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Flugelbinder · 12-03-2014, 07:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Driline

You want the K5iis. It's the same as the K5 only upgraded. Better.....no anti aliasing filter so the images are a bit sharper.

Also, the AF (auto-focus) was also improved in the K-5 II(s).

Driline · 12-04-2014, 06:20 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by KatPal

Hello! So I have received a camera from BH! Yay, but I only get it in 10 days for my bday:-(
Now- I found lens on Craigslist a Pentax 100 mm 2.8 Macro. Used for 250$. Does it make sense to purchase this lens even though it was originally bought in 2007? It has good reviews on here.

Thank you,
Kat

That's a fair price for that lens. Is it an FA or D FA? It's usually wise to purchase used lenses if you can get them for a decent price. Of the 6 lenses I own now, only one was purchased brand new.

Flugelbinder · 12-04-2014, 06:46 AM - **1 Like**

I don't mind using "used" products, have been tested and are working - saves the trouble of returning if anything does go wrong - and are ready to go. The same with lenses.
I was ready to pull the trigger on one of the deals on a new K-5 IIs, but was also negotiating a great deal on a (and I am absolutely positive on this) gently used K-5 II; not the 's' version. Considering everything I have been reading - and looking at some beautiful images - about the Pentax line(s) I truly believe the 'non-s' version will suit me, I'm a 'people shooter' , if I can use the term so loosely. I photograph people , have shot individuals, families, and even done some corporate work (for the OAAG, not a big deal really, but a really big deal for me) and I have also shot a few weddings... People... Emotions...
The photography I require does not require extreme sharpness - although 'handy' - or in other words, what I require from photography is not extreme sharpness...
In short and not mentioning the environment, I'm just an old fashioned guy who likes a hand-shake at the end of a deal...

Kind regards.

Paul

**TER-OR** · 12-04-2014, 06:54 AM - **1 Like**

$250 is a great price for FA, DFA or DA series 100mm f2.8 macros. I don't know whether it's good for the manual focus series, though, I'd have to research that.

Flugelbinder · 12-04-2014, 07:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by TER-OR

$250 is a great price for FA, DFA or DA series 100mm f2.8 macros. I don't know whether it's good for the manual focus series, though, I'd have to research that.

Thank you for the reply.
I was thinking "older", but already with AF. For what I understand, the oldest designation would be the F-series, than FA, and so forth?

**TER-OR** · 12-04-2014, 07:09 AM - **1 Like**

I have an FA100 f2.8 and it's outstanding. It was one of the first lenses I bought when I got a DSLR, and one of the big draws to DSLR was good macro. I use it in the field for scientific research as well. Its autofocus functions very well, and with the AF switch on the camera or lens you can easily drop into manual focus for those times the autofocus gets confused - which isn't as often as you might suspect. You'll be very happy with any of them if you're interested in insects for sure.

Jean Poitiers · 12-04-2014, 02:19 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to PF and bonjour from France, Kat ... Hope to see some images soon! Salut, J

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12-03-2014, 07:24 PM - 1 Like	#16
Flugelbinder Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto - missing the ocean Posts: 466	Originally posted by Driline You want the K5iis. It's the same as the K5 only upgraded. Better.....no anti aliasing filter so the images are a bit sharper. Also, the AF (auto-focus) was also improved in the K-5 II(s).

12-04-2014, 06:20 AM - 2 Likes	#17
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,708	Originally posted by KatPal Hello! So I have received a camera from BH! Yay, but I only get it in 10 days for my bday:-( Now- I found lens on Craigslist a Pentax 100 mm 2.8 Macro. Used for 250$. Does it make sense to purchase this lens even though it was originally bought in 2007? It has good reviews on here. Thank you, Kat That's a fair price for that lens. Is it an FA or D FA? It's usually wise to purchase used lenses if you can get them for a decent price. Of the 6 lenses I own now, only one was purchased brand new.

12-04-2014, 06:46 AM - 1 Like	#18
Flugelbinder Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto - missing the ocean Posts: 466	I don't mind using "used" products, have been tested and are working - saves the trouble of returning if anything does go wrong - and are ready to go. The same with lenses. I was ready to pull the trigger on one of the deals on a new K-5 IIs, but was also negotiating a great deal on a (and I am absolutely positive on this) gently used K-5 II; not the 's' version. Considering everything I have been reading - and looking at some beautiful images - about the Pentax line(s) I truly believe the 'non-s' version will suit me, I'm a 'people shooter' , if I can use the term so loosely. I photograph people , have shot individuals, families, and even done some corporate work (for the OAAG, not a big deal really, but a really big deal for me) and I have also shot a few weddings... People... Emotions... The photography I require does not require extreme sharpness - although 'handy' - or in other words, what I require from photography is not extreme sharpness... In short and not mentioning the environment, I'm just an old fashioned guy who likes a hand-shake at the end of a deal... Kind regards. Paul

12-04-2014, 06:54 AM - 1 Like	#19
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	$250 is a great price for FA, DFA or DA series 100mm f2.8 macros. I don't know whether it's good for the manual focus series, though, I'd have to research that.

12-04-2014, 07:01 AM - 1 Like	#20
Flugelbinder Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto - missing the ocean Posts: 466	Originally posted by TER-OR $250 is a great price for FA, DFA or DA series 100mm f2.8 macros. I don't know whether it's good for the manual focus series, though, I'd have to research that. Thank you for the reply. I was thinking "older", but already with AF. For what I understand, the oldest designation would be the F-series, than FA, and so forth?

12-04-2014, 07:09 AM - 1 Like	#21
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	I have an FA100 f2.8 and it's outstanding. It was one of the first lenses I bought when I got a DSLR, and one of the big draws to DSLR was good macro. I use it in the field for scientific research as well. Its autofocus functions very well, and with the AF switch on the camera or lens you can easily drop into manual focus for those times the autofocus gets confused - which isn't as often as you might suspect. You'll be very happy with any of them if you're interested in insects for sure.

12-04-2014, 02:19 PM - 1 Like	#22
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Welcome to PF and *bonjour* from France, Kat ... Hope to see some images soon! *Salut*, J

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