Pentax k7 user from Utah

julimucca · 02-28-2011, 05:50 PM

Hi everyone! I just thought I would introduce myself. I have been doing photography professionally for 2 years now. I mostly like childrens candid photography. I have 3 girls who are my best models

I really like the Pentax K7 for a few reasons, but have yet to find the perfect lens for my type of photography. I have the Pentax 50mm 1.4, but would really like to get something more versitile. I am planning on selling my 50mm soon, so if any of you are interested let me know.
I am trying to decide between the Sigma 24-70mm and the Pentax 50-135. I have read about the 50-135, and while it seems like a great lens, I am a little disappointed to find out it has problems with the AF. A lot of reviews for that lens and the 16-50 are saying I might end up sending it in for a repair, that will be fixed well once its fixed, but it will most likely have to be done.
Does anyone else have a suggestion for portrait candid photography? I would like something with a good zoom on it too, to get further away shots.
Anyway! Good to meet you all! I can't wait to get started on the forums!
Happy photo shooting!

**Clinton** · 02-28-2011, 06:23 PM

Greetings Julimucca!

Make sure to come join the Utah Pentax Users Group: Utah Pentax Users Group - PentaxForums.com

I own the 16-50 and the 50-135. These are amazing lenses that you shouldn't overlook. I've never had problems with my 50-135. I have had to send in my 16-50 for repair, but it sounds like the ones made today don't have the same issue. Nevertheless the quality of the pictures you can get out of the 16-50 are amazing.

On another thread someone said having the two lenses is like having a bag of primes, and I'm inclined to agree.

Hope to see you in the user group!

Clint

julimucca · 03-01-2011, 09:37 AM

Thank you so much Clinton! That is great to hear about those lenses, because I was so disappointed to read so many comments about them having problems. I was wondering, do you by chance have any photos from either of those lenses you might be able to share, just so I can get an idea of their quality? I know they are supposed to be really great with their picture quality. If not that's o.k, but thank you so much for your comment and I will for sure go to the Utah users group!
Thank you!

**Clinton** · 03-01-2011, 05:55 PM

I'll try to find you some good samples and PM them to you, but the forum is ripe with samples.

In the meantime, this might be a great way to try before you buy:

CameraLensRentals.com - Pentax 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM smcP-DA Lens Rental
CameraLensRentals.com - Pentax 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM smcP-DA Lens Rental

**Clinton** · 03-01-2011, 06:03 PM

Dont forget to check the reviews out also:
SMC Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM Lens Reviews - Pentax Lens Reviews & Pentax Lens Database
SMC Pentax-DA* 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM Lens Reviews - Pentax Lens Reviews & Pentax Lens Database

I find the photozone reviews and sample pictures to be extremely useful:
Pentax SMC DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM - Review / Test Report
Pentax SMC-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM - Review / Test Report

02-28-2011, 05:50 PM	#1
julimucca New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3	Pentax k7 user from Utah Hi everyone! I just thought I would introduce myself. I have been doing photography professionally for 2 years now. I mostly like childrens candid photography. I have 3 girls who are my best models I really like the Pentax K7 for a few reasons, but have yet to find the perfect lens for my type of photography. I have the Pentax 50mm 1.4, but would really like to get something more versitile. I am planning on selling my 50mm soon, so if any of you are interested let me know. I am trying to decide between the Sigma 24-70mm and the Pentax 50-135. I have read about the 50-135, and while it seems like a great lens, I am a little disappointed to find out it has problems with the AF. A lot of reviews for that lens and the 16-50 are saying I might end up sending it in for a repair, that will be fixed well once its fixed, but it will most likely have to be done. Does anyone else have a suggestion for portrait candid photography? I would like something with a good zoom on it too, to get further away shots. Anyway! Good to meet you all! I can't wait to get started on the forums! Happy photo shooting!

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02-28-2011, 06:23 PM	#2
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,912	Greetings Julimucca! Make sure to come join the Utah Pentax Users Group: Utah Pentax Users Group - PentaxForums.com I own the 16-50 and the 50-135. These are amazing lenses that you shouldn't overlook. I've never had problems with my 50-135. I have had to send in my 16-50 for repair, but it sounds like the ones made today don't have the same issue. Nevertheless the quality of the pictures you can get out of the 16-50 are amazing. On another thread someone said having the two lenses is like having a bag of primes, and I'm inclined to agree. Hope to see you in the user group! Clint

03-01-2011, 09:37 AM	#3
julimucca New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3 Original Poster	Thank you so much Clinton! That is great to hear about those lenses, because I was so disappointed to read so many comments about them having problems. I was wondering, do you by chance have any photos from either of those lenses you might be able to share, just so I can get an idea of their quality? I know they are supposed to be really great with their picture quality. If not that's o.k, but thank you so much for your comment and I will for sure go to the Utah users group! Thank you!

03-01-2011, 05:55 PM	#4
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,912	I'll try to find you some good samples and PM them to you, but the forum is ripe with samples. In the meantime, this might be a great way to try before you buy: CameraLensRentals.com - Pentax 50-135mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM smcP-DA Lens Rental CameraLensRentals.com - Pentax 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM smcP-DA Lens Rental

03-01-2011, 06:03 PM	#5
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,912	Dont forget to check the reviews out also: SMC Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM Lens Reviews - Pentax Lens Reviews & Pentax Lens Database SMC Pentax-DA* 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM Lens Reviews - Pentax Lens Reviews & Pentax Lens Database I find the photozone reviews and sample pictures to be extremely useful: Pentax SMC DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM - Review / Test Report Pentax SMC-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM - Review / Test Report