Hello everyone!
Coming from a Nikon 1 V1 I wasn't quite satisfied any more with resolution, picture quality and sensitivity, so I looked around for some time for an APS-C sensor sized camera. It took a while to see beyond what Nikon's entry level cameras were offering (Canon was never really an option) to find the amazing feature set (especially regarding the price) Pentax put in even their entry level cameras.
So now that the D3300 wouldn't match my desires any longer, the K50 was the logical step. Was it? It would have been, but I did find a nicely priced K-S2 kit with the 18-135, so I invested some more for swivel screen etc., and I didn't regret it. A cheap Tamron 70-300 and a plastic fantastic DA 50 complete my kit for now, but I'm looking forward to getting a Sigma 17-50 short-term (perhaps dismissing the DA 50 then? I feel I have to stop it down for best quality anyways, so if I can use the Sigma wide open, the DA 50 will eventually have to go), a UWW and a better tele mid-term.
I'm not quite satisfied with the pictures the 18-135 delivered so far, but that's probably because I've been pushing the camera's limits too far feeling so confident about high ISO capabilities
I really like the sharpness of the DA 50 so far. The Tamron is ok, especially for the money, as far as I can tell now.
Gotta get out and make some more realistic test shots with the 18-135 to see if I'll keep it.
I'm shooting way too little for my liking. What am I shooting anyways? Occasionally friends, wildlife/zoo, landscapes/cityscapes (typical tourist stuff),...
Anyways, the very nice in-depth tests and reviews on this site contributed a lot to get me to get a Pentax, and what I can see so far (been reading for a few weeks here already) the people on this forum are all very nice and helpful, and I do enjoy reading discussions and looking at your beautiful pictures here, and perhaps I'll contribute something myself soon.