Originally posted by ts357 I am about to pull the trigger on a K5iis
Beauty!
Quote: my only dilemma is which lens to choose...
Pentax SMCP-DA 50mm f/1.8 OR Pentax SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.4 AL both are priced at ~100$ each.
Thoughts...
Until the lens is chosen, the camera's not really chosen
The 35mm would be more general purpose; you could make a photo of any subject with it as long as you aren't too picky and/or can walk, run and jump to a good vantage point. You'll probably find more people who live with a 35mm as their only lens than you would find the same for a 50.
The 50mm would be a great choice if you want to focus on more abstracted views, indoor sports, portraits, ...? It has lovely circular bokeh.
The good thing is, those are both fine choices.