Hi From Hassocks,West Sussex

RTFM · 02-06-2014, 06:28 AM

Hi everyone.
Just joined today.
I had a K20d which I regret selling and am now awaiting delivery of a K-30 from Carmarthen Cameras.
I have kept a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 and a Tamron SP 500mm 55BB mirror lens and am looking to add a long zoom when funds permit. Any recommendations most welcome.

Cheers

**TER-OR** · 02-06-2014, 07:25 AM

Welcome aboard!
There's a Tammy mirror the same model as yours available on Craigslist here - I know I can get it for a song. How easy was it to use on that K20?

You're going to really like that K30, I think. Pentax has continued to refine their designs.

My sister lives near Kent, I hope to get back for a visit in the next year or two.

Long zoom - it's hard to beat the DA55-300 for the price. Also the 18-135 is a great walkaround lens, but probably not better IQ than that Tamron. It's weather-sealed, though, which counts for a lot. Both of those are available on the used market, too.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-06-2014, 07:37 AM

Welcome to the forum, make sure you enjoy that K-30 when she arrives.

RTFM · 02-06-2014, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by TER-OR

Welcome aboard!
There's a Tammy mirror the same model as yours available on Craigslist here - I know I can get it for a song. How easy was it to use on that K20?

You're going to really like that K30, I think. Pentax has continued to refine their designs.

My sister lives near Kent, I hope to get back for a visit in the next year or two.

Long zoom - it's hard to beat the DA55-300 for the price. Also the 18-135 is a great walkaround lens, but probably not better IQ than that Tamron. It's weather-sealed, though, which counts for a lot. Both of those are available on the used market, too.

Hi TER-OR

Thanks for the info on zooms.

The Tamron 500 mirror worked just fine on the K20d. It took a lot of practice to get some good results. The view through the camera is pretty dark making focusing a bit tricky. Easier on a bright sunny day.

**savoche** · 02-06-2014, 07:57 AM

Welcome! The K-30 is quite a leap from the K20d, I'm sure you will like it.

And as TER-OR says, the 55-300 is a very nice lens for the price. I like that it's small and compact (for a tele lens), has a very usable zoom range, and still gives good image quality.

Enjoy!

02-06-2014, 06:28 AM	#1
RTFM New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 4	Hi From Hassocks,West Sussex Hi everyone. Just joined today. I had a K20d which I regret selling and am now awaiting delivery of a K-30 from Carmarthen Cameras. I have kept a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 and a Tamron SP 500mm 55BB mirror lens and am looking to add a long zoom when funds permit. Any recommendations most welcome. Cheers

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02-06-2014, 07:25 AM	#2
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Welcome aboard! There's a Tammy mirror the same model as yours available on Craigslist here - I know I can get it for a song. How easy was it to use on that K20? You're going to really like that K30, I think. Pentax has continued to refine their designs. My sister lives near Kent, I hope to get back for a visit in the next year or two. Long zoom - it's hard to beat the DA55-300 for the price. Also the 18-135 is a great walkaround lens, but probably not better IQ than that Tamron. It's weather-sealed, though, which counts for a lot. Both of those are available on the used market, too.

02-06-2014, 07:37 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: 57,860	Welcome to the forum, make sure you enjoy that K-30 when she arrives.

02-06-2014, 07:55 AM	#4
RTFM New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by TER-OR Welcome aboard! There's a Tammy mirror the same model as yours available on Craigslist here - I know I can get it for a song. How easy was it to use on that K20? You're going to really like that K30, I think. Pentax has continued to refine their designs. My sister lives near Kent, I hope to get back for a visit in the next year or two. Long zoom - it's hard to beat the DA55-300 for the price. Also the 18-135 is a great walkaround lens, but probably not better IQ than that Tamron. It's weather-sealed, though, which counts for a lot. Both of those are available on the used market, too. Hi TER-OR Thanks for the info on zooms. The Tamron 500 mirror worked just fine on the K20d. It took a lot of practice to get some good results. The view through the camera is pretty dark making focusing a bit tricky. Easier on a bright sunny day.

02-06-2014, 07:57 AM	#5
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Welcome! The K-30 is quite a leap from the K20d, I'm sure you will like it. And as TER-OR says, the 55-300 is a very nice lens for the price. I like that it's small and compact (for a tele lens), has a very usable zoom range, and still gives good image quality. Enjoy!