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rattrap · 10-20-2009, 11:06 AM

Hello, as it says in the title I'm a student at VT, i have a Pentax K20d with just the kit 18-55 mm lens. looking to get something better. not sure if i just want to buy a sigma or save for a DA*.

Also I just got into photography, so I'll be using the beginners section quite a bit.

imtheguy · 10-20-2009, 11:34 AM

Welcome Hokie, although I'm not 100% sure all forum members "get it", those of us from VA will suffer with you as your team slips down the polls this week.

Back on topic, you have great location for landscape shots so hopefully you will post some Fall colors if its not too late. Other than that you have landed in the right place for a new Pentax shooter.

Now cut a class or two and get up to Mountain Lake and shoot a few landscapes to post!

**eaglem** · 10-22-2009, 01:41 AM

If you are going into landscapes and are thinking of adding a lens to your collection then the Sigma 10-20mm Ultra Wide Angle lens would probably suit what you want to do. A good sharp lens that won't break your bank account.

stoge · 10-22-2009, 04:30 AM

Welcome, It's always nice to have Virginians coming on board---stoge

MRRiley · 10-22-2009, 04:41 AM

Welcome to PF! and yeah, get out and get some good fall foliage photos.

Mike (Sterling, VA)

mel · 10-22-2009, 04:58 AM

Another hello there from Virginia. I haven't had time for the foliage so you have been officially assigned to pick up the slack!

(from Prince William County)

**Ash** · 10-22-2009, 05:17 AM

Welcome mate.
Hope you find the forum useful for you.
Have a look at the forum's lens review database also for more information and reviews about the lens you want to upgrade to.
Look forward to your posts!

DanLoc78 · 10-22-2009, 05:57 AM

definitely can't go wrong with the DA*! nice thing is, if you end up getting out of photography, you can sell it here. They hold their value pretty darn well from what I can tell. Welcome!

**Kerrowdown** · 10-22-2009, 01:28 PM

Welcome, we all started out once, in my case its just a long time ago.

10-20-2009, 11:06 AM	#1
rattrap Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 16	Hokie Hi Hello, as it says in the title I'm a student at VT, i have a Pentax K20d with just the kit 18-55 mm lens. looking to get something better. not sure if i just want to buy a sigma or save for a DA*. Also I just got into photography, so I'll be using the beginners section quite a bit.

10-20-2009, 11:34 AM	#2
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Welcome Hokie, although I'm not 100% sure all forum members "get it", those of us from VA will suffer with you as your team slips down the polls this week. Back on topic, you have great location for landscape shots so hopefully you will post some Fall colors if its not too late. Other than that you have landed in the right place for a new Pentax shooter. Now cut a class or two and get up to Mountain Lake and shoot a few landscapes to post!

10-22-2009, 01:41 AM	#3
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,163	If you are going into landscapes and are thinking of adding a lens to your collection then the Sigma 10-20mm Ultra Wide Angle lens would probably suit what you want to do. A good sharp lens that won't break your bank account.

10-22-2009, 04:30 AM	#4
stoge Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: front royal,va Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 98	Welcome, It's always nice to have Virginians coming on board---stoge

10-22-2009, 04:41 AM	#5
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Welcome to PF! and yeah, get out and get some good fall foliage photos. Mike (Sterling, VA)

10-22-2009, 04:58 AM	#6
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Another hello there from Virginia. I haven't had time for the foliage so you have been officially assigned to pick up the slack! (from Prince William County)

10-22-2009, 05:17 AM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Welcome mate. Hope you find the forum useful for you. Have a look at the forum's lens review database also for more information and reviews about the lens you want to upgrade to. Look forward to your posts!

10-22-2009, 05:57 AM	#8
DanLoc78 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Gallery Posts: 915	definitely can't go wrong with the DA*! nice thing is, if you end up getting out of photography, you can sell it here. They hold their value pretty darn well from what I can tell. Welcome!

10-22-2009, 01:28 PM	#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: 57,864	Welcome, we all started out once, in my case its just a long time ago.

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