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nicofish · 06-07-2014, 02:22 PM

Hello I am 18 (going on 19) years old I live in the US, but was born in Peru and visit frequently (I will take my camera)

I have been browsing the forum since I decided that I wanted to get a pentax dslr.
I recently got a "used" (it was never opened so new) pentax k50 body for around $419. Instead of opting for the standard 18-50 zoom I bought a da 35mm f2.4 and a super-takumar 55mm f1.8 both for about 200.

prior to my k50 I owned a fuji hs 25 exr

I like to shoot at night after or during rain when you get the nice wavy reflexions on the street, and I like shooting nature quite a bit. I would like to save up for an FA 100mm f2.8 to shoot some macros (I am an entomology student).

I hope you can help me get better at photography
thank you
-Nicolas

Adam · 06-07-2014, 02:28 PM

I think that starting with primes is a great idea. Welcome to the forums!

**patrick9** · 06-07-2014, 02:34 PM

Hello Nicolas and welcome to the Forums.. I am sure you will find an answer here to any questions you may have.

OregonJim · 06-07-2014, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by nicofish

Instead of opting for the standard 18-50 zoom I bought a da 35mm f2.4 and a super-takumar 55mm f1.8 both for about 200.

That was a smart move. Welcome!

nicofish · 06-07-2014, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by OregonJim:

That was a smart move. Welcome!

Thanks, on my older superzoom I found that I was only using it at about 20mm (after equivalency) or at around 50-60mm so I figured I didn't need anything else.

Sandy Hancock · 06-07-2014, 09:16 PM

Welcome! Down the track you will probably want a weather-resistant lens or two for those rainy shots you love.
Enjoy the journey

**Kerrowdown** · 06-08-2014, 04:40 AM

Welcome to the forum, good choice with the prime to start with, do post up some images when you get a chance.

Sandy Hancock · 06-08-2014, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, good choice with the prime to start with, do post up some images when you get a chance.

He has just joined our Single in June challenge, which is a pretty solid start ;-)

**Kerrowdown** · 06-08-2014, 04:45 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

He has just joined our Single in June challenge, which is a pretty solid start

Excellant!

06-07-2014, 02:22 PM	#1
nicofish Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 21	new to pentax hello Hello I am 18 (going on 19) years old I live in the US, but was born in Peru and visit frequently (I will take my camera) I have been browsing the forum since I decided that I wanted to get a pentax dslr. I recently got a "used" (it was never opened so new) pentax k50 body for around $419. Instead of opting for the standard 18-50 zoom I bought a da 35mm f2.4 and a super-takumar 55mm f1.8 both for about 200. prior to my k50 I owned a fuji hs 25 exr I like to shoot at night after or during rain when you get the nice wavy reflexions on the street, and I like shooting nature quite a bit. I would like to save up for an FA 100mm f2.8 to shoot some macros (I am an entomology student). I hope you can help me get better at photography thank you -Nicolas

06-07-2014, 02:28 PM	#2
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patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Hello Nicolas and welcome to the Forums.. I am sure you will find an answer here to any questions you may have.

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OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	Originally posted by nicofish Instead of opting for the standard 18-50 zoom I bought a da 35mm f2.4 and a super-takumar 55mm f1.8 both for about 200. That was a smart move. Welcome!

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nicofish Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 21 Original Poster	Originally posted by OregonJim: That was a smart move. Welcome! Thanks, on my older superzoom I found that I was only using it at about 20mm (after equivalency) or at around 50-60mm so I figured I didn't need anything else.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Welcome! Down the track you will probably want a weather-resistant lens or two for those rainy shots you love. Enjoy the journey

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, good choice with the prime to start with, do post up some images when you get a chance. He has just joined our Single in June challenge, which is a pretty solid start ;-)

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