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drollandnow · 11-20-2013, 08:18 PM

Have a k20d, never learned how to use it, but, trying to learn now -- on the verge of buying a Sigma 35 1.4 -- going to try and sell some stock photos - have some experience with product photography from a long time ago. I have been debating staying with Pentax -- guess I will -- will never have enough money for a true pro camera, besides, Pentax/Richo have to come out with a FF -- ??. I am a laborer to old to labor much longer -- gotta try.

audiobomber · 11-21-2013, 12:18 AM

Welcome! The K20D is a very capable camera, and the Sigma 35mm is excellent. When I think of product photography, I automatically think of the DA 35mm Limited f2.8 macro.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-21-2013, 02:26 AM

Welcome to the forum, the K20D is a very capable camera in the right hands (yours), enjoy your photography.

drollandnow · 11-21-2013, 07:35 AM

DA 35 was my first instint also -- DxO gives the Sigma substantially better numbers --- as far as utilizing sensor resolution -- over 60%. I think that will allow the K20 to compete with newer cameras for a longer period of time. I think if I ever make it, I will go with the 100mm macro

Jean Poitiers · 11-21-2013, 07:55 AM

Welcome to PF and bonjour from France ... enjoy the forum and your K-20D ... hope to see an image or two soon ... Salut, J

audiobomber · 11-21-2013, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by drollandnow

DA 35 was my first instint also -- DxO gives the Sigma substantially better numbers --- as far as utilizing sensor resolution -- over 60%. I think that will allow the K20 to compete with newer cameras for a longer period of time. I think if I ever make it, I will go with the 100mm macro

Two aperture stops is a big difference, which does make the K20D more comparable with the new bodies.

11-20-2013, 08:18 PM	#1
drollandnow New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 2	k20d Have a k20d, never learned how to use it, but, trying to learn now -- on the verge of buying a Sigma 35 1.4 -- going to try and sell some stock photos - have some experience with product photography from a long time ago. I have been debating staying with Pentax -- guess I will -- will never have enough money for a true pro camera, besides, Pentax/Richo have to come out with a FF -- ??. I am a laborer to old to labor much longer -- gotta try.

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11-21-2013, 12:18 AM	#2
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Welcome! The K20D is a very capable camera, and the Sigma 35mm is excellent. When I think of product photography, I automatically think of the DA 35mm Limited f2.8 macro.

11-21-2013, 02:26 AM	#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, the K20D is a very capable camera in the right hands (yours), enjoy your photography.

11-21-2013, 07:35 AM	#4
drollandnow New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 2 Original Poster	DA 35 was my first instint also -- DxO gives the Sigma substantially better numbers --- as far as utilizing sensor resolution -- over 60%. I think that will allow the K20 to compete with newer cameras for a longer period of time. I think if I ever make it, I will go with the 100mm macro

11-21-2013, 07:55 AM	#5
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 your K-20D ... hope to see an image or two soon ... *Salut*, J

11-21-2013, 08:05 AM	#6
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by drollandnow DA 35 was my first instint also -- DxO gives the Sigma substantially better numbers --- as far as utilizing sensor resolution -- over 60%. I think that will allow the K20 to compete with newer cameras for a longer period of time. I think if I ever make it, I will go with the 100mm macro Two aperture stops is a big difference, which does make the K20D more comparable with the new bodies.