Putting a kit together

Trawlerman · 07-13-2014, 10:41 AM - **1 Like**

It's been a while since I last posted here.
My Samsung GX-10 has 90,000+ actuations on it now and I don't know how much longer it will last so i'm retiring it and going for a new kit.

I just picked up a used K-x this week for peanuts to tide me over until I could afford a new setup. Luckily, i've managed to sell some of my other gear and will be getting the new body sooner than I thought.

Obviously, my current gear will stay for now and will be supplemented by some new lenses.

This is what I have decided on and am waiting on right now.

Pentax K-30
Pentax 16-45
Pentax 55-300
Pentax 50 / 1.8
Pentax 35 /2.4

I already have the following kit:

Sigma 10-20
Zenitar 16mm Fisheye
Cosina 20 / 3.8
Pentax 40 / 2.8 Limited
Pentax A 28 / 2.8
Pentax A 50 / 1.4
Pentax M 85 / 2.0
Pentax M 100
Pentax M 135 / 2.8
Kiron 105 / 2.8
Sigma 50-500 'Bigma'

Samsung SEF36PZF Flash
Canon 430EZ Speedlight
Vivitar 283 Flash
Yongnuo 602 Triggers

As you can imagine i'm pretty stoked at getting a new setup. I can't wait to get out and shoot some stuff.

This is the sort of stuff that I shoot these days.

Last edited by Trawlerman; 07-17-2014 at 02:01 PM. Reason: Additional

VisualDarkness · 07-13-2014, 10:53 AM

Looks like a good kit, GL!

**ramseybuckeye** · 07-13-2014, 11:29 AM

Nice, I would go for the WR version of the 55-300 though.

VisualDarkness · 07-13-2014, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Nice, I would go for the WR version of the 55-300 though.

True true, I got some of my best shots out in rainy/snowy weather with my DA*300.

Trawlerman · 07-13-2014, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Nice, I would go for the WR version of the 55-300 though.

I would have loved the WR version but the price I got on the standard version was too good to pass up. I can live without the WR, as i've never had it before and doubt if i'll miss it all that much.

VisualDarkness · 07-13-2014, 03:44 PM

To all different, your kit looks good even without the WR

ScooterMaxi Jim · 07-14-2014, 09:19 PM

As with the others, I don't see too many holes in your kit.

If you are lacking in one spot - assuming more length and speed is an occasional need (I shoot a lot of concerts) - you might want to consider the Samyang/ Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 - or one of the Pentax 70/77/85s if you're willing to spend more.

That said, for concerts, the K-30 is pretty loud. I tend to shoot them with a K-01 and screen loupe - a very good set up.

Trawlerman · 07-15-2014, 11:15 AM

I hope to be able to add an AF 85mm at some point in the future. Right now I have an SMC-M 85/2, SMC-M 100/2.8 and a Kiron 105/2.8 (the legendary MF Macro) that cover that range so i'll stick with those for now.

Trawlerman · 07-17-2014, 02:09 PM

Got all my kit today. Gotta say what an amazing camera the K30 is. I'm certainly gonna enjoy shooting with this one. Shame about it not having a battery grip though.

07-13-2014, 10:41 AM - 1 Like	#1
Trawlerman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hull, Yorkshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 210	Putting a kit together It's been a while since I last posted here. My Samsung GX-10 has 90,000+ actuations on it now and I don't know how much longer it will last so i'm retiring it and going for a new kit. I just picked up a used K-x this week for peanuts to tide me over until I could afford a new setup. Luckily, i've managed to sell some of my other gear and will be getting the new body sooner than I thought. Obviously, my current gear will stay for now and will be supplemented by some new lenses. This is what I have decided on and am waiting on right now. Pentax K-30 Pentax 16-45 Pentax 55-300 Pentax 50 / 1.8 Pentax 35 /2.4 I already have the following kit: Sigma 10-20 Zenitar 16mm Fisheye Cosina 20 / 3.8 Pentax 40 / 2.8 Limited Pentax A 28 / 2.8 Pentax A 50 / 1.4 Pentax M 85 / 2.0 Pentax M 100 Pentax M 135 / 2.8 Kiron 105 / 2.8 Sigma 50-500 'Bigma' Samsung SEF36PZF Flash Canon 430EZ Speedlight Vivitar 283 Flash Yongnuo 602 Triggers As you can imagine i'm pretty stoked at getting a new setup. I can't wait to get out and shoot some stuff. This is the sort of stuff that I shoot these days. Last edited by Trawlerman; 07-17-2014 at 02:01 PM. Reason: Additional

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07-13-2014, 10:53 AM	#2
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Looks like a good kit, GL!

07-13-2014, 11:29 AM	#3
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	Nice, I would go for the WR version of the 55-300 though.

07-13-2014, 11:31 AM	#4
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Nice, I would go for the WR version of the 55-300 though. True true, I got some of my best shots out in rainy/snowy weather with my DA*300.

07-13-2014, 12:13 PM	#5
Trawlerman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hull, Yorkshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 210 Original Poster	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Nice, I would go for the WR version of the 55-300 though. I would have loved the WR version but the price I got on the standard version was too good to pass up. I can live without the WR, as i've never had it before and doubt if i'll miss it all that much.

07-13-2014, 03:44 PM	#6
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	To all different, your kit looks good even without the WR

07-14-2014, 09:19 PM	#7
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	As with the others, I don't see too many holes in your kit. If you are lacking in one spot - assuming more length and speed is an occasional need (I shoot a lot of concerts) - you might want to consider the Samyang/ Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 - or one of the Pentax 70/77/85s if you're willing to spend more. That said, for concerts, the K-30 is pretty loud. I tend to shoot them with a K-01 and screen loupe - a very good set up.

07-15-2014, 11:15 AM	#8
Trawlerman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hull, Yorkshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 210 Original Poster	I hope to be able to add an AF 85mm at some point in the future. Right now I have an SMC-M 85/2, SMC-M 100/2.8 and a Kiron 105/2.8 (the legendary MF Macro) that cover that range so i'll stick with those for now.

07-17-2014, 02:09 PM	#9
Trawlerman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hull, Yorkshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 210 Original Poster	Got all my kit today. Gotta say what an amazing camera the K30 is. I'm certainly gonna enjoy shooting with this one. Shame about it not having a battery grip though.