Just got a K-x, help me find some lens!

TMoneytron · 06-28-2012, 06:36 AM

Also, OrangeKx, I see you reviewed that Tamron 100-300. I can find it for like 60 dollars. Do you think it's worth it?

jaywes · 06-28-2012, 07:24 AM

I was able to get the F 35-70 macro & F 70-210 for under $100. $50 & $60 respectively on eBay. They are both fairly good and rated good here.

**crewl1** · 06-28-2012, 07:53 AM

For Macro - see RioRico's article https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-lens-articles/152336-cheap-macro-b...lose-work.html

TMoneytron · 06-28-2012, 07:57 AM

Thank you!

What's the difference between macro and telephoto? I think I'd want more of the latter to add some perspective to portraits / far away architecture shots.

**crewl1** · 06-28-2012, 08:20 AM

My definition -
Macro = focus very close on small objects
Telephoto = bring far away objects closer

royden · 06-28-2012, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by jaywes

I was able to get the F 35-70 macro & F 70-210 for under $100. $50 & $60 respectively on eBay. They are both fairly good and rated good here.

I agree on the 35-70. Don't have the other lens mentioned. See my signature for other lens owned. I really like the 28-85 Vivitar which I'm selling on the market place. A shameless plug. I like the 35-70 better. Can I ask the name of this auction where the OP got that great deal? By the way, my 35-70 was $31.00 with a really nice looking SF10. Check the F80-200. Always check the lens reviews on this forum. Good shooting.

**OrangeKx** · 06-28-2012, 06:33 PM

I'm really happy with my 100-300 lens. I had it long before I bought my K-x. I would check prices to get a good "going rate", but I would buy it.

**nicoprod** · 06-30-2012, 05:51 PM

DA 18-55 II is very good (better than first version).
F 70-210 is great
F 50 f1.7 is a gem. This is a MUST have. Buy a M series if you can't afford the F one. Same optics. wonderful lens.

I researched a lot before I bought my first lenses, and this autofocus kit is the best value I can think of .

TMoneytron · 06-30-2012, 06:02 PM

I actually just picked up the 50 1.7 for like 35 dollars.

My camera came with the DA L 18-55.

I went and picked up a cheap manual 70-210 Vivitar to play around with too.

I'm thinking I might need a cheaper telephoto. But I can't find much for as cheap as it *should* be, unfortunately.

TMoneytron · 07-06-2012, 07:28 PM - **1 Like**

I want to say thank you everyone! Especially for pointing me to the reviews. I have found some wonderful lenses. I got the SMC-M 50m f/1.7, a Vivitar 70-210mm, and a 28-80mm Tamron aspherical, all for under 100 dollars.

Here's some of my early work as reward.

Be nice, I'm still a beginner!
New lenses - Imgur

**crewl1** · 07-07-2012, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by TMoneytron

Here's some of my early work as reward. Be nice, I'm still a beginner!

Lovely shots! Congratulations!

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06-28-2012, 06:36 AM	#16
TMoneytron Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 40 Original Poster	Also, OrangeKx, I see you reviewed that Tamron 100-300. I can find it for like 60 dollars. Do you think it's worth it?

06-28-2012, 07:24 AM	#17
jaywes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York, USA Posts: 235	I was able to get the F 35-70 macro & F 70-210 for under $100. $50 & $60 respectively on eBay. They are both fairly good and rated good here.

06-28-2012, 07:53 AM	#18
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	For Macro - see RioRico's article https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-lens-articles/152336-cheap-macro-b...lose-work.html

06-28-2012, 07:57 AM	#19
TMoneytron Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 40 Original Poster	Thank you! What's the difference between macro and telephoto? I think I'd want more of the latter to add some perspective to portraits / far away architecture shots.

06-28-2012, 08:20 AM	#20
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	My definition - Macro = focus very close on small objects Telephoto = bring far away objects closer

06-28-2012, 01:11 PM	#21
royden Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta, Ga Photos: Gallery Posts: 297	Originally posted by jaywes I was able to get the F 35-70 macro & F 70-210 for under $100. $50 & $60 respectively on eBay. They are both fairly good and rated good here. I agree on the 35-70. Don't have the other lens mentioned. See my signature for other lens owned. I really like the 28-85 Vivitar which I'm selling on the market place. A shameless plug. I like the 35-70 better. Can I ask the name of this auction where the OP got that great deal? By the way, my 35-70 was $31.00 with a really nice looking SF10. Check the F80-200. Always check the lens reviews on this forum. Good shooting.

06-28-2012, 06:33 PM	#22
OrangeKx Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	I'm really happy with my 100-300 lens. I had it long before I bought my K-x. I would check prices to get a good "going rate", but I would buy it.

06-30-2012, 05:51 PM	#23
nicoprod Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Berlin, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 528	DA 18-55 II is very good (better than first version). F 70-210 is great F 50 f1.7 is a gem. This is a MUST have. Buy a M series if you can't afford the F one. Same optics. wonderful lens. I researched a lot before I bought my first lenses, and this autofocus kit is the best value I can think of .

06-30-2012, 06:02 PM	#24
TMoneytron Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 40 Original Poster	I actually just picked up the 50 1.7 for like 35 dollars. My camera came with the DA L 18-55. I went and picked up a cheap manual 70-210 Vivitar to play around with too. I'm thinking I might need a cheaper telephoto. But I can't find much for as cheap as it should be, unfortunately.

07-06-2012, 07:28 PM - 1 Like	#25
TMoneytron Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 40 Original Poster	I want to say thank you everyone! Especially for pointing me to the reviews. I have found some wonderful lenses. I got the SMC-M 50m f/1.7, a Vivitar 70-210mm, and a 28-80mm Tamron aspherical, all for under 100 dollars. Here's some of my early work as reward. Be nice, I'm still a beginner! New lenses - Imgur

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07-07-2012, 10:07 AM	#26
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by TMoneytron Here's some of my early work as reward. Be nice, I'm still a beginner! Lovely shots! Congratulations!