Originally posted by skierd Not really interested in a new body at this point, I'd rather invest in some glass first as the k30 does well for me though I'd love a k3.
I'm having a hard time catching my nephew with the older manual focus lenses. It would be nice to have faster glass too.
I'll look in to that sigma 18-35 and some of the faster primes.
Skierd Sir, reports on the net indicate that the K-5 / II / IIs is better than the K-3 in many respects. And it is far far superior to the K-30. Also price wise today
a brand new K-5 II fell to $ 599.
I am a Zoom lens enthusiast and with the K-5's excellent high ISO performance never felt the need for fast f1.4 or f1.8 Lenses. Also I am very prudent and do not wish to waste money on a lens like the Sigma 18-35 f1.8. I amnot a Pro just an advanced Amateur.
I do have some fine digital f2.8 zooms and cheap legacy f 2.8 prime glass + a 50mm f1.4 "A" lens which meets my low light needs.
I am covered from 10 mm to 600 mm with some fine modern glass including macro, so I feel comfortable. None of them costed me over $ 500.
With this background I found it sound to let you know the choices.
My favourite lenses are: Tamron 28-75 f2.8, Pentax 18-135 WR, Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 DC EX in this order. I retired as an Advisor in the world's largest conglomerate and can buy the best glass but as I said I am very prudent and wish you do not waste money on an expensive "WANT" if you are not a PRO.
May the Force be with you.