Would you upgrade from a K-x to a K-7 or keep the K-x and buy a DA* 50-135mm

JHD · 09-10-2010, 07:13 AM

The Kx is nice, but the K7 is much nicer. In addition to the feel and control of the K7, it also is weather sealed. Not so with the Kx. I don't think twice about taking the K7 out regardless of the weather. I don't worry about all the situations that make me nervous when I'm out with my Kx. They are both great cameras.

If you need a zoom, go for the lens. If you try or buy the K7, there's no turning back.

johnmflores · 09-10-2010, 08:23 AM

Based on what you have now and what you plan on photographing, you are limited more by lens selection than body features.

A new DA* 50-135 will expand your photography more than a K-7 will.

GeneV · 09-10-2010, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Based on what you have now and what you plan on photographing, you are limited more by lens selection than body features.

A new DA* 50-135 will expand your photography more than a K-7 will.

Unless you are shooting with something really awful, adding a fine lens will almost always expand your creative options more than a new body. I've had this conversation with several young people who lust after a D5 or a D700, but are still shooting with a kit lens (NTTIAWWI).

TaoMaas · 09-10-2010, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by Eruditass

Better bodies will come out in the future, while lenses will stick around.

Yep. We could have stopped this thread right after this comment.

tomtor · 09-11-2010, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by crossover37

I have a K-x and was thinking of buying a K-7 but also want a DA* 50-135mm Lens which would be awesome for portraits which is what I shoot and will shoot weddings also so good ISO performance would be important. Would you rather upgrade from the K-x to a K-7 or keep the K-x and buy the DA* 50-135mm? My current lens with my K-x is a Tamron 28-75mm F2.8.

Newer bodies are nice, but I advise to invest in lenses, flash, light stand, umbrellas, etc before buying new bodies.

Did a whole day event with that body/flash combo last week:

Cultureel Festival Baarn 2010/IMGP5115

Inspired by John, a similar image with black body, Metz58 and hand strap.

09-11-2010, 08:12 AM	#20
tomtor Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 382	Get the lens or other items before a new body Originally posted by crossover37 I have a K-x and was thinking of buying a K-7 but also want a DA* 50-135mm Lens which would be awesome for portraits which is what I shoot and will shoot weddings also so good ISO performance would be important. Would you rather upgrade from the K-x to a K-7 or keep the K-x and buy the DA* 50-135mm? My current lens with my K-x is a Tamron 28-75mm F2.8. Newer bodies are nice, but I advise to invest in lenses, flash, light stand, umbrellas, etc before buying new bodies. Did a whole day event with that body/flash combo last week: Cultureel Festival Baarn 2010/IMGP5115 Inspired by John, a similar image with black body, Metz58 and hand strap. Attached Images

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09-10-2010, 07:13 AM	#16
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	The Kx is nice, but the K7 is much nicer. In addition to the feel and control of the K7, it also is weather sealed. Not so with the Kx. I don't think twice about taking the K7 out regardless of the weather. I don't worry about all the situations that make me nervous when I'm out with my Kx. They are both great cameras. If you need a zoom, go for the lens. If you try or buy the K7, there's no turning back.

09-10-2010, 08:23 AM	#17
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Based on what you have now and what you plan on photographing, you are limited more by lens selection than body features. A new DA* 50-135 will expand your photography more than a K-7 will.

09-10-2010, 08:46 AM	#18
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by johnmflores Based on what you have now and what you plan on photographing, you are limited more by lens selection than body features. A new DA* 50-135 will expand your photography more than a K-7 will. Unless you are shooting with something really awful, adding a fine lens will almost always expand your creative options more than a new body. I've had this conversation with several young people who lust after a D5 or a D700, but are still shooting with a kit lens (NTTIAWWI).

09-10-2010, 09:25 AM	#19
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by Eruditass Better bodies will come out in the future, while lenses will stick around. Yep. We could have stopped this thread right after this comment.