Originally posted by Glen_S I was looking at at getting my wife one to replace her K-x, and was thinking about the K3 or K3II but they are still a little out of my range and overall the K-S2 looks like it would suit her, (and the fact I can get it in white which is how she likes to differentiate between hers and my cameras)
She's getting into some portrait work, and the larger image size and built in Wi-fi look like they would be good for this application. I may also pick up a 50mm prime lens for it.
Her most used lens though, is a Sigma 18-250, and it's quite bulky diameter & weight wise compared to my Pentax 18-250 lens, and I'm wondering with the smaller body mentioned in the review on this board, if it may be an awkward combination.
I thought I'd check here and see if anyone here has a similar lens on their K-S2 and how it handles with it.
Thanks in advance.
I have received my KS2 on December 31 around 2PM. Put on a 55-300 and took the couple to a local park. Previously I was using K-30, however it failed - so called aperture motor block (black photos). It did not feel that easy as on K-30, as K-30 grip has different shape and curves. I was very disappointed. It was my first day. The next day I have replaced 55-300 to 50-200. The camera with this lens felt very comfortable while walking and photographing. The 16-45 is also fine. Now after such built up experience I expect that 55-300 would feel also OK. My next camera walk will be with 55-300.
Leo