New to photography, bought a K30

jbsg02 · 05-22-2013, 07:23 AM

I've been thinking about getting a DSLR for a bit now and sold my bike to purchase one. I initially was thinking about getting the Canon T3i, but after reading tons of reviews, I settled on the K30. I've had it for 2 days now and am already seeing the downsides of the kit lens and am already thinking about getting a 50mm prime!

Yos · 05-22-2013, 09:14 AM

Welcome to the forum

The K-30 is a great camera, a lot of camera to learn from and I don't think you will regret it. I already see the LBA is calling you, the only "bad" part of owning a great Dslr.
I would advice you to get a manual 50mm lens first to see if you like the focal length. I would also recommend the DA 35mm F2.4 it's just plastic fantastic.
Nowadays I seldom use my 50mm's and the DA 35mm is my walkaround lens choice since I often missed shots with my manual 50mm and I feel that 50mm is to long focal length, especially indoors.
Hope you will find this forum useful, I know I had, and still do

Cheers

Yos

Jean Poitiers · 05-22-2013, 10:06 AM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF ... J

Edit : my 35/2.4 spends a lot of time on the K-5 ... a great lens.

**OrangeKx** · 05-22-2013, 10:13 AM

I second what Yos posted. I bought the 50mm & 35mm last year and the 35mm has become the lens that's on the camera most of the time. Both great lens for the $$, I'm glad I have both.

jbsg02 · 05-22-2013, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by Yos

Welcome to the forum

The K-30 is a great camera, a lot of camera to learn from and I don't think you will regret it. I already see the LBA is calling you, the only "bad" part of owning a great Dslr.
I would advice you to get a manual 50mm lens first to see if you like the focal length. I would also recommend the DA 35mm F2.4 it's just plastic fantastic.
Nowadays I seldom use my 50mm's and the DA 35mm is my walkaround lens choice since I often missed shots with my manual 50mm and I feel that 50mm is to long focal length, especially indoors.
Hope you will find this forum useful, I know I had, and still do

Cheers

Yos

Thanks, I wasn't really set on a 50mm, just wanted a prime lens that would be good in low light, for portraits and such. I'll look for some used ones

kenafein · 05-22-2013, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by jbsg02

Thanks, I wasn't really set on a 50mm, just wanted a prime lens that would be good in low light, for portraits and such. I'll look for some used ones

I think I noticed someone selling a DA 50/1.8 in the marketplace. Congrats on the camera, and welcome to the forums.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-23-2013, 12:07 AM

Welcome to the forum, enjoy that new K-30, it's a great piece of kit.

05-22-2013, 07:23 AM	#1
jbsg02 Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 34	New to photography, bought a K30 I've been thinking about getting a DSLR for a bit now and sold my bike to purchase one. I initially was thinking about getting the Canon T3i, but after reading tons of reviews, I settled on the K30. I've had it for 2 days now and am already seeing the downsides of the kit lens and am already thinking about getting a 50mm prime!

05-22-2013, 10:06 AM	#3
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour* from France and welcome to PF ... J Edit : my 35/2.4 spends a lot of time on the K-5 ... a great lens. Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 05-22-2013 at 10:29 AM.

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05-22-2013, 09:14 AM	#2
Yos Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 533	Welcome to the forum The K-30 is a great camera, a lot of camera to learn from and I don't think you will regret it. I already see the LBA is calling you, the only "bad" part of owning a great Dslr. I would advice you to get a manual 50mm lens first to see if you like the focal length. I would also recommend the DA 35mm F2.4 it's just plastic fantastic. Nowadays I seldom use my 50mm's and the DA 35mm is my walkaround lens choice since I often missed shots with my manual 50mm and I feel that 50mm is to long focal length, especially indoors. Hope you will find this forum useful, I know I had, and still do Cheers Yos

05-22-2013, 10:13 AM	#4
OrangeKx Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	I second what Yos posted. I bought the 50mm & 35mm last year and the 35mm has become the lens that's on the camera most of the time. Both great lens for the $$, I'm glad I have both.

05-22-2013, 10:14 AM	#5
jbsg02 Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 34 Original Poster	Originally posted by Yos Welcome to the forum The K-30 is a great camera, a lot of camera to learn from and I don't think you will regret it. I already see the LBA is calling you, the only "bad" part of owning a great Dslr. I would advice you to get a manual 50mm lens first to see if you like the focal length. I would also recommend the DA 35mm F2.4 it's just plastic fantastic. Nowadays I seldom use my 50mm's and the DA 35mm is my walkaround lens choice since I often missed shots with my manual 50mm and I feel that 50mm is to long focal length, especially indoors. Hope you will find this forum useful, I know I had, and still do Cheers Yos Thanks, I wasn't really set on a 50mm, just wanted a prime lens that would be good in low light, for portraits and such. I'll look for some used ones

05-22-2013, 10:55 AM	#6
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by jbsg02 Thanks, I wasn't really set on a 50mm, just wanted a prime lens that would be good in low light, for portraits and such. I'll look for some used ones I think I noticed someone selling a DA 50/1.8 in the marketplace. Congrats on the camera, and welcome to the forums.

05-23-2013, 12:07 AM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Welcome to the forum, enjoy that new K-30, it's a great piece of kit.