perhaps a bit close at lower end But Sharp (i needed in camera adjustment but once thats sorted all good) Compact for a f 2.8 Fast focus

11-15-2013, 08:59 PM	#11
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by marquis1955 However I do expect the AF to be better on my K5iis than it is on my K5 ?? Yes..

11-15-2013, 09:39 PM	#12
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	I'm hoping my Tamron 200mm 2.8 will show some improvements on the iis it works very nice on my K5 and I really enjoy my 150-500 Sigma I,m just wanting a good wide angle zoom th 16-50 Pentax is just to spendy for me right now , the Sig 17-50 sounds enticing !

11-15-2013, 09:40 PM	#13
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	I forgot to mention I really appreciate the feedback Ya'll.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

11-19-2013, 05:52 PM	#14
SlamDesiAK Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alaska Posts: 67	Originally posted by marquis1955 Thank you Adam and Jim in Oregon it sounds like I might for the time being going after the Sigma 17-50 that will be the best fit after just getting the K5iis. I appreciate your help I think for the time being I can use my Older Pentax A 28mm that will work better with my new K5iis or my Pentax 50mm 1.4 manual ? Hey, Marquis... I just received my Sigma 17-50 from B&H for my K5IIs. I had to wait forever for Sigma to replenish that lens in a Pentax mount but, as indicated by Sigma's Sales Ops Manager, B&H received the most units. Seeing Adam's comment about not getting optimal results out of a K5IIs unless you use Primes is a bit disconcerting considering a Pentax Prime - in the same range as that Sigma - is twice as much money. If you can wait until February (I believe that was the quoted date of release) you could pay $200 more and get the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8. Just a thought. One thing to add here... I got impatient and ordered a Tamron 17-50 and, was one of the poor unfortunates who received a bad one. It couldn't focus to save its... well, you know and, it had a slight grinding noise when I rotated the zoom ring. I had the focusing adjustment to -10 by the time I finally gave up and sent it back to Amazon. When I received the Sigma, there was no comparison in build quality and, it focuses properly.

11-19-2013, 06:06 PM	#15
marquis1955 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lometa, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403 Original Poster	Yes SlamDesiAk, The only Tamron lens I have that is or has been good is the newest 70-200 2.8 which I say I really like. I have had problems with others. I do shoot with my Sig 18-250 I like it and 150-500 which I love. I have some old Manual and A manual Pentax glass 50mm 1.4 29mm 2.8 135mm 2.8 I like but just don't often use them. I do a lot of different focal length stuff and like the availabilty of zooms when I need it. For my K5iis I waqnt whatever will work best to take advantage of the upgrades over my K5. I appreciate your input !