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F1refox · 05-08-2013, 04:59 PM

Looking to move up in the camera world.
From K100 to K5 Yea i know about time.

Will my lens work with new camera.

Where is the best place/price to get one.

Ari · 05-08-2013, 05:11 PM

Your k-mount lenses will work with the k5. Best to order through B&H from here (through the forum). It helps the forum out and you'll get free access to the marketplace. You'll need to look around for a k5 - it's out of production (I believe). But Pentax has a $100 rebate this month on all bodies, making the k5ii a nicely priced camera:
Pentax K-5 II Digital SLR Camera 12016 B&H Photo Video

F1refox · 05-08-2013, 05:40 PM

Thank you Ari.

Will check out B&H.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-09-2013, 12:15 AM

Welcome to the forum, yep lens should be good, one of the advantages of Pentax ownership.

Backwards lens compatibility, some restrictions maybe dependant on lens your using.

Jean Poitiers · 05-09-2013, 09:45 AM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF ... hope to see some images soon ... J

**Ash** · 05-09-2013, 10:58 AM

Enjoy the forum.

F1refox · 05-09-2013, 04:54 PM

Thank you people.

Just one anther question,is it worth paying extra for "S" ?

Ari · 05-09-2013, 04:57 PM

It depends. Right now, with the $100 rebate, I would say yes. I have a k5 and k5iis. The only difference between the ii and the iis is the iis doesn't have an AA filter - it can produce sharper images under certain circumstances. It can also cause unwanted moire in your shots. I love mine and have been very happy with the results.

F1refox · 05-09-2013, 05:06 PM

Thank you, for info

**Ash** · 05-09-2013, 06:23 PM

I say yes. But only if the IIs is paired with quality lenses (specifically the Limited primes or DA* lenses or third party equivalents like the Tamron 70-200 or Sigma 70 macro, etc). Otherwise if you're just using kit lenses, then you may as well go with the II.

05-08-2013, 04:59 PM	#1
F1refox New Member Join Date: May 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 6	Neebee!!!! Looking to move up in the camera world. From K100 to K5 Yea i know about time. Will my lens work with new camera. Where is the best place/price to get one.

05-08-2013, 05:11 PM	#2
Ari Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 856	Your k-mount lenses will work with the k5. Best to order through B&H from here (through the forum). It helps the forum out and you'll get free access to the marketplace. You'll need to look around for a k5 - it's out of production (I believe). But Pentax has a $100 rebate this month on all bodies, making the k5ii a nicely priced camera: Pentax K-5 II Digital SLR Camera 12016 B&H Photo Video

05-08-2013, 05:40 PM	#3
F1refox New Member Join Date: May 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thank you Ari. Will check out B&H.

05-09-2013, 12:15 AM	#4
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, yep lens should be good, one of the advantages of Pentax ownership. Backwards lens compatibility, some restrictions maybe dependant on lens your using.

05-09-2013, 09:45 AM	#5
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour* from France and welcome to PF ... hope to see some images soon ... J

05-09-2013, 10:58 AM	#6
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Enjoy the forum.

05-09-2013, 04:54 PM	#7
F1refox New Member Join Date: May 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thank you people. Just one anther question,is it worth paying extra for "S" ?

05-09-2013, 04:57 PM	#8
Ari Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 856	It depends. Right now, with the $100 rebate, I would say yes. I have a k5 and k5iis. The only difference between the ii and the iis is the iis doesn't have an AA filter - it can produce sharper images under certain circumstances. It can also cause unwanted moire in your shots. I love mine and have been very happy with the results.

05-09-2013, 05:06 PM	#9
F1refox New Member Join Date: May 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thank you, for info

05-09-2013, 06:23 PM	#10
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I say yes. But only if the IIs is paired with quality lenses (specifically the Limited primes or DA* lenses or third party equivalents like the Tamron 70-200 or Sigma 70 macro, etc). Otherwise if you're just using kit lenses, then you may as well go with the II.

Neebee!!!!

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