Lens help for a newbie

ChristianRock · 06-20-2018, 09:23 AM - **1 Like**

The 18-135 and 55-300 lenses might be a good combination because since they overlap quite a bit, you might not need to swap lenses very often, and you'll still have higher quality pictures than you would with a superzoom.

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**aslyfox** · 06-20-2018, 09:27 AM

another vote for the HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

perhaps you can find an " experienced " one which might fit your budget

**beachgardener** · 06-20-2018, 08:15 PM

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

danrmj · 06-21-2018, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by beachgardener

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

Thank you
Happy to be here😊

**beachgardener** · 06-22-2018, 12:00 AM

no worries, loads of good info. and stacks of great photos to see here

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06-20-2018, 09:23 AM - 1 Like	#16
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	The 18-135 and 55-300 lenses might be a good combination because since they overlap quite a bit, you might not need to swap lenses very often, and you'll still have higher quality pictures than you would with a superzoom. Welcome to the forums!

06-20-2018, 09:27 AM	#17
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	another vote for the HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews perhaps you can find an " experienced " one which might fit your budget

06-20-2018, 08:15 PM	#18
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	G'day mate and welcome to the forum

06-21-2018, 07:35 PM	#19
danrmj New Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by beachgardener G'day mate and welcome to the forum Thank you Happy to be here😊

06-22-2018, 12:00 AM	#20
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	no worries, loads of good info. and stacks of great photos to see here