[kurt1968]

Hi , i could buy a mint K5 ( only has 3000 shots) +18-135WR + 35mm f2.4 for 570$ .
On the other side is a new K30 for 550$ , this comes with 18-55mm.
Are the lenses that come with the K5 worth it ?
Is the difference is size between K5 and K3 big ?

[TER-OR]

Yes, the 18-135 on its own sells for over $300 used. The 18-55 is about $50. The 35mm for roughly $200, less used.

No big size difference, the K5 is heavier and probably a bit more rugged.

That's a great deal.

[rbefly]

Hello Kurt1968, Welcome to the Forum!
Terry's right, in addition to the K-5 deal being better because of the price/value, it's a better start-up kit.
The K-30 deal is a better-than-average midrange body with the least-expensive kit lens.
The K-5 set is the previous flagship body with a much better kit lens (18-135 vs 18-55mm and sharper overall) and an excellent short prime lens.
Grab it and have fun shooting!
JMO,
Ron

[kurt1968]

Indeed , the K5 deal seems OK
Would i be happy with the autofocus speed , compared to , let's say olympus epm2 ?

[TER-OR]

have a look at my Flickr site to see how I use the K5. On the stream now are pictures from the dog park with the K5/18-135 combo and if you dig into the sets you'll see other images with different lenses.

I have no issues with autofocus - but I've never played with the $5000+ systems....
I have used my nephew's Pro-grade Nikon but only with a 50mm portrait type lens or short zoom and it's not significantly better indoors than the K5. He's a better people photographer than I am, but he does think the K5 is cool. Using it with my old M-series lenses really gets him excited.

You can't really compare the EPM2 to a full DSLR. You can use the K5 or K30 in live view, lock focus (hopefully) and snap pictures. Better still, use the OVF and back button focus with APS-C to track. The 18-135 is a very good lens for this, much better than the others I have. The focus motor is super smooth and silent.

I don't mean to dismiss the 4/3 systems, they're good for what they are, and I have a Q which I like for casual use. But it's not the same as a DSLR with good OVF and quick FPS capture, that's for sure!

[VoiceOfReason]

The K5 kit at that price is an awesome deal. Why have you not already picked it up before the person changes their mind?

[kurt1968]

okey , the K5 will be picked up next week , will post some pics

[calicojack]

Awesome deal. Don't wait or it will be gone.

[kurt1968]

well , didn't buy it after all.
Will buy a olympus epm2 in stead