K50 + 18-135WR vs K30 + same. worth extra 170$ ?

MK-x · 08-04-2014, 12:29 AM

Hi all.
I'm in India now. Here Pentax is very uncommon and hard to find.
I can buy (on amazon.in) the K50 or K30 kit. K50 is 170$ more expensive.
Does it worth the extra sum, or should I buy the K30 instead?
Thanks.

Adam · 08-04-2014, 12:45 AM

Unless you don't care for the K-30's looks, I'd go for whatever's cheaper. The K-30 and K-50 are essentially the same otherwise. Read our review to found out what small tweaks have been made.

Culture · 08-04-2014, 01:56 AM

They both have the same specs. I have the k-30. I love the styling of the K-30 compare to the normal k-50 style. But that is just me. Apart from that there is no real difference.
Except that you will loose 170$ with the k-50.

**savoche** · 08-04-2014, 02:56 AM

No, as the others have said the K50 is not worth an extra $170. Spend the money on your next lens instead

MK-x · 08-04-2014, 03:41 AM

well, now it seems that the info on Amazon is not up to date (this is India after all). The seller said the K30 is no longer available.
my next hope is to buy it in China (my next destination). this site has it, for example (i hope)

search.jd.com/Search?keyword=pentax&enc=utf-8

MK-x · 08-04-2014, 05:24 AM

Another thought came to my mind:
I still have my Tamron 24-135 (managed to sell the K-x body). on this Chinese website I can buy the K50 + 18-55WR for 600$ aprox. the K30 + 18-135WR costs there 1000$ (if they actuality have it).
so maybe it'll be better and cheaper to buy the K50 kit and keep my Tamron.
what do you think?

**TER-OR** · 08-04-2014, 05:44 AM

Don't neglect the Marketplace here - a well-cared-for used camera is a great bargain.

You can get a used 18-135 for around $300 or so. The K30 kit for $1000 seems overpriced to me, certainly not a bargain.

mtux · 08-04-2014, 05:54 AM

I even like the K30's look and grip better!
And $170 means a nice little DA50! much much better to me.

MK-x · 08-04-2014, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by TER-OR

Don't neglect the Marketplace here - a well-cared-for used camera is a great bargain.

You can get a used 18-135 for around $300 or so. The K30 kit for $1000 seems overpriced to me, certainly not a bargain.

I'm without a camera right now (well, I do have a nice point&shoot, but no DSLR). Because I'm traveling right now, I can't buy anything on the Marketplace, because ⒾI can't waist time on waiting for shipment. And after I'll come back home, IⒾ won't really need a DSLR. Well, not as much as it's needed when traveling.

Yos · 08-05-2014, 06:37 AM

Where in China will you go?
If you are going to either Beijing or Shanghai I will be able to tell you where to buy Pentax cameras.

MK-x · 08-05-2014, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by Yos

Where in China will you go?
If you are going to either Beijing or Shanghai I will be able to tell you where to buy Pentax cameras.

I will be also in Beijing.

MK-x · 08-10-2014, 12:53 AM

anyone else knows where to buy Pentax in Beijing? i'll be there soon.

**mgvh** · 08-20-2014, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by MK-x

Another thought came to my mind:
I still have my Tamron 24-135 (managed to sell the K-x body). on this Chinese website I can buy the K50 + 18-55WR for 600$ aprox. the K30 + 18-135WR costs there 1000$ (if they actuality have it).
so maybe it'll be better and cheaper to buy the K50 kit and keep my Tamron.
what do you think?

If the Tamron you mention is the Tamron SP AF 24-135mm F/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical [IF], I think it can take better pictures than the Pentax DA 18-135. BUT,

It's much larger than the 18-135
I miss the 18-24mm focal length
It's not WR

So, if you get the K50 kit with 18-55WR, you are covered at the 18-24mm wide end and have a WR option. For $600, that's a nice kit.

MK-x · 08-22-2014, 10:41 AM

Bought k50 + 18-135WR in Beijing. More expensive than EBay, but at least I have a proper camera now :-)

**TimR** · 08-31-2014, 03:28 PM

Congratulations! Thats what I have. You'll enjoy it. Good luck.

08-04-2014, 12:29 AM	#1
MK-x Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 94	K50 + 18-135WR vs K30 + same. worth extra 170$ ? Hi all. I'm in India now. Here Pentax is very uncommon and hard to find. I can buy (on amazon.in) the K50 or K30 kit. K50 is 170$ more expensive. Does it worth the extra sum, or should I buy the K30 instead? Thanks.

08-04-2014, 12:45 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Unless you don't care for the K-30's looks, I'd go for whatever's cheaper. The K-30 and K-50 are essentially the same otherwise. Read our review to found out what small tweaks have been made. 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:

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mgvh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,029	Originally posted by MK-x Another thought came to my mind: I still have my Tamron 24-135 (managed to sell the K-x body). on this Chinese website I can buy the K50 + 18-55WR for 600$ aprox. the K30 + 18-135WR costs there 1000$ (if they actuality have it). so maybe it'll be better and cheaper to buy the K50 kit and keep my Tamron. what do you think? If the Tamron you mention is the Tamron SP AF 24-135mm F/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical [IF], I think it can take better pictures than the Pentax DA 18-135. BUT, It's much larger than the 18-135 I miss the 18-24mm focal length It's not WR So, if you get the K50 kit with 18-55WR, you are covered at the 18-24mm wide end and have a WR option. For $600, that's a nice kit.

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Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	They both have the same specs. I have the k-30. I love the styling of the K-30 compare to the normal k-50 style. But that is just me. Apart from that there is no real difference. Except that you will loose 170$ with the k-50.

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	No, as the others have said the K50 is not worth an extra $170. Spend the money on your next lens instead

08-04-2014, 03:41 AM	#5
MK-x Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 94 Original Poster	well, now it seems that the info on Amazon is not up to date (this is India after all). The seller said the K30 is no longer available. my next hope is to buy it in China (my next destination). this site has it, for example (i hope) search.jd.com/Search?keyword=pentax&enc=utf-8

08-04-2014, 05:24 AM	#6
MK-x Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 94 Original Poster	Another thought came to my mind: I still have my Tamron 24-135 (managed to sell the K-x body). on this Chinese website I can buy the K50 + 18-55WR for 600$ aprox. the K30 + 18-135WR costs there 1000$ (if they actuality have it). so maybe it'll be better and cheaper to buy the K50 kit and keep my Tamron. what do you think?

08-04-2014, 05:44 AM	#7
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Don't neglect the Marketplace here - a well-cared-for used camera is a great bargain. You can get a used 18-135 for around $300 or so. The K30 kit for $1000 seems overpriced to me, certainly not a bargain.

08-04-2014, 05:54 AM	#8
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	I even like the K30's look and grip better! And $170 means a nice little DA50! much much better to me.

08-04-2014, 06:05 AM	#9
MK-x Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 94 Original Poster	Originally posted by TER-OR Don't neglect the Marketplace here - a well-cared-for used camera is a great bargain. You can get a used 18-135 for around $300 or so. The K30 kit for $1000 seems overpriced to me, certainly not a bargain. I'm without a camera right now (well, I do have a nice point&shoot, but no DSLR). Because I'm traveling right now, I can't buy anything on the Marketplace, because ⒾI can't waist time on waiting for shipment. And after I'll come back home, IⒾ won't really need a DSLR. Well, not as much as it's needed when traveling.

08-05-2014, 06:37 AM	#10
Yos Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 533	Where in China will you go? If you are going to either Beijing or Shanghai I will be able to tell you where to buy Pentax cameras.

08-05-2014, 06:44 AM	#11
MK-x Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 94 Original Poster	Originally posted by Yos Where in China will you go? If you are going to either Beijing or Shanghai I will be able to tell you where to buy Pentax cameras. I will be also in Beijing.

08-10-2014, 12:53 AM	#12
MK-x Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 94 Original Poster	anyone else knows where to buy Pentax in Beijing? i'll be there soon.

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MK-x Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 94 Original Poster	Bought k50 + 18-135WR in Beijing. More expensive than EBay, but at least I have a proper camera now :-)

08-31-2014, 03:28 PM	#15
TimR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	Congratulations! Thats what I have. You'll enjoy it. Good luck.