K-5 on the way!

treebeard · 08-20-2012, 12:09 PM

Sold all of my Nikon gear to go back to Pentax. I bought a LNIB K-5, a LNIB Sigma 10-20/3.5, a Tamron 70-200/2.8 and a wicked sharp Pentax 35/2.4. I am so looking forward to using the K-5. Oh yeah, I still do all of my flower/macro photography with my k-r!

Bramela · 08-20-2012, 12:43 PM

Congrats for joining the force.

treebeard · 08-20-2012, 01:13 PM

Thank you. I am looking forward to posting here again.

Docrwm · 08-20-2012, 01:24 PM

Congratulations. I own two of the three lenses you have purchased (the 3rd was not available when I bought a alternative to it). The only thing else that you might want to consider is a battery grip. They're soooo useful on the K-5 and if you don't need water resistance with it I've found the $39 model to be a great bargain.

Enjoy!

treebeard · 08-20-2012, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Congratulations. I own two of the three lenses you have purchased (the 3rd was not available when I bought a alternative to it). The only thing else that you might want to consider is a battery grip. They're soooo useful on the K-5 and if you don't need water resistance with it I've found the $39 model to be a great bargain.

Enjoy!

That's something I need to probably purchase too! Thanks for the info!

Docrwm · 08-20-2012, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by treebeard

That's something I need to probably purchase too! Thanks for the info!

My review here links to a terrific compare and contrast thread on the two main variants of the D-BG4 knockoffs available.

CMG · 08-20-2012, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by treebeard

Sold all of my Nikon gear to go back to Pentax. I bought a LNIB K-5, a LNIB Sigma 10-20/3.5, a Tamron 70-200/2.8 and a wicked sharp Pentax 35/2.4. I am so looking forward to using the K-5. Oh yeah, I still do all of my flower/macro photography with my k-r!

Cool!!

littledrawe · 08-20-2012, 09:25 PM

I need one!

treebeard · 08-23-2012, 04:40 PM

Just got my K-5 today. I love the feel of it in my hands. Looks like I will need to sell my MF lenses and my k-r to get another body!

John Hill · 08-23-2012, 06:56 PM

Congratulations, I ordered a k-5 today too. Maybe Monday or Tuesday!

FinlanderX · 08-25-2012, 03:32 PM

My K-5 is also in its way to Finland from Holland. First DLSR for me. Ordered the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC lens, Manfrodo 055XPROB and a Lowepro bag. That should get me started for landscape shooting. The Sigma is a bit of a budget lens, but maybe it is an upgrade compared to the kit lens...

08-20-2012, 12:09 PM	#1
treebeard Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windham, NH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 793	K-5 on the way! Sold all of my Nikon gear to go back to Pentax. I bought a LNIB K-5, a LNIB Sigma 10-20/3.5, a Tamron 70-200/2.8 and a wicked sharp Pentax 35/2.4. I am so looking forward to using the K-5. Oh yeah, I still do all of my flower/macro photography with my k-r!

08-20-2012, 12:43 PM	#2
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Congrats for joining the force.

08-20-2012, 01:13 PM	#3
treebeard Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windham, NH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 793 Original Poster	Thank you. I am looking forward to posting here again.

08-20-2012, 01:24 PM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Congratulations. I own two of the three lenses you have purchased (the 3rd was not available when I bought a alternative to it). The only thing else that you might want to consider is a battery grip. They're soooo useful on the K-5 and if you don't need water resistance with it I've found the $39 model to be a great bargain. Enjoy!

08-20-2012, 02:25 PM	#5
treebeard Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windham, NH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 793 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm Congratulations. I own two of the three lenses you have purchased (the 3rd was not available when I bought a alternative to it). The only thing else that you might want to consider is a battery grip. They're soooo useful on the K-5 and if you don't need water resistance with it I've found the $39 model to be a great bargain. Enjoy! That's something I need to probably purchase too! Thanks for the info!

08-20-2012, 02:44 PM	#6
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by treebeard That's something I need to probably purchase too! Thanks for the info! My review here links to a terrific compare and contrast thread on the two main variants of the D-BG4 knockoffs available.

08-20-2012, 09:05 PM	#7
CMG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 138	Originally posted by treebeard Sold all of my Nikon gear to go back to Pentax. I bought a LNIB K-5, a LNIB Sigma 10-20/3.5, a Tamron 70-200/2.8 and a wicked sharp Pentax 35/2.4. I am so looking forward to using the K-5. Oh yeah, I still do all of my flower/macro photography with my k-r! Cool!!

08-20-2012, 09:25 PM	#8
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	I need one!

08-23-2012, 04:40 PM	#9
treebeard Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windham, NH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 793 Original Poster	Just got my K-5 today. I love the feel of it in my hands. Looks like I will need to sell my MF lenses and my k-r to get another body!

08-23-2012, 06:56 PM	#10
John Hill Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Near Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Albums Posts: 59	Congratulations, I ordered a k-5 today too. Maybe Monday or Tuesday!

08-25-2012, 03:32 PM	#11
FinlanderX New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3	My K-5 is also in its way to Finland from Holland. First DLSR for me. Ordered the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC lens, Manfrodo 055XPROB and a Lowepro bag. That should get me started for landscape shooting. The Sigma is a bit of a budget lens, but maybe it is an upgrade compared to the kit lens...