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normhead · 03-17-2016, 10:25 AM

I think that's why most of us are considering the K-1 along with a K-3. SO it provides a different FoV for the lenses we have, rather than a 100 % upgrade with all new lenses.

My 35-80 is a fine lens, my Sigma 70 macro and Tamron 90 macro, two of the best lenses I own are both K-1 compatible, and my A-400 is as well. I'm not considering any longer lenses or probably any lenses I don't already want for my K-3.

MarkJerling · 03-17-2016, 01:23 PM

I have a K-5. So, will I buy the K-3 or the K-1? Easy - I'll keep the K-5 as a back-up and get the K-1.

cardinal43 · 03-19-2016, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I've never heard one of these guys ever say they didn't have the money to buy something they wanted.

I don't have to say I don't have the money for a K-1. My lovely wife who is the controller of the currency, says it for me.

She is still the best thing to happen to me for the past 48 years.

Rupert · 03-19-2016, 08:56 PM

I was leaning to the K1 but for later in the Spring or mid Summer........when my K5IIs crashed and was badly damaged it forced an early decision.

I see no reason I will regret the purchase, I hope to get my K5IIs repaired as a 2nd camera, if repairable. 16MP is plenty for me, so the crop factor ability made a lot of sense for my use. Like two cameras in one!

Regards!

DOCTORTOOTH · 03-20-2016, 05:02 PM

I actually have a k5IIs and a k3 and will of course take the k1 as soon I will have the money - and hope to keep the other two (as I have many full frame lenses - from 50 1.4 and 100 2.8 macro Pentax ,15 2,8 Sigma , 70 Macro sigma , 28-135 Sigma , 70-200 DG OS sigma and the old but actually good 170-500 Sigma) and a whole bunch of old manual lenses .

View Poll Results: Is there a K-1 in your future?
I'm happy with my K-30-KS-1 or other introductory model.	7	5.00%
I'm happy with my K-5 or other advanced user model.	12	8.57%
I'm happy with my K-3 or K3II	21	15.00%
I have option 1 or 2 and I''l upgrade to a K-1 instead of a K-3	29	20.71%
I have option1 or and I'll upgrade to a K-3	8	5.71%
I have a K-3 or a K3II and I'll upgrade to the next crop sensor released, if necessary.	3	2.14%
I have a K-3 or K-3 II and I'll upgrade to a K-1 next upgrade, but keeping my APS-c gear.	54	38.57%
I'm ordering K-1 and selling my APS-c gear.	6	4.29%
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03-17-2016, 10:25 AM	#121
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	I think that's why most of us are considering the K-1 along with a K-3. SO it provides a different FoV for the lenses we have, rather than a 100 % upgrade with all new lenses. My 35-80 is a fine lens, my Sigma 70 macro and Tamron 90 macro, two of the best lenses I own are both K-1 compatible, and my A-400 is as well. I'm not considering any longer lenses or probably any lenses I don't already want for my K-3.

03-17-2016, 01:23 PM	#122
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	I have a K-5. So, will I buy the K-3 or the K-1? Easy - I'll keep the K-5 as a back-up and get the K-1.

03-19-2016, 08:19 PM	#123
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by normhead I've never heard one of these guys ever say they didn't have the money to buy something they wanted. I don't have to say I don't have the money for a K-1. My lovely wife who is the controller of the currency, says it for me. She is still the best thing to happen to me for the past 48 years.

03-19-2016, 08:56 PM	#124
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	I was leaning to the K1 but for later in the Spring or mid Summer........when my K5IIs crashed and was badly damaged it forced an early decision. I see no reason I will regret the purchase, I hope to get my K5IIs repaired as a 2nd camera, if repairable. 16MP is plenty for me, so the crop factor ability made a lot of sense for my use. Like two cameras in one! Regards!

03-20-2016, 05:02 PM	#125
DOCTORTOOTH Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 25	I actually have a k5IIs and a k3 and will of course take the k1 as soon I will have the money - and hope to keep the other two (as I have many full frame lenses - from 50 1.4 and 100 2.8 macro Pentax ,15 2,8 Sigma , 70 Macro sigma , 28-135 Sigma , 70-200 DG OS sigma and the old but actually good 170-500 Sigma) and a whole bunch of old manual lenses .

OK, given what we know, how many will buy a K-1?

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