Hello,
It is my first post, so as a glad Pentax user, I'm happy to join Pentax community
I started photography about a year, so I consider myself a newbie. Even though spending large amounts of time studying photography books, watching online tutorials, seminars (B&H photo was really helpfull at this) and other material gave significant results. I feel how I can get better and better results everytime I go out to shoot. As time went by, I felt how photography turned from "hobby" into "main priority, my passion, my ultimate goal". Now I can tell 100% that photography is the thing, I want to do in life (even though I'm in the middle of my law studies at the moment, but knowing law is always handy, right?).
So becoming a professional photographer became my goal. Such decisions always brings a lot questions, one can't simply answer by himself.
Back that year ago, when I was deciding which system to choose, Pentax looked like the best bang for your buck for the starter like me. The gear I got, was Pentax K-r and the 70mm Ltd lens. I was extremely happy back then and I am still now, as this simple kit delivers really decent results. Also, as you can tell from the lens I use - my passion is portraiture.
Now even though i have very sentimental feelings for my Pentax gear, the new lens pricing policy and quite sad new at photokina, left me confused.
My main questions is:
Is Pentax gear still considered the best bang for your buck? Considering the recent tempting news from the other major DSLR manufacturers.
As I am going to specialize in portraits and weddings, looking into future, is it worth investing as much as 6,000$ into Pentax? Considering, small bodies/lenses aren't that much important (even though really awesome). I know it used to be worth it, but how about now?
Thanks!