New Pentax KF Arrived!

KFMike · 12-16-2022, 10:24 AM - **13 Likes**

This week, my Pentax KF, the DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3, and the DA 50 f/1.8 arrived. Monday is when the DA 35 f/2.4 should come. I didn't order my KF with the 18-55 kit, but maybe this summer I will buy the DA 16-50mm f/2.8. I can't wait to try out my new camera this weekend. This is the first Pentax DSLR I've bought since 2006, I think.

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**NatureHike** · 12-16-2022, 10:55 AM - **1 Like**

Nice! I like those lens choices, lots of bang for your buck.

KFMike · 12-16-2022, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by NatureHike

Nice! I like those lens choices, lots of bang for your buck.

Thank you!

Haenzel · 12-16-2022, 12:33 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by KFMike

This week, my Pentax KF, the DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3, and the DA 50 f/1.8 arrived. Monday is when the DA 35 f/2.4 should come. I didn't order my KF with the 18-55 kit, but maybe this summer I will buy the DA 16-50mm f/2.8. I can't wait to try out my new camera this weekend. This is the first Pentax DSLR I've bought since 2006, I think.

Congrats! I think you're set for the coming 16 years....

pschlute · 12-16-2022, 01:09 PM - **1 Like**

Well done. I think you will enjoy all of these for a long while.

**ramseybuckeye** · 12-16-2022, 01:32 PM - **1 Like**

I'm sure you will love the combo of the KF and 55-300 PLM. Congrats!

asahi67 · 12-16-2022, 03:38 PM - **1 Like**

You will love the 16-50 which I keep on my K3

**Michail_P** · 12-17-2022, 12:44 AM

Enjoy your new camera! Very good choice of lenses.

biz-engineer · 12-17-2022, 05:31 AM

It's a good choice. I have a K1 and 9 DFA lenses, but full resolution K1 images don't even fully cover A1 at 300ppi, and paid a ton of money for my kit.
With Pentax KF, you get ~80% of the image resolution of Pentax K1, same HD video capability, 180 degrees flip display, and you pay less than half the price.
Provided light/subject/composition is good (like any other camera), you get good 6000x4000 pictures, even printed on photo-paper as large as A3 or A2.
But I think, Pentax KF at under $1000 price may be the end of an era.

KFMike · 12-17-2022, 03:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

It's a good choice. I have a K1 and 9 DFA lenses, but full resolution K1 images don't even fully cover A1 at 300ppi, and paid a ton of money for my kit.
With Pentax KF, you get ~80% of the image resolution of Pentax K1, same HD video capability, 180 degrees flip display, and you pay less than half the price.
Provided light/subject/composition is good (like any other camera), you get good 6000x4000 pictures, even printed on photo-paper as large as A3 or A2.
But I think, Pentax KF at under $1000 price may be the end of an era.

The "best bang for buck" fits the KF in my mind. So, far the I love the fit in hand and the simplicity of the menu system. I've done some random test shots inside the house with the 50mm f/1.8 and I really like what I'm getting so far.

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12-16-2022, 10:55 AM - 1 Like	#2
NatureHike Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: South Alabama Photos: Albums Posts: 444	Nice! I like those lens choices, lots of bang for your buck.

12-16-2022, 10:58 AM	#3
KFMike Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 43 Original Poster	Originally posted by NatureHike Nice! I like those lens choices, lots of bang for your buck. Thank you!

12-16-2022, 12:33 PM - 2 Likes	#4
Haenzel Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 151	Originally posted by KFMike This week, my Pentax KF, the DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3, and the DA 50 f/1.8 arrived. Monday is when the DA 35 f/2.4 should come. I didn't order my KF with the 18-55 kit, but maybe this summer I will buy the DA 16-50mm f/2.8. I can't wait to try out my new camera this weekend. This is the first Pentax DSLR I've bought since 2006, I think. Congrats! I think you're set for the coming 16 years....

12-16-2022, 01:09 PM - 1 Like	#5
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,216	Well done. I think you will enjoy all of these for a long while.

12-16-2022, 01:32 PM - 1 Like	#6
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,295	I'm sure you will love the combo of the KF and 55-300 PLM. Congrats!

12-16-2022, 03:38 PM - 1 Like	#7
asahi67 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Rainforest of Canada Vancouver Island and the sagebrush of southern Okanagan, BC Posts: 123	You will love the 16-50 which I keep on my K3

12-17-2022, 12:44 AM	#8
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Enjoy your new camera! Very good choice of lenses.

12-17-2022, 05:31 AM	#9
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,248	It's a good choice. I have a K1 and 9 DFA lenses, but full resolution K1 images don't even fully cover A1 at 300ppi, and paid a ton of money for my kit. With Pentax KF, you get ~80% of the image resolution of Pentax K1, same HD video capability, 180 degrees flip display, and you pay less than half the price. Provided light/subject/composition is good (like any other camera), you get good 6000x4000 pictures, even printed on photo-paper as large as A3 or A2. But I think, Pentax KF at under $1000 price may be the end of an era.

12-17-2022, 03:54 PM - 1 Like	#10
KFMike Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 43 Original Poster	Originally posted by biz-engineer It's a good choice. I have a K1 and 9 DFA lenses, but full resolution K1 images don't even fully cover A1 at 300ppi, and paid a ton of money for my kit. With Pentax KF, you get ~80% of the image resolution of Pentax K1, same HD video capability, 180 degrees flip display, and you pay less than half the price. Provided light/subject/composition is good (like any other camera), you get good 6000x4000 pictures, even printed on photo-paper as large as A3 or A2. But I think, Pentax KF at under $1000 price may be the end of an era. The "best bang for buck" fits the KF in my mind. So, far the I love the fit in hand and the simplicity of the menu system. I've done some random test shots inside the house with the 50mm f/1.8 and I really like what I'm getting so far.