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Sdyor · 03-24-2013, 01:41 PM

Hi,

Just bought a Q with both the 01 prime and 02 zoom lenses.
Found the forum to research should I buy the 06 Telephoto or a K to Q converter and other lenses.

**monochrome** · 03-24-2013, 02:34 PM

Welcome - I have 2 x Q, K>Q Adapter, 01 +02.

They're a whole heck of a lot of fun. I travel with one and an Olympus XA.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-24-2013, 02:36 PM

Welcome to the forum, enjoy that new kit.

Sdyor · 03-24-2013, 03:59 PM

Thanks to both of you for the welcome

**monochrome** · 03-24-2013, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Sdyor

Thanks to both of you for the welcome

You are Welcome - and in the vernacular, you are now a

Qser

**EricBrown** · 03-24-2013, 05:07 PM

Welcome to the group! The Q is a very versatile camera and plenty of fun! Enjoy!!

**crewl1** · 03-24-2013, 06:37 PM

Check out the sticky threads at the top of the Q sub forum for lots of Q info.

If you have K lenses already the adapter makes for fun combinations.

The 06 on the other hand produces great results.

Sdyor · 03-25-2013, 11:06 AM

Again, thanks to you who welcomed me to the forum.

I've been spending a lot of time here, mostly on the Q sub-forum and have already ordered a couple of additional batteries along with lens hoods, etc.
I have already listed my Sony Alpha A200 with lenses on eBay as now that I have the Q I don't see me using it. Will use the proceeds to get either an 06 telephoto or a K to Q converter and a DA L 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED or maybe both.

Sdyor

DaveInPA · 03-25-2013, 01:09 PM

The 03 Fisheye lens is alot of fun as well. And small! You have to adjust to doing manual focus but the large depth of field makes it easier than it sounds.

I just received the 06 lens but haven't had much time to play around with it.

Some other options which I have also acquired:

Manfrotto MP1-C01 Pocket Series Tripod : A small tripod to use on table tops.
Manfrotto MB SCP-3BB NANO III Camera Pouch : A small case (has no strap) that perfectly fits the 02 and 06 lenses together.
A wrist strap : The Olympus adjustable wrist strap is one of my favorites.
The JJC generic lens hoods (which can be found on eBay) are very good.

Sdyor · 03-25-2013, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by DaveInPA

The 03 Fisheye lens is alot of fun as well. And small! You have to adjust to doing manual focus but the large depth of field makes it easier than it sounds.

I just received the 06 lens but haven't had much time to play around with it.

Some other options which I have also acquired:

Manfrotto MP1-C01 Pocket Series Tripod : A small tripod to use on table tops.
Manfrotto MB SCP-3BB NANO III Camera Pouch : A small case (has no strap) that perfectly fits the 02 and 06 lenses together.
A wrist strap : The Olympus adjustable wrist strap is one of my favorites.
The JJC generic lens hoods (which can be found on eBay) are very good.

I'd be interested in what you think of the 06 lens. I have already ordered the lens hoods and I have a wrist strap.
Will most likely get the tripod when I sell my current Sony kit.

VisualDarkness · 03-26-2013, 10:52 PM

It seems like the general consensus is that the 06 lens is outstanding, and judging from the pics I've seen I agree.

Sdyor · 04-05-2013, 05:07 AM

After reading as many posts here as I could over the past week, I finally bit the bullet and ordered an 06 from Adorama.

VisualDarkness · 04-05-2013, 09:52 AM

If you don't like it you can always send it to me, I want one!

03-24-2013, 01:41 PM	#1
Sdyor Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 39	New Q User Hi, Just bought a Q with both the 01 prime and 02 zoom lenses. Found the forum to research should I buy the 06 Telephoto or a K to Q converter and other lenses.

03-24-2013, 03:59 PM	#4
Sdyor Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 39 Original Poster	Thanks Thanks to both of you for the welcome

03-25-2013, 11:06 AM	#8
Sdyor Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 39 Original Poster	Spending way too much time here Again, thanks to you who welcomed me to the forum. I've been spending a lot of time here, mostly on the Q sub-forum and have already ordered a couple of additional batteries along with lens hoods, etc. I have already listed my Sony Alpha A200 with lenses on eBay as now that I have the Q I don't see me using it. Will use the proceeds to get either an 06 telephoto or a K to Q converter and a DA L 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED or maybe both. Sdyor

03-25-2013, 01:09 PM	#9
DaveInPA Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 499	The 03 Fisheye lens is alot of fun as well. And small! You have to adjust to doing manual focus but the large depth of field makes it easier than it sounds. I just received the 06 lens but haven't had much time to play around with it. Some other options which I have also acquired: Manfrotto MP1-C01 Pocket Series Tripod : A small tripod to use on table tops. Manfrotto MB SCP-3BB NANO III Camera Pouch : A small case (has no strap) that perfectly fits the 02 and 06 lenses together. A wrist strap : The Olympus adjustable wrist strap is one of my favorites. The JJC generic lens hoods (which can be found on eBay) are very good.

03-25-2013, 02:21 PM	#10
Sdyor Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 39 Original Poster	Originally posted by DaveInPA The 03 Fisheye lens is alot of fun as well. And small! You have to adjust to doing manual focus but the large depth of field makes it easier than it sounds. I just received the 06 lens but haven't had much time to play around with it. Some other options which I have also acquired: Manfrotto MP1-C01 Pocket Series Tripod : A small tripod to use on table tops. Manfrotto MB SCP-3BB NANO III Camera Pouch : A small case (has no strap) that perfectly fits the 02 and 06 lenses together. A wrist strap : The Olympus adjustable wrist strap is one of my favorites. The JJC generic lens hoods (which can be found on eBay) are very good. I'd be interested in what you think of the 06 lens. I have already ordered the lens hoods and I have a wrist strap. Will most likely get the tripod when I sell my current Sony kit.

03-24-2013, 02:34 PM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Welcome - I have 2 x Q, K>Q Adapter, 01 +02. They're a whole heck of a lot of fun. I travel with one and an Olympus XA.

03-24-2013, 02:36 PM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Welcome to the forum, enjoy that new kit.

03-24-2013, 05:04 PM	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Sdyor Thanks to both of you for the welcome You are Welcome - and in the vernacular, you are now a Qser

03-24-2013, 05:07 PM	#6
EricBrown Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington, VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,060	Welcome to the group! The Q is a very versatile camera and plenty of fun! Enjoy!!

03-24-2013, 06:37 PM	#7
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Check out the sticky threads at the top of the Q sub forum for lots of Q info. If you have K lenses already the adapter makes for fun combinations. The 06 on the other hand produces great results.

03-26-2013, 10:52 PM	#11
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	It seems like the general consensus is that the 06 lens is outstanding, and judging from the pics I've seen I agree.

04-05-2013, 05:07 AM	#12
Sdyor Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 39 Original Poster	After reading as many posts here as I could over the past week, I finally bit the bullet and ordered an 06 from Adorama.

04-05-2013, 09:52 AM	#13
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	If you don't like it you can always send it to me, I want one!

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