DPReview K-30 Sample Images posted

toukan · 07-22-2012, 10:03 PM

Just posted: Quick Pentax K-30 samples gallery: Digital Photography Review

Some very nice images....

schufosi777 · 07-22-2012, 11:08 PM

Wonderful images. Nice exposures and lovely colour.

Moo · 07-23-2012, 04:32 AM

The lens is taking some flak from the commenters...

snake · 07-23-2012, 05:20 AM

Everything takes flack from the commenters there. It's little more than a forum for fanboys and not photography. Look at the output of many there for proof. It's basically an assemblage of people into teams under a brand banner. I was actually surprised with the lens. Thought it would be worse.

sb in ak · 07-23-2012, 09:06 AM

Bout time. Is it just me or was there no mention on DPReview when the K-30 was announced?

deadwolfbones · 07-23-2012, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by sb in ak

Bout time. Is it just me or was there no mention on DPReview when the K-30 was announced?

It's just you.

Pentax K-30 16MP weather-sealed mid-level DSLR previewed: Digital Photography Review

TJWest · 07-23-2012, 01:48 PM

I think the images are just OK, I am not a fanboy of Pentax or any other DSLR manufacturer as I do not even own one yet, but it is standard kit fare IMO. I am sold on the K30, but the images presented do not encourage me to take the 18 - 135 over the 18 - 55 to be honest. The primes will shine on the K30, but the kits look disappointing in general. OK for your average hobby or coming from P&S photographer, but for enthusiasts, borderline IMO, pros, forget it.

JohnLegrand · 07-24-2012, 11:11 AM

After using the 16-50 2.8 from sony with a a77 i cant help but agree that pentax kit zooms are lacking. I mean that sony lens is on par with Carl Zeiss for half the price, Good stuff really, Other then that the k30 sencor looks to do its job surely ok.

JinDesu · 07-24-2012, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by JohnLegrand

After using the 16-50 2.8 from sony with a a77 i cant help but agree that pentax kit zooms are lacking. I mean that sony lens is on par with Carl Zeiss for half the price, Good stuff really, Other then that the k30 sencor looks to do its job surely ok.

The Sony 16-50 F2.8 might be sony's standard zoom, but in no way is that a kit zoom.

Pentax's 18-55 has been considered the best kit zoom out of the Canon and Nikon versions. The 18-135 is generally equal to the 18-55, with the added length and silent focusing motor.

JohnLegrand · 07-24-2012, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

The Sony 16-50 F2.8 might be sony's standard zoom, but in no way is that a kit zoom.

Pentax's 18-55 has been considered the best kit zoom out of the Canon and Nikon versions. The 18-135 is generally equal to the 18-55, with the added length and silent focusing motor.

I got it as a kit with the a77. For me thats a kit lens, Perhaps a high end 'kit lens' but with only a 100 dollar orso differnce in price with the 18 135 from Pentax, its ALOT better, competing with Pro level lenses out there. Not comparing with the really cheap 18-55.

eddie1960 · 07-24-2012, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by JohnLegrand

I got it as a kit with the a77. For me thats a kit lens, Perhaps a high end 'kit lens' but with only a 100 dollar orso differnce in price with the 18 135 from Pentax, its ALOT better, competing with Pro level lenses out there. Not comparing with the really cheap 18-55.

Sorry but he's right it is not a Kit lens, it's not the entry level bundling lens. you are also comparing apples to oranges, what was the difference from the 18-55 kit? a lot more than $100

JinDesu · 07-24-2012, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

Sorry but he's right it is not a Kit lens, it's not the entry level bundling lens. you are also comparing apples to oranges, what was the difference from the 18-55 kit? a lot more than $100

Well he's comparing to the 18-135.. but even then, I think the 18-135 is priced at $300 when bundled with the K-30.

eddie1960 · 07-24-2012, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Well he's comparing to the 18-135.. but even then, I think the 18-135 is priced at $300 when bundled with the K-30.

but the lens he is comparing in FL is the 16-50 Sony, not the same animal,
Unfortunately Pentax doesn't kit with the 16-50 2.8 and if they did it would be stupidly expensive based on the new pricing. I bet you could get a kit from a dealer with the tamron 17-50 2.8 for about the same (if you had an actual B&M to go in and negotiate with),
the a77 kit is not even a comparative model. a77 in canada is 1499,
the A57 kit with the 18-135 is more the comparison model. priced at 999 for what is the lesser model in pretty much all aspects
A65 with the 18-135 is 1199 A65 with the 16-50 is 1599,
a77 with the 18-135 is 1799 and 2149 with the 16-50
A65 level doesn't exist in the Pentax world (yet) a77 level will be the K5 replacement,
Right now a K5 18-135 kit is 1499 so less than the a77 with similar kit, lesser sensor, but better across the board with better sensor performance according to DXO. Megapickles ain't everything

dc1500 · 07-24-2012, 01:50 PM

I can't see much point in these sample pictures they do. They all look pretty much the same to me, especially those in good light which could have been taken equally as well with a compact. There are just too many variables to make an accurate assesment in my opinion.

Edgar_in_Indy · 07-24-2012, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by dc1500

I can't see much point in these sample pictures they do. They all look pretty much the same to me, especially those in good light which could have been taken equally as well with a compact. There are just too many variables to make an accurate assesment in my opinion.

Agreed, I was also disappointed with the set. Not because they're bad pictures, but as you said most of them aren't very challenging. It is also very obvious that the lens was a limiting factor. Hopefully they'll expand the set for the full review, and include pictures from higher-end glass.

That being said, I think that generally DPR does a good job with their sample shots. I just wish they would include more portraits/people pictures. Most of their photos are street/landscape. Don't these people have any kids or family members they can point their cameras at? There's a bald-headed kind of goofy looking guy that shows up in some of their pictures, but he's not the type you'd want to pixel-peep.

07-22-2012, 10:03 PM	#1
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sb in ak Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 612	Bout time. Is it just me or was there no mention on DPReview when the K-30 was announced?

07-23-2012, 09:39 AM	#6
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Originally posted by sb in ak Bout time. Is it just me or was there no mention on DPReview when the K-30 was announced? It's just you. Pentax K-30 16MP weather-sealed mid-level DSLR previewed: Digital Photography Review

07-23-2012, 01:48 PM	#7
TJWest Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 116	I think the images are just OK, I am not a fanboy of Pentax or any other DSLR manufacturer as I do not even own one yet, but it is standard kit fare IMO. I am sold on the K30, but the images presented do not encourage me to take the 18 - 135 over the 18 - 55 to be honest. The primes will shine on the K30, but the kits look disappointing in general. OK for your average hobby or coming from P&S photographer, but for enthusiasts, borderline IMO, pros, forget it.

07-24-2012, 11:11 AM	#8
JohnLegrand Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 29	After using the 16-50 2.8 from sony with a a77 i cant help but agree that pentax kit zooms are lacking. I mean that sony lens is on par with Carl Zeiss for half the price, Good stuff really, Other then that the k30 sencor looks to do its job surely ok.

07-24-2012, 11:18 AM	#9
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by JohnLegrand After using the 16-50 2.8 from sony with a a77 i cant help but agree that pentax kit zooms are lacking. I mean that sony lens is on par with Carl Zeiss for half the price, Good stuff really, Other then that the k30 sencor looks to do its job surely ok. The Sony 16-50 F2.8 might be sony's standard zoom, but in no way is that a kit zoom. Pentax's 18-55 has been considered the best kit zoom out of the Canon and Nikon versions. The 18-135 is generally equal to the 18-55, with the added length and silent focusing motor.

07-24-2012, 11:34 AM	#10
JohnLegrand Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 29	Originally posted by JinDesu The Sony 16-50 F2.8 might be sony's standard zoom, but in no way is that a kit zoom. Pentax's 18-55 has been considered the best kit zoom out of the Canon and Nikon versions. The 18-135 is generally equal to the 18-55, with the added length and silent focusing motor. I got it as a kit with the a77. For me thats a kit lens, Perhaps a high end 'kit lens' but with only a 100 dollar orso differnce in price with the 18 135 from Pentax, its ALOT better, competing with Pro level lenses out there. Not comparing with the really cheap 18-55.

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eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by JohnLegrand I got it as a kit with the a77. For me thats a kit lens, Perhaps a high end 'kit lens' but with only a 100 dollar orso differnce in price with the 18 135 from Pentax, its ALOT better, competing with Pro level lenses out there. Not comparing with the really cheap 18-55. Sorry but he's right it is not a Kit lens, it's not the entry level bundling lens. you are also comparing apples to oranges, what was the difference from the 18-55 kit? a lot more than $100

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07-24-2012, 12:13 PM	#12
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by eddie1960 Sorry but he's right it is not a Kit lens, it's not the entry level bundling lens. you are also comparing apples to oranges, what was the difference from the 18-55 kit? a lot more than $100 Well he's comparing to the 18-135.. but even then, I think the 18-135 is priced at $300 when bundled with the K-30.

07-24-2012, 12:51 PM	#13
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by JinDesu Well he's comparing to the 18-135.. but even then, I think the 18-135 is priced at $300 when bundled with the K-30. but the lens he is comparing in FL is the 16-50 Sony, not the same animal, Unfortunately Pentax doesn't kit with the 16-50 2.8 and if they did it would be stupidly expensive based on the new pricing. I bet you could get a kit from a dealer with the tamron 17-50 2.8 for about the same (if you had an actual B&M to go in and negotiate with), the a77 kit is not even a comparative model. a77 in canada is 1499, the A57 kit with the 18-135 is more the comparison model. priced at 999 for what is the lesser model in pretty much all aspects A65 with the 18-135 is 1199 A65 with the 16-50 is 1599, a77 with the 18-135 is 1799 and 2149 with the 16-50 A65 level doesn't exist in the Pentax world (yet) a77 level will be the K5 replacement, Right now a K5 18-135 kit is 1499 so less than the a77 with similar kit, lesser sensor, but better across the board with better sensor performance according to DXO. Megapickles ain't everything

07-24-2012, 01:50 PM	#14
dc1500 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 105	I can't see much point in these sample pictures they do. They all look pretty much the same to me, especially those in good light which could have been taken equally as well with a compact. There are just too many variables to make an accurate assesment in my opinion.

07-24-2012, 02:55 PM	#15
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by dc1500 I can't see much point in these sample pictures they do. They all look pretty much the same to me, especially those in good light which could have been taken equally as well with a compact. There are just too many variables to make an accurate assesment in my opinion. Agreed, I was also disappointed with the set. Not because they're bad pictures, but as you said most of them aren't very challenging. It is also very obvious that the lens was a limiting factor. Hopefully they'll expand the set for the full review, and include pictures from higher-end glass. That being said, I think that generally DPR does a good job with their sample shots. I just wish they would include more portraits/people pictures. Most of their photos are street/landscape. Don't these people have any kids or family members they can point their cameras at? There's a bald-headed kind of goofy looking guy that shows up in some of their pictures, but he's not the type you'd want to pixel-peep.