Wanting/Needing a new DSLR.

**Ash** · 05-27-2009, 09:29 PM

Yes brofkand, I was referring to used prices, and there are a few K20D's on the marketplace right now that are available at similar prices. If you're keen on new, do shop around, as the prices can vary a lot between retailers.

K20D + DA 18-55, FA 50/1.4 or 1.7, DA 55-300 (better than Tamron or Sigma's 70-300) + D-BG2
this is a great way to start off.
Have a look in the lens reviews to see which telephoto you'd like, but from all the consumer lenses around the Pentax DA 55-300 is significantly sharper and more contrasty than its competitors. You'd have to go to a 70-200/2.8 to go better still...

**rparmar** · 05-28-2009, 04:29 AM

Originally posted by brofkand

Something I've forgotten to mention until now: what kind of options do I have for a longer (85mm+) macro lens? I always focus macro work manually, as everyone should

The Pentax DFA 100 is well-regarded. I use the Vivitar Series 1 105mm. I also simply put an adapter on the FA77, definitely a lighter-weight option as I can carry the screw on filter in my pocket. There are plenty of well-regarded third-party macro lenses out there.

brofkand · 05-28-2009, 06:49 PM

Great. I'm not looking to buy a macro lens at the get-go, but eventually I will want one.

Thanks everyone for their input. I think I've pretty well made up my mind what I will buy when I can afford it.

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05-27-2009, 09:29 PM	#16
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Yes brofkand, I was referring to used prices, and there are a few K20D's on the marketplace right now that are available at similar prices. If you're keen on new, do shop around, as the prices can vary a lot between retailers. K20D + DA 18-55, FA 50/1.4 or 1.7, DA 55-300 (better than Tamron or Sigma's 70-300) + D-BG2 this is a great way to start off. Have a look in the lens reviews to see which telephoto you'd like, but from all the consumer lenses around the Pentax DA 55-300 is significantly sharper and more contrasty than its competitors. You'd have to go to a 70-200/2.8 to go better still...

05-28-2009, 04:29 AM	#17
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by brofkand Something I've forgotten to mention until now: what kind of options do I have for a longer (85mm+) macro lens? I always focus macro work manually, as everyone should The Pentax DFA 100 is well-regarded. I use the Vivitar Series 1 105mm. I also simply put an adapter on the FA77, definitely a lighter-weight option as I can carry the screw on filter in my pocket. There are plenty of well-regarded third-party macro lenses out there.

05-28-2009, 06:49 PM	#18
brofkand Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 836 Original Poster	Great. I'm not looking to buy a macro lens at the get-go, but eventually I will want one. Thanks everyone for their input. I think I've pretty well made up my mind what I will buy when I can afford it.