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04-01-2018, 02:20 AM   #1
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Cosmetic Question-77mm 1.8 Limited on the K1

Ok guys, I am ordering a 77mm 1.8 limited lens tonight, and have a black K1.
I am a little undecided on which color to get. Black or silver? What do you guys have and what do you prefer?
I did a google image search but wasn't overly successful, so feel free to post pics.
Thanking you kindly,
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It doesn't really matter. What you want is of course, a matter of personal taste however I went for black because A) a vast majority of my cameras are black and B) when the exterior finish wears through the brassing stands out more on black lenses.

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I'd go for black unless you have a silver K-1. That said, it really is a question of personal preference. Just keep in mind the silver versions are a bit harder to come by.

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Thanks guys, yea I was thinking black on black would be the easy decision but wasn't sure if anyone had silver lens with black body and were happy with that combo. My local store has both in stock for $999 AUD

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I like silver because it looks more special. My 31 is black, and I always think it’s ugly. My 43 and 77 are low serial number silver, and they just look more elegant.

I also find it easier to find them in the bag because silver stands out in a bag with black zooms.
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OK I have to ask who your local dealer is? Very rare to find Pentax in stock anywhere in Vic
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QuoteOriginally posted by garywakeling Quote
OK I have to ask who your local dealer is? Very rare to find Pentax in stock anywhere in Vic
Sorry Garry, my apologies. I worded it wrong. Technically it's not in stock at the local store, just at the warehouse. I just have to order it and it will be there for store pick up two days later. Camera House have it at $999 currently. $150-200 cheaper than many others.


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I have a black k3 with a silver 20-40 and a posh Italian green leather wrist strap. I put it together to just try something different as all my other gear is black. When my wife saw it she said it looked naff, and I had to agree. But, you know what ? Now I really like it. It's quirky and fun.

I also put a black lens cap on it a black protective filter to add to the strangeness.

I don't usually do this sort of thing... Maybe it's age ? A mid-life crisis ? Maybe I'll start wanting a Harley next ...
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I like my old low serial number silver Trinity. When I bought them there were no black ones. The black colour gets scrattches more easy than the silver ones. The silver ones finish is much more sturdy. My K1 is black and for me it looks totaly nice.
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My black k3 is good looking with a silver 31 or black 77. The lens is smart looking either way.
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This is the best thread I found on this topic is this KP "Panda" Look - PentaxForums.com

For me silver body is better on silver lens, black on black is next, but silver on black is much better then black on silver lens.
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@Meady23 Here's a quick and dirty comparison. Sorry about the motion blur on the silver but you get the idea.



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Awesome,thanks so much for everyone's input, and cheers for the comparison photo monochrome Most of all I'm excited to get this lens and start taking snaps, I just ordered the black
Thanks guys.
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Cosmetic Question-77mm 1.8 Limited on the K1
I always find black to more discreet and doesn't stand out when oot and aboot, especially for street work.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Meady23 Quote
Ok guys, I am ordering a 77mm 1.8 limited lens tonight, and have a black K1.
I am a little undecided on which color to get. Black or silver? What do you guys have and what do you prefer?
I did a google image search but wasn't overly successful, so feel free to post pics.
Thanking you kindly,
Nathan
My 31 and 43 are black, my 77 is silver. I like silver.
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