Hello, Just moved to Pentax

Bringass · 10-05-2015, 10:27 PM

Thanks Grippy, I cant recomend enough that lens, and you can find it new on ebay from 300 dlls.

pathdoc · 10-06-2015, 02:52 AM

Originally posted by Grippy

Thanks for the advice everyone, I can't wait to get the new camera now, I will def look at the Sigma 10mm or wider once I bite the bullet and list the Zuiko.
Pathdoc we are pretty lucky here, it's very dry here in Adelaide, it rarely rains, however it can be quite dusty at times.
I will have to look for one with weather sealing as I like to get close to the action with the wide lens at the beach and on the rocks doing long exposures and the poor E-3 has been hit by many rogue waves.

Okay. I used to live in Adelaide. Seems there are quite a lot of us Pentaxians there! But if you're at the beach, yes, WR is a necessary thing.

**macman24054** · 10-06-2015, 09:02 PM

I would have to say if I had only 1 lens to start with it would be the 18-135 because of the versatility.

mtux · 10-07-2015, 02:37 AM

UWA?
Pentax has one zoom(DA 12-24, almost same range as your m4/3 zoom) and one* tiny prime(DA15), both are superb! I have both of them. and both are my faves.
You can't go wrong with either one depending on your needs.

*Well, there's a DA14 too. but bigger than 15. (and faster)

Grippy · 10-07-2015, 10:04 PM

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I'll keep an eye out for the 12-24 or the 15mm prime as I really like shooting with the wide angle, I dont think I've ever moved my 4/3 9-18mm off of 9mm.

bertwert · 10-08-2015, 08:27 AM

The K-50 is a nice camera, you'll enjoy it!
I can't help with any UWA lenses, it's not my thing.
Welcome to the forum!

Grippy · 10-08-2015, 10:21 PM

Well my new lens rocked up today but not the camera. Such a pity as I'm going camping in a minute, guess I'll just have to take the Oly E-1

VoiceOfReason · 10-09-2015, 05:19 AM

Originally posted by Grippy

Well my new lens rocked up today but not the camera. Such a pity as I'm going camping in a minute, guess I'll just have to take the Oly E-1

What did it do?

**beachgardener** · 10-10-2015, 03:42 AM

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

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10-05-2015, 10:27 PM	#16
Bringass Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Monterrey Photos: Albums Posts: 46	Thanks Grippy, I cant recomend enough that lens, and you can find it new on ebay from 300 dlls.

10-06-2015, 02:52 AM	#17
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Grippy Thanks for the advice everyone, I can't wait to get the new camera now, I will def look at the Sigma 10mm or wider once I bite the bullet and list the Zuiko. Pathdoc we are pretty lucky here, it's very dry here in Adelaide, it rarely rains, however it can be quite dusty at times. I will have to look for one with weather sealing as I like to get close to the action with the wide lens at the beach and on the rocks doing long exposures and the poor E-3 has been hit by many rogue waves. Okay. I used to live in Adelaide. Seems there are quite a lot of us Pentaxians there! But if you're at the beach, yes, WR is a necessary thing.

10-06-2015, 09:02 PM	#18
macman24054 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Axton, VA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 461	I would have to say if I had only 1 lens to start with it would be the 18-135 because of the versatility.

10-07-2015, 02:37 AM	#19
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	UWA? Pentax has one zoom(DA 12-24, almost same range as your m4/3 zoom) and one* tiny prime(DA15), both are superb! I have both of them. and both are my faves. You can't go wrong with either one depending on your needs. *Well, there's a DA14 too. but bigger than 15. (and faster)

10-07-2015, 10:04 PM	#20
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816 Original Poster	Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I'll keep an eye out for the 12-24 or the 15mm prime as I really like shooting with the wide angle, I dont think I've ever moved my 4/3 9-18mm off of 9mm.

10-08-2015, 08:27 AM	#21
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	The K-50 is a nice camera, you'll enjoy it! I can't help with any UWA lenses, it's not my thing. Welcome to the forum!

10-08-2015, 10:21 PM	#22
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816 Original Poster	Well my new lens rocked up today but not the camera. Such a pity as I'm going camping in a minute, guess I'll just have to take the Oly E-1

10-09-2015, 05:19 AM	#23
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by Grippy Well my new lens rocked up today but not the camera. Such a pity as I'm going camping in a minute, guess I'll just have to take the Oly E-1 What did it do?

10-10-2015, 03:42 AM	#24
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	G'day mate and welcome to the forum