K1 Store Display Model

PentaPrime · 07-19-2018, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by Kevin B123

Now, What about lenses?

I picked up this 50mm macro used for $200 CAD, in decent shape. Kind of an ugly lens but it takes nice photos and it's handy to have a macro. I will be getting the Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art. That is about as wide as I need for now, but on the other end I do want a 70-200 2.8 and think I might try the Tamron even though the K-mount model is older. I am a bit hesitant about the Pentax-D FA* 70-200 2.8 partly because of cost but mainly because I have had trouble finding comprehensive, independent reviews of its performance. I will post about this in the lens subforum soon to ask if I have missed any reviews out there, but basically it seems like this lens does not perform as well as the DFA 15-30 or 24-70 at least on sharpness and chromatic aberration.

Last edited by PentaPrime; 07-19-2018 at 01:41 PM. Reason: added link

**mattb123** · 07-19-2018, 02:02 PM

I have the Tamron 70-200 and it's a fine lens. Optically, the results have been very good for me. It can be loud and slow to focus (but not usually) and the front element seems to get dust inside it easily.
For the price I think it's an excellent value.

**Kevin B123** · 07-20-2018, 02:39 AM

Originally posted by PentaPrime

I picked up this 50mm macro used for $200 CAD, in decent shape. Kind of an ugly lens but it takes nice photos and it's handy to have a macro. I will be getting the Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art.

That is a fine combo for sharpness and IQ that will made great use of the sensor.
I have no knowledge of the 70-200's though

**gaweidert** · 07-21-2018, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

I have the Tamron 70-200 and it's a fine lens. Optically, the results have been very good for me. It can be loud and slow to focus (but not usually) and the front element seems to get dust inside it easily.
For the price I think it's an excellent value.

I have had my Tamron 70-200 for several years now and like Matt says, it is a fine lens optically and an excellent value. So much so that I cannot really justify spending at least twice as much for the Pentax version.

reh321 · 07-21-2018, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by VSTAR

negotiate on price ??? In Toronto, I had to wait until our major camera store had a grand opening of a new store and offered $100 off a DSLR such as the K1. No negotiations possible-tried it, no freebies, not even a plastic bag o carry it home ! Nikon and Canon - always have a sale of some kind, Pentax - never. Oh well, that's life- just part of being part of a unique club.

Canon and Nikon may "always have a sale of some kind", but only if you aren't picky about what you get. Even now, I doubt if there are many sales of the D850.

SirTomster · 07-23-2018, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Actually, the correct extended warranty for the K-1 is $99. The $18 extended warranty is for less expensive cameras.

I picked up that warranty when I purchased my K-1 Mark II. Here is everything on the page. I did not see a limit on the camera amount.

Can only be purchased within 30 days of original equipment purchase. Pentax 2 Year Extended Warranty for all current Pentax DSLR, Compact and Q Cameras. Does NOT cover the 645D or any Ricoh Model. (Total Warranty 3 years - 1 Year Standard + 2 Years Additional)

Pentax Warranty Features
Pentax Ricoh warrants to the original purchaser the product to operate according to factory specifications for a period of three years from the original date of purchase (one-year standard + two-year extended)
Pentax Ricoh will provide, at no charge, one complete check-up at any time during the warranty period. This includes inspection of all camera functions to see that they meet factory specifications.
NOT VALID IN FLORIDA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA OR WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Can only be purchased within 30 days of original equipment purchase.

Webpage: 2 Year Extended Warranty for all current DSLR, Compact and Q Cameras. (Total Warranty 3 years - 1 Year Standard + 2 Years Additional) 85716

Sadly not available any more. I will have to read the card when I get home to see if any limitations there.

**monochrome** · 07-23-2018, 09:52 PM

I think the right one says For Advanced Cameras’.

leekil · 07-24-2018, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by VSTAR

negotiate on price ??? In Toronto, I had to wait until our major camera store had a grand opening of a new store and offered $100 off a DSLR such as the K1. No negotiations possible-tried it, no freebies, not even a plastic bag o carry it home ! Nikon and Canon - always have a sale of some kind, Pentax - never. Oh well, that's life- just part of being part of a unique club.

I've gotten package deals on Pentax equipment when there was a Pentax rep at the store, but never anything like money off on just a camera.

SirTomster · 07-24-2018, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by leekil

I've gotten package deals on Pentax equipment when there was a Pentax rep at the store, but never anything like money off on just a camera.

What is this concept of seeing a Pentax camera in a store? Do you live in an alternate reality?

(Yes I know for whatever reason, stores in Canada seem to sell Pentax. For me in Utah, online or nutin)

PentaPrime · 07-24-2018, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by SirTomster

For me in Utah, online or nutin)

But you did win the K-1 giveaway so Lady Interweb has smiled upon you!

SirTomster · 07-24-2018, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by PentaPrime

But you did win the K-1 giveaway so Lady Interweb has smiled upon you!

True. I was more wishing that we had stores that stocked gear.

**Mikesul** · 07-24-2018, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by SirTomster

True. I was more wishing that we had stores that stocked gear.

Not going to happen in US outside of a couple of big cities.

**twilhelm** · 07-24-2018, 06:05 PM

I’ve never seen Pentax in a store in the U.S. outside of some used gear.

But, there are sales on Pentax gear all the time. I bought the DA 20-40 when it was on sale, and isn’t the K-1 $100 off right now at some places?

VSTAR · 07-24-2018, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by leekil

I've gotten package deals on Pentax equipment when there was a Pentax rep at the store, but never anything like money off on just a camera.

Pentax Rep? What does one look like? Package deal? For me that would be a new camera body in a plastic bag!

What bugs me...our 3 major stores in Toronto actually have product to sell, they just will not always put it on display. They want me to pay, then order it, then look at it, then return for refund if I do not want it. Trials and tribulations of being a Pentax owner.

Tan68 · 07-31-2018, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by VSTAR

... not even a plastic bag o carry it home ! ...

I was given a really nice Nikon bag to carry home my Pentax.

---------- Post added 07-31-18 at 06:57 PM ----------

Originally posted by monochrome

I think the right one says For Advanced Cameras’.

Oh, Yes

"Yes" is too short...

07-23-2018, 02:21 PM	#36
SirTomster Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 416	Originally posted by monochrome Actually, the correct extended warranty for the K-1 is $99. The $18 extended warranty is for less expensive cameras. I picked up that warranty when I purchased my K-1 Mark II. Here is everything on the page. I did not see a limit on the camera amount. Can only be purchased within 30 days of original equipment purchase. Pentax 2 Year Extended Warranty for all current Pentax DSLR, Compact and Q Cameras. Does NOT cover the 645D or any Ricoh Model. (Total Warranty 3 years - 1 Year Standard + 2 Years Additional) Pentax Warranty Features Pentax Ricoh warrants to the original purchaser the product to operate according to factory specifications for a period of three years from the original date of purchase (one-year standard + two-year extended) Pentax Ricoh will provide, at no charge, one complete check-up at any time during the warranty period. This includes inspection of all camera functions to see that they meet factory specifications. NOT VALID IN FLORIDA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA OR WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Can only be purchased within 30 days of original equipment purchase. Webpage: 2 Year Extended Warranty for all current DSLR, Compact and Q Cameras. (Total Warranty 3 years - 1 Year Standard + 2 Years Additional) 85716 Sadly not available any more. I will have to read the card when I get home to see if any limitations there. Last edited by SirTomster; 07-23-2018 at 02:28 PM.

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07-19-2018, 01:39 PM	#31
PentaPrime Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Calgary Posts: 65 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kevin B123 Now, What about lenses? I picked up this 50mm macro used for $200 CAD, in decent shape. Kind of an ugly lens but it takes nice photos and it's handy to have a macro. I will be getting the Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art. That is about as wide as I need for now, but on the other end I do want a 70-200 2.8 and think I might try the Tamron even though the K-mount model is older. I am a bit hesitant about the Pentax-D FA* 70-200 2.8 partly because of cost but mainly because I have had trouble finding comprehensive, independent reviews of its performance. I will post about this in the lens subforum soon to ask if I have missed any reviews out there, but basically it seems like this lens does not perform as well as the DFA 15-30 or 24-70 at least on sharpness and chromatic aberration. Last edited by PentaPrime; 07-19-2018 at 01:41 PM. Reason: added link

07-19-2018, 02:02 PM	#32
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I have the Tamron 70-200 and it's a fine lens. Optically, the results have been very good for me. It can be loud and slow to focus (but not usually) and the front element seems to get dust inside it easily. For the price I think it's an excellent value.

07-20-2018, 02:39 AM	#33
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,176	Originally posted by PentaPrime I picked up this 50mm macro used for $200 CAD, in decent shape. Kind of an ugly lens but it takes nice photos and it's handy to have a macro. I will be getting the Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art. That is a fine combo for sharpness and IQ that will made great use of the sensor. I have no knowledge of the 70-200's though

07-21-2018, 05:29 AM	#34
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by mattb123 I have the Tamron 70-200 and it's a fine lens. Optically, the results have been very good for me. It can be loud and slow to focus (but not usually) and the front element seems to get dust inside it easily. For the price I think it's an excellent value. I have had my Tamron 70-200 for several years now and like Matt says, it is a fine lens optically and an excellent value. So much so that I cannot really justify spending at least twice as much for the Pentax version.

07-21-2018, 05:34 AM	#35
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by VSTAR negotiate on price ??? In Toronto, I had to wait until our major camera store had a grand opening of a new store and offered $100 off a DSLR such as the K1. No negotiations possible-tried it, no freebies, not even a plastic bag o carry it home ! Nikon and Canon - always have a sale of some kind, Pentax - never. Oh well, that's life- just part of being part of a unique club. Canon and Nikon may "always have a sale of some kind", but only if you aren't picky about what you get. Even now, I doubt if there are many sales of the D850.

07-23-2018, 09:52 PM	#37
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I think the right one says For Advanced Cameras’.

07-24-2018, 07:44 AM	#38
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	Originally posted by VSTAR negotiate on price ??? In Toronto, I had to wait until our major camera store had a grand opening of a new store and offered $100 off a DSLR such as the K1. No negotiations possible-tried it, no freebies, not even a plastic bag o carry it home ! Nikon and Canon - always have a sale of some kind, Pentax - never. Oh well, that's life- just part of being part of a unique club. I've gotten package deals on Pentax equipment when there was a Pentax rep at the store, but never anything like money off on just a camera.

07-24-2018, 08:31 AM	#39
SirTomster Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 416	Originally posted by leekil I've gotten package deals on Pentax equipment when there was a Pentax rep at the store, but never anything like money off on just a camera. What is this concept of seeing a Pentax camera in a store? Do you live in an alternate reality? (Yes I know for whatever reason, stores in Canada seem to sell Pentax. For me in Utah, online or nutin)

07-24-2018, 08:39 AM	#40
PentaPrime Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Calgary Posts: 65 Original Poster	Originally posted by SirTomster For me in Utah, online or nutin) But you did win the K-1 giveaway so Lady Interweb has smiled upon you!

07-24-2018, 09:13 AM	#41
SirTomster Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 416	Originally posted by PentaPrime But you did win the K-1 giveaway so Lady Interweb has smiled upon you! True. I was more wishing that we had stores that stocked gear.

07-24-2018, 03:11 PM	#42
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by SirTomster True. I was more wishing that we had stores that stocked gear. Not going to happen in US outside of a couple of big cities.

07-24-2018, 06:05 PM	#43
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	I’ve never seen Pentax in a store in the U.S. outside of some used gear. But, there are sales on Pentax gear all the time. I bought the DA 20-40 when it was on sale, and isn’t the K-1 $100 off right now at some places?

07-24-2018, 08:18 PM	#44
VSTAR Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 390	Originally posted by leekil I've gotten package deals on Pentax equipment when there was a Pentax rep at the store, but never anything like money off on just a camera. Pentax Rep? What does one look like? Package deal? For me that would be a new camera body in a plastic bag! What bugs me...our 3 major stores in Toronto actually have product to sell, they just will not always put it on display. They want me to pay, then order it, then look at it, then return for refund if I do not want it. Trials and tribulations of being a Pentax owner.

07-31-2018, 05:56 PM	#45
Tan68 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 501	Originally posted by VSTAR ... not even a plastic bag o carry it home ! ... I was given a really nice Nikon bag to carry home my Pentax. ---------- Post added 07-31-18 at 06:57 PM ---------- Originally posted by monochrome I think the right one says For Advanced Cameras’. Oh, Yes "Yes" is too short...