T from Texas

troglodytis · 09-26-2011, 11:32 AM

Howdy all,

I've been lurking for a while. Just getting into dslr's and picking Pentax. So hard not to buy the k-5, but my economics dictates I start with the K-r.

Oh the lens choices...I want them all!!!

So, um...HI

t

Adam · 09-26-2011, 11:33 AM

Welcome

Definitely give it some though- at $1199, the K-5 is quite the steal right now!

troglodytis · 09-26-2011, 11:35 AM

i'm think of starting with the 35mm 2.4 and an a-mount 50mm 1.7

but the kit....hmm...maybe it's good enough to start with?!?! hmmm so cheap.

Adam · 09-26-2011, 11:49 AM

If you want to start with those lenses, I would go for the K-5 body-only. You could also to the K-r kit with the 35mm - depends on your budget! The K-r kit would yield a savings of $75 or so.

Adam
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troglodytis · 09-26-2011, 12:37 PM

that 35mm kit certainly caught my attention! but only in black....hmmm.. if i buy from two sites(abe's and adorama) it's only $36 more for red ^__^

i hear ya on the k-5.....ugh.

troglodytis · 09-27-2011, 08:32 AM

i bit on the red kr.

picked up the 35mm 2.4 from bhphoto using yall's link. ^_^ now to pick up an old pentax-a 50/1.7
then decide on something with some reach.

i figure, spend less on the body and more on the glass. with the k-5 it would have been a used 18-55.

09-26-2011, 11:32 AM	#1
troglodytis New Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 17	T from Texas Howdy all, I've been lurking for a while. Just getting into dslr's and picking Pentax. So hard not to buy the k-5, but my economics dictates I start with the K-r. Oh the lens choices...I want them all!!! So, um...HI t

09-26-2011, 11:33 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 50,658	Welcome Definitely give it some though- at $1199, the K-5 is quite the steal right now! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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09-26-2011, 11:35 AM	#3
troglodytis New Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 17 Original Poster	i'm think of starting with the 35mm 2.4 and an a-mount 50mm 1.7 but the kit....hmm...maybe it's good enough to start with?!?! hmmm so cheap.

09-26-2011, 11:49 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 50,658	If you want to start with those lenses, I would go for the K-5 body-only. You could also to the K-r kit with the 35mm - depends on your budget! The K-r kit would yield a savings of $75 or so. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-26-2011, 12:37 PM	#5
troglodytis New Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 17 Original Poster	that 35mm kit certainly caught my attention! but only in black....hmmm.. if i buy from two sites(abe's and adorama) it's only $36 more for red ^__^ i hear ya on the k-5.....ugh.

09-27-2011, 08:32 AM	#6
troglodytis New Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 17 Original Poster	i bit on the red kr. picked up the 35mm 2.4 from bhphoto using yall's link. ^_^ now to pick up an old pentax-a 50/1.7 then decide on something with some reach. i figure, spend less on the body and more on the glass. with the k-5 it would have been a used 18-55.

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