New K3ii & 24-70 ED SDM WR - loving it

vievetrick · 11-01-2015, 06:51 PM - **4 Likes**

So I was able to go on a little shopping spree and I am VERY HAPPY so far. I have been shooting K5 for 5 years and was ready to upgrade. I did not feel the need to wait for the FF because I am not sure I really need it.

This post is about the K3ii and the Pentax 24-70 2.8 ED SDW WR that just came out.

I have more to learn for sure with the k3ii - I was really used to K5 and where everything was. I did not get the grip for the K5 but I did for the K3ii and very happy I did. It just makes it so much easier to hold. With the 24-70 it feels great.

I have not got out for any serious shooting but I did want to share a couple of shots from today.

24MM - F4 - 1/250 - ISO 200

35mm - F9 - 1/50 ISO200

48mm - F7.1 - 1/500 ISO 200

Again loving the body and the lens and thought I would share.

longbow · 11-01-2015, 07:25 PM - **1 Like**

Was using same camera/lens setup today also

rawr · 11-01-2015, 07:29 PM

Congratulations on the new kit. Images look good too.

Pic of the body and lens together would look good.

KDD · 11-01-2015, 08:24 PM

☺😊📷 cool!

vievetrick · 11-01-2015, 08:48 PM - **2 Likes**

rawr · 11-01-2015, 10:21 PM

Looks a very serious 'pro' combo.
That front element is huge.

willeisner · 11-02-2015, 06:07 AM

beautiful pictures, very beautiful set ,
it would be interesting to see a comparison of this lens coma version tamron on a sony body a7.

**Rondec** · 11-02-2015, 07:10 AM

Nice shots and congrats on the new gear. Looking forward to more photos from this combo.

Is it just me or is the horizon tilted on your second photo?

sungibr · 11-02-2015, 04:02 PM

@vievetrick

Thank you for sharing.
How about the AF speed? Feels fast, slow, ok?
Also, the lens doesn't seen so big. And comparing you pic with the "leaked" FF pic, the FF doesn't seen much bigger than the K3 as well.

Sportsgal501 · 11-02-2015, 04:19 PM - **1 Like**

I just favorited the first picture on flickr!

11-01-2015, 06:51 PM - 4 Likes	#1
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	New K3ii & 24-70 ED SDM WR - loving it So I was able to go on a little shopping spree and I am VERY HAPPY so far. I have been shooting K5 for 5 years and was ready to upgrade. I did not feel the need to wait for the FF because I am not sure I really need it. This post is about the K3ii and the Pentax 24-70 2.8 ED SDW WR that just came out. I have more to learn for sure with the k3ii - I was really used to K5 and where everything was. I did not get the grip for the K5 but I did for the K3ii and very happy I did. It just makes it so much easier to hold. With the 24-70 it feels great. I have not got out for any serious shooting but I did want to share a couple of shots from today. 24MM - F4 - 1/250 - ISO 200 35mm - F9 - 1/50 ISO200 48mm - F7.1 - 1/500 ISO 200 Again loving the body and the lens and thought I would share.

11-01-2015, 07:29 PM	#3
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Congratulations on the new kit. Images look good too. Pic of the body and lens together would look good. Last edited by rawr; 11-01-2015 at 07:32 PM. Reason: EDit: deleted link to rondec's 24-70 thread - redundant

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11-01-2015, 07:25 PM - 1 Like	#2
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905	Was using same camera/lens setup today also

11-01-2015, 08:24 PM	#4
KDD Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	☺😊📷 cool!

11-01-2015, 08:48 PM - 2 Likes	#5
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183 Original Poster

11-01-2015, 10:21 PM	#6
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Looks a very serious 'pro' combo. That front element is huge.

11-02-2015, 06:07 AM	#7
willeisner Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 122	beautiful pictures, very beautiful set , it would be interesting to see a comparison of this lens coma version tamron on a sony body a7.

11-02-2015, 07:10 AM	#8
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Nice shots and congrats on the new gear. Looking forward to more photos from this combo. Is it just me or is the horizon tilted on your second photo?

11-02-2015, 04:02 PM	#9
sungibr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sao Paulo Photos: Albums Posts: 149	@vievetrick Thank you for sharing. How about the AF speed? Feels fast, slow, ok? Also, the lens doesn't seen so big. And comparing you pic with the "leaked" FF pic, the FF doesn't seen much bigger than the K3 as well.

11-02-2015, 04:19 PM - 1 Like	#10
Sportsgal501 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New York City Photos: Albums Posts: 49	I just favorited the first picture on flickr!