Finaly Swiched

milton.pasley · 11-02-2014, 04:58 PM - **1 Like**

Just ordered a Pentax K-3 with battery grip and a 18 to 135mm lens, been wanting a digital for about 10 years but just could not do it. I have been a long time Pentax user (1973 or about then) first one was a SP-500 plus, then an ES and then I got two LXs and a Pentax 6X7. Made enough off Photos to buy a large selections of good lenses and did not want to spend $20, 000 to $30,000 to buy new lenses so when I found the K-3 would let me use the film lenses and the price got right I pushed the buy button manly because it was getting hard to find film and get it developed here even though I have all 5 of my Pentax film cameras and do not plan on giving them up, Really want Pentax to come up with a digital back for the 6x7. Looking forward to the new adventure

flaviopetrone · 11-02-2014, 05:05 PM

Welcome abroad in the digital!

MarkJerling · 11-02-2014, 05:07 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the Forum, Milton. Like you, it took me a very, very long time to finally go to digital. And all that old glass still works as intended.

**Mikesul** · 11-02-2014, 05:34 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to digital! You will be amazed at what you can do now with the best ASP-C camera.

gor80 · 11-02-2014, 11:49 PM

very glad that you will be able to use your old lenses, without additional cost, I am pleased to welcome you here a friendly atmosphere and very interesting!

**TER-OR** · 11-03-2014, 07:11 AM

Welcome to the clubhouse!

ChristianRock · 11-03-2014, 08:45 AM

Welcome to the forums! You will able to help a lot of us who haven't been shooting nearly as long as you have (and haven't made any money, like in my case)...

mikeSF · 11-03-2014, 11:00 AM

welcome and looking forward to your contributions!

Undot · 11-03-2014, 11:56 AM

Welcome to the forums and the digital age. The K3 with a 18-135mm is a very fine way to start exploring it, so much joy to you.

But can one really spend that much money on glass?!

I think I should be thankful, that I missed the film era then.

It seems like one of Pentax' best moves, though, that they stayed true to their mount and kept it compatible. What a waste to demand something different just because there's a digital sensor now...

**Kerrowdown** · 11-03-2014, 01:24 PM

Welcome, enjoy the K-3 when she arrives.

milton.pasley · 11-08-2014, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by Undot

Welcome to the forums and the digital age. The K3 with a 18-135mm is a very fine way to start exploring it, so much joy to you.

But can one really spend that much money on glass?!

I think I should be thankful, that I missed the film era then.

It seems like one of Pentax' best moves, though, that they stayed true to their mount and kept it compatible. What a waste to demand something different just because there's a digital sensor now...

Yes you can really spend that much on glass, the 600mm 5.6 lens was just shy of 4K in Japan the UV filter was $120. oo the closes digital lens to it is almost 7K, and between the 5 Pentax film cameras I have over 15 lenses they ran me between 400 and 4000 each with at lease 5 of them being on the high side of 1200 most ran between 6 and 9 hundred. I bought the best I could get and the fastest even though I am a die hard member of the f 11 club. So that is why I was estimating what I quoted for replacing them with digital lenses.

MarkJerling · 11-08-2014, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by milton.pasley

Yes you can really spend that much on glass, the 600mm 5.6 lens was just shy of 4K in Japan the UV filter was $120. oo the closes digital lens to it is almost 7K, and between the 5 Pentax film cameras I have over 15 lenses they ran me between 400 and 4000 each with at lease 5 of them being on the high side of 1200 most ran between 6 and 9 hundred. I bought the best I could get and the fastest even though I am a die hard member of the f 11 club. So that is why I was estimating what I quoted for replacing them with digital lenses.

Unless you buy a 560mm!

Mr Bassie · 11-09-2014, 08:11 AM

Welcome to PF. I believe you can use the 6x7 lens on your K3 as well.

11-02-2014, 04:58 PM - 1 Like	#1
milton.pasley New Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North East Texas Posts: 4	Finaly Swiched Just ordered a Pentax K-3 with battery grip and a 18 to 135mm lens, been wanting a digital for about 10 years but just could not do it. I have been a long time Pentax user (1973 or about then) first one was a SP-500 plus, then an ES and then I got two LXs and a Pentax 6X7. Made enough off Photos to buy a large selections of good lenses and did not want to spend $20, 000 to $30,000 to buy new lenses so when I found the K-3 would let me use the film lenses and the price got right I pushed the buy button manly because it was getting hard to find film and get it developed here even though I have all 5 of my Pentax film cameras and do not plan on giving them up, Really want Pentax to come up with a digital back for the 6x7. Looking forward to the new adventure

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Undot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 176	Welcome to the forums and the digital age. The K3 with a 18-135mm is a very fine way to start exploring it, so much joy to you. But can one really spend that much money on glass?! I think I should be thankful, that I missed the film era then. It seems like one of Pentax' best moves, though, that they stayed true to their mount and kept it compatible. What a waste to demand something different just because there's a digital sensor now...

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815	Welcome, enjoy the K-3 when she arrives.

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milton.pasley New Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North East Texas Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Undot Welcome to the forums and the digital age. The K3 with a 18-135mm is a very fine way to start exploring it, so much joy to you. But can one really spend that much money on glass?! I think I should be thankful, that I missed the film era then. It seems like one of Pentax' best moves, though, that they stayed true to their mount and kept it compatible. What a waste to demand something different just because there's a digital sensor now... Yes you can really spend that much on glass, the 600mm 5.6 lens was just shy of 4K in Japan the UV filter was $120. oo the closes digital lens to it is almost 7K, and between the 5 Pentax film cameras I have over 15 lenses they ran me between 400 and 4000 each with at lease 5 of them being on the high side of 1200 most ran between 6 and 9 hundred. I bought the best I could get and the fastest even though I am a die hard member of the f 11 club. So that is why I was estimating what I quoted for replacing them with digital lenses.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	Originally posted by milton.pasley Yes you can really spend that much on glass, the 600mm 5.6 lens was just shy of 4K in Japan the UV filter was $120. oo the closes digital lens to it is almost 7K, and between the 5 Pentax film cameras I have over 15 lenses they ran me between 400 and 4000 each with at lease 5 of them being on the high side of 1200 most ran between 6 and 9 hundred. I bought the best I could get and the fastest even though I am a die hard member of the f 11 club. So that is why I was estimating what I quoted for replacing them with digital lenses. Unless you buy a 560mm!

11-09-2014, 08:11 AM	#13
Mr Bassie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,258	Welcome to PF. I believe you can use the 6x7 lens on your K3 as well.