Hello I am a newbie

chiantiuk · 06-13-2011, 01:33 PM

Pentax SMC DA 18 mm - 55 mm F/3.5-5.6 Lens << I have just seen this lens for sale for under £30, would it be worth me purchasing it???

chiantiuk · 06-13-2011, 01:35 PM

I would love to live near Algonquin Park, but alas this novice is in the UK, who hasn't got a clue what I am doing....but I am going to go and learn how to use this camera and about lenses etc

cats_five · 06-13-2011, 01:37 PM

The Tokina is longer than the normal kit lens (28-70mm vs 18-55mm) and I suspect it's from a film camera - but I suspect it will do just fine while you get started and find your feet. I don't know if it's an autofocus lens or not. If it isn't it will be a little bit more complicated to use until you get the hang of manual focusing.

Rocketvapor · 06-13-2011, 01:38 PM

Your Tokina is a manual focus (probably like my 28-70SD) and is a low end lens but works. Has a little close focus capability.

The Pentax lens is an autofocus and that is a pretty good price in OK shape. You will appreciate the wide end of that one.

People sometimes get the DA and DA-L lenses mixed up.

chiantiuk · 06-13-2011, 01:44 PM

I have just bought this lens, as it is autofocus and is in excellent condition. At least I have a good lens with autofocus to get me started :-) thanks to everyone for all your help in my quest for my first lens.....I will be back to pick all of your expert brains :-) once again thanks xxx

Rocketvapor · 06-13-2011, 01:46 PM

Congrats, and the best with your new gear.

trojancast · 06-13-2011, 08:20 PM

Welcome. I vote you go for the 50 and give it a good workout. That'll give you time to look around and do some research. The type of lens you use has a lot to do with what type of photography you are doing. Take the time to study all the info out there.

DaveHolmes · 06-14-2011, 03:21 AM

Originally posted by cats_five

Did your camera come with a lens? If so, what is it?

Originally posted by chiantiuk

Tokina 28-70 f3.5 lens

Stick with this lens for a couple weeks... Use it... Work out the kind of focal length you like to use and how and what you like to shoot....
You'll quickly work out which direction your LBA will take you...

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06-13-2011, 01:33 PM	#16
chiantiuk New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: plymouth Posts: 10 Original Poster	Pentax SMC DA 18 mm - 55 mm F/3.5-5.6 Lens << I have just seen this lens for sale for under £30, would it be worth me purchasing it???

06-13-2011, 01:35 PM	#17
chiantiuk New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: plymouth Posts: 10 Original Poster	I would love to live near Algonquin Park, but alas this novice is in the UK, who hasn't got a clue what I am doing....but I am going to go and learn how to use this camera and about lenses etc

06-13-2011, 01:37 PM	#18
cats_five Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 835	The Tokina is longer than the normal kit lens (28-70mm vs 18-55mm) and I suspect it's from a film camera - but I suspect it will do just fine while you get started and find your feet. I don't know if it's an autofocus lens or not. If it isn't it will be a little bit more complicated to use until you get the hang of manual focusing.

06-13-2011, 01:38 PM	#19
Rocketvapor Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 102	Your Tokina is a manual focus (probably like my 28-70SD) and is a low end lens but works. Has a little close focus capability. The Pentax lens is an autofocus and that is a pretty good price in OK shape. You will appreciate the wide end of that one. People sometimes get the DA and DA-L lenses mixed up.

06-13-2011, 01:44 PM	#20
chiantiuk New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: plymouth Posts: 10 Original Poster	I have just bought this lens, as it is autofocus and is in excellent condition. At least I have a good lens with autofocus to get me started :-) thanks to everyone for all your help in my quest for my first lens.....I will be back to pick all of your expert brains :-) once again thanks xxx

06-13-2011, 01:46 PM	#21
Rocketvapor Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 102	Congrats, and the best with your new gear.

06-13-2011, 08:20 PM	#22
trojancast Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 34	Welcome. I vote you go for the 50 and give it a good workout. That'll give you time to look around and do some research. The type of lens you use has a lot to do with what type of photography you are doing. Take the time to study all the info out there.

06-14-2011, 03:21 AM	#23
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Originally posted by cats_five Did your camera come with a lens? If so, what is it? Originally posted by chiantiuk Tokina 28-70 f3.5 lens Stick with this lens for a couple weeks... Use it... Work out the kind of focal length you like to use and how and what you like to shoot.... You'll quickly work out which direction your LBA will take you...