Aloha from Australia.

Corbs · 11-02-2013, 05:00 AM

Hey guys

I've been using this forum for reference for some time, but have only just decided to join the fray after finally having enough scratch to get a decent DSLR plus some glass. After much internal debate I decided that Pentax was my only option, sturdy construction, a plethora of old and new school lenses to play with and weather sealing all made my decision a little easier.

I have wanted a K5 since I first held one, if only for a moment, the main reason is that I have rheumatoid arthritis and feel that the ergonomics, paired with the myriad of other features will be an extremely apt camera for me. Whilst I would love to get a K3 I believe it will be too much camera for me, plus my theory is that I can get a nice used K5 plus some amazing glass for around the same price, my budget will be about $1200AUD.

I love landscapes, architectural and macro photography, much more of the latter to be honest. I was thinking about getting a limited prime lens, either the 40mm or 35mm limited macro and another lens or two. I'm not entirely sure what other lenses I should try to get, but any recommendations would be appreciated.

Cheers in advance guys

Jean Poitiers · 11-02-2013, 09:16 AM

Welcome to PF and bonjour from France ... enjoy the forum and please post post us an image or two ... Salut, J

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-02-2013, 10:04 AM

As you are into macro, I would add a 100mm macro for those occasions where getting close is not an option and the 35 would be too short.

NRandall · 11-02-2013, 02:35 PM

Welcome from another Aussie newbie

**patrick9** · 11-02-2013, 05:07 PM

welcome to the Forums. Another option would be the Tamron 90 macro. I love to have either the Tameron90 or Pentax 100 macros.

**beachgardener** · 11-03-2013, 11:10 PM

gooday mate and welcome to the forums

sam-joseph · 11-05-2013, 01:37 AM

Welcome mate. It doesn't matter which lens you buyfirst as there will be many more to follow. It's a little affliction we here at PF like to call LBA.

Regards

bossa · 11-05-2013, 01:43 AM

Interesting Avatar..

Welcome.

Peter Anson · 11-05-2013, 04:23 AM

G'day. The K5 and the 40 ltd is a great combo.
regards
Pete

JayBee451 · 11-05-2013, 09:48 AM

G'day mate, thanks for joining us here at PF

11-02-2013, 05:00 AM	#1
Corbs New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 8	Aloha from Australia. Hey guys I've been using this forum for reference for some time, but have only just decided to join the fray after finally having enough scratch to get a decent DSLR plus some glass. After much internal debate I decided that Pentax was my only option, sturdy construction, a plethora of old and new school lenses to play with and weather sealing all made my decision a little easier. I have wanted a K5 since I first held one, if only for a moment, the main reason is that I have rheumatoid arthritis and feel that the ergonomics, paired with the myriad of other features will be an extremely apt camera for me. Whilst I would love to get a K3 I believe it will be too much camera for me, plus my theory is that I can get a nice used K5 plus some amazing glass for around the same price, my budget will be about $1200AUD. I love landscapes, architectural and macro photography, much more of the latter to be honest. I was thinking about getting a limited prime lens, either the 40mm or 35mm limited macro and another lens or two. I'm not entirely sure what other lenses I should try to get, but any recommendations would be appreciated. Cheers in advance guys

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11-02-2013, 09:16 AM	#2
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Welcome to PF and *bonjour* from France ... enjoy the forum and please post post us an image or two ... *Salut*, J

11-02-2013, 10:04 AM	#3
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	As you are into macro, I would add a 100mm macro for those occasions where getting close is not an option and the 35 would be too short.

11-02-2013, 02:35 PM	#4
NRandall New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4	Welcome from another Aussie newbie

11-02-2013, 05:07 PM	#5
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	welcome to the Forums. Another option would be the Tamron 90 macro. I love to have either the Tameron90 or Pentax 100 macros.

11-03-2013, 11:10 PM	#6
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	gooday mate and welcome to the forums

11-05-2013, 01:37 AM	#7
sam-joseph Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,086	Welcome mate. It doesn't matter which lens you buyfirst as there will be many more to follow. It's a little affliction we here at PF like to call LBA. Regards

11-05-2013, 01:43 AM	#8
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Interesting Avatar.. Welcome.

11-05-2013, 04:23 AM	#9
Peter Anson Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 211	G'day. The K5 and the 40 ltd is a great combo. regards Pete

11-05-2013, 09:48 AM	#10
JayBee451 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 379	G'day mate, thanks for joining us here at PF