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bertwert · 12-20-2015, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by assa1

As far as I am concerned, Canikons aren't bad at all BUT they are not Pentax. Thats the main cons.

Auzzie-Phoenix · 12-20-2015, 08:40 PM

Welcome to the K-50 owners club.

Architecture · 02-04-2016, 10:03 PM

This thread might be a feedback loop, but I'm totally on board.

LXNights · 02-06-2016, 02:14 PM

That may have been the smartest thing you ever did. The K-50 is the real sleeper in photography. I have a K-3 and others, but that K-50 stays with me. The results blow me away.

**DW58** · 02-07-2016, 01:37 PM

Not long ago I decided to get a "real" camera again and shelve the little Canon P&S. Not a stranger to photography but has been some twenty years since I was serious about it. Was having a hard time deciding which system to go with. Canon or Nikon. Nikon or Canon. Pentax never entered my mind. Living in Oregon I wanted a weather sealed camera. WR Canons and Nikons were kind of pricey for me so one day just did a google search for "best deal on weather proof dslr." Up popped Pentax K-50. A bit more research on this camera convinced me it was just what I was looking for. Ordered one online and am SO happy I did. The build quality and added WR over similar priced canikons is amazing.

Kenntak · 02-07-2016, 01:54 PM - **1 Like**

I have a K-30 and love the thing. These cameras pack tons of quality into the price. What are your future lens plans scwinn?

scwinn · 02-07-2016, 04:25 PM

Well the lens system is amazing and legacy lenses are so inexpensive that I gave myself a $250 budget for now. Here is what I got:

- A Pentax 50mm 1.8 prime (everyone should have a nice prime...) About $100
- A used Tamron 18mm - 250mm f4.5 - f5.6 (I think..) About $75
- A used Pentax (FA) 80mm - 200mm f4.5 - f5.6 About $30
- A used Tokina 100mm - 300mm f5.6 - f6.3 about $35
- Finally A Pentax 35mm - 80mm cost ma $20

I do lots of nature photography hence the long zooms, and I do street photography with the kit lens. In the future I will add a wide zoom, and another wr lens perhaps the 50-200mm. All I know is there are so many legacy lenses to choose from. Some are good. Others not so good however I am having fun with my new kit. Thank-you Pentax!

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12-20-2015, 09:40 AM	#31
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by assa1 As far as I am concerned, Canikons aren't bad at all BUT they are not Pentax. Thats the main cons.

12-20-2015, 08:40 PM	#32
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020	Welcome to the K-50 owners club.

02-04-2016, 10:03 PM	#33
Architecture Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 147	This thread might be a feedback loop, but I'm totally on board.

02-06-2016, 02:14 PM	#34
LXNights Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England Photos: Gallery Posts: 150	That may have been the smartest thing you ever did. The K-50 is the real sleeper in photography. I have a K-3 and others, but that K-50 stays with me. The results blow me away.

02-07-2016, 01:37 PM	#35
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,083	Not long ago I decided to get a "real" camera again and shelve the little Canon P&S. Not a stranger to photography but has been some twenty years since I was serious about it. Was having a hard time deciding which system to go with. Canon or Nikon. Nikon or Canon. Pentax never entered my mind. Living in Oregon I wanted a weather sealed camera. WR Canons and Nikons were kind of pricey for me so one day just did a google search for "best deal on weather proof dslr." Up popped Pentax K-50. A bit more research on this camera convinced me it was just what I was looking for. Ordered one online and am SO happy I did. The build quality and added WR over similar priced canikons is amazing.

02-07-2016, 01:54 PM - 1 Like	#36
Kenntak Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 198	I have a K-30 and love the thing. These cameras pack tons of quality into the price. What are your future lens plans scwinn?

02-07-2016, 04:25 PM	#37
scwinn New Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Montreal Posts: 18 Original Poster	Well the lens system is amazing and legacy lenses are so inexpensive that I gave myself a $250 budget for now. Here is what I got: - A Pentax 50mm 1.8 prime (everyone should have a nice prime...) About $100 - A used Tamron 18mm - 250mm f4.5 - f5.6 (I think..) About $75 - A used Pentax (FA) 80mm - 200mm f4.5 - f5.6 About $30 - A used Tokina 100mm - 300mm f5.6 - f6.3 about $35 - Finally A Pentax 35mm - 80mm cost ma $20 I do lots of nature photography hence the long zooms, and I do street photography with the kit lens. In the future I will add a wide zoom, and another wr lens perhaps the 50-200mm. All I know is there are so many legacy lenses to choose from. Some are good. Others not so good however I am having fun with my new kit. Thank-you Pentax!

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