Post Your K5IIs Pictures Here!

pentaxmz · 03-15-2013, 11:40 PM

In case any of you missed this story: Pentax K-5 II vs K-5 IIs DSLR Comparison Review

IMHO, since the K-5 is already pretty outstanding, I am not convinced that it is worth upgrading from my K-5 to the K-5 iis. Wish Pentax added a few more features... but maybe the next update will incorporate more.

pentaxmz · 03-15-2013, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

The K-5 II.s certainly captures detail

Nice photo... but let's be honest, the high quality of this photo is more about your skills and your quality lens. The K-5 will also capture [near enough] that level of detail in the right hands/equipment.

cadart · 03-16-2013, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by pentaxmz

Nice photo... but let's be honest, the high quality of this photo is more about your skills and your quality lens. The K-5 will also capture [near enough] that level of detail in the right hands/equipment.

Just by saying 'near enough' defeats your own argument.

**Digitalis** · 03-16-2013, 01:26 AM

they are using the kit DA18-55mm lens - which is optically substandard when compared to the DA55mm f/1.4. If you really want to see the difference between the K5 and K5IIs you should at least use a decent lens, most people who have switched from K5 to K5IIs are using high end glass.

cadart · 03-16-2013, 02:39 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

they are using the kit DA18-55mm lens - which is optically substandard when compared to the DA55mm f/1.4. If you really want to see the difference between the K5 and K5IIs you should at least use a decent lens, most people who have switched from K5 to K5IIs are using high end glass.

Agreed.

dtmateojr · 03-16-2013, 03:16 AM - **1 Like**

Chris Mak · 03-16-2013, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by cadart

Agreed.

Agreed also. The Zeiss 50/2 makro planar is an absolute joy to use on the K5IIs.

lightbulb · 03-16-2013, 09:17 AM

Outrageous this!

pentaxmz · 03-16-2013, 11:30 PM

So, to summarize, you folks are suggesting that upgrading from the K-5 to the K-5 iis is well worth it (if using exceptional quality glass)?

I love the glass I currently own but I would never claim that any of it is of 'exceptional' quality so people like me may not benefit from such an upgrade... ?

**Digitalis** · 03-17-2013, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by pentaxmz

I love the glass I currently own but I would never claim that any of it is of 'exceptional' quality so people like me may not benefit from such an upgrade... ?

There will be a benefit, but you won't gain as much as you would if you were using high quality lenses.

lightbulb · 03-17-2013, 07:58 AM

What is this thing anyone?

**jbinpg** · 03-17-2013, 11:18 AM

Possibly a SODAR installation, although these would be very large antennae for that purpose. Google it and see if you can find any matching images.

Jack

tclausen · 03-17-2013, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by lightbulb

What is this thing anyone?

I don't know what they are, but I was taken on board one like that....they did experiments on me .... they had antennas and green skin.....

lightbulb · 03-17-2013, 05:09 PM

No this ain't alien lol! I suspect it to have something to do with waste water processing?

olypdd · 03-17-2013, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

they are using the kit DA18-55mm lens - which is optically substandard when compared to the DA55mm f/1.4. If you really want to see the difference between the K5 and K5IIs you should at least use a decent lens, most people who have switched from K5 to K5IIs are using high end glass.

Yep. The critical eye will deduce the difference, and high end glass will maximize it. When I picked up a DA* 60-250, I figured I could take advantage of the IIs. I am waiting for it to come back from Pentax service but in the meantime, I see more detail with my Pentax 17-70 and 43 prime than I did with my K5, which I loved. I also wanted better auto focus and the IIs works like a charm.

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pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659	Pentax K-5 vs K-5 iis In case any of you missed this story: Pentax K-5 II vs K-5 IIs DSLR Comparison Review IMHO, since the K-5 is already pretty outstanding, I am not convinced that it is worth upgrading from my K-5 to the K-5 iis. Wish Pentax added a few more features... but maybe the next update will incorporate more.

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03-15-2013, 11:43 PM	#302
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659	Originally posted by eaglem The K-5 II.s certainly captures detail Nice photo... but let's be honest, the high quality of this photo is more about your skills and your quality lens. The K-5 will also capture [near enough] that level of detail in the right hands/equipment.

03-16-2013, 12:52 AM	#303
cadart Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 58	Originally posted by pentaxmz Nice photo... but let's be honest, the high quality of this photo is more about your skills and your quality lens. The K-5 will also capture [near enough] that level of detail in the right hands/equipment. Just by saying 'near enough' defeats your own argument.

03-16-2013, 01:26 AM	#304
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	they are using the kit DA18-55mm lens - which is optically substandard when compared to the DA55mm f/1.4. If you really want to see the difference between the K5 and K5IIs you should at least use a decent lens, most people who have switched from K5 to K5IIs are using high end glass.

03-16-2013, 02:39 AM	#305
cadart Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 58	Originally posted by Digitalis they are using the kit DA18-55mm lens - which is optically substandard when compared to the DA55mm f/1.4. If you really want to see the difference between the K5 and K5IIs you should at least use a decent lens, most people who have switched from K5 to K5IIs are using high end glass. Agreed.

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dtmateojr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 604

03-16-2013, 08:44 AM	#307
Chris Mak Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by cadart Agreed. Agreed also. The Zeiss 50/2 makro planar is an absolute joy to use on the K5IIs.

03-16-2013, 09:17 AM	#308
lightbulb Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 691 Original Poster	Outrageous this!

03-16-2013, 11:30 PM	#309
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659	So, to summarize, you folks are suggesting that upgrading from the K-5 to the K-5 iis is well worth it (if using exceptional quality glass)? I love the glass I currently own but I would never claim that any of it is of 'exceptional' quality so people like me may not benefit from such an upgrade... ?

03-17-2013, 12:32 AM	#310
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by pentaxmz I love the glass I currently own but I would never claim that any of it is of 'exceptional' quality so people like me may not benefit from such an upgrade... ? There will be a benefit, but you won't gain as much as you would if you were using high quality lenses.

03-17-2013, 07:58 AM	#311
lightbulb Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 691 Original Poster	What is this thing anyone?

03-17-2013, 11:18 AM	#312
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Possibly a SODAR installation, although these would be very large antennae for that purpose. Google it and see if you can find any matching images. Jack

03-17-2013, 12:59 PM	#313
tclausen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,397	Originally posted by lightbulb What is this thing anyone? I don't know what they are, but I was taken on board one like that....they did experiments on me .... they had antennas and green skin.....

03-17-2013, 05:09 PM	#314
lightbulb Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 691 Original Poster	No this ain't alien lol! I suspect it to have something to do with waste water processing?

03-17-2013, 05:16 PM	#315
olypdd Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puget Sound Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 311	Originally posted by Digitalis they are using the kit DA18-55mm lens - which is optically substandard when compared to the DA55mm f/1.4. If you really want to see the difference between the K5 and K5IIs you should at least use a decent lens, most people who have switched from K5 to K5IIs are using high end glass. Yep. The critical eye will deduce the difference, and high end glass will maximize it. When I picked up a DA* 60-250, I figured I could take advantage of the IIs. I am waiting for it to come back from Pentax service but in the meantime, I see more detail with my Pentax 17-70 and 43 prime than I did with my K5, which I loved. I also wanted better auto focus and the IIs works like a charm.