My KP bag

tljensen · 08-19-2018, 07:18 PM

Hello! This is my first post so I thought I would share what is in my KP bag. But first I will explain how I got here. A few years my Nikon D600 and bag was stolen, I was using it to photograph some industrial equipment for modification. I needed a cheap capable camera because I was not about to take anything expensive there again. So I got a used K5, I already had some old Pentax manual lenses from a K01 I owned for about 1 week, and I bought a used 18-55 kit lens to go with it. My total all in price was less than $400. I found the K5 much nicer than expected (based on my K01 experience), more than adequate for the job. I eventually did replace the D600 with a D750 because I still had some nice Nikon lenses. I kept the K5 for its size and convenience, and eventually talked myself into a KP. So now I have all three.

Here is my KP bag. Pentax KP, Pentax-DA 18-85 1:3.5-5.6 ED DC WR zoom, Tamron 90mm F/2.8 macro, SMC Pentax-M 50mm F/1.7, and Sigma 100-300 1:4.5-6.7 DL zoom. Accessories include small carabiners to hold the strap on for easy removal, two batteries, large hard case for storing tiny SD memory cards, JJC-TM-PK1 remote and intervalometer, and HQRP AC Adapter. For several months after buying the KP I collected several more lenses at thrift stores, obscure on line auctions, and yard sales. These include the radioactive Takumar 50mm 1.4, M42 adapter, Quantaray (Sigma) zoom, a very sharp JC Penny 135mm F/2.8, Sears, Mamiya, and more Pentax 50mm lenses. Of all the 50mm lenses I like the SMC Pentax-M the best. The Takumar is too soft for me but will keep it for show and tell. The Tamron 90mm macro is the sharpest lens for close up work and I would recommend it for any camera. The Pentax 18-85 is very sharp and my favorite walk around lens. For serious zoom I have my D750 200-500 with 1.4 teleconverter so I will not be looking for quality long lenses for the Pentax, at least for now. Attached is a photo taken with the lowly $15 Sigma 100-300 at 100mm, F8, ISO 1250, 1/3200 sec. I obscured his face.

Attached Images

**MetteHHH** · 08-20-2018, 12:36 AM

Welcome tljensen!

Your profile says you are based in the US, but your name looks a bit Danish - any connection?

I have a SMC M 50mm too that I found second hand, and I really ought to get to know it better!

I was wondering about one of your accessories. You write:

Quote:

Accessories include small carabiners to hold the strap on for easy removal

Did you add these to the original camera strap? Any chance you could post a photo?

**beachgardener** · 08-20-2018, 01:15 AM

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

great kit, and the bag is a ?

**TER-OR** · 08-20-2018, 05:44 AM

Welcome to the clubhouse!

tljensen · 08-20-2018, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by beachgardener

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

great kit, and the bag is a ?

The bag is a Lowepro Flipside 300.

tljensen · 08-20-2018, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by MetteHHH

Welcome tljensen!

Your profile says you are based in the US, but your name looks a bit Danish - any connection?

I have a SMC M 50mm too that I found second hand, and I really ought to get to know it better!

I was wondering about one of your accessories. You write:

Did you add these to the original camera strap? Any chance you could post a photo?

Here is a photo of the carabiner I have on my two main cameras.. I bought them at an outdoor mountaineering type store. It s OK, except it has released if the strap or camera ring should snag the clip. There are other carabiners and quick release straps that may be more secure but I do not have specific experience with them. I usually shoot without the neck strap.

victormeldrew · 08-20-2018, 02:54 PM

Nice intro! Welcome to the forum!

tljensen · 08-20-2018, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by MetteHHH

Welcome tljensen!

Your profile says you are based in the US, but your name looks a bit Danish - any connection?

I have a SMC M 50mm too that I found second hand, and I really ought to get to know it better!

I was wondering about one of your accessories. You write:

Did you add these to the original camera strap? Any chance you could post a photo?

As to my Danish name, my great grandfather was a deck hand aboard a ship that brought immigrants to the US. On his last trip he met the love of his life, they got off the boat and headed west to Wyoming. No Ellis Island as far as I know. He was from Denmark. Several years ago my son had the pleasure of traveling to Denmark, he looked up a related family who gladly gave him a tour.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-21-2018, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by tljensen

my Nikon D600 and bag was stolen

Welcome to the forum, hope you take real good care of this more important than a Nikon bag.

Shuttershew · 08-21-2018, 02:49 PM

So badly want KP. Internet makes me more confused than sure.... Should i go for it?

**beachgardener** · 08-21-2018, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by Shuttershew

So badly want KP.

Go for it

**Mikesul** · 08-21-2018, 07:06 PM

Love your into. Welcome to the forum.

fsge · 08-22-2018, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by Shuttershew

So badly want KP. Internet makes me more confused than sure.... Should i go for it?

This forum and users comments about KP are the best proof of Pentax being right in going the KP way.

Canid · 08-27-2018, 09:21 AM

Welcome to the forum, tljensen.
How do you like the KP compared to your K5? Do you miss the top LCD?

And what do you think of the Pentax system compared to Nikon? I'm here to stay for budget reasons, but sometimes I wish for better AF....

GinaC · 08-27-2018, 10:16 AM

Welcome to the Pentax Forums! Love the carabiner idea!

08-19-2018, 07:18 PM	#1
tljensen Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 24	My KP bag Hello! This is my first post so I thought I would share what is in my KP bag. But first I will explain how I got here. A few years my Nikon D600 and bag was stolen, I was using it to photograph some industrial equipment for modification. I needed a cheap capable camera because I was not about to take anything expensive there again. So I got a used K5, I already had some old Pentax manual lenses from a K01 I owned for about 1 week, and I bought a used 18-55 kit lens to go with it. My total all in price was less than $400. I found the K5 much nicer than expected (based on my K01 experience), more than adequate for the job. I eventually did replace the D600 with a D750 because I still had some nice Nikon lenses. I kept the K5 for its size and convenience, and eventually talked myself into a KP. So now I have all three. Here is my KP bag. Pentax KP, Pentax-DA 18-85 1:3.5-5.6 ED DC WR zoom, Tamron 90mm F/2.8 macro, SMC Pentax-M 50mm F/1.7, and Sigma 100-300 1:4.5-6.7 DL zoom. Accessories include small carabiners to hold the strap on for easy removal, two batteries, large hard case for storing tiny SD memory cards, JJC-TM-PK1 remote and intervalometer, and HQRP AC Adapter. For several months after buying the KP I collected several more lenses at thrift stores, obscure on line auctions, and yard sales. These include the radioactive Takumar 50mm 1.4, M42 adapter, Quantaray (Sigma) zoom, a very sharp JC Penny 135mm F/2.8, Sears, Mamiya, and more Pentax 50mm lenses. Of all the 50mm lenses I like the SMC Pentax-M the best. The Takumar is too soft for me but will keep it for show and tell. The Tamron 90mm macro is the sharpest lens for close up work and I would recommend it for any camera. The Pentax 18-85 is very sharp and my favorite walk around lens. For serious zoom I have my D750 200-500 with 1.4 teleconverter so I will not be looking for quality long lenses for the Pentax, at least for now. Attached is a photo taken with the lowly $15 Sigma 100-300 at 100mm, F8, ISO 1250, 1/3200 sec. I obscured his face. Attached Images

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08-20-2018, 12:36 AM	#2
MetteHHH Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,817	Welcome tljensen! Your profile says you are based in the US, but your name looks a bit Danish - any connection? I have a SMC M 50mm too that I found second hand, and I really ought to get to know it better! I was wondering about one of your accessories. You write: Quote: Accessories include small carabiners to hold the strap on for easy removal Did you add these to the original camera strap? Any chance you could post a photo?

08-20-2018, 01:15 AM	#3
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	G'day mate and welcome to the forum great kit, and the bag is a ?

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08-20-2018, 01:51 PM	#5
tljensen Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 24 Original Poster	Originally posted by beachgardener G'day mate and welcome to the forum great kit, and the bag is a ? The bag is a Lowepro Flipside 300.

08-20-2018, 02:54 PM	#7
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	Nice intro! Welcome to the forum!

08-20-2018, 03:04 PM	#8
tljensen Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 24 Original Poster	Originally posted by MetteHHH Welcome tljensen! Your profile says you are based in the US, but your name looks a bit Danish - any connection? I have a SMC M 50mm too that I found second hand, and I really ought to get to know it better! I was wondering about one of your accessories. You write: Did you add these to the original camera strap? Any chance you could post a photo? As to my Danish name, my great grandfather was a deck hand aboard a ship that brought immigrants to the US. On his last trip he met the love of his life, they got off the boat and headed west to Wyoming. No Ellis Island as far as I know. He was from Denmark. Several years ago my son had the pleasure of traveling to Denmark, he looked up a related family who gladly gave him a tour.

08-21-2018, 09:33 AM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815	Originally posted by tljensen my Nikon D600 and bag was stolen Welcome to the forum, hope you take real good care of this more important than a Nikon bag.

08-21-2018, 02:49 PM	#10
Shuttershew New Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 10	So badly want KP. Internet makes me more confused than sure.... Should i go for it?

08-21-2018, 03:26 PM	#11
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by Shuttershew So badly want KP. Go for it

08-21-2018, 07:06 PM	#12
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Love your into. Welcome to the forum.

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08-22-2018, 04:08 PM	#13
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by Shuttershew So badly want KP. Internet makes me more confused than sure.... Should i go for it? This forum and users comments about KP are the best proof of Pentax being right in going the KP way.

08-27-2018, 09:21 AM	#14
Canid Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 98	Welcome to the forum, tljensen. How do you like the KP compared to your K5? Do you miss the top LCD? And what do you think of the Pentax system compared to Nikon? I'm here to stay for budget reasons, but sometimes I wish for better AF....

08-27-2018, 10:16 AM	#15
GinaC Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brunswick, GA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 440	Welcome to the Pentax Forums! Love the carabiner idea!