5 reasons to choose Pentax

zapp · 11-02-2016, 11:14 AM

1. Tough Construction. Yep
2. Lens selection - just a joke looking at full frame
3. Light weight lenses - hm, D-FA 70-200 is uniquely heavy in its class
4. Color variations - BS
5. Shake reduction - Yep

Sorry Pentax, you brought up theses five arguments. Two of them are correct, three are hillariously funny. Why not work on no 2 and 3 and forget abut 4.

**pres589** · 11-02-2016, 11:26 AM

For those playing along at home, I believe zapp is referencing this;

5Reasons to choose PENTAX | RICOH IMAGING

**bobbotron** · 11-02-2016, 11:27 AM - **3 Likes**

Egads, why must forums be such a lightening rod for negativity. Why do we continue to fire up such threads? Enjoy your cameras, they are quite nice!

Edit: unsubscribed, and everyone should consider it. This is not productive.

**othar** · 11-02-2016, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by zapp

2. Lens selection - just a joke looking at full frame

Canon and Nikon had a much longer time to build their lens selection in the digital era for full frame, so not really a fair comparison.
I don't know from when these arguments are. Maybe they where ment for the APS-C sensor cameras.

edit

Originally posted by pres589

For those playing along at home, I believe zapp is referencing this;

5Reasons to choose PENTAX | RICOH IMAGING

It is even mentioned that this argument is meant for APS-C

jack002 · 11-02-2016, 11:31 AM

Price. I can't find another brand that delivers this much quality per $
And lens selection is huge. Another huge value too.

**pres589** · 11-02-2016, 11:32 AM

#2 speaks directly to APS-C lens selection. I think zapp brought up FF just to complain. That's the only logical answer I can come up with.

Anyone take some good pictures with their camera today?

narual · 11-02-2016, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by pres589

Anyone take some good pictures with their camera today?

Wait, you can take pictures with them? I thought they were just for looking at charts to compare their accessories, and complaining about, and occasionally starting holy wars over with people whose cameras have a different logo on them.

Adam · 11-02-2016, 11:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zapp

1. Tough Construction. Yep
2. Lens selection - just a joke looking at full frame
3. Light weight lenses - hm, D-FA 70-200 is uniquely heavy in its class
4. Color variations - BS
5. Shake reduction - Yep

Sorry Pentax, you brought up theses five arguments. Two of them are correct, three are hillariously funny. Why not work on no 2 and 3 and forget abut 4.

That was before FF. Now there are 5 different reasons!

**pepperberry farm** · 11-02-2016, 11:44 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bobbotron

Egads, why must forums be such a lightening rod for negativity. Why do we continue to fire up such threads? Enjoy your cameras, they are quite nice!

I enjoy them because I get to find new members of the forum to add to my ignore list....

(:

kenspo · 11-02-2016, 12:10 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by zapp

1. Tough Construction. Yep
2. Lens selection - just a joke looking at full frame
3. Light weight lenses - hm, D-FA 70-200 is uniquely heavy in its class
4. Color variations - BS
5. Shake reduction - Yep

Sorry Pentax, you brought up theses five arguments. Two of them are correct, three are hillariously funny. Why not work on no 2 and 3 and forget abut 4.

Go to Nikon/Canon then. Bye

You can still get Light weight lenses. The 3 new FF zooms are made to satisfy pro's, not average Joe taking pics for flowers in his backyard. I love the 70-200 and it doesn't feel any heavier then I'm used to with other pro zooms from other brands. Quality is more important then weight and size.

There is already enough lenses for doing a good job for pro's on FF. And more is coming too. Maybe you are one of those who will complain until they release 100 lenses and still only buy 2?

Only hilariously funny thing here, is your whining post.

surfar · 11-02-2016, 12:10 PM

Yes, all true when it was written in 2013....at present lacking a model with abundant colours but the APSc lens range is still extensive

2017 will see the release of the prime range for FF, another GREAT year for Ricoh/Pentax!

SpecialK · 11-02-2016, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by pres589

Anyone take some good pictures with their camera today?

Not very likely, as this cultured poster points out:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/173-general-photography/332462-where-all-good-pictures.html

Tako Kichi · 11-02-2016, 12:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pres589

Anyone take some good pictures with their camera today?

Wait! You mean they are for taking still pictures! Looking at various forums for various brands I thought you were only supposed to shoot video with them and then b!tch about the slow auto-focus!

rbelyell · 11-02-2016, 12:30 PM

well, id have to agree about lens selection when viewed comparatively to other mfgs. but id disagree on the same basis about lightweight lenses as pentax has more of them than other dslr mfgs. i also disagree that 'color variation' difference is BS, if by 'variation' one means 'pleasing rendition'. frankly i dont like dslrs, and the main reason i enjoy pentax is for what i feel is a rather unique look to their images, and to the boldness of their colors. they match my eye so i like it; others may not. but i certainly feel i can pick a photo ive taken w pentax gear from one ive taken with sony gear. so to paraphrase Meatloaf, 'dont be sad cause 4 outta five aint bad'!

zzeitg · 11-02-2016, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by zapp

2. Lens selection - just a joke looking at full frame

It's probably you who's joking, as we have all the K, M, A, F, FA and DFA lenses and some of the DA lenses are FF compatible, too.
Or did you expect, that the same day K-1 is put into market, Pentax would come with entire lineup of brand new DFA lenses, all focal lengths, primes and zooms?

By the way - how many DFA lenses have you already purchased to motivate Pentax to speed up further lens development?

(Oh well, NONE, if your "About me" section is up to date...)

11-02-2016, 11:14 AM	#1
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	5 reasons to choose Pentax 1. Tough Construction. Yep 2. Lens selection - just a joke looking at full frame 3. Light weight lenses - hm, D-FA 70-200 is uniquely heavy in its class 4. Color variations - BS 5. Shake reduction - Yep Sorry Pentax, you brought up theses five arguments. Two of them are correct, three are hillariously funny. Why not work on no 2 and 3 and forget abut 4.

11-02-2016, 11:27 AM - 3 Likes	#3
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Egads, why must forums be such a lightening rod for negativity. Why do we continue to fire up such threads? Enjoy your cameras, they are quite nice! Edit: unsubscribed, and everyone should consider it. This is not productive. Last edited by bobbotron; 11-02-2016 at 01:40 PM.

11-02-2016, 11:40 AM - 1 Like	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by zapp 1. Tough Construction. Yep 2. Lens selection - just a joke looking at full frame 3. Light weight lenses - hm, D-FA 70-200 is uniquely heavy in its class 4. Color variations - BS 5. Shake reduction - Yep Sorry Pentax, you brought up theses five arguments. Two of them are correct, three are hillariously funny. Why not work on no 2 and 3 and forget abut 4. That was before FF. Now there are 5 different reasons! 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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11-02-2016, 11:26 AM	#2
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	For those playing along at home, I believe zapp is referencing this; 5Reasons to choose PENTAX \| RICOH IMAGING

11-02-2016, 11:28 AM	#4
othar Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Linz Photos: Albums Posts: 3,098	Originally posted by zapp 2. Lens selection - just a joke looking at full frame Canon and Nikon had a much longer time to build their lens selection in the digital era for full frame, so not really a fair comparison. I don't know from when these arguments are. Maybe they where ment for the APS-C sensor cameras. edit Originally posted by pres589 For those playing along at home, I believe zapp is referencing this; 5Reasons to choose PENTAX \| RICOH IMAGING It is even mentioned that this argument is meant for APS-C

11-02-2016, 11:31 AM	#5
jack002 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Missouri Photos: Albums Posts: 727	Price. I can't find another brand that delivers this much quality per $ And lens selection is huge. Another huge value too.

11-02-2016, 11:32 AM	#6
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	#2 speaks directly to APS-C lens selection. I think zapp brought up FF just to complain. That's the only logical answer I can come up with. Anyone take some good pictures with their camera today?

11-02-2016, 11:36 AM	#7
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Originally posted by pres589 Anyone take some good pictures with their camera today? Wait, you can take pictures with them? I thought they were just for looking at charts to compare their accessories, and complaining about, and occasionally starting holy wars over with people whose cameras have a different logo on them.

11-02-2016, 11:44 AM - 2 Likes	#9
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by bobbotron Egads, why must forums be such a lightening rod for negativity. Why do we continue to fire up such threads? Enjoy your cameras, they are quite nice! I enjoy them because I get to find new members of the forum to add to my ignore list.... (:

11-02-2016, 12:10 PM - 5 Likes	#10
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by zapp 1. Tough Construction. Yep 2. Lens selection - just a joke looking at full frame 3. Light weight lenses - hm, D-FA 70-200 is uniquely heavy in its class 4. Color variations - BS 5. Shake reduction - Yep Sorry Pentax, you brought up theses five arguments. Two of them are correct, three are hillariously funny. Why not work on no 2 and 3 and forget abut 4. Go to Nikon/Canon then. Bye You can still get Light weight lenses. The 3 new FF zooms are made to satisfy pro's, not average Joe taking pics for flowers in his backyard. I love the 70-200 and it doesn't feel any heavier then I'm used to with other pro zooms from other brands. Quality is more important then weight and size. There is already enough lenses for doing a good job for pro's on FF. And more is coming too. Maybe you are one of those who will complain until they release 100 lenses and still only buy 2? Only hilariously funny thing here, is your whining post.

11-02-2016, 12:10 PM	#11
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Yes, all true when it was written in 2013....at present lacking a model with abundant colours but the APSc lens range is still extensive 2017 will see the release of the prime range for FF, another GREAT year for Ricoh/Pentax!

11-02-2016, 12:10 PM	#12
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Originally posted by pres589 Anyone take some good pictures with their camera today? Not very likely, as this cultured poster points out: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/173-general-photography/332462-where-all-good-pictures.html

11-02-2016, 12:14 PM - 1 Like	#13
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	Originally posted by pres589 Anyone take some good pictures with their camera today? Wait! You mean they are for taking still pictures! Looking at various forums for various brands I thought you were only supposed to shoot video with them and then b!tch about the slow auto-focus!

11-02-2016, 12:30 PM	#14
rbelyell Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 95	well, id have to agree about lens selection when viewed comparatively to other mfgs. but id disagree on the same basis about lightweight lenses as pentax has more of them than other dslr mfgs. i also disagree that 'color variation' difference is BS, if by 'variation' one means 'pleasing rendition'. frankly i dont like dslrs, and the main reason i enjoy pentax is for what i feel is a rather unique look to their images, and to the boldness of their colors. they match my eye so i like it; others may not. but i certainly feel i can pick a photo ive taken w pentax gear from one ive taken with sony gear. so to paraphrase Meatloaf, 'dont be sad cause 4 outta five aint bad'!

11-02-2016, 12:57 PM	#15
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by zapp 2. Lens selection - just a joke looking at full frame It's probably you who's joking, as we have all the K, M, A, F, FA and DFA lenses and some of the DA lenses are FF compatible, too. Or did you expect, that the same day K-1 is put into market, Pentax would come with entire lineup of brand new DFA lenses, all focal lengths, primes and zooms? By the way - how many DFA lenses have you already purchased to motivate Pentax to speed up further lens development? (Oh well, NONE, if your "About me" section is up to date...)