Lens suggestions for the *istD PLEASE

kamicota · 08-01-2015, 01:37 PM

Thank you ALL

Have a lot to digest here both with Lenses & the possibility of a K50 that MAY even work with my Sigma 18-50mm.

As an "Out of the Box" kind of a "Novice" Photographer that loves extra saturation and Post Processing Effects. We have quote a few options available evn though the CCD sensor intrigues me.

Here are two Pics to show what I mean - a REGULAR Saturated as a "Colin" and THEN post processing a-la Colin too,

So lots to think about eh??

Cheers for Years
Colin

**UncleVanya** · 08-01-2015, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by kamicota

hopefully one from this Forum OK!!!) OR comments about the Pic are TRULY Welcomed.

The picture foreground is a bit busy. I like the picture you posted later in the thread better from a composition perspective. I think technically there is nothing wrong with the sharpness and exposure of this first image - you just needed a slightly better vantage point to take the picture from.

kamicota · 08-01-2015, 01:54 PM

Thank you UV

Appreciate those comments and this is from an "Only 5 Year Novice" just learning as he goes.

Cheers for years
Colin

**UncleVanya** · 08-01-2015, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by kamicota

Thank you UV

Appreciate those comments and this is from an "Only 5 Year Novice" just learning as he goes.

Cheers for years
Colin

Glad to help - if you haven't heard about it there is a monthly challenge here called "Single In Challenge" where we try to post a single image daily with a single lens. It is very social and generates some picture critique which is helpful for growing as a photographer. There are also other areas on the forum that are designed for solicitation of input on your photos but I find the Single In group the most helpful.

kamicota · 08-01-2015, 03:44 PM

Thank you UV

Care to point me to that "Single Challenge" as with all that is going on right now could not find the link

Cheers for years
Colin

**UncleVanya** · 08-01-2015, 04:42 PM

On my mobile I can't but I will tomorrow. In the meantime look at the groups and try to find the monthly challenge group.

**TER-OR** · 08-03-2015, 09:22 AM

If you have no lenses for it, look at the newest 18-55 version, it's a lot better than the original.

Beyond that, look at the DA16-45 which is a nice unit, too.

Very inexpensive - look for Promaster zooms which are sometimes for sale with bodies or without. I found a 24-105 for like $30 with an older body, autofocus, and it's really quite nice. You're going to have to look for bargains, and take some chances.

Or how about this, F35-70. https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-F-35-70mm-F3.5-4.5-Macro-Zoom-Lens.html

Last edited by TER-OR; 08-03-2015 at 09:40 AM.

kamicota · 08-03-2015, 11:17 AM

Thank you TER-OR

A couple of new lenses to continue my search

Cheers for years
Colin

kamicota · 08-04-2015, 03:23 PM

Righty ho

After exploring many lenses decide to GO this way--->>>

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/301060-t...ml#post3332440

And if anyone can point me in this direction PLEASE do so

Cheers for years
Colin

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08-01-2015, 01:37 PM	#16
kamicota Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sparwood B.C. Canada. Posts: 144 Original Poster	Thank you ALL Have a lot to digest here both with Lenses & the possibility of a K50 that MAY even work with my Sigma 18-50mm. As an "Out of the Box" kind of a "Novice" Photographer that loves extra saturation and Post Processing Effects. We have quote a few options available evn though the CCD sensor intrigues me. Here are two Pics to show what I mean - a REGULAR Saturated as a "Colin" and THEN post processing a-la Colin too, So lots to think about eh?? Cheers for Years Colin

08-01-2015, 01:42 PM	#17
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	Originally posted by kamicota hopefully one from this Forum OK!!!) OR comments about the Pic are TRULY Welcomed. The picture foreground is a bit busy. I like the picture you posted later in the thread better from a composition perspective. I think technically there is nothing wrong with the sharpness and exposure of this first image - you just needed a slightly better vantage point to take the picture from.

08-01-2015, 01:54 PM	#18
kamicota Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sparwood B.C. Canada. Posts: 144 Original Poster	Thank you UV Appreciate those comments and this is from an "Only 5 Year Novice" just learning as he goes. Cheers for years Colin

08-01-2015, 02:01 PM	#19
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	Originally posted by kamicota Thank you UV Appreciate those comments and this is from an "Only 5 Year Novice" just learning as he goes. Cheers for years Colin Glad to help - if you haven't heard about it there is a monthly challenge here called "Single In Challenge" where we try to post a single image daily with a single lens. It is very social and generates some picture critique which is helpful for growing as a photographer. There are also other areas on the forum that are designed for solicitation of input on your photos but I find the Single In group the most helpful.

08-01-2015, 03:44 PM	#20
kamicota Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sparwood B.C. Canada. Posts: 144 Original Poster	Thank you UV Care to point me to that "Single Challenge" as with all that is going on right now could not find the link Cheers for years Colin

08-01-2015, 04:42 PM	#21
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	On my mobile I can't but I will tomorrow. In the meantime look at the groups and try to find the monthly challenge group.

08-03-2015, 09:22 AM	#22
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	If you have no lenses for it, look at the newest 18-55 version, it's a lot better than the original. Beyond that, look at the DA16-45 which is a nice unit, too. Very inexpensive - look for Promaster zooms which are sometimes for sale with bodies or without. I found a 24-105 for like $30 with an older body, autofocus, and it's really quite nice. You're going to have to look for bargains, and take some chances. Or how about this, F35-70. https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-F-35-70mm-F3.5-4.5-Macro-Zoom-Lens.html Last edited by TER-OR; 08-03-2015 at 09:40 AM.

08-03-2015, 11:17 AM	#23
kamicota Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sparwood B.C. Canada. Posts: 144 Original Poster	Thank you TER-OR A couple of new lenses to continue my search Cheers for years Colin

08-04-2015, 03:23 PM	#24
kamicota Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sparwood B.C. Canada. Posts: 144 Original Poster	Righty ho After exploring many lenses decide to GO this way--->>> https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/301060-t...ml#post3332440 And if anyone can point me in this direction PLEASE do so Cheers for years Colin