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krebsy75 · 07-15-2012, 11:51 AM

We were early-adopters of the K-01 when it first came out and were mostly thrilled with the cam. Our enthusiasm went south once we discovered how fussy the AF was with a few of our lenses. Notably the 17-70 and 35 macro. We ended up returning it thinking it wasn't for us.

Having evaluated our camera needs, we think the K-01 will work nicely with most of the DA Limiteds and compliment our K5 for less-serious photography. We think its smaller form factor and ease-of-use will result in having it with us more often to capture some of life's moments.

We're back to the dark side! If you have experience using the K-01 with the 21 and 70 Limiteds please chime in.

krebsy75 · 07-15-2012, 12:14 PM

I forgot to mention that we took advantage of Adorama's special on K-01s. We expect to have the cam this week.

Docrwm · 07-15-2012, 01:00 PM

Congratulations, hope the second time is the charm.

Adam · 07-15-2012, 01:45 PM

Speaking of limiteds- have you seen this guide?

Pentax K-01 Lens Guide - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

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AussieTrev · 07-15-2012, 02:16 PM

I use mine with the 40 XS most of the time, almost just a P&S with grunt. It works fine with the 16-50 and the Sigma 105 (which is broken again aperture stuck after repair), but we have a 70-200 Sigma f2.8 and it just focus hunts but then locks out of focus. Haven't fully test yet on the 70-200. Otherwise very happy with the K-01 as a compliment to the K5 and the soon to arrive K30.

pinholecam · 07-15-2012, 07:03 PM

There is a AF speed with various lenses thread if you have missed it :
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-01/178920-post-your-k-01-lens-au...peed-here.html

fotogaffer · 07-16-2012, 04:47 AM

Agreed. As I have stated on another thread, I think the K-01 is at it's particular best when mated to the DA limiteds. I use it with all of the 15, 21, 40, 70, and 35 macro and have found it produces outstanding images. I also have found framing with the LCD to be somewhat liberating. For landscape, vacation, family outing type shooting it is a joy to use. I do not consider it a replacement for my K5 by any means, but it definitely has it's place with the limiteds and for the type of shooting I have mentioned.

krebsy75 · 07-16-2012, 05:24 AM

How is it with the 21 and 70? We don't have the 70 yet but ordered the 21 with the cam. We already have a 40.

Originally posted by fotogaffer

Agreed. As I have stated on another thread, I think the K-01 is at it's particular best when mated to the DA limiteds. I use it with all of the 15, 21, 40, 70, and 35 macro and have found it produces outstanding images. I also have found framing with the LCD to be somewhat liberating. For landscape, vacation, family outing type shooting it is a joy to use. I do not consider it a replacement for my K5 by any means, but it definitely has it's place with the limiteds and for the type of shooting I have mentioned.

krebsy75 · 07-16-2012, 05:25 AM

Yes, we have.

Originally posted by Adam

Speaking of limiteds- have you seen this guide?

Pentax K-01 Lens Guide - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

fotogaffer · 07-16-2012, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by krebsy97

How is it with the 21 and 70? We don't have the 70 yet but ordered the 21 with the cam. We already have a 40.

This trio of "little jewels" makes for a very portable system with the K-01, one on the body and one in each pocket if you wish. Very easy to use and carry by comparison to my K5 with the same lenses.

07-15-2012, 11:51 AM	#1
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	Back to the Dark Side We were early-adopters of the K-01 when it first came out and were mostly thrilled with the cam. Our enthusiasm went south once we discovered how fussy the AF was with a few of our lenses. Notably the 17-70 and 35 macro. We ended up returning it thinking it wasn't for us. Having evaluated our camera needs, we think the K-01 will work nicely with most of the DA Limiteds and compliment our K5 for less-serious photography. We think its smaller form factor and ease-of-use will result in having it with us more often to capture some of life's moments. We're back to the dark side! If you have experience using the K-01 with the 21 and 70 Limiteds please chime in.

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07-15-2012, 12:14 PM	#2
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804 Original Poster	I forgot to mention that we took advantage of Adorama's special on K-01s. We expect to have the cam this week.

07-15-2012, 01:00 PM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Congratulations, hope the second time is the charm.

07-15-2012, 01:45 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Speaking of limiteds- have you seen this guide? Pentax K-01 Lens Guide - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-15-2012, 02:16 PM	#5
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	I use mine with the 40 XS most of the time, almost just a P&S with grunt. It works fine with the 16-50 and the Sigma 105 (which is broken again aperture stuck after repair), but we have a 70-200 Sigma f2.8 and it just focus hunts but then locks out of focus. Haven't fully test yet on the 70-200. Otherwise very happy with the K-01 as a compliment to the K5 and the soon to arrive K30.

07-15-2012, 07:03 PM	#6
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,710	There is a AF speed with various lenses thread if you have missed it : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-01/178920-post-your-k-01-lens-au...peed-here.html

07-16-2012, 04:47 AM	#7
fotogaffer Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 716	Agreed. As I have stated on another thread, I think the K-01 is at it's particular best when mated to the DA limiteds. I use it with all of the 15, 21, 40, 70, and 35 macro and have found it produces outstanding images. I also have found framing with the LCD to be somewhat liberating. For landscape, vacation, family outing type shooting it is a joy to use. I do not consider it a replacement for my K5 by any means, but it definitely has it's place with the limiteds and for the type of shooting I have mentioned.

07-16-2012, 05:24 AM	#8
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804 Original Poster	How is it with the 21 and 70? We don't have the 70 yet but ordered the 21 with the cam. We already have a 40. Originally posted by fotogaffer Agreed. As I have stated on another thread, I think the K-01 is at it's particular best when mated to the DA limiteds. I use it with all of the 15, 21, 40, 70, and 35 macro and have found it produces outstanding images. I also have found framing with the LCD to be somewhat liberating. For landscape, vacation, family outing type shooting it is a joy to use. I do not consider it a replacement for my K5 by any means, but it definitely has it's place with the limiteds and for the type of shooting I have mentioned.

07-16-2012, 05:25 AM	#9
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804 Original Poster	Yes, we have. Originally posted by Adam Speaking of limiteds- have you seen this guide? Pentax K-01 Lens Guide - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

07-16-2012, 04:56 PM	#10
fotogaffer Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 716	Originally posted by krebsy97 How is it with the 21 and 70? We don't have the 70 yet but ordered the 21 with the cam. We already have a 40. This trio of "little jewels" makes for a very portable system with the K-01, one on the body and one in each pocket if you wish. Very easy to use and carry by comparison to my K5 with the same lenses.

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