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About 18 months ago I purchased my first DSLR, a Pentax K-50. I didn't know anything about Pentax and I wasn't aware of this site. I saw it on sale at Costco and did a quick search on it and the reviews I read all said about the same thing, "good beginner camera for pictures, no good for video and decades of K-mount lenses available" perfect for me.

Now my collection has grown. I have added a K-3 and K-1 and my LBA is still going. My K-50 came with the 18-55 and 50-200mm I have added two Sigma lens 150-500 and the 10-20. My Pentax lens now include F 35-80, FA 80-320, DFA 100 macro, DA 50 and the DA560 and I'm still looking to add to it.

Today they have discontinued the K-50, I still enjoy mine.

**MSL** · 06-16-2016, 02:31 PM

It all sounded like the normal story around here for many of us who end up with a Pentax for one reason or another... until I spotted the DA560 which is not a normal end point for LBA. 8 gazillion lenses between 50-60mm sure, but not a canon like that one. Happy shooting.

KiloHotelphoto · 06-16-2016, 05:19 PM

I do love my 560, especially on the K-1. The next lens will be the FA31 probably and then I will be done, unless I can find a Pentax A* 1200mm F/8 for a reasonable price.

seanix · 06-16-2016, 05:25 PM

I actually saw a 1200mm on eBay today! Pentax A 1200mm F 8 Ed If Lens Mint | eBay

Not sure if it's a good price or not. I've seen one IRL when I met a forum member who has one and lives near me. That thing is a beast. I think I'd stop at the 560mm.

**DW58** · 06-16-2016, 06:37 PM

I bought my first DSLR six months ago. A K-50 with the 18-135mm.
Looking forward to having something similar to your photo in the future. Thanks for the inspiration.

mamba909 · 06-16-2016, 11:25 PM

Hah hah, welcome to the GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) club! I have a similar story, and I'm sure others on this forum do too.

That 560 lens, though. It's a beast!

**Kerrowdown** · 06-17-2016, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto

Now my collection has grown

I trust your not trying to off load blame on to us.

KiloHotelphoto · 06-17-2016, 03:54 PM

Not blaming you at all, I like to think you've all inspired me.

**henrikpedersen33** · 11-10-2019, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto

About 18 months ago I purchased my first DSLR, a Pentax K-50. I didn't know anything about Pentax and I wasn't aware of this site. I saw it on sale at Costco and did a quick search on it and the reviews I read all said about the same thing, "good beginner camera for pictures, no good for video and decades of K-mount lenses available" perfect for me.

Now my collection has grown. I have added a K-3 and K-1 and my LBA is still going. My K-50 came with the 18-55 and 50-200mm I have added two Sigma lens 150-500 and the 10-20. My Pentax lens now include F 35-80, FA 80-320, DFA 100 macro, DA 50 and the DA560 and I'm still looking to add to it.

Today they have discontinued the K-50, I still enjoy mine.

You are indeed very well equiped ..

**Kerrowdown** · 11-12-2019, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto

It all started with the K-50

Did the slippery slope stop in 2016, when we last discussed it?

Or has just become a steeper downhill event.

Dewman · 11-12-2019, 04:30 PM

I'd sooner give up my guns that my K-50! .... almost.

**Tonytee** · 11-12-2019, 05:21 PM

Well done in your choices and your presentation. No doubt, you get into the groove of buying, selling and perhaps even trading. Good luck.

)

TT

**Larrymc** · 11-12-2019, 05:53 PM

Looks like a treatable condition!!

**Archimedes the Dog** · 11-13-2019, 09:14 AM

Great collection!

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06-16-2016, 02:31 PM	#2
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	It all sounded like the normal story around here for many of us who end up with a Pentax for one reason or another... until I spotted the DA560 which is not a normal end point for LBA. 8 gazillion lenses between 50-60mm sure, but not a canon like that one. Happy shooting.

06-16-2016, 05:19 PM	#3
KiloHotelphoto Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Glen Mills, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,030 Original Poster	I do love my 560, especially on the K-1. The next lens will be the FA31 probably and then I will be done, unless I can find a Pentax A* 1200mm F/8 for a reasonable price.

06-16-2016, 05:25 PM	#4
seanix Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Photos: Albums Posts: 92	I actually saw a 1200mm on eBay today! Pentax A 1200mm F 8 Ed If Lens Mint \| eBay Not sure if it's a good price or not. I've seen one IRL when I met a forum member who has one and lives near me. That thing is a beast. I think I'd stop at the 560mm.

06-16-2016, 06:37 PM	#5
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,083	I bought my first DSLR six months ago. A K-50 with the 18-135mm. Looking forward to having something similar to your photo in the future. Thanks for the inspiration.

06-16-2016, 11:25 PM	#6
mamba909 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: L.A. County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 405	Hah hah, welcome to the GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) club! I have a similar story, and I'm sure others on this forum do too. That 560 lens, though. It's a beast!

06-17-2016, 01:45 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto Now my collection has grown I trust your not trying to off load blame on to us.

06-17-2016, 03:54 PM	#8
KiloHotelphoto Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Glen Mills, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,030 Original Poster	Not blaming you at all, I like to think you've all inspired me.

11-10-2019, 02:55 PM	#9
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,632	Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto About 18 months ago I purchased my first DSLR, a Pentax K-50. I didn't know anything about Pentax and I wasn't aware of this site. I saw it on sale at Costco and did a quick search on it and the reviews I read all said about the same thing, "good beginner camera for pictures, no good for video and decades of K-mount lenses available" perfect for me. Now my collection has grown. I have added a K-3 and K-1 and my LBA is still going. My K-50 came with the 18-55 and 50-200mm I have added two Sigma lens 150-500 and the 10-20. My Pentax lens now include F 35-80, FA 80-320, DFA 100 macro, DA 50 and the DA560 and I'm still looking to add to it. Today they have discontinued the K-50, I still enjoy mine. You are indeed very well equiped ..

11-12-2019, 02:12 PM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto It all started with the K-50 Did the slippery slope stop in 2016, when we last discussed it? Or has just become a steeper downhill event.

11-12-2019, 04:30 PM	#11
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	I'd sooner give up my guns that my K-50! .... almost.

11-12-2019, 05:21 PM	#12
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543	Well done in your choices and your presentation. No doubt, you get into the groove of buying, selling and perhaps even trading. Good luck. ) TT

11-12-2019, 05:53 PM	#13
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Looks like a treatable condition!!

11-13-2019, 09:14 AM	#14
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	Great collection!

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