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Robster · 01-09-2023, 05:57 PM

Hi from eastern Canada,
Apparently I registered but didn't use this site until now.
Looking to buy a K3 iii as already have three lenses to use with it.
Cheers
Rob

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**RobA_Oz** · 01-10-2023, 01:16 PM

Welcome from Australia. Which lenses do you have, already? The K-3iii is a big improvement over its predecessors, in a number of areas, so I imagine you’ll enjoy it, regardless of the lenses used. I’ve found focussing to be faster with older lenses, and the new hardware and firmware offers handy features.

Robster · 01-10-2023, 06:52 PM

I have the older pentax 16-50 f1:2.8,
Tamron 90mm macro f1:2.8 &
Pentax 55-300 f1:4-5.8
And a fixed 50mm somewhere.

**RobA_Oz** · 01-11-2023, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by Robster

I have the older pentax 16-50 f1:2.8,
Tamron 90mm macro f1:2.8 &
Pentax 55-300 f1:4-5.8
And a fixed 50mm somewhere.

You’ve got most things covered there. I converted my 16-50 from its failed SDM AF drive to in-body screw-drive, and with the K-3iii I find focussing speed to be sufficiently close to that of the old SDM that I don’t worry about replacing it with a newer version. Should you need to undertake this conversion, there are several threads here that show how to go about it, or a member who will do it for you –*hopefully, yours will be good.

Robster · 01-11-2023, 06:46 PM

Thanks, that's good to know though I hope my continues working as it has. I do love the lens.

Pentaxian1954 · 01-15-2023, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by Robster

Hi from eastern Canada,
Apparently I registered but didn't use this site until now.
Looking to buy a K3 iii as already have three lenses to use with it.
Cheers
Rob

Hi Rob. I'm from Atlantic Canada. Can't help you on the K3 iii.

jgnfld · 01-15-2023, 08:16 AM

Hi from Newfoundland

Pentaxian1954 · 01-16-2023, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by jgnfld

Hi from Newfoundland

What area are you from???

jgnfld · 01-16-2023, 05:00 AM

A CFA "townie" since 1980!

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Robster New Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Posts: 7 Original Poster	I have the older pentax 16-50 f1:2.8, Tamron 90mm macro f1:2.8 & Pentax 55-300 f1:4-5.8 And a fixed 50mm somewhere.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,191	Originally posted by Robster I have the older pentax 16-50 f1:2.8, Tamron 90mm macro f1:2.8 & Pentax 55-300 f1:4-5.8 And a fixed 50mm somewhere. You’ve got most things covered there. I converted my 16-50 from its failed SDM AF drive to in-body screw-drive, and with the K-3iii I find focussing speed to be sufficiently close to that of the old SDM that I don’t worry about replacing it with a newer version. Should you need to undertake this conversion, there are several threads here that show how to go about it, or a member who will do it for you –*hopefully, yours will be good.

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Robster New Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Thanks, that's good to know though I hope my continues working as it has. I do love the lens.

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Pentaxian1954 New Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Posts: 8	Originally posted by Robster Hi from eastern Canada, Apparently I registered but didn't use this site until now. Looking to buy a K3 iii as already have three lenses to use with it. Cheers Rob Hi Rob. I'm from Atlantic Canada. Can't help you on the K3 iii.

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Pentaxian1954 New Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Posts: 8	Originally posted by jgnfld Hi from Newfoundland What area are you from???

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