Newbie Intro

karl39 · 11-02-2014, 05:41 PM

I've been into photography since the early seventies. I started with 120 Film cameras such as Mamyia, Rollei, etc. I eventually graduated to digital cameras, once they became more reliable, cheaper and had a better resolution (Nikon, Panasonic). I found I wasn't quite satisfied with my digital results, so I gave up photography for a number of years. I finally decided to try it again... so here I am.

I'm new to Pentax. Currently: K-5II + Sigma 10-20mm zoom + Pentax 18-135mm zoom. We will see how that works out. May change the 18-135 zoom for something longer?

Glad to be here,
karl39

**qblade** · 11-02-2014, 06:02 PM

Welcome, Karl. Enjoy your K-5II and lenses!

**eaglem** · 11-02-2014, 06:09 PM

Welcome to the forum and the Pentax Family........

gor80 · 11-02-2014, 11:58 PM

HI!!! Welcome
Pentax 18-135mm - very good and nice price lens, but maybe you are interested - 50-135mm f/2.8 or 60-250mm f/4
I would buy another fixed 50 mm, 135 mm (maybe others manual for creation)

phoenixvision · 11-03-2014, 12:17 AM

start looking for a Pentax prime...once you use one....itll be hard to use a zoom again.....they have magical qualities! Welcome aboard....

Pablom · 11-03-2014, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by karl39

I've been into photography since the early seventies. I started with 120 Film cameras such as Mamyia, Rollei, etc. I eventually graduated to digital cameras, once they became more reliable, cheaper and had a better resolution (Nikon, Panasonic). I found I wasn't quite satisfied with my digital results, so I gave up photography for a number of years. I finally decided to try it again... so here I am.

I'm new to Pentax. Currently: K-5II + Sigma 10-20mm zoom + Pentax 18-135mm zoom. We will see how that works out. May change the 18-135 zoom for something longer?

Glad to be here,
karl39

Welcome!
As mentioned, you might want to look for a nice prime. Many of us enjoy them greatly and even the cheap ones are very good.

If you're into long lenses thyen I don't know nothing about that but there is a very long discussion about it here.

**TER-OR** · 11-03-2014, 07:26 AM

Personally I'd hang onto the 18-135 - it's nice to have a weather sealed lens when you need one, and it's a nice lens to use.

Usual advice is to use what you have for a little while and figure out what you'd like to do better. With your experience, I suspect you'll figure that out pretty quickly.

ChristianRock · 11-03-2014, 08:42 AM

Welcome and let us see some pictures

karl39 · 11-03-2014, 09:17 AM

Thank you everyone for your warm welcome and advice. It's nice to have your support.
Cheers,
Karl

tvdtvdtvd · 11-03-2014, 09:30 AM

Welcome. I can understand your frustration with digital but I believe the medium has matured to the point where excellent results
can be had by all, even with a modest budget. Enjoy!

**Kerrowdown** · 11-03-2014, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by karl39

I finally decided to try it again... so here I am

Welcome to the forum and welcome back to photography.

11-02-2014, 05:41 PM	#1
karl39 New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 2	Newbie Intro I've been into photography since the early seventies. I started with 120 Film cameras such as Mamyia, Rollei, etc. I eventually graduated to digital cameras, once they became more reliable, cheaper and had a better resolution (Nikon, Panasonic). I found I wasn't quite satisfied with my digital results, so I gave up photography for a number of years. I finally decided to try it again... so here I am. I'm new to Pentax. Currently: K-5II + Sigma 10-20mm zoom + Pentax 18-135mm zoom. We will see how that works out. May change the 18-135 zoom for something longer? Glad to be here, karl39

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qblade Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edina, MN Posts: 258	Welcome, Karl. Enjoy your K-5II and lenses!

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,146	Welcome to the forum and the Pentax Family........

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gor80 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Балашиха Photos: Albums Posts: 595	HI!!! Welcome Pentax 18-135mm - very good and nice price lens, but maybe you are interested - 50-135mm f/2.8 or 60-250mm f/4 I would buy another fixed 50 mm, 135 mm (maybe others manual for creation)

11-03-2014, 12:17 AM	#5
phoenixvision Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,458	start looking for a Pentax prime...once you use one....itll be hard to use a zoom again.....they have magical qualities! Welcome aboard....

11-03-2014, 12:22 AM	#6
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by karl39 I've been into photography since the early seventies. I started with 120 Film cameras such as Mamyia, Rollei, etc. I eventually graduated to digital cameras, once they became more reliable, cheaper and had a better resolution (Nikon, Panasonic). I found I wasn't quite satisfied with my digital results, so I gave up photography for a number of years. I finally decided to try it again... so here I am. I'm new to Pentax. Currently: K-5II + Sigma 10-20mm zoom + Pentax 18-135mm zoom. We will see how that works out. May change the 18-135 zoom for something longer? Glad to be here, karl39 Welcome! As mentioned, you might want to look for a nice prime. Many of us enjoy them greatly and even the cheap ones are very good. If you're into long lenses thyen I don't know nothing about that but there is a very long discussion about it here.

11-03-2014, 07:26 AM	#7
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Personally I'd hang onto the 18-135 - it's nice to have a weather sealed lens when you need one, and it's a nice lens to use. Usual advice is to use what you have for a little while and figure out what you'd like to do better. With your experience, I suspect you'll figure that out pretty quickly.

11-03-2014, 08:42 AM	#8
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Welcome and let us see some pictures

11-03-2014, 09:17 AM	#9
karl39 New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Thank you everyone for your warm welcome and advice. It's nice to have your support. Cheers, Karl

11-03-2014, 09:30 AM	#10
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Welcome. I can understand your frustration with digital but I believe the medium has matured to the point where excellent results can be had by all, even with a modest budget. Enjoy!

11-03-2014, 12:13 PM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by karl39 I finally decided to try it again... so here I am Welcome to the forum and welcome back to photography.