Wondering if I got a good deal

Driline · 04-28-2016, 03:52 PM - **1 Like**

I just purchased this K-50 along with the two kit lenses. The DA L 18-55, DA L 50-200 and a DA 14 wide angle lens along with a Tamrac Pro 8 camera bag and a lot of other smaller camera cleaning stuff unopened. Battery charger and battery along with all cables included as well.

The Shutter count on the K-50 was 105 and the Pentax strap wasn't even undone from the rubber band. Total price $386. Honestly it looks like it was never used.

I've got a K-3. All I really wanted was the DA 14 lens. Wondering if I should sell the kit lenses and keep the K-50 just to have a spare camera.

jayman_1975 · 04-28-2016, 04:13 PM

I would say that's a really good price.

Adam · 04-28-2016, 04:15 PM

Yup, that's a good deal! You pretty much got the second lens for free compared to new pricing

pathdoc · 04-28-2016, 04:24 PM

$386 for all of that? All the lenses, the camera, everything? There are people who'd give their eye teeth for that package at that price. Keep it in case your stuff breaks, or shoot the hell out of the K-50 and use it as a Takumar camera if the aperture drive fails.

**UncleVanya** · 04-28-2016, 04:27 PM

If you don't feel the need for a spare body sell the k50 and kit lenses and keep the money.

**boriscleto** · 04-28-2016, 04:32 PM

You bought a DA 14 and got a K-50 and 2 kit lenses for free.

HudsonShooter · 04-28-2016, 04:34 PM

if you don't have a spare body, I would keep the k50 and one of those wr lenses as they make great body caps.
the k50 seems to be a litlle less good as the k3, but can deliver.

**carlb** · 04-28-2016, 06:50 PM

That's not a good deal - that is a fantastic deal. I thought I did well when I picked up a K50 with 650 clicks on the speedo for $340. If I were the OP I'd keep the K50 because it was as good as free.

elementdtlop · 04-28-2016, 07:36 PM

the da 50-200 isnt too bad either imo if you dont have a wr lens like it. the 55-300 is def nicer but i enjoyed using my 50-200 and kinda miss the lightness. id sell the k50 and 18-55 and you basically got the 2 lenses for really cheap.

Driline · 04-28-2016, 07:56 PM

Well, I think I might have a buyer for the camera and kit lenses. The wife found out about my good fortune and has now decided that she would like to take up photography. She's willing to spend time and learn, so I'm excited. I could use a second photog on some of my hobby shoots anyway.

**UncleVanya** · 04-28-2016, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by Driline

Well, I think I might have a buyer for the camera and kit lenses. The wife found out about my good fortune and has now decided that she would like to take up photography. She's willing to spend time and learn, so I'm excited. I could use a second photog on some of my hobby shoots anyway.

Awesome! I had the K50 myself to before upgrading the to the K3 and honestly it is a great camera. There is very little to not like. The 50-200 is not bad either nor is the 18-55 truth be told.

Davidparis · 04-28-2016, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by Driline

I just purchased this K-50 along with the two kit lenses. The DA L 18-55, DA L 50-200 and a DA 14 wide angle lens along with a Tamrac Pro 8 camera bag and a lot of other smaller camera cleaning stuff unopened. Battery charger and battery along with all cables included as well.

The Shutter count on the K-50 was 105 and the Pentax strap wasn't even undone from the rubber band. Total price $386. Honestly it looks like it was never used.

I've got a K-3. All I really wanted was the DA 14 lens. Wondering if I should sell the kit lenses and keep the K-50 just to have a spare camera.

Undeniably a nice deal.

04-28-2016, 03:52 PM - 1 Like	#1
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	Wondering if I got a good deal I just purchased this K-50 along with the two kit lenses. The DA L 18-55, DA L 50-200 and a DA 14 wide angle lens along with a Tamrac Pro 8 camera bag and a lot of other smaller camera cleaning stuff unopened. Battery charger and battery along with all cables included as well. The Shutter count on the K-50 was 105 and the Pentax strap wasn't even undone from the rubber band. Total price $386. Honestly it looks like it was never used. I've got a K-3. All I really wanted was the DA 14 lens. Wondering if I should sell the kit lenses and keep the K-50 just to have a spare camera.

04-28-2016, 04:15 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Yup, that's a good deal! You pretty much got the second lens for free compared to new pricing 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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04-28-2016, 04:13 PM	#2
jayman_1975 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 385	I would say that's a really good price.

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pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	$386 for all of that? All the lenses, the camera, everything? There are people who'd give their eye teeth for that package at that price. Keep it in case your stuff breaks, or shoot the hell out of the K-50 and use it as a Takumar camera if the aperture drive fails.

04-28-2016, 04:27 PM	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	If you don't feel the need for a spare body sell the k50 and kit lenses and keep the money.

04-28-2016, 04:32 PM	#6
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	You bought a DA 14 and got a K-50 and 2 kit lenses for free.

04-28-2016, 04:34 PM	#7
HudsonShooter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 108	if you don't have a spare body, I would keep the k50 and one of those wr lenses as they make great body caps. the k50 seems to be a litlle less good as the k3, but can deliver.

04-28-2016, 06:50 PM	#8
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	That's not a good deal - that is a fantastic deal. I thought I did well when I picked up a K50 with 650 clicks on the speedo for $340. If I were the OP I'd keep the K50 because it was as good as free.

04-28-2016, 07:36 PM	#9
elementdtlop Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 97	the da 50-200 isnt too bad either imo if you dont have a wr lens like it. the 55-300 is def nicer but i enjoyed using my 50-200 and kinda miss the lightness. id sell the k50 and 18-55 and you basically got the 2 lenses for really cheap.

04-28-2016, 07:56 PM	#10
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697 Original Poster	Well, I think I might have a buyer for the camera and kit lenses. The wife found out about my good fortune and has now decided that she would like to take up photography. She's willing to spend time and learn, so I'm excited. I could use a second photog on some of my hobby shoots anyway.

04-28-2016, 08:21 PM	#11
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	Originally posted by Driline Well, I think I might have a buyer for the camera and kit lenses. The wife found out about my good fortune and has now decided that she would like to take up photography. She's willing to spend time and learn, so I'm excited. I could use a second photog on some of my hobby shoots anyway. Awesome! I had the K50 myself to before upgrading the to the K3 and honestly it is a great camera. There is very little to not like. The 50-200 is not bad either nor is the 18-55 truth be told.

04-28-2016, 10:25 PM	#12
Davidparis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 290	Originally posted by Driline I just purchased this K-50 along with the two kit lenses. The DA L 18-55, DA L 50-200 and a DA 14 wide angle lens along with a Tamrac Pro 8 camera bag and a lot of other smaller camera cleaning stuff unopened. Battery charger and battery along with all cables included as well. The Shutter count on the K-50 was 105 and the Pentax strap wasn't even undone from the rubber band. Total price $386. Honestly it looks like it was never used. I've got a K-3. All I really wanted was the DA 14 lens. Wondering if I should sell the kit lenses and keep the K-50 just to have a spare camera. Undeniably a nice deal.