Kiwi Pentaxians

**NZ_Ross** · 10-04-2017, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Transit

I reckon 500 hundredish.
I got $650 for my K-5iis

I would agree with that

**pixelsaurus** · 10-04-2017, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Image Set 1 - Hydro Grant Hotel - iconic, but derelict - due to be knocked down soon

Quite a story.

Hydro Grand officially 'dangerous': immediate future being assessed | Stuff.co.nz

**NZ_Ross** · 10-04-2017, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by pixelsaurus

Quite a story.

Hydro Grand officially 'dangerous': immediate future being assessed | Stuff.co.nz

Yes, someone is going to get seriously injured or killed in there if they don't sort it out soon.

awa355 · 10-05-2017, 10:15 AM

I found this an interesting thread. A few don't like the older prime lenses. After seeing GUB's night photos, I have opened the bidding on a PENTAX F, F28mm 2.8 AF lens.

Disappointing lenses with good reputations - PentaxForums.com

**GUB** · 10-05-2017, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by awa355

A few don't like the older prime lenses

There was a couple of comments there on the Tak 50 1.4s being bland and yes they have been a bit much the "lens to have" and trendy rather than a practical beginner lens. I sense a difference between my Sup tak ones (a 7 element and an 8 element) and the later ones - even my S-M-C taks. Trouble is I have done a comparison test on the 50s I have and objectively they are all pretty well identical!!. But in life your experience with a lens is a very emotional thing and often you are swayed if the first shot happens to be a hummer - that lens can do no wrong ever again!!.

**GUB** · 10-05-2017, 12:22 PM

Test shots here

The Bokeh Club - Page 536 - PentaxForums.com

Post 8035

sqrrl · 10-05-2017, 02:14 PM

I've never actually met a 50 1.4 that I especially liked (mainly ergonomics) - and conversely I've met very few 50 1.7, 1.8 or 2.0 lenses which I didn't like in any brand (again more ergonomics rather than image quality),

I have an especial disdain for the canon 50mm 1.4 - most canon people seem to think it's amazing.

Transit · 10-05-2017, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by awa355

I found this an interesting thread. A few don't like the older prime lenses. After seeing GUB's night photos, I have opened the bidding on a PENTAX F, F28mm 2.8 AF lens.

Disappointing lenses with good reputations - PentaxForums.com

I mentioned that one a page or two back. I imported one for over a hundred more so good luck. Very happy with it as my FF DA21 replacement

I'm not one for bidding early. It just raises the competition. People search items with bids. When bids are placed, everyone watching gets a notice as well.
If I'm around, I usually only bid just outside 2 mins to go. Any other bid within the 2 min starts the 2 min clock again.

awa355 · 10-05-2017, 06:27 PM

I think if two people are after the same lens, they will chase it anyway. The problem with bidding early as I've done and reaching reserve is then I find a better deal and have to hope like hell that I get outbid on the original auction.

Transit · 10-05-2017, 10:38 PM

I don't think a better deal will eventuate in this case

a rough crop from tonight
it even does that borkeh thing

what I call f4.5

**zkarj** · 10-06-2017, 01:07 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

I will be interested in what you think. I did the same thing when I brought my 55-300 WR and before I sold the previous 55-300 - from memory there wasn't much in it, with perhaps the newer 55-300 WR being marginally better IQ.

I also switched from the K5 to the K3 at the same time, and that was a much bigger change in terms of focus speed and accuracy for the 55-300. It used to hunt for focus much more on the K5. I am sure you have noticed the same behaviour on your KP vs the K5

I've not used the KP enough yet in my normal situations to form an opinion. Hopefully this nicer weather is going to play ball for a while and I may have some more chances... although of course... I shouldn't let rain stop me now!!

Originally posted by GUB

And another - starting to seriously like this camera.

Cracker images GUB! Really loving the colour in those.

Originally posted by awa355

What would I gain going from a K50 to a K5 using my existing lenses?. Both cameras are from the same era roughly although the K5 is a higher level camera.

Perusing ebay.au now. Some reasonable and some ridiculous prices being asked.

I have a K-5 sitting on a shelf if you are tempted, or even if you'd like to borrow to give it a spin. I'm just down the road in Tawa if you're heading by.

Originally posted by Transit

I reckon 500ish.
I got $650 for my K-5iis

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

I would agree with that

Thanks for the inputs guys.

**zkarj** · 10-06-2017, 12:49 PM

Dang! I wasn’t ready yet, but TM have a promo where if you list today, you pay no success fees. Perfect time for expensive gear!

Transit · 10-06-2017, 04:09 PM

thanks

**NZ_Ross** · 10-06-2017, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by zkarj

Thanks for the inputs guys.

OK, we might have got that wrong

**GUB** · 10-06-2017, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

OK, we might have got that wrong

I would prefer the K01. Fancy there being another one in Wanganui!!
Pentax K 01 with original box | Trade Me

10-05-2017, 03:48 PM	#14198
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by awa355 I found this an interesting thread. A few don't like the older prime lenses. After seeing GUB's night photos, I have opened the bidding on a PENTAX F, F28mm 2.8 AF lens. Disappointing lenses with good reputations - PentaxForums.com I mentioned that one a page or two back. I imported one for over a hundred more so good luck. Very happy with it as my FF DA21 replacement I'm not one for bidding early. It just raises the competition. People search items with bids. When bids are placed, everyone watching gets a notice as well. If I'm around, I usually only bid just outside 2 mins to go. Any other bid within the 2 min starts the 2 min clock again. Last edited by Transit; 10-06-2017 at 04:18 AM.

10-05-2017, 10:38 PM	#14200
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	I don't think a better deal will eventuate in this case a rough crop from tonight it even does that borkeh thing what I call f4.5 Last edited by Transit; 10-06-2017 at 04:18 AM.

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10-04-2017, 05:37 PM	#14191
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Transit I reckon 500 hundredish. I got $650 for my K-5iis I would agree with that

10-04-2017, 07:56 PM	#14192
pixelsaurus Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Te Kuiti, NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 986	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Image Set 1 - Hydro Grant Hotel - iconic, but derelict - due to be knocked down soon Quite a story. Hydro Grand officially 'dangerous': immediate future being assessed \| Stuff.co.nz

10-04-2017, 08:05 PM	#14193
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by pixelsaurus Quite a story. Hydro Grand officially 'dangerous': immediate future being assessed \| Stuff.co.nz Yes, someone is going to get seriously injured or killed in there if they don't sort it out soon.

10-05-2017, 10:15 AM	#14194
awa355 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 331	I found this an interesting thread. A few don't like the older prime lenses. After seeing GUB's night photos, I have opened the bidding on a PENTAX F, F28mm 2.8 AF lens. Disappointing lenses with good reputations - PentaxForums.com

10-05-2017, 12:13 PM	#14195
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	Originally posted by awa355 A few don't like the older prime lenses There was a couple of comments there on the Tak 50 1.4s being bland and yes they have been a bit much the "lens to have" and trendy rather than a practical beginner lens. I sense a difference between my Sup tak ones (a 7 element and an 8 element) and the later ones - even my S-M-C taks. Trouble is I have done a comparison test on the 50s I have and objectively they are all pretty well identical!!. But in life your experience with a lens is a very emotional thing and often you are swayed if the first shot happens to be a hummer - that lens can do no wrong ever again!!.

10-05-2017, 12:22 PM	#14196
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	Test shots here The Bokeh Club - Page 536 - PentaxForums.com Post 8035

10-05-2017, 02:14 PM	#14197
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	I've never actually met a 50 1.4 that I especially liked (mainly ergonomics) - and conversely I've met very few 50 1.7, 1.8 or 2.0 lenses which I didn't like in any brand (again more ergonomics rather than image quality), I have an especial disdain for the canon 50mm 1.4 - most canon people seem to think it's amazing.

10-05-2017, 06:27 PM	#14199
awa355 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 331	I think if two people are after the same lens, they will chase it anyway. The problem with bidding early as I've done and reaching reserve is then I find a better deal and have to hope like hell that I get outbid on the original auction.

10-06-2017, 01:07 AM	#14201
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by NZ_Ross I will be interested in what you think. I did the same thing when I brought my 55-300 WR and before I sold the previous 55-300 - from memory there wasn't much in it, with perhaps the newer 55-300 WR being marginally better IQ. I also switched from the K5 to the K3 at the same time, and that was a much bigger change in terms of focus speed and accuracy for the 55-300. It used to hunt for focus much more on the K5. I am sure you have noticed the same behaviour on your KP vs the K5 I've not used the KP enough yet in my normal situations to form an opinion. Hopefully this nicer weather is going to play ball for a while and I may have some more chances... although of course... I shouldn't let rain stop me now!! Originally posted by GUB And another - starting to seriously like this camera. Cracker images GUB! Really loving the colour in those. Originally posted by awa355 What would I gain going from a K50 to a K5 using my existing lenses?. Both cameras are from the same era roughly although the K5 is a higher level camera. Perusing ebay.au now. Some reasonable and some ridiculous prices being asked. I have a K-5 sitting on a shelf if you are tempted, or even if you'd like to borrow to give it a spin. I'm just down the road in Tawa if you're heading by. Originally posted by Transit I reckon 500ish. I got $650 for my K-5iis Originally posted by NZ_Ross I would agree with that Thanks for the inputs guys.

10-06-2017, 12:49 PM	#14202
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Dang! I wasn’t ready yet, but TM have a promo where if you list today, you pay no success fees. Perfect time for expensive gear!

10-06-2017, 04:09 PM	#14203
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	thanks

10-06-2017, 04:33 PM	#14204
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by zkarj Thanks for the inputs guys. OK, we might have got that wrong

10-06-2017, 04:50 PM	#14205
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	Originally posted by NZ_Ross OK, we might have got that wrong I would prefer the K01. Fancy there being another one in Wanganui!! Pentax K 01 with original box \| Trade Me