Lens choice for K-r

Scrat · 01-18-2017, 12:58 PM

Hi,

My first post here, and possibly a daft question but all the same...

I have a rather underused K-r with kit lenses of 18-55 and 50-200 which I've dusted off more recently and started using at some offroad motorcycle events here in the UK.

Results are mixed (as I would expect, and will no doubt be largely down to my position on the learning curve at the moment !).

However, I have been considering going for a Tamron 70-200 f2.8 as an upgrade to improve my chances of getting clearer, less grainy shots (as much of my shots are in woods etc).

So, my question is... would I be 'over-lensing' the camera I have and therefore false economy? Or would the Tamron be a good choice (and then later upgrade the body)
Keen to get opinions on whether I'm putting priorities in the right area really.

Thanks

grispie · 01-18-2017, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by Scrat

So, my question is... would I be 'over-lensing' the camera I have and therefore false economy?

not sure on the lens suggestion. answers will come i guess. But the kr is capable enough. You won't be overlensing it imo...

**clackers** · 01-18-2017, 01:29 PM

I have used the Tammy 70-200 for sports on all my cameras ranging from the K-x to the K-1.

ChristianRock · 01-18-2017, 01:46 PM

The K-r sensor can produce very good images. So no, you would not be "over-lensing" it. Go for the 70-200 if you can

MrB1 · 01-18-2017, 02:21 PM

For outdoor sports in the UK's almost unpredictable and often inclement weather, an upgrade worth considering (probably at a comparable cost, and even better value if you could trade in) would be to look out for a good but used K-5II (or IIs) and a Pentax WR 50-200 lens, or even better a WR 55-300. Our weather then wouldn't matter. Among other improvements, the body has a faster burst rate, gives more reliable/consistent focusing, and is one of the best at higher ISO settings.

Philip

redrockcoulee · 01-18-2017, 02:37 PM

I used my K-r with a Sigma 70-200. I also found the K-r a good camera in low light, maybe not as good as my K5IIs but still very good. If you just dusted off your camera I would suggest a faster lens rather than a different camera , at least to start.

01-18-2017, 12:58 PM	#1
Scrat New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 2	Lens choice for K-r Hi, My first post here, and possibly a daft question but all the same... I have a rather underused K-r with kit lenses of 18-55 and 50-200 which I've dusted off more recently and started using at some offroad motorcycle events here in the UK. Results are mixed (as I would expect, and will no doubt be largely down to my position on the learning curve at the moment !). However, I have been considering going for a Tamron 70-200 f2.8 as an upgrade to improve my chances of getting clearer, less grainy shots (as much of my shots are in woods etc). So, my question is... would I be 'over-lensing' the camera I have and therefore false economy? Or would the Tamron be a good choice (and then later upgrade the body) Keen to get opinions on whether I'm putting priorities in the right area really. Thanks

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01-18-2017, 01:27 PM	#2
grispie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by Scrat So, my question is... would I be 'over-lensing' the camera I have and therefore false economy? not sure on the lens suggestion. answers will come i guess. But the kr is capable enough. You won't be overlensing it imo...

01-18-2017, 01:29 PM	#3
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	I have used the Tammy 70-200 for sports on all my cameras ranging from the K-x to the K-1.

01-18-2017, 01:46 PM	#4
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	The K-r sensor can produce very good images. So no, you would not be "over-lensing" it. Go for the 70-200 if you can

01-18-2017, 02:21 PM	#5
MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	For outdoor sports in the UK's almost unpredictable and often inclement weather, an upgrade worth considering (probably at a comparable cost, and even better value if you could trade in) would be to look out for a good but used K-5II (or IIs) and a Pentax WR 50-200 lens, or even better a WR 55-300. Our weather then wouldn't matter. Among other improvements, the body has a faster burst rate, gives more reliable/consistent focusing, and is one of the best at higher ISO settings. Philip

01-18-2017, 02:37 PM	#6
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	I used my K-r with a Sigma 70-200. I also found the K-r a good camera in low light, maybe not as good as my K5IIs but still very good. If you just dusted off your camera I would suggest a faster lens rather than a different camera , at least to start.